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Exhibitions and Events

Art in all forms pops up in Canberra city

Tucked away in Sydney Building’s Verity Lane Market is a pop-up gallery that supports all art forms.

Blithe Spirit: Rollicking mayhem at REP Theatre

Canberra Repertory Theatre returns on 1 May to deliver audiences a rollicking time with Noël Coward’s self-described ‘improbable farce’ Blithe Spirit.

New exhibition unfolds ‘little-known’ Australian history

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) highlights the “little-known” history of Aboriginal–Chinese people.

Rock star bares his soul

An incredibly candid rock star called Tim Rogers from You Am I opened up to me about his insecurities and quite honestly, his vulnerability was comforting.

Brit comic shares stupidity with Canberra

The Canberra Comedy Festival may have wrapped up but don’t be glum Ken Behrens, UK comedian Ben Elton’s in town and let’s face it, the Brits do comedy best (Monty Python et al).

The original bohemians: Iconic opera comes to Canberra

One of the world’s most famous and beloved operas, La Bohème, will grace the Canberra Theatre Centre stage later this year from 17 to 19 July.

The formidably talented Natalie Bassingthwaighte is Shirley Valentine

For a VERY limited time, Natalie Bassingthwaighte is hitting the Canberra stage in a one-woman show.

Seeing stars lights up exhibition space

Arts lovers can immerse themselves in light and sound at the National Film and Sound Archive’s new exhibition.

New Questacon exhibition looks at the magic of mangroves

A new exhibition at Questacon aims to transport visitors to the Northern Territory’s top end, offering a unique perspective on one of Australia’s most interesting ecosystems—mangroves.

A lover’s guide to the wild side at the Zoo

This February, love is in the air at the National Zoo & Aquarium and Jamala Wildlife Lodge.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a street party in Dickson

Ring in the Year of the Snake with a vibrant Lunar New Year street party on Woolley Street, Dickson, on Saturday 1 February. Hosted by the City Renewal Authority, this free, family-friendly...

The 2025 National Multicultural Festival: Celebration of culture and community

In the heart of Canberra, an extraordinary event unfolds each year, transforming the city into a vibrant, multicultural hub.

Enlighten to light up Canberra for 15th year

Canberra’s Enlighten Festival is back for its 15th year, running from Friday 28 February to Monday 10 March. Over 11 spectacular days, the city will come alive with vibrant light displays, art...

Time machine to Pompeii: blockbuster opens in Canberra

History-buffs can walk the streets of ancient Pompeii in a multi-sensory summer blockbuster at the National Museum of Australia.

Australia’s biggest photography competition celebrates 20 years at National Archives

Experience the wonder of two decades of award-winning nature photography as a new exhibition opens at National Archives of Australia.

Contrasting Landscapes: Brayshaw and Lloyd’s Reflecting Moods

David Brayshaw and Chrissie Lloyd will unveil their joint exhibition, Reflecting Moods, at Humble House gallery from 16 November to 15 December.

Skywhales set to soar over Goulburn

Goulburn residents will have a unique chance to see Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhale and Skywhalepapa hot air balloons up close at Seiffert Oval on Saturday 30 November.

Only Everything: A heart-warming local rom-com

It’s not every day a local couple writes, produces and performs a rom-com musical inspired by their real-life relationship.

Dress to the nines for the annual Fashions on the Field competition

If you fancy yourself as a fashionista, a lover of fashion or just love to dress up, why not enter the Thoroughbred Park Melbourne Cup Day Fashions on the Field?

The Boy from Oz, a dazzling tribute takes stage at The Q

Free-Rain Theatre is gearing up to dazzle audiences with its upcoming production of The Boy from Oz at The Q - Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre on 1-20 October.

Green Oak Theatre showcases four plays in one with Play Me Something

Green Oak Theatre shines the light on local playwrights in the bang for your buck, four plays in one experience Play Me Something.

Experience the Seasons of nature at life at Humble House

Like glancing through the looking glass, Roger Beale AO’s landscapes and florals reflect the perseverance and beauty of the human experience in Seasons at Humble House gallery from 21 September to 20 October.

Earthquake House returns to Questacon

Featuring groundbreaking new science and technology, Questacon's famous Earthquake House reopens to the public on Friday 19 July.

Community production warming the heart of Canberra this winter

Warm your body and soul with a rich showcase of local talent in 6th Position’s inaugural The Nutcracker in July Concert.

Canberra has the only priceless Gauguin art in Australia

There is not one single piece of Gauguin artwork in Australia and that is one good reason to go to the latest blockbuster exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia, Gaugin’s World: Tona Iho, Tona Ao.

Science and art collide at National Archives exhibition

Experience the intersection between art and science at the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize, now showing at National Archives of Australia.

Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things opens at the National Museum

A vintage ute, a novelty cheque, a prestigious boxing trophy, and a memorable letter from former Prime Minister Bob Hawke are just a few of the seemingly ordinary items on display in the new exhibition inspired by the ABC television series "Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things," now open at the National Museum of Australia (NMA).

Winter at the National Film and Sound Archive

The Winter Film Series is on screen at the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) in Acton, with something to draw everyone out of the house in Canberra’s chillier months.  

Ride the Olympic wave at the National Museum

Riding the Olympic Wave: Breakthrough Sports is a co-production between the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, and the National Museum of Australia.

QL2 Dance is Subject to Change

Subject to Change is an unusual title for a dance production, but it’s perfect for QL2 Dance - a local organisation on the precipice of change.
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