Arts events in Canberra

Check out happening arts events all around Canberra, CT

Guy Sebastian | 100 Times Around The Sun Tour [Canberra]

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 am AIS Arena

Canberra Lunar New Year Festival

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 am Woolley St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia

[SOLD OUT] Ben Folds at Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra (Lic. All Ages)

 Sun, 22 Feb at 09:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre

Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary Tour :: Canberra :: Tue 24 March 2026

 Tue, 24 Mar at 08:30 am Canberra Theatre Centre

Guy Sebastian in Canberra

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm AIS Arena

GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS | CANBERRA, ACT

 Fri, 20 Feb at 09:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre

The Whitlams with Canberra Symphony Orchestra

 Fri, 08 May at 09:30 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Queen Forever - CANBERRA, ACT - Greatest Hits Tour

 Sat, 28 Feb at 09:30 am Canberra Theatre Centre

Richard Marx: After Hours Tour [CANBERRA]

 Mon, 20 Apr at 09:00 am Royal Theatre

Dita Von Teese: Nocturnelle 2026 [CANBERRA]

 Mon, 10 Aug at 10:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre

Digi Culture & Music 2026

 Sat, 28 Feb at 02:00 am Thoroughbred Park

Africa Festival In The Park 26

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 am Commonwealth Park - Stage 88

My Brilliant Career

 Sat, 07 Mar at 09:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Enlighten Festival | Kukawarra kwatja, pmara nhanhanama marra inthurra, soft rain, strong Country

 Fri, 27 Feb at 10:00 am Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600

Bernard Fanning in Canberra

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:00 pm Canberra Theatre Centre

FREE Shakespeare By the Lakes: The Taming of the Shrew (Glebe Park)

 Sun, 22 Feb at 05:00 pm Glebe Park Free

Gillian Welch in Canberra

 Fri, 20 Feb at 08:00 pm Canberra Theatre Centre

Richard Marx in Canberra

 Mon, 20 Apr at 08:00 pm Royal Theatre

Trophy Boys

 Tue, 28 Apr at 09:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Bleak Squad

 Wed, 04 Mar at 09:30 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia AUD 49 to 64

Diesel in Canberra

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm The Street Theatre

AFRICA FESTIVAL IN THE PARK 2026

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am Stage 88

Shakespeare by the Lakes VII: The Taming of the Shrew

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 am Patrick White Lawns

Geek Expo: Canberra

 Fri, 17 Jul at 11:00 pm Exhibition Park in Canberra

FEAST: Lunar New Year Dinner at Happy's Chinese Restaurant

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:30 pm Happy’s Chinese Restaurant AUD 55

One Walk Canberra 2026

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 pm Rond Terrace

Boho Luxe Market - Canberra

 Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 am EPIC Canberra Showgrounds

Denman Prospect Home Fest

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 am Romano St, Denman Prospect ACT 2611, Australia

The King of Pop Show: Michael Jackson Live Concert Experience

 Fri, 01 May at 09:30 am Canberra Theatre Centre

Bad Romance Valentines

 Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 pm ChiChiz Bar AUD 22

Lisa Simone: A Daughter’s Tribute to Nina Simone

 Thu, 14 May at 09:30 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

The Sapphires

 Sat, 30 May at 09:30 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Shakespeare by the Lakes VII: The Taming of the Shrew

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:30 am Haig Park

Eric Bibb & Band - One Mississippi 2026 World Tour - The Street Theatre, Canberra

 Sat, 09 May at 09:30 am The Street Theatre

TOPS in Downer

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm Ganggang Cafe and bar

'THIS IS ME' Tour

 Fri, 24 Jul at 10:00 am 92-96 Corinna St, Phillip ACT 2606

Canberra's Biggest Fashion Market Returns!

 Sat, 08 Aug at 12:00 am Canberra, ACT

Garabari

 Thu, 19 Feb at 09:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Daniel Champagne LIVE at The Street Theatre | Canberra

 Fri, 27 Mar at 09:30 am The Street Theatre

Simon Bower - Sometimes Give Up

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:15 am The Courtyard Studio at Canberra Theatre Centre

The Lounge Club feat. Wallabindi

 Thu, 19 Feb at 08:30 am Smith's Alternative

Little Italy Festa

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 am 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston ACT 2604, Australia

This Way Orkestra + Circus + Dance [AFROBEAT - REGGAE - JAZZ - WORLD]

 Fri, 20 Feb at 09:30 am Live at the Polo

Meg Washington – Natural Beauty Tour

 Thu, 26 Mar at 09:30 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Feast with Jennifer Wong & Friends

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Family Fun Day

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 am Royal Australian Mint

Shakespeare by the Lakes VII: The Taming of the Shrew

 Sun, 22 Feb at 07:00 am Glebe Park, Canberra

Things of Stone & Wood (the original duo)

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 am Smith's Alternative

TUBULAR BELLS IN CONCERT | Fri 12 June 2026 | Canberra Theatre

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre

Never Closer

 Thu, 19 Feb at 09:30 am Canberra Theatre Centre

Danny Bhoy - Canberra

Fri, 06 Mar at 10:00 am The Playhouse at The Canberra Theatre

Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

 Wed, 18 Mar at 09:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Jack Carty "In The Blue of The Day" Album Tour — CANBERRA 🌞

 Fri, 13 Mar at 08:00 am Smith's Alternative

[CANBERRA] KIRSTY WEBECK | Lost For Words

 Fri, 20 Mar at 09:00 am Kambri at ANU

My Cousin Vlad - Total Spin Out

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am 15 Childers St, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Handmade Design Mothers Day Market

 Sat, 18 Apr at 12:00 am EPIC Canberra Showgrounds

Danny Bhoy - Canberra

Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am The Playhouse at The Canberra Theatre

2026 Ann Moyal Lecture: Professor Georgina Long AO

 Thu, 19 Mar at 08:00 am Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600

Beethoven's Ghost | Canberra

 Thu, 07 May at 09:00 am Llewellyn Hall ANU

*FREE ENTRY* MusicACT x UPSTAGEING Festival presents: LONG PLAY - an original live music showcase

 Fri, 20 Mar at 09:00 am Dissent Cafe and Bar

EMO VS GAMERS CANBERRA

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 pm Fun Time Pony AUD 0 to 27

2026 IWD Panel: Balance the Scales

 Wed, 11 Mar at 02:00 am The Street Theatre

Leading Ladies | Financial Wellbeing Series

 Wed, 04 Mar at 06:00 pm Crowne Plaza Canberra by IHG AUD 33

Seasonal Ayurveda Cooking Workshop

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:00 am Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda

Sam Buckingham | CANBERRA | BEAUTIFUL MACHINE Tour

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am The Street Theatre

Revel the Runway - Come and see me on the catwalk

Sat, 18 Apr at 03:00 am Cultural Centre Kambri ANU Building 153

Australian Yarn Show 2026

 Fri, 06 Mar at 11:00 pm Hotel Realm

Friction Presents Lot 33 Reunion Ft Felix Da Housecat (USA)

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 am Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

Budawangs Traverse - 5 day trip

 Mon, 27 Apr at 09:00 pm Morton National Park

Paul Greene and Kane Calcite

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:30 am Smith's Alternative

Smith's Musical Singalong

 Sun, 22 Feb at 05:00 am Smith's Alternative

Brazilian Styles Open Day🇧🇷

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 am Movement Hub Canberra Petrie Plaza

Colourful Minds Artist Market Canberra Edition

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:30 am Ainslie Football Club

Grainne Hunt with Jules Stewart

 Mon, 16 Mar at 08:30 am Smith's Alternative

DOUBLE HEADER MATINEE: Julian James & Beci Kate + White Lightning @ Smith’s

 Sat, 14 Mar at 05:00 am Smith's Alternative

Drawn In: National Portrait Gallery

 Sun, 22 Feb at 03:00 am National Portrait Gallery

[FINAL TICKETS] CELTIC THUNDER | Wed 18 Mar | Playhouse Theatre (CTC), Canberra

 Wed, 18 Mar at 09:30 am Canberra Theatre Playhouse

Shakespeare Down the Pub: The Taming of the Shrew @ Verity Lane Market

 Tue, 17 Feb at 06:30 pm Verity Lane Market AUD 0 to 25

Power in Balance: Latin American Women Shaping the Future ✨

 Thu, 05 Mar at 08:00 am Hedley Bull Centre, Australian National University

Saint of Losers

 Fri, 13 Mar at 11:00 am The Street Theatre

Canberra Art Fair

Fri, 15 May at 12:00 am Fitzroy Pavilion, EPIC

Buddhadatta & White Knuckle Fever

 Fri, 13 Mar at 09:30 pm Smith's Alternative

FREE | Friday Art Talks | Materiality | With Sandy Barnard

 Fri, 20 Feb at 02:00 am Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600

MusicACT pres. Self Managing Your Music Career w/ Scarlett McKahey + Aakanksha Sidhu

 Sun, 22 Feb at 05:00 am Gang Gang Cafe

Harvest Day Out at Lanyon Homestead

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 am Lanyon Homestead

SLEEP TOKEN ON REPEAT CANBERRA

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm Fun Time Pony AUD 0 to 27

HIDDEN NERVE '26 CALL FOR EOI

 Tue, 17 Feb at 02:15 pm Australia

Fri 27 Mar to Sun 29 Mar - Hat or Bag Burning in Canberra

Fri, 27 Mar at 08:00 am 208 Cotter Road, Weston ACT 2611

That Poetry Thing: Jen Crawford (ACT) and David Stavanger (NSW) + Open Mic

 Mon, 16 Mar at 08:40 am Smith's Alternative

Nathan Hillman & Seany Boy: Get the party started!

 Thu, 19 Mar at 10:30 am The Courtyard Studio at Canberra Theatre Centre

Exhibition Opening + Artist Talks | STAUNCH.

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:30 am Level 1, North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2608

DeVINO's Italian Aperitivo

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:30 am C06, 2 Furzer Street, Phillip, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2606

Scenery @ CTC Courtyard Studio - Enlighten: Beyond

 Sat, 07 Mar at 09:00 am Canberra Theatre Centre

St Francis of Assisi Calwell School Fete

 Sat, 28 Mar at 12:00 am St Francis of Assisi Primary School

ACTME 2026 MINIATURE AND DOLLHOUSE FAIR

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 am Weston Creek Community Centre, Whitney Place, just off Parkinson Street Weston, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2611

Thunderstorm Artis

Wed, 11 Mar at 09:00 am UCLivex

DISCOTEQUE @ CASINO CANBERRA

 Fri, 22 May at 08:30 pm Casino Canberra

Eshay Soirée

Sat, 14 Mar at 11:00 am The Street Theatre

IMPULSE - Woden Town Square

 Sat, 14 Mar at 12:00 am Woden town Square