Welcome to our What’s On Canberra page for kids, teens and adults! Event information is supplied by organisers and may change at any time. We recommend checking the official event page provided via our More info link before attending. Have fun exploring Canberra!
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty has arrived in Canberra! This beloved tale is brought to life through classical dance, stunning choreography, and beautiful glow-in-the-dark costumes. Get your tickets for Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show in Canberra!
Trent Parke’s photographic series The Christmas tree bucket 2006–09 is a tender and darkly humorous portrayal of his extended family coming together to celebrate Christmas.
Richard Lewer’s Steve is a gentle exploration of a family coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis.
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After captivating audiences worldwide with Peter Pan, Ballet of Lights presents Cinderella!
The National Gallery presents a world-first opportunity to experience the full cycle of 20 monumental tapestries by renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd.
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Canberra.
The Jungle Picnic tour brings Emma Memma’s much-anticipated new album to life on stage, transforming its playful songs into a joyful, movement-filled live experience for children and their families.
Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day.
Portraiture is an ongoing and compelling part of English artist David Hockney’s extraordinary creative practice.
This “smart, laugh out loud funny” (Daily Telegraph) show features a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain.
Rosalie Gascoigne (1917–1999) is renowned for her sculptural assemblages that reveal the beauty of discarded objects.
Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children’s book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. We meet Blue Sheep who loves blue flowers and Red Sheep who loves to cartwheel in the fields, Bath Sheep who loves bubbles and Bed Sheep who loves to bounce… But where IS that Green Sheep?
Fuelled by the legacy of the film Mad Max, Full Throttle presents the car as a lens through which to examine contemporary life.
You've been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide… guilty or not guilty?
Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Australia!
YOU and ME have lost something important. Well… actually, lots of things. A guinea pig. A lucky rabbit’s foot. Possibly the plot! So they’re off on a wild quest through the Land of Lost Things – a world of snapping turtles, flying socks, treasure-hungry pirates, and a very anxious bull.
The iconic story that made us laugh, cry, and fall in love with six extraordinary women is back — live on stage in a dazzling new Australian production. Written by Robert Harling, the timeless tale of STEEL MAGNOLIAS will come alive under the direction of Lee Lewis and a cast of six powerhouse actors.
Lano & Woodley are all alone on a spaceship. Or are they? Commander Col is focused on their important mission. Co-pilot Woodley … isn’t. One thing is for sure, when Frank and Colin launch into space, the stage will come alive with an hour of sublime, inventive and ridiculous comedy.
Beneath the constellation of Bangarra’s creative and cultural legacy, experience a program of three powerful works: Keeping Grounded, Brown Boys, and Sheoak, which honour Bangarra’s past while looking to the future.
This latest tour is a must-see event for fans of the series, with fan-favourite cast members uniting on one stage to perform showstopping choreography, tell new stories, and revisit the iconic moments that made the series a global hit.
A must-see for families and anyone who has ever cherished a beloved toy!
Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet — where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises.
Join us at The Jazz Room as we celebrate two of the most influential musicians of all time: Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong.
The Canberra Balloon Spectacular returns in 2026!
Hailed as a ‘funny, feminist triumph’ (The Guardian) and earning multiple five-star reviews in its sold-out premiere season, the joyous My Brilliant Career returns for a limited encore run.
Enlighten Festival is back for 2026 and will once again light up the nation’s capital over 11 days of culture and creativity from Friday 27 February – Monday 9 March.
Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine’s Day Special at the James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Get ready to put on your dancing shoes because Zindzi & the Zillionaires are hitting the road, bringing their joyful, infectious R&B musical grooves to Canberra.
You’ve been called for jury duty. Step into a thrilling courtroom drama where the audience is the jury. Listen to testimonies, analyze evidence, and ultimately decide… guilty or not guilty?
Be transported to the magical mangroves of Australia’s Top End in Mangroves – Tales from the Tide.
Step into the shadows and uncover the truth in Canberra Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows!
An extraordinary new show from the creators of the global smash hits The Illusionists, Circus 1903 and Le Noir comes Cirque Alice.
Introduce your little ones to the magic of Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker – a festive, interactive ballet for children aged 3+.
The return of the hit stage show. This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life.
Iconic Christmas jingles, hilarious Santa moments and world class show dancing – perfect for all ages!
Marking a pivotal moment in Australian sporting history, the National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a major new portrait of all 23 players from the CommBank Matildas FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ Squad.
Kick off summer fun on our pop-up soccer field on the cafe lawns or challenge your mates to a foosball showdown in the Western Courtyard.
Step into the world of Hallyu! The Korean Wave, an exhibition from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, celebrating one of the most dynamic cultural movements of our time.
Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, refers to the global popularity of South Korean culture. In Australia, with its growing Korean communities, hallyu inspires new forms of expression and amplifies local voices.
The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain features 10 large-scale, immersive and multidisciplinary installations that celebrate intergenerational legacies and cultural warriors of the past, present and future.
The National Indigenous Art Triennial brings together commissioned work by established and emerging First Nations artists from across Australia, creating an important platform for art and ideas.
Here You Come Again is a rollicking, joyous new musical comedy featuring all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits!
Enjoy free creative activities in our art making space inspired by Yankunytjatjara artist Kaylene Whiskey and her exhibition Super Kaylene Whiskey.
