Oaks Estate, Canberra

Exhibition: nanuma : Karlina Mitchell

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 May 2026 to 23 May 2026

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Free

nanuma, meaning "to think or remember collectively" in Fijian, explores familial connection, landscape and shared memory. Reimagining the colonial photograph,...

Artist in conversation: Karlina Mitchell with Dan Toua

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 May 2026

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Free

Join exhibiting artist Karlina Mitchell for a discussion exploring her exhibition 'Nanuma', facilitated by independent curator Dan Toua. 'Nanuma' is...

junkyard | Charlie Jay & Grace Walters

Exhibition and Shows

14 May 2026 to 7 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.4 kms | Price from: Free

As society strives for progress and abundance, the work questions whether what already exists is being overlooked, and whether there...

Science Time: Dinosaurs

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Jun 2026 to 24 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Bring your 3–5‑year‑old along for a dino‑tastic Science Time session at Questacon, where curious young minds explore the fascinating world...

Blockwork | Fiona Little

Exhibition and Shows

14 May 2026 to 7 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.4 kms | Price from: Free

'Blockwork' is a photographic exhibition by Fiona Little examining the interplay of light, shadow, and geometric form. Using controlled lighting,...

Extra Padding

Exhibition and Shows

12 May 2026 to 24 May 2026

Distance from: 8.5 kms | Price from: Free

'Extra Padding' is the third iteration of an ongoing project exploring quilting and textile art. Here, the threads of the...

School Holidays – Wand-Making Class

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Jun 2026

Distance from: 5.0 kms | Price from: $45.00

Wand-making classes are offered most days during the chool holidays. Go to Quizzic Alley's website to find out more and...

Children’s Concert: Psyche

Concert or Performance

7 Jun 2026

Distance from: 8.7 kms | Price from: $7.50

Children's Concert: Psyche is a pre-concert concert catering for young children and families.30 minutes of music, and an instrumental show...

Birds of a Feather: Glassblowing for Two

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 May 2026 to 20 Dec 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: $130.00

Get a taste for the Hotshop at Canberra Glassworks in this unique two-person glass-blowing class!Choose to blow your own glass...

Three Blind Cats

Concert or Performance

24 May 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: $25.00

Come one, come all to the Harmonie German Club for a unique event, presented by ConneXion Big Band and featuring...

The FW La Trobe Federal Budget Dinner

Business Event

13 May 2026

Distance from: 9.4 kms | Price from: $450.00

Following the Albanese Government's historic second-term win, join FW Founder Helen McCabe and Deputy Managing Director Jamila Rizvi for the...

Reconciliation Day

Festivals and Celebrations

1 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.0 kms | Price from: Free

ACT Reconciliation Day 2026 is a free, family-friendly event bringing Canberrans together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures,...

Full Throttle

Exhibition and Shows

5 Dec 2026 to 29 Mar 2027

Distance from: 9.1 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,...

Tapestry The Carole King Experience

Concert or Performance

23 Aug 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: $44.90

An unforgettable tribute to a musical iconThis is a seated theatre style event.Step into the heart and soul of one...

Capital Plein Air – Outdoor Painting Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

19 Apr 2027 to 25 Apr 2027

Distance from: 7.5 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...

10 novels that changed the world

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: $15.00

Which novels have had a universal impact on the world? Author and leading literary authority Susannah Fullerton delivers this engaging...

Reconciliation Day: Wangka Wakaṉutja exhibition tours at the National Library

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Free

The National Library of Australia is proud to participate in Reconciliation Day. Join expert curators for a free guided tour...

Men’s T20 Series vs England | 5th T20

Sporting Events

2 Dec 2026

Distance from: 8.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Manuka Oval will be rocking when Australia takes on England in the fifth and final T20I match of the series....

Ollies’ Garage & The SHRF Canberra Showroom: 100 Years Ford in Australia

Exhibition and Shows

23 May 2026

Distance from: 4.4 kms | Price from: $15.00

Featuring the first showing of 100 Years of Ford in Australia, Rolls-Royce and Bentleys, a display of Motorsport Legends, World's...

SPHERE

Concert or Performance

14 May 2026 to 16 May 2026

Distance from: 6.1 kms | Price from: $27.50

A merging of live dance and film, SPHERE is an immersive installation experience that captures Australian Dance Party's distinctive creative...

The ‘archival imagination’ of Frank Moorhouse

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Free

Dr Matthew Lamb presents his recent National Library of Australia Fellowship research on Frank Moorhouse's 'archival imagination', exploring how his...

Laughs on the Lake

Concert or Performance

21 May 2026

Distance from: 7.5 kms | Price from: $50.00

Get ready for a night of laughs, romantic views and delicious pizza on Lake Burley Griffin!Enjoy a fabulous line-up of...

Australian Military Wives Choir performance

Concert or Performance

17 May 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Free

Experience a heartfelt musical performance from the Australian Military Wives Choir at this free event. The choir is a supportive...

Glass Blowing Experience: Make Your Own Vase or Tumbler

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 May 2026 to 20 Dec 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: $220.00

Get a taste for the Hotshop at Canberra Glassworks in this unique one-on-one glass-blowing class!Choose to blow your own glass...

Exhibition: Mooncake World: Yan Nan (Lulu) Xu (Curator), Chanel Nguyen, Natalie Loos

Exhibition and Shows

12 May 2026 to 23 May 2026

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Free

Mooncake World is a physical embodiment of the 144-page photographic zine, Mooncake Zine (2024), expanded into an interactive multi-media exhibition....

Eco Darkroom Series: Phytogram Printing Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 Sep 2026

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: $250.00

Discover how sunlight, plants, and chemistry can create camera-less images in this hands-on workshop with artist Simone Darcy. Participants will...

The concert that never was: Sinatra. Streisand. Strings.

Concert or Performance

12 Jun 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: $45.00

The Concert That Never Was: Sinatra. Streisand. Strings., is a bold and emotionally charged tribute to two of the greatest...

Afternoon Hours

Concert or Performance

7 Jun 2026

Distance from: 8.7 kms | Price from: $0.00

The Afternoon Hours evoke memories of calm, reflection, and nostalgia a bridge between the active daytime and the quieter evening.Apeiron...

Why didn’t anyone tell me Australian history was interesting?

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: $40.00

In the opening talk of this new event series Sita Sargeant of She Shapes History is joined by filmmaker and...

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

24 Oct 2026

Distance from: 9.9 kms | Price from: Free

The Canberra Nara Candle Festival is a celebration of the Canberra Nara Sister City relationship and promotes the values of...

Telegraph Road – The Dire Straits Legacy

Concert or Performance

5 Sep 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: $45.00

Telegraph Road — The Dire Straits Legacy is a powerful tribute celebrating one of Britain's most iconic rock bands, renowned...

Rosalie Gascoigne

Exhibition and Shows

31 Oct 2026 to 7 Feb 2027

Distance from: 9.1 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...

Three Sixty Fashion Market

Markets

13 Sep 2026

Distance from: 7.4 kms | Price from: Free

The Three Sixty Fashion Market is a truly unique, niche, Canberra-based market dedicated to sustainable fashion. This mostly recycled fashion...

Questacon Science Time: Building and Engineering

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 May 2026 to 16 May 2026

Distance from: 9.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Bring your 3–5‑year‑old along for a fun‑filled Science Time session at Questacon, where curious little minds explore the fascinating science...

The Quiet Between | M16 Studio Artist Show

Exhibition and Shows

14 May 2026 to 7 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.4 kms | Price from: Free

'The Quiet Between' is a group exhibition bringing together M16 studio artists, aiming to create a space that is not...

Birdsnest Canberra Pop-Up Store

Markets

14 May 2026 to 17 May 2026

Distance from: 7.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Women's fashion retailer Birdsnest is popping up in Canberra. Visit the team of Wardrobe Wingbirds and shop a curated selection...

Canberra Fashion Market

Markets

21 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.4 kms | Price from: Free

The Canberra Fashion Market is packed with stallholders selling new and quality pre-loved fashion, including clothing, shoes, boots, bags, jewellery,...

Wyniss ensemble performance

Concert or Performance

26 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Free

Enjoy an immersive musical experience filled with cultural storytelling and vibrant melodies from the Wyniss ensemble. Presented by Musica Viva...

Maritime mayhem in early Botany Bay

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Free

A little-known chapter of Australia's past is that the convict settlement at Port Jackson became the first British port in...

Autumn Courtyards Tour

Community Event

9 May 2026 to 23 May 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: $36.00

Come and explore the private courtyards of Australian Parliament House while they're bursting with the rich red, orange and golden...

Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country

Exhibition and Shows

12 May 2026 to 23 Aug 2026

Distance from: 9.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

One voice: The greatest hits of John Farnham

Concert or Performance

4 Sep 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: $49.00

Simon Shapiro is an award-winning singer-songwriter, celebrated for his powerhouse vocals, exceptional musicianship and commanding stage presence. With a career...

Sneaky Cauldron: Magical Mixology for The Winter Solstice

Food and Wine

20 Jun 2026

Distance from: 5.0 kms | Price from: $55.00

Step into the enchanting world of magical mixology at The Sneaky Cauldron. Join fellow witches and wizards for 90 minutes...

Fusing Depth and Light with Kirstie Rea

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 May 2026 to 2 Nov 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join established glass artist Kirstie Rea for an immersive workshop exploring the creative and technical possibilities of fusing thick glass....

Hendrix & Heroes – Steve Edmonds Band at The Zeppelin Room

Concert or Performance

27 Jun 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: $27.00

The Steve Edmonds Band Jimi Hendrix Tribute Show is a heartfelt tribute to the great music and imagery of Jimi...

Women’s T20 Series vs New Zealand | 2nd T20

Sporting Events

24 Feb 2027

Distance from: 8.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

The second T20 International match will take place at Manuka Oval. Don't miss your chance to witness the trans-tasman rivalry...

12 years in: Writing for the Future Library

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

20 May 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Free

Join Norwegian curator and cultural producer, Anne Beate Hovind and Kathryn Favelle, as they discuss The Future Library project.Twelve years...

Reconciliation Day: First Nations family history tour at the National Library

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Free

The National Library of Australia is proud to participate in Reconciliation Day. Join in for an introduction to the First...

The Wolfe Brothers -Australian Made Tour

Concert or Performance

25 Jul 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: $54.00

Country rock legends, The Wolfe Brothers, are hitting the road on their biggest tour yet! Their latest album, Australian Made,...

Introduction to B&W Darkroom Weekend Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Jul 2026 to 5 Jul 2026

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: $415.00

Learn the magic of black-and-white photography and the darkroom process.Over a weekend, you will learn the basics of black-and-white photography...

Glass Blowing Experience: Make Your Own Bird

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

10 May 2026 to 20 Dec 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: $130.00

Get a taste for the Hotshop at Canberra Glassworks in this unique one-on-one glass-blowing class!Choose to blow your own glass...

Nappies and Comedy

Concert or Performance

16 May 2026

Distance from: 7.7 kms | Price from: $25.00

Finally, a comedy show where a crying baby doesn't get you kicked out of the room. Nappies and Comedy is...

Autumn Courtyards Accessible Tour

Community Event

8 May 2026 to 22 May 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: $36.00

Come and explore the private courtyards of Australian Parliament House while they're bursting with the rich red, orange and golden...

Neon Projects Experience at Canberra Glassworks

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jun 2026 to 15 Nov 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Heat and stretch your very own authentic neon sign in this one-of-a-kind weekend class.Neon Beginners is a two-day workshop where...

Oh Yeah Life Drawing at OHNO! Manuka

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Jun 2026

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: $35.00

Curious about life drawing? Been sketching for years? Just after a fun night out with friends? The Tipsy Sketching Club...

Camera Obscura Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

28 Jun 2026

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: $195.00

In a world where photography is often reduced to a tap on a screen, this course offers something slower, richer,...

Three Blind Cats

Concert or Performance

24 May 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

This is a ConneXion Big Band celebration of the music of Ray Charles, Diane Schuur and Stevie Wonder, fronted by...

Arthur Boyd: tapestries

Exhibition and Shows

20 Jun 2026 to 18 Oct 2026

Distance from: 9.1 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...

Floriade 2026

Community Event

12 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

Distance from: 10.0 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...

Film Screening: How to Build a Library

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jun 2026

Distance from: 9.6 kms | Price from: Free

Join the National Library of Australia for a special screening of the award-winning documentary – 'How to Build a Library'.This...