Spring has sprung, which means one of Canberra’s most popular tourist attractions is happening, Floriade, which runs from 13 September-12 October. The theme for this year’s festival is Science and Nature’.

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Italian Film Festival: various films, Palace Electric Cinema Canberra, August and September, various times; italianfilmfestival.com.au/venues/Canberra

The Camera Unrepair Shop: UK Frederick: The Camera Unrepair Shop combines installation, cyanotype process and performance to reflect on the nature of photography, its evolution, and the unseen labour behind film-based imagery. Frederick dismantles cameras, creating blueprints of their anatomy, subverting the usual production-to-waste narrative. This experimental work provokes contemplation about the current state of photography amid emerging technologies, Photo Access, Griffith, 14 August-13 September; photoaccess.org.au/calendar/exhibitions/the-camera-unrepair-shop-2/

Remembering the War: The Second World War represents the greatest loss of life in an armed conflict the world has ever seen. On the 80^th anniversary of the war ending, explore stories of the conflict from NLA’s collections, Treasures Gallery, National Library of Australia, 26 Aug 2025-3 May 2026, 9am-5pm; library.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/remembering-war

Art in Miniature: A group of 22 artists from the Canberra region who enjoy working and exhibiting miniatures artworks together. This is the group’s 25^th exhibition of works inspired by the beautiful Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG). The artworks are 10centimres x 10 centimetres, Visitors Centre Gallery, ANBG, Acton, 27 August–21 September, 9.30am–4.30pm daily; visit.anbg.gov.au/things-do/whats-on/exhibitions/art-miniature/

Connecting Through Clay: 50 Years of Canberra Potters: A landmark exhibition marking five decades of ceramic artistry and community impact in the ACT. This celebratory showcase honours the organisation’s legacy through a curated presentation of works from the Canberra Potters Permanent Collection and featured pieces by the Canberra Potters Honorary Life Members, Canberra Potters gallery, Watson, 28 August- 21 September; canberrapotters.com.au/current-and-upcoming-exhibitions/

Bell Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet: After a chance meeting, an intense but forbidden love is ignited between two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet. And despite the unending, violent feud between their families, they will risk everything to be together, The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre, 29 August-7 September, various times; canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/romeo-and-juliet-2025/

Five new exhibitions: Belconnen Arts Centre, 29 August-12 October; belcoarts.com.au/exhibitions/

Lost: A joint exhibition by Dennis Mortimer and Lia Kemmis, responding to the impact of human activity on our shared environment. Informed by contemporary data on plastics, pesticides, deforestation, monocultures, and fossil fuel use, each artist offers a distinct perspective on our shared ecological crisis, Rusten House Art Centre, Queanbeyan, opening 30 August 2-4pm, exhibition runs until 20 September; qprc.nsw.gov.au/Community/Culture-and-Arts/Rusten-House

Shared Spaces: The Wildlife Next Door: Kahli McLeod draws inspiration from the birds and animals, native to her regional home in Braidwood, NSW – those that quietly visit gardens, perch on fences, or pass through the bush at the edge of town, Rusten House Art Centre, Queanbeyan, opening 30 August 2-4pm, exhibition runs until 19 October; qprc.nsw.gov.au/Community/Culture-and-Arts/Rusten-House

2025 Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series: The Australian Institute of Architects’ ACT Chapter has partnered with the National Film and Sound Archive to present the series. Now in its 37th year, this annual lecture series discusses innovative ideas around design, art, and architecture, various dates and times across September; architecture.com.au/events

Such a Resounding Silence: Canberra Screening: With this documentary actor and producer Emmanuelle Béart wishes to the lift the veil on incest along with the No Laughing Matter podcast series. Producer/founder Tanya Lee OAM wants to educate and create more awareness of the magnitude and scale of this epidemic, NFSA, Acton, Monday 1 September, 5:30-9:15pm; events.humanitix.com/such-a-resounding-silence-canberra

Spring art exhibition: Villages, meadows and shores collections, Yarralumla Gallery, Weston Park, exhibition runs 1-30 September; original-oils.net/

The Paper Escaper: Benny, the plucky puppet protagonist knows they are destined for greater things than a simple pop-up book. But in a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages – from a wily dancing fire to a disillusioned illustrator – Benny will need the help of a new friend to achieve their dreams, Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, Tuesday 2 September, 11am-11:45pm; goulburnpac.com.au/Events-directory/The-Paper-Escaper

Passing Through: A Journey in Song with the Canberra Men’s Choir: From sacred works to modern ballads, their program will trace the rhythms of life, love and memory. Each song will invite the listener to wander through landscapes both real and emotional, Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, Wednesday 3 September, 12.40-1.20pm; trybooking.com/CYREM

PIN 10: Since ANCA’s inaugural PIN Show in 2011, the concept of reducing scale and homing in on a wearable miniature platform has appealed to many artists and creatives. The 10^th iteration of this exhibition features 201 works by 45 artists from across Australia, ANCA, Dickson, opening Wednesday 3 September 5:30-8pm, exhibition runs 4-13 September; anca.net.au/2025-exhibition-program/2025/7/23/pin-10

Peter/Wendy: Late one night, as all the stars watch on, Peter Pan lures Wendy Darling away from her home and her mother. Together, they journey to Neverland where she meets his eclectic crew: a swearing fairy, a perennial flower, and one very lost boy. Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick, 3-27 September, various times; collections.humanitix.com/peterwendy-56b9e7

Lizzy, Darcy and Jane: Young Jane Austen creates Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy in the flush of first love. But when Jane’s real-life romance falls apart, she rewrites fate — dooming Lizzy to Mr Collins and herself to misery, Canberra REP Theatre, Acton, preview and Q&A 4 September, show 5–20 September, various times; www.canberrarep.org.au/content/book-online-choose-performance?ID=LD25

Socceroos V NZ: The ANZAC Soccer Ashes trophy is up for grabs, so it’s sure to be a fiercely contested match as each nation looks to continue their momentum on the road to World Cup 2026, GIO Stadium Canberra, Friday 5 September, 7:45pm; premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=GIOROOS25

Kirsty Webeck’s Everything I Need To Say About Sea Creatures: Everything I Need To Say About Sea Creatures showcases why Canberra-born Kirsty is Australia’s reigning champion of cheerful comedy, The Street, 5 September, 7-8pm; thestreet.org.au/shows/kirsty-webeck

Canberra Moon Festival: The festival pays tribute to the mid-autumn festival, a tradition celebrated across East Asia that symbolises reunion, harvest and harmony, City Walk and Petrie Plaza, 5-7 September, canberramoonfestival.com.au/

Tracing the Sky: Celebrating the Wetlands of Chile and Australia: Presented in the context of the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and alongside Chile’s national celebration on 18 September, the exhibition explores the shared importance of wetland ecosystems and the migratory journeys they support, Craft + Design Canberra, 5-20 September, artist talk 5 September 5:30pm, opening 6pm, speeches 6:30pm; craftanddesigncanberra.org/blogs/current-exhibitions/tracing-the-sky-celebrating-the-wetlands-of-chile-and-australia

Bosom Buddies ACT’s 30th anniversary: A gala event celebrating 30 years of Bosom Buddies with an evening of community, carnival magic and celebration supporting those affected by breast cancer, Canberra Labor Club, Belconnen, Thursday 18 September, 6-9pm; bosombuddies.org.au/

Paradox of Control: This project explores Maddie Hepner’s personal experience of trichotillomania (a disorder characterised by compulsive hair pulling) and draws parallels between the disorder and modern anxieties surrounding rapidly evolving emergent technologies, digital fatigue and personal health in the digital age, Canberra Contemporary, Manuka, opening Thursday 4 September 6pm, exhibition runs 5-21 September 2025; canberracontemporary.com.au/future/paradox-of-control-maddie-hepner

Moving and It Could Go Either Way: Moving exhibition brings together a powerful suite of works by leading Australian artists Hannah Brontë, Katthy Cavaliere, Lottie Consalvo, Dennis Golding, David Greenhalgh, Wade Marynowsky, Ida Sophia and Jodie Whalen exploring the dynamic intersection of water, performance and the moving image. Zoe Brand’s It Could Go Either Way explores the performative nature of jewellery as a device for communication, Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, opening 5 September 6-8pm, exhibitions run until 8 November; goulburnregionalartgallery.com.au/

Gamma Expo 2025: Canberra’s biggest celebration of pop culture, gaming, and imagination is back bringing together fans of all ages for a full day of celebrity guests, interactive experiences and free activities, Thoroughbred Park, Saturday 6 September, 10am-5pm; moshtix.com.au/v2/event/gamma-expo-canberra/181928

In conversation: Tina Arena and Georges Antoni: Join Australian music icon, Tina Arena AM in conversation with renowned fashion photographer Georges Antoni as they discuss the newly commissioned portrait, Tina. Facilitated by Director Bree Pickering, hear about the process behind the portrait, what it takes to last 50 years in the music industry, and how the artist captured a legacy, National Portrait Gallery or virtually, Saturday 6 September, 11-11:45am; portrait.gov.au/calendar/in-conversation-tina-arena

European Festival 2025: The Alliance Française de Canberra, The Australian Croatian Club and Polish White Eagle Club are excited to present the 2025 edition of the European Festival! Check out a range of food, activities, dancing, organisations, music, and crafts and specialty goods, and more, stalls set up between the Croatian Club and the Alliance Française de Canberra, Turner, Saturday 6 September , 10am-5pm; afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/european-festival-2025/

Greyhounds As Pets: Giving Canberrans the chance to meet up to about 50 greyhounds in a single day that are ready for adoption, ANU, Acton, Saturday 6 September, 10am-1pm; gapnsw.com.au/events/adoption-day-anu-field-1?date=2025-09-06

Sincere Apologies: Say Sorry, really mean it!: Written by Dan Koop, Jamie Lewis and David Williams, Sincere Apologies is based on all the apologies that the world keeps offering — the famous, the obscure, the deeply personal and those that begin every second email in our inboxes, Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Saturday 6 September, 7-8:30pm; tickettailor.com/events/tuggeranongartscentre/1694191

Cruising with The Grandparents Club: Cruising on board the SS Grand Times, age is just a number. Our heroes are all grandparents, “not old, just old-er” and ready to cut loose. Sure, they’ll miss their grandkids and there are onshore family issues yet to be sorted out, but for now the cruising life truly is grand, The B, QPAC, Queanbeyan, 6 September, 3-4:30pm and 7-8:30pm; qprc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/145184

Glimpses of Land and Sea: By Val Johnson, the paintings in this exhibition represent her travels with a sketchbook recently. “I always take a sketchbook with me when travelling as one never knows when a moment will appear and stimulate your artistic senses. The exhibition looks at contrasts between sea and land,” Val said, Bungendore Fine Art, meet the artist Saturday 6 September 1-3pm, exhibition runs until 31 October; bungendorefineart.com.au/current-exhibition

Onam Sadhya: Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Kerala at Le Monsoon’s Onam Sadhya! Indulge in a grand vegetarian feast of 24 authentic dishes lovingly prepared to honour the traditional harvest festival, Le Monsoon Restaurant, Phillip, 6-7 September, various times; lemonsoon.au

A celebration, 20 years of Maruki Community Orchestra: – L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2 by Georges Bizet, The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams featuring soloist Georgina Chan and Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70 by Antonín Dvořák, Albert Hall, Yarralumla, Sunday 7 September, 3-5pm; trybooking.com/events/landing/1447265

Best of All Possible Worlds: Join the National Opera Chorus for an enchanting afternoon of music where literature and imagination intertwine. It celebrates the timeless magic of books and the soaring power of the human voice, bringing to life works inspired by beloved literary classics and the boundless realms of storytelling, Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest, Sunday 7 September, 3-4:30pm; nationalopera.org.au/best-of-all-possible-worlds

Kitefest: Googong’s utterly uplifting kite festival is back to celebrate Father’s Day with a host of flying friends. See giant kites of all kinds including teddy bears, octopuses and koalas! Treat your father to lunch from food vendors or bring along a picnic and enjoy the kite spectacle while a DJ provides the in-flight entertainment. You can bring your own kite to this free event, Rockley Oval, Googong, Sunday 7 September (Father’s Day), 11am-2pm; googong.net/updates/kitefest-2025/

Hartley Hall Markets: Stalls offering a variety of products including food, locally grown vegetables and fresh produce, baked goods, plants, furniture, clothing, pottery, children’s toys, arts and crafts, unique gifts and more, showground, Hall, 7 September, 9am-2pm; hartley.org.au/markets/homepage

Music by Canberra Grammar School students: The program includes a variety of music, including by Elena Katz-Chernin, Francis Poulenc, Richard Charlton and Pierre-Max Doubois, Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, Wednesday 10 September, 12.40-1.20pm; trybooking.com/CYREM

Oh What A Night!: Between the score of recognisable tunes from Franki Valli and The Four Seasons, Oh What A Night! delivers informative and often hilarious banter between the stellar, high-spirited cast, The B, QPAC, Queanbeyan, 11 September, 8-10pm; qprc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/149406

When He Cries: Paddy finds himself sentenced to 10 years in prison, thanks to his older brother. As he adjusts to his new life inside, he befriends his cellmate, James. As time goes on Paddy and James’ lives become more and more connected, both inside and outside the prison. When Paddy finds out his sister is in danger, he must grapple with his and James’ pasts to try and keep her safe and redeem himself, Belconnen Community Theatre, 11-14 September; greenoaktheatre.org/

When You Call My Name: An exhibition of artworks honouring 208 Japanese civilians interned in Australia and died during World War II. The works were created by an international community of 166 artists from seven countries, HC Coombs Building, ANU, Acton, launch 11 September 5:30-7:00pm, exhibition runs 12-22 September; mayu.com.au/WhenYouCallMyName-arts/

Little Shop of Horrors: The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names Audrey II – after his co-worker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD, Murranji Theatre, Hawker, 11-12 September, 6:30-9:30pm; trybooking.com/events/landing/1397878

Elliott Fox’s Saint Grey: Focusing on greyhounds, the contrast between their individual characters as family members versus the commoditisation in racing, presents a significant moral issue and the subject of this art exhibition, Q Gallery, Ainslie, 12-25 September, opening 6-8pm 12 September; q-gallery.com.au/

2025 Focus On Ability Short Film Festival: Focus On Ability is a global platform for stories that celebrate the achievements, creativity and resilience of people who live with a disability. A selection of the finalists’ films will be screened, Friday 12 September, National Museum of Australia, Acton, 10.30am-12.30pm; focusonability.com.au/

Wildflowers: a Floriade immersive event: Art, real flower installations, food and drinks at the Rowdy Warren collection opening, Canberra Art Gallery, Fyshwick, 12 September 7-9pm; eventbrite.com/e/wildflowers-a-floriade-immersive-event-tickets-1550238116939

2025 Canberra Disability and WorkAbility Expo: The Expo will connect thousands of people who live with a disability with close to 100 product, service and employment providers. Across two days, attendees will be able to explore financial and legal services, education, training and employment providers, social and leisure options, transport and vehicles, health and medical products and services, Exhibition Park in Canberra, 12-13 September, 9am-3pm; canberradisabilityexpo.com.au/

The Cadaver Palaver: A Bennett Cooper Sullivan Adventure: The gentleman adventurer and rakish raconteur returns with an astonishing tale of derring-do (and don’ts!), that puts the cad back in cadaver, Courtyard Studio, Canberra Theatre Centre, 12-14 September, various times; canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/the-cadaver-palaver-2025/

African Soccer Tournament 2025: Raising mental health awareness through soccer. ACT police, fire, and emergency services personnel will play a friendly match with the African teams, Willows Oval, Acton, 13 September, 9am-6pm; eventbrite.com.au/e/african-soccer-tournament-2025-tickets-1546333698719

Spring Garage and Plant Sale: A fun-filled event where you can find everything from plants to home goods, and even some unique treasures you didn’t know you needed, 255 Goyder Street Narrabundah, 13 September, 9am-1pm; mccg.org.au/news/event-spring-garage-plant-sale/

AFLW: The Giants v Bulldogs in round 5 of the AFLW 2025 season, Manuka Oval, Saturday 13 September, gates 3:35pm, match 4:35pm; premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=WGWS0525

Billy Ocean: Platinum selling Grammy Awards winner Billy Ocean returns to Australia performing his global #1 hits Caribbean Queen, When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going, Get Outta My Dreams, Love Really Hurts Without You, Suddenly, Loverboy, There’ll be Sad Songs (to make you cry ), The Colour of Love and more, National Convention Centre Canberra, 13 September, 8pm; nccc.com.au/upcoming-events/billy-ocean/

Floriade: With the theme Science and Nature, wander through vibrant garden beds bursting with blooms, swap your gardening gloves for a lab coat and dive into nature’s laboratory with hands-on workshops, talks and activities for all the family. Enjoy a packed program of entertainment, live music, food and wine, market stalls, etc, Commonwealth Park, 13 September to 12 October, 9:30am-5:30pm daily; floriadeaustralia.com/

Yarralumla craft destash market: A trash and treasure market for craft materials – fabric, wool, papercraft, buttons, embellishments, ribbons, craft magazines, stamps and much more! It’s a great opportunity if you are looking to buy craft materials, Yarralumla Uniting Church Centre, Saturday 13 September, 10am-1pm; for more details contact [email protected]

Canberra Reclink Community Cup: Bringing together the explosive Canberra music scene in the Limestones and the spirited local media community in the Noise for an epic day of grassroots Aussie Rules and live music. The annual family-friendly, dog-friendly showdown is an important fundraising event for Reclink ACT, Alan Ray Oval, Ainslie, Sunday 14 September, from noon; communitycup.com.au/canberra

Camp Quality Classic Cruise: Whether you drive a classic car, a luxury exotic, a company-branded vehicle, a unique ride, or a motorbike, this is your chance to shine while raising money for charity, starting at the National Arboretum and finishing at Questacon, Sunday 14 September, cars depart the Arboretum at 10am, Show N Shine at Questacon from 11am; fundraise.campquality.org.au/event/classiccruisecbr/home

Thai Festival 2025: Join the Royal Thai Embassy for a day filled with vibrant culture, delicious food, and traditional performances. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Thailand right here in our city, from intricate dances to flavorful dishes, experience the best of Thailand without leaving town, Royal Thai Embassy, Yarralumla, Sunday 14 September, 10am-5pm; eventbrite.com.au/e/thai-festival-2025-tickets-1568642023519

40th Anniversary Spring Fete: There will be an array of family fun including face painting, games, showbags, reptiles, mini golf, food, prizes, plants, preloved books, market stalls, a barbecue, Goodberry’s and a raffle. All money raised will go towards supporting our school, Fadden Primary School oval, Sunday 14 September, noon-4pm; faddenfete.com.au/

The Song Company’s Pairings and Odd Couples: Pairings and Odd Couples is a bold exploration of musical contrasts, curated by guest director Huw Belling. This eclectic program brings together works from different countries and eras, placing composers in fascinating dialogue, Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, Sunday 14 Sep, 3-4pm; the.song.company/2025-season/pairings-odd-couples/

Lend Me a Tenor: Presented by Free-Rain Theatre, It is 1934 – a glamorous time for the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. The company is overjoyed to have secured the world-famous tenor, Tito Merelli, to sing the starring role in Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci for one evening. Everything is organised, all preparations have been carefully made, the Company awaits his arrival with bated breath. What can possibly go wrong?, ACT Hub at Causeway Hall, 17–27 September, various times; acthub.com.au/production/lend-me-a-tenor/

Duck Pond: Feathers will fly in Circa’s exuberant take on Swan Lake. The world’s most romantic ballet is re-imagined as a circus spectacular, full of Circa’s signature physicality and shot through with cheeky humour and a thoroughly contemporary energy, The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre, 18-20 September, various times; canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/duck-pond/

The Story Of The Oars: A play with spoken-word songs. Something hidden can’t remain hidden for ever. Somewhere on the east coast of Australia, summer, mid-1980s: four teenagers, including three brothers, drown on a lake…, The Street Theatre, 19-20 September 7:30pm, 21 September 4pm; thestreet.org.au/shows/story-oars

Walk4BrainCancer Canberra: The 5-kilometre walk to raise funds for brain cancer research will start on the lawns of Upper Commonwealth Place and will go around Lake Burley Griffin, followed by a barbecue and music suitable for all ages, Upper Commonwealth Place, Parkes, Sunday 21 September, wristband collection from 8:30am, formalities 9am, walk starts 9:30am; walk4braincancer.com.au/walks/canberra/

Music of the Night: Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with breath-taking musical performances from some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most beloved productions. From the haunting melodies of Phantom of the Opera to the electrifying rhythms of Jesus Christ Superstar, and the heart-warming tunes of Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamcoat, The B, Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, Sunday 21 September, 2-4:45pm; theq.net.au/whats-on/music-of-the-night-2/

Build, Burn, Repeat Exhibition: An innovative exhibition by talented local artist Tom O’Hara. Tom’s practice is centred around wood and the complex role it plays in both the natural and human environment, Thor’s Hammer, Griffith, opening 19 September 6-8pm, exhibition runs until 31 October; thors.com.au/exhibitions/build-burn-repeat-exhibition

50 Years on the Beat: The Legacy of Constable Kenny Koala: The AFP Museum presents a major temporary exhibition honouring the iconic community policing mascot, which captures his origins, evolution, and ongoing impact on public trust and community engagement. Visitors will experience five decades of memorabilia, puppets, costumes, media, and interactive learning tools that showcase the enduring values of kindness, education, and public service, National Capital Exhibition, Regatta Point, 19 September-18 March 2026, weekdays 9am–5pm, weekends and public holidays 10am–4pm; nca.gov.au/events/50-years-on-beat-legacy-constable-kenny-koala

Spring Courtyards of Parliament House Tour: Journey through the private Parliament House courtyards this spring. On this guided tour, you’ll enjoy new season blooms bursting with colour and fragrance. You’ll also learn about Parliament House’s stunning landscape architecture and design, Australian Parliament House, Canberra, 19 September-11 October; parliamenthouse.respax.com/public/aph/tourinformation/CYT%20-%20SPRING?tourDate=2025-08-21

Come and try day: Dragon boating with Dragons Abreast Canberra, Grevillea Park,
Barton, 20 September, 9-11am; dragonsabreast.com.au/events/come-and-try-dragon-boating-with-dragons-abreast-canberra/

The Epic Travel Expo: The place to be for great holiday ideas and even greater travel deals! Talk to leading travel brands and meet award-winning local travel agencies like ours to start planning out what you want from your next holiday, Coorong Pavilion, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Saturday 20 September, 10am-3pm; exhibitionparkincanberra.com.au/event/epic-travel-expo-epic-2025/

2025 Navrang: Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre invites the Canberra community to its much-awaited annual cultural function 2025 Navrang, full of cultural classical performances by local and interstate artists and schools. For more details, please contact Santosh Gupta on 0468 901 860.
20 September, newly built Shanti Niketan Hall, 81 Ratcliffe Cres, Florey, 2.45-6pm; please buy tickets at eventstickets.com.au/event/navrang/

Multiple Skit-osis: What happens when a talented Canberra cast catch a case of Multiple Skit-osis? You get an outrageous night of comedy featuring sketches, stand up, songs and surprises where every laugh helps raise money for people living with Multiple Sclerosis, Overture Hall Theatre, Weston, Saturday 20 September, 7-8:30pm; trybooking.com/events/landing/1444030

Dance workshop: Presentedby Lee Otterholt who is recognised as one of the world’s foremost teachers and choreographers of recreational world dancing, Folk Dance Canberra Hall, Hackett, Saturday 20 September 9:30am–4:30pm and Sunday 21 September 9:30am-12:30pm; contact [email protected]

Inaugural Riverina Good Food Weekend: The highlights include the Riverina Long Lunch (celebrating Riverina produce at a shared table, hosted by the family behind Farm Door Riverina at their family farm, catered by Chef Charly Pretet from Terra Firma Dining), The Sunday Drive (a self-guided regional food trail for families), Riverina, NSW – events across Wagga Wagga, Junee, Coolamon, Temora and surrounds; farmdoor.com.au/pages/riverina-long-lunch-good-food-weekend

Kambah Spring Sustainable Fair: A community celebration of all things sustainable including workshops, a repair café, pre-loved clothes swap, E-Bike ride and try, local craft stalls, an UpShop open for unique finds, information stalls, and refreshments; 21 September, 10am-2:30pm; facebook.com/events/1979257009477691/

Hawker Community Repair Café and made local markets: While you wait for your item to be repaired browse the market stalls, watch a jeweller in operation or a weaver turn lost socks and old t-shirts into rugs, make your own perfume, and more, Hawker International Softball Centre, Sunday 21 September, 10am-1pm; hawkermensshed.com.au/event/repair-cafe-made-local-market-4/

Canberra Refugee Support 25 Years Celebration Dinner: Come along to celebrate, to hear why refugees help make our community strong, and to enjoy good food and good company! Speakers include Virginia Haussegger (MC) and Dr Kim Huynh (keynote speaker), Hellenic Club of Canberra – Olympus Room, Phillip, Wednesday 24 September, 6:30-10pm; trybooking.com/events/landing/1424528

ACT Seniors and Better Ageing Expo: The ACT Seniors and Better Ageing Expo features a vibrant lifestyle hub and all-day entertainment, free entry for attendees, 150+ exhibitors, demonstrations, performances and interactive exhibits, and food and drink vendors, Old Bus Depot Building, 24 September, 10am-3pm; cotaact.org.au/event/act-seniors-and-better-ageing-expo-3/

Mozart’s Requiem: Erin Helyard conducts a musical tribute to the myth of Mozart, from child prodigy to classical heavyweight, Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 24-25 September, 7:30-9:30pm; cso.org.au/concerts/2025-mozarts-requiem

Trent Dalton’s Love Stories: Bestselling author Trent Dalton spent two months in 2021 gathering stories on his sky-blue 1960s Olivetti typewriter, on a prominent street corner in Brisbane’s CBD. Speaking to Australians from all walks of life, he asked them one simple thing: ‘Can you please tell me a love story?’, Canberra Theatre Centre, 24-27 September; canberratheatrecentre.com.au/show/trent-daltons-love-stories/

Ben Lee: Australian musician Ben Lee is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his album Awake is the New Sleep, UC Refectory, University of Canberra, 25 September, 7:30-11:30pm /ucx.canberra.edu.au/event/ben-lee-awake-is-the-new-sleep-20th-anniversary-tour-2025/

Charlotte Kynaston’s Petal After Petal: The Canberra artists’ latest body of work explores vivid floral landscapes through a slow, layered oil painting process that reflects her growth as both an artist and individual, Q Gallery, Ainslie, 26 September-9 October, opening Friday 26 September 6-8pm q-gallery.com.au/floriade-about-town

Lifeline Canberra Bookfair: The event raises funds to keep the local crisis support service running. On offer is a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books, including rare books and collectables, children’s books, textbooks and foreign language books, as well as magazines, pamphlets, sheet music, comics, maps and atlases, talking books, records and CDs, DVDs, games and jigsaws, Exhibition Park in Canberra, 26-28 September, Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm; lifelinecanberra.org.au/books/bookfair/

Hops and Hooves Festival Race Day: Canberra’s biggest AFL Grand Final watch party! Enjoy the region’s best flavours at Hops and Hooves Festival Race Day, Thoroughbred Park, Saturday 27 September, gates, noon, local racing 1pm; thoroughbredpark.com.au/race/2025/09/hops-hooves-festival-race-day/

Super Rugby AUS 2025: Brumbies AUS vs Waratahs AUS in the rugby union, Tuggeranong Vikings Rugby Union Club, Saturday 27 September, 5pm; rugby.com.au/news/final-fixtures-confirmed-for-super-rugby-aus-u19s-and-u16s-competitions-2025825

Seth Sentry: Join Seth as he performs deep cuts from the album Strange New Past, along with fan favourites and a few surprises, in an intimate celebration of one of Australia’s most loved hip hop records, UC Hub, University of Canberra, 27 September, 8-11pm; canberra.edu.au/events/Home/Event/463421

South Jerrabomberra Dog Park opening: Get ready to let your four-legged friends run, play, and socialise at the largest dog park of its kind in the region, 27 September, 10am-1pm; villagebuilding.com.au/south-jerra-dog-park-town-park-opening-dates/

Daniel Muggleton’s You May Be White, I May Be Crazy: An Australian comedian in a tracksuit, Smith’s Alternative, Civic, Saturday 27 September, doors 8:30pm, show 9pm -10:15pm; smithsalternative.com/events/daniel-muggleton-92335

African Australian Awards and 10th year anniversary celebration: Hosted by Celebration of African Australians, for 10 years, they’ve celebrated the achievements and contributions of African Australians who are making a difference in business, community, arts, sports, and beyond. This milestone event promises an unforgettable evening of glamour, entertainment, and networking with leaders and changemakers, Hellenic Club of Canberra, Phillip, Saturday 27 September, 5-11pm; events.humanitix.com/african-australian-awards-and-10th-year-anniversary-celebration/tickets

New World: Join the National Capital Orchestra for an evocative afternoon of sound and storytelling under the masterful direction of music director Louis Sharpe, Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill, Sunday 28 September, 3-5pm; events.humanitix.com/new-world-or-national-capital-orchestra

Story Dogs on Sunday: A monthly story time with the Story Dogs volunteers and their adorable furry friends, 28 September, NLA, 2-3pm; library.gov.au/whats-on/events/story-dogs-sunday-september-2025

School Holiday Activities at the Haig Park Village Markets: From magical potion-making workshops and nature play sensory stations to snake encounters and endangered wildlife mask-making, there’s something to spark every child’s imagination. Families can enjoy a vibrant market atmosphere, live music, and plenty of delicious food while the little ones explore and create. And the best part about it… they are all FREE, Haig Park Village Markets, Braddon, 28 September, 5 and 12 October, various times; haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au/whats-on/

In Bloom: A collection of the beautiful, bold and botanical: In Bloom explores the beauty and symbolism of flowers. Featuring more than 50 portraits from the collection, new acquisitions and selected loans, you will discover how flowers have long been used in art to express emotion and convey messages of personal, cultural and religious significance, National Portrait Gallery, ongoing until Sunday 19 April 2026; portrait.gov.au/exhibitions/in-bloom-2025

In Conversation: 2025 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards: Who will take out Australia’s richest literary prize? Join the winners of the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards in conversation with Canberra Writers Festival artistic director Andra Putnis, to discuss their experiences of writing an award-winning book, NLA, 30 September, 6-7pm; library.gov.au/whats-on/events/conversation-2025-prime-ministers-literary-awards

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