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AfterHours

AfterHours

Oct 17, 2026 Canberra
Upcoming

AfterHours is a new, one-off music festival scheduled for Saturday, October 17, at the Australian National University's Chifley Meadows in Canberra. The event is part of the university's 80th anniversary celebrations and...

Music festival Live music +3
Canberra Writers Festival

Canberra Writers Festival

Oct 15-18, 2026 Canberra
Upcoming

The Canberra Writers Festival marks its 10th anniversary from October 15 to 18, 2026, in Canberra, Australia. The festival features a diverse program of international and local authors, including discussions on memoirs,...

Literature Writing +6

David Hockney: Portraits in Print

Sep 5, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027 Canberra
Ongoing

David Hockney: Portraits in Print is an exhibition at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra, running from September 5, 2026 to February 28, 2027, featuring more than 60 portrait works by...

Art Exhibition +3

Craft + Design Canberra Festival

Nov 5-15, 2026 Canberra
Upcoming

The Craft + Design Canberra Festival is a prominent creative celebration in Australia's capital, showcasing public art installations, digital design, performances, and community-led projects. Scheduled from November 5 to 15, 2026, the...

Craft Design +5