Downer, Canberra

The Nolan Collection

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2026

Distance from: 4.4 kms | Price from: Free

50 years ago, Sidney Nolan donated 24 of his most significant paintings to the people of Australia –an extraordinary gift...

Royal Canberra Poultry Show

Exhibition and Shows

6 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026

Distance from: 2.7 kms | Price from: $5.00

The Royal Canberra Poultry Show 2026 is set to be an iconic gathering of poultry enthusiasts. Taking place in the...

ANZAC Day at Mercure Canberra & Olims Bar and Bistro

Community Event

25 Apr 2026

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: Free

Located 600 metres from the Australian War Memorial, the Mercure Canberra is the perfect place to commemorate ANZAC Day, to...

Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van’t Hoff | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

19 Jun 2026

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: $40.00

Thomas Adès' Alchymia has been hailed as 'simply one of the best chamber music compositions of our time' (Guardian). Inspired...

InterPlay Canberra

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Feb 2026 to 5 Dec 2026

Distance from: 2.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

InterPlay classes begin with gentle voice and body warm-up exercises. A typical class teaches a number of InterPlay "forms" which...

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 9 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: $0.00

Super Kaylene Whiskey celebrates one of Australia's leading contemporary artists, proud Yankunytjatjara woman Kaylene Whiskey. This major survey brings together...

National Folk Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

2 Apr 2026 to 6 Apr 2026

Distance from: 1.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

The National Folk Festival is Australia's home and heart of folk culture, creating Five Days in a Perfect World for...

Vinyl Lounge at the NFSA

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Mar 2026 to 4 Dec 2026

Distance from: 4.8 kms | Price from: $5.00

Vinyl lovers rejoice! Bring your treasured vinyl records and hear what's spinning on the NFSA's turntables at this monthly listening...

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Sporting Events

1 Mar 2026 to 7 Mar 2027

Distance from: 3.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Cyclonats is the festival for every kind of cyclist. It's held in Canberra, the capital of Australia, on the first...

Mooseheads Musical Bingo

Food and Wine

6 Mar 2026 to 25 Sep 2026

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: Free

Head to Mooseheads every Friday for an exhilarating evening of Moose's Musical Bingo!Get ready to groove with your friends as...

Nicolas Altstaedt & Thomas Dunford | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

13 Aug 2026

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: $40.00

In the intricate weave of sounds that make up a baroque ensemble, the lute is central. It's fitting, then, that...

Smith’s Poetry Thing

Concert or Performance

2 Mar 2026 to 14 Dec 2026

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Free

Each Monday evening Smith's serves up a feast of words!Two feature poets present readings from their latest publications and most...

A Total Work of Art: Sidney Nolan & the Stage

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 6 Mar 2026

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: Free

Sidney Nolan always understood artmaking could transcend the boundaries of a picture frame. Throughout his life, he worked with a...

Haig Park Village Markets

Markets

1 Mar 2026 to 31 Jan 2027

Distance from: 3.1 kms | Price from: Free

The Haig Park Village Markets runs every Sunday in the beautiful leafy grounds of Haig Park, Braddon - moments away...

Summernats 39

Exhibition and Shows

7 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2027

Distance from: 1.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Experience the world's wildest car festival at Street Machine Summernats 39.Australia's biggest horsepower party takes over Exhibition Park in Canberra...

ACT Brumbies vs Chiefs – Super Rugby Pacific Round 6

Sporting Events

20 Mar 2026

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: $15.00

The ACT Brumbies host the Chiefs for round 6 of the Super Rugby Pacific Season at GIO Stadium.The Chiefs return...

CharityMingle

Community Event

28 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026

Distance from: 4.8 kms | Price from: $25.00

Join the CharityMingle, an Inter-Cultural community walk that is an integral part of the annual International Walking Festival, the Aussie...

Tour de Cure’s Signature Tour ’26 | Canberra to Hobart

Sporting Events

12 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Celebrate 20 Years of Signature Tour.In 2026, honour the ride that started it all – the original Signature Tour. From...

Tour de Cure’s Signature Tour ’26

Sporting Events

12 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026

Distance from: 4.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Celebrate 20 Years of Signature Tour.In 2026, honour the ride that started it all – the original Signature Tour. From...

Breathing Space

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 3 Apr 2026

Distance from: 5.6 kms | Price from: Free

Experience Breathing Space, an evocative sound installation created for the Garden of Australian Dreams at the National Museum of Australia.Composed...

Smith’s Jazz Jam

Concert or Performance

3 Mar 2026 to 15 Dec 2026

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Free

Join us at Smith's, upstairs or down, every Tuesday night for a jazz jam lead by a variety of luminaries...

Tom Gleeson – Out of Touch

Concert or Performance

28 Mar 2026

Distance from: 4.6 kms | Price from: $69.00

Tom Gleeson is completely out of touch. Come along to the show and take him down a peg.Tom Gleeson is...

Professional Dance Classes at Australian Dance Party

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Mar 2026 to 14 Dec 2026

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: $20.00

Join ADP company artists in a weekly professional dance class. They gather regularly with other independent dance makers and professional...

Tasting Australia with Adam Shipp

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Feb 2026 to 2 May 2026

Distance from: 5.6 kms | Price from: $30.00

Join a seasonal walk through the National Museum’s Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden, a living museum of First Nations food...

Trivia at Mooseheads

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 26 Nov 2026

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Get ready to put your knowledge to the test at Mooseheads Trivia, a beloved Thursday night tradition hosted by the...

Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

9 Jul 2026

Distance from: 10.0 kms | Price from: $40.00

Prepare to be kissed by a fairy, haunted by a dream and transformed by music when Leila Josefowicz and John...

Taglietti: Life in Design

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 3 May 2026

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: Free

Discover the world of The Global Architect, Enrico Taglietti (1926–2019), a visionary whose design principles shaped modern Australian architecture and...

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour (Canberra)

Concert or Performance

18 Apr 2026

Distance from: 3.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

TEG Live proudly presents ARIA Award-winning singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian's 2026 National Tour in celebration of his brand-new album, 100 Times...

ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua – Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

Sporting Events

18 Apr 2026

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: $15.00

The ACT Brumbies host Fijian Drua at GIO Stadium, for round 10 of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. School...

Canberra Balloon Spectacular 2026

Community Event

14 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.0 kms | Price from: Free

Marvel at hot air balloons floating across the city during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. The balloons inflate and launch each...

In Bloom

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 19 Apr 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: Free

In Bloom explores the beauty and symbolism of flowers. Featuring more than 50 portraits from the collection, new acquisitions and...

50 Years on the Beat: The Legacy of Constable Kenny Koala

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 18 Mar 2026

Distance from: 5.4 kms | Price from: Free

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Constable Kenny Koala, the AFP Museum presents a major temporary exhibition honouring the iconic...

Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

21 Mar 2026

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: $35.00

Australia's premier craft beer, cider and distillery festival is held in the grounds of Mercure Canberra hotel and adjacent Batman...

CAF 25 Canberra Art Fair

Exhibition and Shows

4 Sep 2026 to 6 Sep 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Free

CAF 25, Canberra Art Fair, is a three-day event celebrating the arts community in Canberra.The venue is the Fitzroy Pavilion...

The Canberra Times Marathon Festival

Sporting Events

10 Apr 2026 to 12 Apr 2026

Distance from: 6.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Canberra Times Marathon Festival, presented by TCS, is set to unfold across two action-packed days, bringing together runners and...

Canberra Comedy Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

11 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Canberra Comedy Festival is back for 2026!Canberra Comedy Festival is looking forward to sharing some great comedy shows with you.Featuring...

Old Timey Wednesday

Concert or Performance

4 Mar 2026 to 16 Dec 2026

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Free

The open jam where you can party like it's 1899.Luminaries from the local old timey/folk/acoustic scene will gather at Smith’s...

Canberra CareersXpo

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Aug 2025 to 6 Aug 2026

Distance from: 2.8 kms | Price from: Free

The 2025 Canberra CareersXpo will be a major annual event with over 110 exhibitors from interstate and the A.C.T and...

5th National Indigenous Art Triennial

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 26 Apr 2026

Distance from: 6.4 kms | Price from: Free

The National Indigenous Art Triennial brings together commissioned work by established and emerging First Nations artists from across Australia, creating...

Capital Plein Air – Outdoor Painting Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

20 Apr 2026 to 26 Apr 2026

Distance from: 8.0 kms | Price from: $20.00

Experience the art outdoors at the Capital Plein Air Festival.Australia's premier east coast plein air event unfolds in Canberra, where...

Kulata Tjuta: Tirkilpa

Exhibition and Shows

4 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.4 kms | Price from: Free

Kulata Tjuta is an ongoing cultural maintenance project that shares the skills of carving and making the punu kulata (wooden...

Murrulangalang storytime

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Mar 2026 to 1 Jul 2026

Distance from: 7.0 kms | Price from: Free

Dive into the world of storytelling, imagination, and discovery as we bring tales to life through interactive storytelling sessions.Bring your...

Gurindji Freedom Banners Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

5 Mar 2026 to 31 Dec 2026

Distance from: 6.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

14 Nov 2026

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: $40.00

The Latvian Radio Choir is not just a choir: it is a sound laboratory, and its members are always ready...

Enlighten Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

5 Mar 2026 to 9 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Enlighten Festival returns this year, once again lighting up the nation's capital with 11 nights of culture, creativity and after-dark...

Canberra Day

Festivals and Celebrations

9 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.2 kms | Price from: Free

Celebrate Canberra Day and support your community by joining the Canberra Day Appeal Fun Run at Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla.Proceeds from...

Blackbird Live Music

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

5 Mar 2026 to 6 Jun 2026

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Free

There's always live entertainment at Blackbird. Drop in for amazing cocktails in a cosy venue with great atmosphere, The place...

Aussie Peace Walk

Community Event

28 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026

Distance from: 4.8 kms | Price from: $85.00

The Aussie Peace Walk is a two-day international walking festival that will serve as the grand finale of the six-day...

Luna Saturdays

Food and Wine

28 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Step into Luna, Canberra's hidden gem, where Saturday nights are an exquisite blend of clandestine charm and contemporary allure. In...

Spacelive

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 Jun 2026

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Don't miss this ultimate live space event as Australian astrophysicist, and science communicator Dr. Kirsten Banks hosts a selection of...

Symphony in the Park

Concert or Performance

8 Mar 2026

Distance from: 5.3 kms | Price from: Free

Celebrate the magic of music with Symphony in the Park – one of the standout events of the Enlighten Festival!Experience...

National Wine Festival of Australia

Food and Wine

12 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

The National Wine Festival of Australia is the only truly national celebration of Australian wine. This year marks the 51...

Lights! Canberra! Action! 2026

Festivals and Celebrations

6 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.6 kms | Price from: Free

Located in the open-air surrounds of the Senate Rose Garden, Lights! Canberra! Action! shines a spotlight on local filmmaking talent...

Beethoven’s Ghost | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

7 May 2026

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: $40.00

Australian pianist and storyteller Aura Go has worked with Finnish/Australian-based cellist Timo-Veikko (Tipi) Valve for many years, performing nationally and...

Paul Lewis: Mozart+ | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

9 Oct 2026

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: $40.00

Musica Viva Australia are thrilled to welcome back the inimitable Paul Lewis to the stage. The British concert pianist has...

Boho Luxe Market – Canberra

Markets

19 Jun 2027 to 20 Jun 2027

Distance from: 2.7 kms | Price from: $5.00

Want to experience a market with a festival vibe? Enjoy creative workshops, sound healings, fashion shows and free kids workshops!...

Canberra Art Biennial

Exhibition and Shows

4 Sep 2026 to 7 Nov 2026

Distance from: 6.0 kms | Price from: Free

Canberra Art Biennial presents contemporary public art across the designed landscape of Kamberri/Canberra. Beginning in 2016, the festival will return...

Young Rangers Program

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 Feb 2026 to 15 Nov 2026

Distance from: 8.5 kms | Price from: $20.65

The Young Rangers Program is a program, provided by ACT Parks Rangers, for young nature enthusiasts between the ages of...

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Food and Wine

6 Mar 2026 to 28 Mar 2026

Distance from: 4.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

The ShowRoom Canberra Home and Lifestyle Show

Exhibition and Shows

14 Mar 2026 to 15 Mar 2026

Distance from: 1.5 kms | Price from: Free

The ShowRoom Canberra is the ACT's premier Home and Lifestyle Show.The two-day event brings together Canberra's most creative, innovative and...