Mitchell, Canberra

Friday Art Talks

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 May 2026 to 27 Nov 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

Friday Art Talks are a free weekly program. Hear from artists, curators and experts on the works in the collection...

Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country

Exhibition and Shows

30 May 2026 to 23 Aug 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country is an artist-led project, showcasing major works by senior First Nations artists and collectives from...

Art for Wellbeing

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 May 2026 to 13 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

Through this monthly program, the National Gallery invites you to participate in creative experiences with works of art to enhance...

John Brack x Noel McKenna: A face in the mirror

Exhibition and Shows

30 May 2026 to 19 Jul 2026

Distance from: 9.1 kms | Price from: Free

'John Brack x Noel McKenna: A face in the mirror' brings together the work of two influential Australian artists. Presented...

Dita Von Teese – Nocturnelle

Concert or Performance

10 Aug 2026 to 11 Aug 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $99.90

With her signature mystery and old-Hollywood glamour, burlesque queen Dita Von Teese announces her highly anticipated return to the Australian...

Babies in Arms

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 May 2026 to 11 Nov 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

Visiting or looking for experiences in Canberra with a young baby? Babies in Arms is a relaxed program designed for...

Skirt-suits and suffragists

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Apr 2026 to 10 Sep 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: $15.00

Explore the stories of significant women in Australia's political history on this new walking tour from the National Archives and...

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Concert or Performance

16 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $65.90

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

The Brunch Club at Capitol Bar & Grill

Food and Wine

31 May 2026 to 30 Aug 2026

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: $15.00

Get ready to roll out of bed and into an all-out brunch affair. Capitol Bar & Grill is flipping the...

National Triangle gems – walking tour from National Archives to High Court

Community Event

24 Apr 2026 to 20 Nov 2026

Distance from: 9.8 kms | Price from: $15.00

Explore history and stunning architecture on this walking tour from National Archives to the High Court of Australia.Join them for...

The Sapphires

Concerts or Performances

30 May 2026 to 7 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $75.90

1969. The Vietnam War. Bombs are dropping and the world is exploding in protest. Back at the Tiki Club in...

Suzanne Vega Flying with Angels Tour

Concert or Performance

20 Sep 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Suzanne Vega will perform a career-spanning show including favorites like "Tom's Diner", "Luka", "Marlene On The Wall", and many more,...

Reconciliation week at the National Film and Sound Archive in Acton

Exhibition and Shows

31 May 2026

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: $19.50

Reflections on Australia's past and present are offered in two powerful First Nations stories. Coinciding with Reconciliation Week, One Mind,...

Becoming Now

Exhibition and Shows

30 May 2026 to 5 Jul 2026

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Free

"Becoming Now" is a contemplation of senescence—ageing seen not as decline, but as a layered experience shaped by growth, memory,...

Tubular Bells – Canberra Theatre

Concert or Performance

12 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Mike Oldfield's iconic, seminal work will be performed by an expansive live group, led and arranged by Mike Oldfield's long-term...

Heathers The Musical

Concert or Performance

14 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $69.90

Direct from London and New York, the wickedly funny Heathers the Musical is coming to Canberra in August!Welcome to Westerberg...

Handmade Market Canberra – Summer

Markets

27 Nov 2026 to 29 Nov 2026

Distance from: 1.8 kms | Price from: Free

The Handmade Market is an award-winning indoor event showcasing over 260 Australian designers and producers. Held quarterly at Exhibition Park...

Royal Canberra Show

Festivals and Celebrations

19 Feb 2027 to 21 Feb 2027

Distance from: 1.7 kms | Price from: $14.00

Get ready to be captivated, thrilled, and surprised at the 100th Royal Canberra Show in 2027!Experience the magic of the...

Of Ravens and Rivers

Exhibition and Shows

30 May 2026 to 5 Jul 2026

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Free

Kerry McInnis and Mike MacGregor are two artists living together for over 40 years with a shared interest in their...

Works

Exhibition and Shows

30 May 2026 to 5 Jul 2026

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Free

Line and colour have long been the basis of Steve Roper's art. Steve tends to just draw with line, very...

Full Throttle

Exhibition and Shows

5 Dec 2026 to 29 Mar 2027

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Few symbols define the modern era as powerfully—or persistently—as the automobile. Fuelled by the legacy of the film Mad Max,...

Sunday Buffet Lunch

Food and Wine

17 May 2026 to 15 Nov 2026

Distance from: 4.6 kms | Price from: $16.00

Gather your friends and family for a buffet lunch feast at Pavilion on Northbourne! Held monthly at the leafy Atrium...

Rockaria – The Elo Experience

Concert or Performance

19 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $109.00

A tribute to the unforgettable sound of Jeff Lynne's The Electric Light Orchestra.'Evil Woman', 'Rock and Roll is King', 'Don't...

Abstract Connotations

Exhibition and Shows

30 May 2026 to 5 Jul 2026

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Free

"Abstract Connotations" is an exhibition where Brian explores connections with the natural environment, human nature and interactions with the natural...

Drag Paint and Sip Canberra

Exhibition and Shows

6 Jun 2026

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

She's back, brushes out and lashes on.Drag Paint and Sip is the fabulously fun, constantly-requested event that's finally here. Hosted...

Hop In! – An immersive world of play featuring Beci Orpin’s Bunny Dearest

Exhibition and Shows

30 May 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

Distance from: 7.1 kms | Price from: Free

Step into a playful, hands-on exhibition designed for children aged 3–12 and their families at Canberra Museum + Gallery.Hop In!...

Bjorn Again – ABBA Forever

Concert or Performance

1 Aug 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $89.00

Canberra, get ready to party with Bjorn Again!The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for one spectacular night that...

Where is the Green Sheep?

Concert or Performance

6 Nov 2026 to 9 Nov 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $30.00

Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children's book by Mem Fox...

Nurse Georgie Carroll

Concert or Performance

18 Jul 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $64.90

Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infecious. An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she's razor...

Art for Wellbeing: Sensory Friendly

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 May 2026 to 14 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

Art for Wellbeing: Sensory Friendly is a free monthly program for individuals who identify as neurodivergent including, but not limited...

ICN Australian Natural Games

Sporting Events

17 Oct 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

Distance from: 4.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

Canberra welcomes the best natural athletes from Australia!The ICN Australian Championships moves from Melbourne to Canberra with the exciting of...

Floriade 2026

Community Event

12 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

Distance from: 8.1 kms | Price from: Free

Floriade, Australia's Biggest Celebration of Spring, returns to Commonwealth Park.Get ready to step into a world of wonder as Floriade...

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox The Future Is Vintage Tour

Concert or Performance

30 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

The world's foremost purveyors of time-twisting hits, Postmodern Jukebox, have announced their highly anticipated return to Australia in June and...

Wangka Wakaṉutja: The Story of the Papunya Literature Production Centre Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

30 May 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

Distance from: 9.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Between 1979 and 1990, the Papunya Literature Production Centre (PLPC) produced hundreds of Pintupi-Luritja bilingual readers guided by the community's...

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

Concert or Performance

13 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Australia's most iconic comedy tour is hitting the road for a huge 28th year! Bringing together the brightest stars from...

Art for Carers: At the Gallery

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2026 to 17 Nov 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Meet carers from across the region for an hour of art appreciation or a creative workshop. Enjoy this social opportunity...

Slam! Pro Wrestling League

Sporting Events

12 Dec 2026

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The National Convention Centre Canberra To Host The Biggest Australian Professional Wrestling Event In History.Live pro wrestling in the nation's...

Remembering the War Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

30 May 2026 to 20 Sep 2026

Distance from: 9.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Second World War represents the greatest loss of life in an armed conflict that the world has ever seen....

Drag Bingo at Verity Lane Market

Concert or Performance

6 May 2026 to 4 Nov 2026

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: $10.00

Get ready for a night of glitter, giggles and gloriously unhinged fun at Verity Lane Market Drag BingoTaking over the...

Animal Farm

Concert or Performance

3 Sep 2026 to 5 Sep 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $25.00

Farmer Jones has lost control. The animals of Manor Farm are rising up to seize the means of production, and...

Art with Auslan

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 May 2026 to 14 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

Each month, join an Auslan interpreted tour or creative workshop for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Experience...

Art and Dementia: At the Gallery

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 May 2026 to 19 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

This is a program for people living with dementia and their care partners. In small groups, participants enjoy facilitated discussions...

Spot

Concert or Performance

4 Jul 2026 to 5 Jul 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $35.00

Based on the books by Eric Hill.Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he's coming...

Superwog – Big Daddy Energy Tour

Concert or Performance

31 Jul 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $79.90

Fresh off the release of Son of a Donkey on Netflix, Superwog are hitting the road with a brand-new live...

Greg Davies – Full Fat Legend

Concert or Performance

31 Oct 2026

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Comedy Legend Greg Davies is coming to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time with his stand-up show...

PJs Monday Night Trivia

Community Event

25 May 2026 to 15 Mar 2027

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Free

Join the team at PJs in the City for Monday Night Trivia, where fun meets friendly competition! Gather your friends...

The Gospel According to Paul

Concert or Performance

15 Sep 2026 to 20 Sep 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $84.90

A soufflé might not rise twice, but this hit comedy will!The sermon on the mount returns to stages for a...

The Canberra and Region Wine Show – Tasting Experience

Food and Wine

14 Nov 2026

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $50.00

Savour the finest wines from the region in person. Indulge in a variety of exquisite blends. It's a fantastic opportunity...

Whisky Live Canberra

Festivals and Celebrations

24 Jul 2026 to 25 Jul 2026

Distance from: 5.6 kms | Price from: $155.00

Whisky Live is back for another exciting year - you are not just tasting whisky - you are stepping into...

Jim Jefferies – Son of a Carpenter

Concert or Performance

24 Jul 2026

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Australia's global comedy heavyweight Jim Jefferies is bringing his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026, with...

The Jungle Giants – Experiencing Feelings of Joy Tour

Concert or Performance

19 Jun 2026

Distance from: 5.7 kms | Price from: $97.66

The Jungle Giants are returning to Australian stages after five years of international touring to celebrate their fifth studio album,...

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

Exhibition and Shows

20 Jun 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

The National Gallery presents a world-first opportunity to experience the full cycle of 20 monumental tapestries by renowned Australian artist...

Rosalie Gascoigne

Exhibition and Shows

31 Oct 2026 to 7 Feb 2027

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

Rosalie Gascoigne (1917–1999) is renowned for her sculptural assemblages that reveal the beauty of discarded objects. Inspired by nature, Gascoigne's...

From Truth to Fantasy: NFSA’s Autumn Film Season

Festivals and Celebrations

30 May 2026 to 31 May 2026

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: $8.00

Reality meets imagination this season at the National Film and Sound Archive. The Autumn Film Series presents powerful storytelling and...

Story Dogs on Sunday

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

31 May 2026 to 29 Nov 2026

Distance from: 9.0 kms | Price from: Free

Join the National Library of Australia on the last Sunday of each month for a paw-sitive reading experience with the...

Andy Griffiths’ YOU & ME and The Land of Lost Things

Concert or Performance

27 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $30.00

YOU and ME have lost something important. Well actually, lots of things. A guinea pig. A lucky rabbit's foot. Possibly...

Seven Drunken Nights

Concert or Performance

1 Jul 2026

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: $84.90

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary, having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights – The Dubliners' Songbook returns to...

The Little Burley Fashion Fest

Markets

7 Nov 2026

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Free

Slow Fashion takes centre stage at the Little Burley Market!The Little Burley Market is thrilled to announce that The Little...

Handmade Market Canberra – Spring

Markets

19 Sep 2026 to 20 Sep 2026

Distance from: 1.8 kms | Price from: Free

The Handmade Market is an award-winning indoor event showcasing over 260 Australian designers and producers. Held quarterly at Exhibition Park...

Canberra Christmas Market

Markets

28 Nov 2026 to 29 Nov 2026

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: Free

Over two days, you'll uncover wonderful Christmas gifts, decorations, specialty goods, gourmet foods and many more festive items not available...