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Canberra events: what's on today, this weekend and beyond

Canberra does not have an events problem. It has a finding-out problem. Search one current calendar for markets, live music, exhibitions, workshops, sport, family activities and free things to do across the city.

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The next 18 events in the calendar, ordered by date.

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Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Shake off the ordinary and shimmy into the extraordinary at Bar Beirut with weekend dance performances. Bar Beirut…

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Bar Beirut
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Luna Saturdays

Step into Luna, Canberra’s hidden gem, where Saturday nights are an exquisite blend of clandestine charm and contemporary…

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Luna
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Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy,…

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Canberra Theatre Centre
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PJs Live Music in the City

Life’s better with a soundtrack, and PJs kicks off every Friday and Saturday night. A rotating cast of…

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PJs in the City
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Strong is the New Pretty

Strong is the New Pretty is a movement brought to life on stage. It’s the story of how…

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Canberra Theatre Centre
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RELICS: A New World Rises

RELICS: A New World Rises is an immersive exhibition where vintage objects become homes for intricate miniature worlds…

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Canberra Museum + Gallery
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Pride and Prejudice x QTea High Tea

This September, QT Canberra trades its usual mischief for Regency manners, in partnership with Canberra Theatre Centre. Expect lavish florals, a…

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QT Lounge | Level 15
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Spring Film Series

Enjoy their curated program of recent releases and revived classics, from high art to guilty pleasures. There’s something…

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National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
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Pirate Party

Mooseheads is bringing back its popular Pirate Night, transforming the venue into the Pirate Port of Mooseheads for…

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Mooseheads Pub
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Canberra Art Biennial

Canberra Art Biennial is a biennial contemporary public art festival that engages the stories and aesthetics of Canberra’s…

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Various venues
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Floriade High Tea

Casino Canberra is proudly part of Floriade About Town, bringing the festive magic into the heart of the…

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natural nine at Casino Canberra
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Al Munro: After Barcelona

Al Munro presents expanded paintings that respond to her recent residency at Casa RARO, Barcelona. Munro’s work investigates…

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Civic Art Bureau
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Gurindji Freedom Banners Exhibition

Mumkurla-nginyi-ma parrngalinyparla – from the darkness into the light. The Gurindji freedom banners are a collection of 10 hand-painted banners...

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Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
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A practical local guide

One place to answer “what's on in Canberra?”

Event information is fragmented across organiser websites, social posts and booking platforms. Canberra Events brings current listings together so you can compare dates, places and prices before deciding where to go.

The calendar combines events submitted directly by organisers with public listings from Events Canberra and In The City. Source links stay on each external listing so you can confirm the latest details with the original publisher.

Use the date guides for quick decisions, or open Explore when you need finer controls such as category, district, distance, cost and accessibility.

About Canberra Events

Common questions

Canberra events FAQ

Where can I find Canberra events happening today?

Use the Canberra events today page for a date-specific list, or open Explore to filter by category, location, price and accessibility.

What is on in Canberra this weekend?

The this-weekend guide updates with events scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, including markets, live music, family activities, exhibitions and community events.

Does Canberra Events include free things to do?

Yes. Free events have their own guide, and Explore can filter the wider calendar to free listings only.

How current are the event details?

The calendar refreshes every day from organiser listings and public local event feeds. Event times, availability and ticket details can change, so check the event page and original organiser link before travelling.

How do I list an event in Canberra?

Complete the short organiser signup form, then create a listing, manage registrations and tickets, share accessibility information and update attendees from one dashboard. Access is enabled straight away.