Australian Capital Territory Events & Festivals

Wed 15 Aug 2012 - Wed 20 Nov 2013

Explore a largely untold side of Canberra's story in this special centenary exhibition; Salute: Canberra's military heritage. From the men who first marched at Duntroon to those in..

Fri 02 Nov 2012 - Wed 31 Jul 2013

During the First World War, Vignacourt was a staging point, casualty clearing station and recreation area for troops moving up to and back from the battlefields on the Somme. Louis..

Mon 12 Nov 2012 - Sun 10 Nov 2013

Enter the dark and dangerous world of giant sea creatures and bizarre fish when you visit Questacon's newest exhibition, Deep Oceans. The exhibition will take you on a journey through the..

Mon 12 Nov 2012 - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Discover iconic images of early Canberra from a special collection of more than 7000 photographs by William James Mildenhall. Mildenhall was a government photographer from 1920 to 1935 and..

Wed 14 Nov 2012 - Sun 22 Dec 2013

Canberra Glassworks is proud to present 100 Days of Glass over the course of the Centenary year. Events include exhibitions, classes for children and adults, residencies, artist talks and..

Sat 01 Dec 2012 - Sun 30 Jun 2013

Don't miss Fractured Heart at the National Film and Sound Archive. This interactive sound and light sculpture was designed and built by illuminart in collaboration with multi-ARIA Award..

Thu 06 Dec 2012 - Sun 03 Nov 2013

Delight in this absolutely unique exhibition of works Warakurna: All the Stories Got into our Minds and Eyes. The exhibition documents a new art movement emerging from the Western Desert..

Tue 11 Dec 2012 - Sat 30 Nov 2013

As the saying goes, a year is a long time in politics. Behind the Lines 2012 looks back on the highs and lows of the political year through the eyes of Australia's best cartoonists. Their..

Tue 01 Jan 2013 - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Join the National Dinosaur Museum as they highlight all the various time periods from Australia's long prehistoric past and pointing out where in Australia you will be able to see fossil or..

Tue 01 Jan 2013 - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Can you identify which teeth belonged to which prehistoric beast? Can you identify what different animals eat by looking at their bones? Visit the National Dinosaur Museum during..

Tue 01 Jan 2013 - Tue 31 Dec 2013

In 2013, we mark 100 years since the naming of Canberra, our national capital and home of the Australian story. Canberra has a connection to every Australian that no other city in the..

Tue 01 Jan 2013 - Tue 31 Dec 2013

The National Gallery of Australia has an extensive program of talks and workshops run in conjunction with their current exhibitions. Hear about local and international artists or specific..

Tue 01 Jan 2013 - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Did you know that Black Mountain was once at the bottom of an ancient sea? As part of the National Dinosaur Museum's commitment to the centenary of Canberra and in conjunction with ACT..

Sat 02 Feb 2013 - Sat 07 Dec 2013

On the first Saturday of each month, take this opportunity to join the guided Vineyard Excursions at Mount Majura. This interactive tour incorporates elements of vineyard management, wine..

Sat 16 Feb 2013 - Sun 23 Jun 2013

Stars in the River celebrates the artistic career of one of Australia's most important printmakers of the twentieth century, Jessie Traill. Jessie Traill forged a radical path for..

Fri 01 Mar 2013 - Sun 08 Sep 2013

See the original and rarely displayed designs for Canberra by the 1911 Federal Capital City Design Competition finalists. A once in a centenary opportunity, these intricate artworks and..

Sat 09 Mar 2013 - Sun 13 Oct 2013

In 1913, the Australian nation was just 12 years old. Young, and full of energy and ambition, the nation seemed within reach of its dreams. A century later, the Museum hosts a colourful..

Mon 11 Mar 2013 - Wed 27 Nov 2013

CineCity-Canberra 1913 - 2013 shines a light on 100 years of (mis)representations of the capital. Since 1913, the national capital has been featured in thousands of hours of film and..

Fri 22 Mar 2013 - Fri 11 Oct 2013

The Mt Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to attend public observing nights of 2013. Come and see the rings of Saturn, the craters of the..

Fri 12 Apr 2013 - Sun 30 Jun 2013

Step inside the collections of some of Australia's grandest residences with the Canberra Museum and Gallery exhibition, Australia Revealed: Decorative Art Objects from the Australiana Fund..

Wed 08 May 2013 - Sun 29 Sep 2013

Explore over 60 works of this great Australian artist as part of Art of Influence - the museum's 2013 program of inspiring exhibitions and events celebrating the relationship between art..

Sat 25 May 2013 - Sun 23 Jun 2013

Join Canberra Museum and Gallery as they celebrate the region's social history and visual arts with dynamic exhibitions and unique programs and events. Internationally recognised furniture..

Thu 30 May 2013 - Fri 30 Aug 2013

See posters from two local film festivals and a small number of stills from the work of local filmmakers in On Location: Canberra. Canberra has an energetic filmmaking community supported..

Fri 31 May 2013 - Sun 11 Aug 2013

Hilda RIx Nicholas thrived in the art scenes of London, France and Morocco before moving to the Canberra region in the 1920s. In Paris to Monaro the artist's lavish breezy portraits in the..

Sat 01 Jun 2013 - Sat 27 Jul 2013

Come and join in at CSIRO Discovery for a season of free science films each Saturday at 1pm in June and July. This family-friendly season of films explores Australia and its place in the..

Sat 01 Jun 2013 - Sun 30 Jun 2013

Head to Mount Majura's cellar door to enjoy their famous Tempranillo matched with a Lamb Pie by Kurt from Grazing in Gundaroo any weekend in June. Tempranillo has revealed new dimensions..

Sat 01 Jun 2013 - Sun 08 Sep 2013

J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) is known around the world as one of Britain's greatest artists, and one of the key figures of the Romantic generation at the start of the nineteenth century...

Fri 07 Jun 2013 - Fri 02 Aug 2013

Art at the Museum. The Museum continues its popular series of art and music workshops for people with a disability on the first Friday of each winter month. This hands-on art workshop..

Tue 11 Jun 2013 - Sun 29 Jun 2014

Tegan the Vegan focuses on the short clay animation film made by Marisa Martin of Queanbeyan. The exhibition features sets, clay models, posters and extracts from the film. Based on..

Thu 13 Jun 2013 - Thu 15 Aug 2013

Have fun learning, sharing and meeting new people at the National Portrait Gallery's Portrait learning circle. They meet every second Thursday of the month for focused conversation and..

Sat 15 Jun 2013 - Sun 15 Sep 2013

Gathered together presents CMAG's important and growing collection of Indigenous art, including works by artists resident in the Canberra region and also work by artists from across..

Sat 15 Jun 2013 - Sat 17 Aug 2013

Take a seasonal truffle hunt between June and August. Meet in the warmth of The Truffle Shed and learn about the history of Ruffles Estate and French Black Truffles. Discover their..

Sun 16 Jun 2013 - Sun 16 Jun 2013

The Morgan State University Choir is one of the most prestigious choral ensembles in the United States of America. Hear 20 of their top vocalists perform gospel, Broadway and classical..

Mon 17 Jun 2013 - Sun 23 Jun 2013

Photoecology is an initiative that aims to bring people together to explore the natural world through photography. Over the past year, a group of amateur photographers explored a site at..

Tue 18 Jun 2013 - Wed 26 Jun 2013

This year's Spanish Film Festival, presented by Estrella Damm, will open with a bang! This year's program of 22 films boasts an exceptional selection of the very best in contemporary..

Tue 18 Jun 2013 - Tue 18 Jun 2013

The Lions take on the Brumbies in Canberra as part of their 2013 tour; making just their third visit to Australia in 24 years, and their first since 2001. Drawn from the best players in..

Wed 19 Jun 2013 - Sat 29 Jun 2013

Be transported to the dark and seedy underworld of Paris. Appalling Behaviour, written and performed by AWGIE award- winning playwright and actor Stephen House immerses the audience in a..

Wed 19 Jun 2013 - Sun 01 Sep 2013

Paul Kelly and The Portraits presents iconic images of Paul Kelly, a performer regarded by many as an Australian people's poet. See aspects of Kelly's performance persona communicated by..

Fri 21 Jun 2013 - Fri 21 Jun 2013

The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Nyholm Lecture will be presented by Dr Neeraj Sharma from the University of New South Wales. Hear Dr Sharma speak on energy for the future and..

Fri 21 Jun 2013 - Fri 21 Jun 2013

Landmark women: Rear Admiral Robyn Walker Hear prominent women talk about their lives, work and passions. The June program features Rear Admiral Robyn Walker, the first female in the Royal..

Fri 21 Jun 2013 - Fri 21 Jun 2013

Enjoy a great afternoon of horse racing in the nation's capital on one of the best tracks in the country at Thoroughbred Park. Free admission, snack bar, bookies and tote facilities..

Fri 21 Jun 2013 - Fri 21 Jun 2013

Questacon's SciNight is a geeky night for grown-ups served with a dash of deliciousness. Explore Questacon's eight galleries after dark and get hands on with over 200 interactive exhibits..

Fri 21 Jun 2013 - Sun 28 Jul 2013

Discover the magic of truffles at the Canberra and Capital Region Truffle Festival. The region celebrates these highly prized gems from late June to early August. Learn from celebrity..

Fri 21 Jun 2013 - Fri 21 Jun 2013

Book now for a six course, Chocoliscious themed, degustation dinner hosted by Variety the children's charity. Unfolding like a master class, the event features six celebrity chefs, headed..

Sat 22 Jun 2013 - Sat 22 Jun 2013

Stories of 100 Canberra Scientists is a 12-month program featuring lectures, talks, debates, events and video conferences with scientists who call, or have called, Canberra home. Get..

Sat 22 Jun 2013 - Sat 22 Jun 2013

Develop your life drawing techniques with renowned Braidwood artist John R Walker. John R Walker has taught at the Australian National University and the University of New South Wales...

Sat 22 Jun 2013 - Sat 22 Jun 2013

The Canberra Gay and Lesbian Qwire proudly presents its 20th Anniversary Gala Concert. This momentous event in the history of the Qwire is an occasion not to be missed. Hear songs from..

Sat 22 Jun 2013 - Sat 22 Jun 2013

Be taken away by the sweet piano, warbled guitar echoes, soft percussion and melancholic vocals of David Bridie with his new band The Pills, featuring John Phillips (guitar) and David..

Sat 22 Jun 2013 - Sat 22 Jun 2013

After nine successful years, Guy Sebastian has earned a place in Australian music history. He's the only Australian male artist in Australian music history to achieve six chart-topping..

Sat 22 Jun 2013 - Sat 22 Jun 2013

Judith Lucy and Denise Scott are two of Australia's most popular comedians. Both are household names through their sold-out live shows, books and respective TV shows. On their own they..