Symonston, Canberra

Breathing Space

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 3 Apr 2026

Distance from: 7.4 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...

Old Timey Wednesday

Concert or Performance

11 Feb 2026 to 16 Dec 2026

Distance from: 8.1 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...

Tasting Australia with Adam Shipp

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Feb 2026 to 2 May 2026

Distance from: 7.4 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...

Smith’s Poetry Thing

Concert or Performance

9 Feb 2026 to 14 Dec 2026

Distance from: 8.1 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...

Karaoke with Mitch

Concert or Performance

7 Feb 2026 to 21 Feb 2026

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join Mitch fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Saturday's of every month for Karaoke.All are welcome to come in, have...

The Nolan Collection

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 26 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Free

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

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

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 18 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Murrulangalang storytime

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Feb 2026 to 1 Jul 2026

Distance from: 5.3 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...

CharityMingle

Community Event

28 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.9 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...

Taglietti: Life in Design

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 3 May 2026

Distance from: 7.8 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...

The New Parliamentary Handbook Website – Display

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 28 Feb 2026

Distance from: 5.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

Step into the heart of Australia's democracy with this new exhibition celebrating the Parliamentary Handbook — a cornerstone of parliamentary...

A Total Work of Art: Sidney Nolan & the Stage

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 6 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: Free

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

National Wine Festival of Australia

Food and Wine

12 Jun 2026 to 13 Jun 2026

Distance from: 6.3 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...

Canberra Balloon Spectacular 2026

Community Event

14 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: Free

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

Luna Saturdays

Food and Wine

14 Feb 2026 to 28 Nov 2026

Distance from: 8.0 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...

Jimmy Carr – Laughs Funny

Concert or Performance

2 Mar 2026 to 3 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with...

Lights! Canberra! Action! 2026

Festivals and Celebrations

6 Mar 2026

Distance from: 5.8 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...

Vinyl Lounge at the NFSA

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Feb 2026 to 4 Dec 2026

Distance from: 7.9 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...

Haig Park Village Markets

Markets

15 Feb 2026 to 31 Jan 2027

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Mooseheads Musical Bingo

Food and Wine

13 Feb 2026 to 25 Sep 2026

Distance from: 8.0 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...

Tour de Cure’s Signature Tour ’26

Sporting Events

12 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026

Distance from: 8.1 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...

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Food and Wine

13 Feb 2026 to 28 Mar 2026

Distance from: 8.1 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...

Paul Lewis: Mozart+ | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

9 Oct 2026

Distance from: 8.2 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...

Super Kaylene Whiskey

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026

Distance from: 5.9 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...

Canberra Day

Festivals and Celebrations

9 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.0 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...

Smith’s Jazz Jam

Concert or Performance

10 Feb 2026 to 15 Dec 2026

Distance from: 8.1 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...

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

Sporting Events

12 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.3 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...

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

Concert or Performance

14 Nov 2026

Distance from: 8.2 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...

Aussie Peace Walk

Community Event

28 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.9 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...

Professional Dance Classes at Australian Dance Party

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

9 Feb 2026 to 14 Dec 2026

Distance from: 8.1 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...

Spacelive

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 Jun 2026

Distance from: 8.1 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: 6.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Kulata Tjuta: Tirkilpa

Exhibition and Shows

11 Feb 2026 to 29 Mar 2026

Distance from: 5.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

Daisy Chain at Summer Sessions

Concert or Performance

15 Feb 2026

Distance from: 9.3 kms | Price from: Free

TruSound Music and the Canberra Irish Club are bringing you the Summer Sessions. You will enjoy the close harmonies and...

Gurindji Freedom Banners Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 31 Dec 2026

Distance from: 5.7 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...

Blackbird Live Music

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Feb 2026 to 6 Jun 2026

Distance from: 8.1 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...

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Sporting Events

27 Feb 2026 to 1 Mar 2026

Distance from: 8.9 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...

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Food and Wine

11 Feb 2026 to 30 Dec 2026

Distance from: 8.1 kms | Price from: Free

They've pulled together the best of the best for a late-night Chicago-style pro jazz jam series that is going to...

Canberra Comedy Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

11 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.3 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...

In Bloom

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 19 Apr 2026

Distance from: 5.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Women’s T20I Series vs India | 2nd T20I

Sporting Events

19 Feb 2026

Distance from: 4.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Canberra will host the second T20I cricket match at Manuka Oval when the Australian women go up against India. Don't...

Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

21 Mar 2026

Distance from: 8.1 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...

Australian Honours System Exhibition at the Mint

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 15 Feb 2026

Distance from: 6.7 kms | Price from: Free

Reflection: 50 Years of the Australian Honours System is now on at the Royal Australian Mint.The Australian honours system recognises...

ANZAC Day at Mercure Canberra & Olims Bar and Bistro

Community Event

25 Apr 2026

Distance from: 8.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

Ben Folds & A Piano Tour

Concert or Performance

22 Feb 2026

Distance from: 7.8 kms | Price from: $89.90

Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter and New York Times Best Selling author, Ben Folds, is back to Australia next February as part of...

The Canberra Times Marathon Festival

Sporting Events

10 Apr 2026 to 12 Apr 2026

Distance from: 5.6 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...

CAF 25 Canberra Art Fair

Exhibition and Shows

4 Sep 2026 to 6 Sep 2026

Distance from: 6.3 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...

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...

A Winter’s Journey | Canberra

Concert or Performance

27 Feb 2026

Distance from: 8.2 kms | Price from: $40.00

Following triumphant performances in Australia and the UK, Musica Viva Australia is thrilled to present A Winter's Journey.A Winter's Journey...

Tom Gleeson – Out of Touch

Concert or Performance

28 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.5 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...

Beethoven’s Ghost | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

7 May 2026

Distance from: 8.2 kms | Price from: $40.00

What makes a great piano trio? Is it celebrity? Is it longevity? Or is it serendipity? Three magnificent musicians, brought...

Young Rangers Program

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 Feb 2026 to 15 Nov 2026

Distance from: 3.3 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...

Woden Seniors Big Book Fair

Community Event

27 Mar 2026 to 29 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Woden Seniors' Big Book Fair has become the place to go to for quality books at very reasonable prices.With over...

Enlighten Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

27 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026

Distance from: 6.3 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...

Warehouse Circus Adult Circus Classes

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Feb 2026 to 31 Dec 2026

Distance from: 7.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Warehouse Circus is Canberra's community circus, where they believe circus is for everybody and every body.And that means they run...

Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

9 Jul 2026

Distance from: 3.5 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...

5th National Indigenous Art Triennial

Exhibition and Shows

14 Feb 2026 to 26 Apr 2026

Distance from: 5.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

Trivia at Mooseheads

Exhibition and Shows

12 Feb 2026 to 26 Nov 2026

Distance from: 8.0 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...

Nicolas Altstaedt & Thomas Dunford | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Concert or Performance

13 Aug 2026

Distance from: 8.2 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...

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

Concert or Performance

19 Jun 2026

Distance from: 8.2 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...