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!
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.
The Canberra Balloon Spectacular returns in 2026!
The Japanese Film Festival (JFF), presented by The Japan Foundation, Sydney, marks its 29th year with a line-up of major new releases, literary adaptations, thrillers and anime features. Touring Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth from 27 October – 19 December, the festival continues to highlight the best of contemporary and classic Japanese cinema.
