Australian Capital Territory Events & Festivals

Thu 01 Dec 2011 - Mon 31 Dec 2012

The National Portrait Gallery runs a range of talks and workshops throughout the year. Curators, historians and commentators present free lunchtime talks on the collection on selected..

Sun 01 Jan 2012 - Mon 31 Dec 2012

The National Gallery of Australia has an extensive program of talks and workshops run in conjunction with their current exhibitions.Hear about local and international artists or specific..

Wed 22 Feb 2012 - Fri 29 Jun 2012

Imagine life in a land of ice and blizzards. What motivates people to venture to a place of such extremes as Antarctica? One word: discovery. Traversing Antarctica: the Australian..

Thu 03 May 2012 - Sat 03 Nov 2012

Be the first to witness Excite@Q at Questacon-The National Science and Technology Centre. Test your reflexes, skills and perception at Questacon's new Excite@Q exhibition, featuring..

Thu 10 May 2012 - Sun 22 Jul 2012

To celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of Patrick White's birth, the National Portrait Gallery will display eleven works by Brett Whiteley, centred around his scintillating 'Patrick..

Thu 17 May 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Bell Shakespeare's associate director, Peter Evans fulfills a long awaited collaboration with Dan Spielman in the title role and Kate Mulvany who plays his highly erotic wife. This..

Sat 19 May 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Pearl Versus the World is a touching and delightful story for anyone young at heart and a rhyme riddled musical journey about finding your place in the world.Sally Murphy's award winning..

Fri 25 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

Get ready to laugh your socks off at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. After being cooped up in the dark rooms of Melbourne for close to a month, the Melbourne..

Sat 26 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

To celebrate the White Whiteley display the National Portrait Gallery present lectures by literary experts and people close to the Patrick White and Brett Whiteley story.In Patrick White..

Fri 01 Jun 2012 - Fri 01 Jun 2012

See Boy and Bear live in Canberra as they thank their fans for a year of big journeys and greater accomplishments.It doesn't seem that long ago that the nation was falling in love with..

Fri 01 Jun 2012 - Sun 26 Aug 2012

Elegance in exile is an exhibition surveying the work of Richard Read senior, Thomas Bock, Thomas Griffiths Wainewright and Charles Rodius. These four artists, though exiled to Australia as..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Celtic Divas' Eilis Kennedy, Pauline Scanlon (Lumiere), Noriana Kennedy and Nicola Joyce present a beautiful set of songs that emerge from the timeless and windswept landscapes of an..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

To celebrate the White Whiteley display, the National Portrait Gallery present lectures by literary experts and people close to the Patrick White and Brett Whiteley story. In Speak, Muse..

Thu 07 Jun 2012 - Thu 07 Jun 2012

Roger Woodward comes to Canberra in 2012 after playing highly acclaimed concerts in the United Kingdom, France, the United States and Australia's Sydney Opera and Melbourne's Recital Centre..

Fri 08 Jun 2012 - Fri 08 Jun 2012

Guy Sebastian is headlining his own show in Canberra, coinciding with the release of his seventh album, Armageddon.Since Australian Idol, his success has carried over into six..

Sat 09 Jun 2012 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Handmade Canberra's Upmarket brings together talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets all at one destination this Winter. Don't miss this event over the June long..

Sun 10 Jun 2012 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

To celebrate the White Whiteley display the National Portrait Gallery present lectures by literary experts and people close to the Patrick White and Brett Whiteley story.Patrick White's..

Wed 13 Jun 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012

The world's premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars dazzle in their new production of The Nutcracker on Ice.Over the last eight years, The Imperial Ice Stars have..

Thu 14 Jun 2012 - Thu 14 Jun 2012

Much loved Aussie songstress Missy Higgins finally returns to music with her The Ol' Razzle Dazzle Tour. Unashamed Desire is Missy's first new release in over five years. It follows her..

Sun 17 Jun 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012

Find your inner child or just enjoy this family day out for children, parents and grandparents. Why visit?For the markets' lively atmosphere and the buzzing energy levels of all the..

Thu 21 Jun 2012 - Tue 31 Jul 2012

Discover the magic of truffles at the Canberra and Capital Region Truffle Festival. The region celebrates these highly prized gems from late June to early August. Learn from celebrity..

Fri 22 Jun 2012 - Sun 24 Jun 2012

Australia's greatest entertainment export, iconic performer, satirist, artist and comedian Barry Humphries will take his final bow to Australian audiences during Eat Pray Laugh!Humphries'..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Sun 24 Jun 2012

Be part of the the glitz and glamour when hundreds of Australia's leading professional and amateur dancers are joined by international dancers for this championship. Watch them compete..

Thu 28 Jun 2012 - Sat 30 Jun 2012

Since premiering at the Ludwigsburg Festival in Germany, Rafael Bonachela's The Land of Yes and The Land of No has toured the world garnering critical and audience acclaim. Instantly..

Sun 01 Jul 2012 - Sun 01 Jul 2012

Acclaimed UK comedian, actor, writer, TV presenter, radio host and all-round Renaissance man Lenny Henry returns to his roots with a funky, funny and personal one man show, Cradle to Rave..

Tue 03 Jul 2012 - Sun 08 Jul 2012

Australia's own Dein Perry's Tap Dog returns to Canberra after storming the world with their unique brand of family entertainment. A global dance phenomenon, Tap Dogs has won over 11..

Sat 07 Jul 2012 - Sat 07 Jul 2012

Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents a very special Gala event - An Evening with George Gershwin. Effervescent pianist Piers Lane plays a bewitching rendition of Rhapsody in Blue...

Sun 08 Jul 2012 - Fri 13 Jul 2012

The Kanga Cup is an annual youth soccer tournament held in Canberra. It is the most prestigious youth soccer tournament of its kind to be currently operating within Australia and is the..

Mon 09 Jul 2012 - Mon 09 Jul 2012

Everyone's favourite explorer is embarking on a musical adventure in NICK JR.'s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys. Dora the Explorer has lost her teddy bear Osito...

Thu 12 Jul 2012 - Sat 14 Jul 2012

Be swept up in the stylishly sexy decadence straight out of La Dolce Vita in Oz Opera's new production of Mozart's classic opera. He's stolen kisses and broken hearts, but has opera's..

Sun 15 Jul 2012 - Sun 15 Jul 2012

Immerse yourself in creativity with the region's textile artists showcasing and selling their work. Why visit?To engage with the region's textile artists -people who design, print on..

Fri 20 Jul 2012 - Fri 20 Jul 2012

Rediscover the familiar and ridiculously addictive 80's electropop sounds of Ladyhawke's hugely successful debut album. Hear perform musical gems like My Delirium, Paris Is Burning and..

Wed 25 Jul 2012 - Sat 28 Jul 2012

One man, alone on stage, one huge story, and he alone can tell it. Fresh from the sellout national tour of Namatjira, Big hART brings you Ngapartji Ngapartji - One - pure unadorned craft..

Sat 28 Jul 2012 - Sat 28 Jul 2012

Direct from sold out seasons in London, New Zealand and Los Angeles, the Australian made, international hit show Busting Out! is coming back to Canberra.Follow the ladies as they unleash..

Mon 30 Jul 2012 - Mon 30 Jul 2012

Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit celebrates the 110th Anniversary of publication by Frederick Warne UK, of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Based on the works of Beatrix Potter, The Tales of Peter..

Wed 01 Aug 2012 - Thu 09 Aug 2012

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is touring Australia for the first time! Seen by over 10 million people, the classic murder mystery thriller The Mousetrap has kept audiences guessing for..

Wed 01 Aug 2012 - Fri 31 Aug 2012

Venues around the Canberra region are turning up the heat this August for the capital's annual celebration of winter - Fireside Festival.Sip on exquisite cool climate wines, taste the..

Sat 04 Aug 2012 - Sat 04 Aug 2012

It's almost 40 years since Neil Diamond performed at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre with a symphony orchestra and recorded what is still known today as one of the greatest epic live albums of..

Thu 09 Aug 2012 - Sun 12 Aug 2012

Brighten up your day and get bedazzled at Australia's number one Craft and Quilt Fair.See breathtaking vibrant displays. Learn from a range of well-known and accomplished artisans. Take..

Mon 13 Aug 2012 - Sun 19 Aug 2012

See the world's best in Canberra this August at the Australian Open Squash Championships. Don't miss the action on the all-glass court as over a 100 players from around the world battle it..

Sun 19 Aug 2012 - Sun 19 Aug 2012

El Caballo Blanco: The Dance of the White Stallions will feature performances involving the magnificent Andalusian, Friesian and Lipizzaner breeds from Spain. The event is dedicated to..

Wed 22 Aug 2012 - Thu 23 Aug 2012

The Imperial Russian Ballet Company present the classic masterpiece Sleeping Beauty in three acts.Follow the story of Princess Aurora. During her christening, the King fails to invite the..

Fri 24 Aug 2012 - Fri 24 Aug 2012

Puppetry of the Penis is back with a brand new show in 3D!! The new show will be utilizing the latest 3D projection technology. By wearing 3D glasses you'll see the astonishing and..

Wed 29 Aug 2012 - Sat 01 Sep 2012

Sydney Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company present Australia Day.This wickedly funny new play from stalwart of political satire, Jonathan Biggins, was inspired by his own..

Sun 09 Sep 2012 - Sun 09 Sep 2012

Grammy award-winning classic rock band America have harmonised their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song A Horse With No Name. Their string of hits..

Thu 13 Sep 2012 - Sat 15 Sep 2012

Terrain, is a new story told through music, theatre and dance by acclaimed choreographer and longtime member of the Bangarra family, Frances Rings.Inspired by the landscape of one of..

Sat 15 Sep 2012 - Sun 14 Oct 2012

Floriade, Australia's celebration of spring, transforms Canberra's Commonwealth Park into a tapestry of colour every year.Over a million colourful bulbs and annuals bloom on cue, creating..

Mon 17 Sep 2012 - Sat 22 Sep 2012

Rolling Home is a fun-filled musical adventure about what makes home the best place in the world, featuring beautiful costumes, puppetry and stories that will amaze you.Figaro and Georgio..

Fri 21 Sep 2012 - Sat 22 Sep 2012

Side By Side By Sondheim celebrates Stephen Sondheim's earlier work in landmark shows that revolutionised musical theatre. Hear songs from Send in the Clowns, Broadway Baby, Losing My Mind..

Sat 22 Sep 2012 - Sat 22 Sep 2012

Japan's acclaimed taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo joins Australia's own high-energy taiko musicians TaikOz in a performance of dynamic drumming and beautiful song.TaikOz, Australia's..