Until 31 DecFree
Australian War Memorial — New Galleries
Seven thousand square metres of new galleries covering Afghanistan, peacekeeping and the daily Last Post ceremony.
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Things to Do in Canberra Today
Everything on in Canberra today — National Gallery exhibitions, lakeside events, markets and tonight's shows across the capital. Refreshed every morning, so you're never short of something to do right now.
Updated 13 October 2026 · events curated by Morning Post
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Until 31 Jan 2027Free
Blueprints for Temples
Thought-provoking exploration of body and architecture in contemplative spaces, offering fresh perspectives on sacred design.
Find out more →Until 28 Nov
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Live strings perform iconic Queen and ABBA hits in an intimate candlelit setting.
Find out more →Until 28 Nov
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Iconic film scores by Hans Zimmer performed by candlelight in an intimate gallery theatre setting.
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Museum Highlights Tour | 1pm Daily
Guided afternoon walk through the museum's most compelling collections, stories and objects with expert insight.
Find out more →Until 31 Dec
Questacon — Curiosity: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO
Perfect for grandkids—interactive science exhibits plus spectacular LEGO models including rockets and space builds.
Find out more →Runs regularly
Handmade Journal Workshop
Craft and bind your own unique journal from scratch with traditional bookbinding techniques.
Find out more →Until 14 Oct
Microsoft 365 Copilot Mastery: 1-Day Course | Canberra
Master AI-powered Microsoft 365 tools in a focused one-day intensive designed for confident computer users.
Find out more →Runs regularly
Plaster Figurine and Jewellery Plate Painting Workshop
Paint your own decorative figurine and jewellery dish in this creative, guided two-hour session.
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Soap Making Workshop for Beginners
Create your own natural soaps from scratch using essential oils and botanical ingredients.
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Thank You for Your Service Pottery Class
Shape clay by hand into something useful — mug, dish, small vessel in this calming pottery session.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
Adele's most beloved songs reimagined by string quartet in a stunning candlelit National Gallery performance.
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Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
Experience Vivaldi's masterpiece performed by candlelight in the National Gallery's intimate theatre setting.
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The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
Relive the golden era of jazz with classics from Sinatra and Armstrong in The Abbey's atmospheric setting.
Find out more →Daily 11am & 2pmFree
Free Guided Walk at the Botanic Gardens
Volunteer guides lead one-hour strolls through rainforest gully and eucalypt lawns, no booking needed.
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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show
Classical ballet meets modern stagecraft in this luminous reimagining of the beloved Cinderella fairytale.
Find out more →Until 1 Dec
Canberra Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Interactive outdoor mystery theatre where you solve clues and uncover secrets throughout Civic Square.
Find out more →Until 13 Oct
JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Final days to catch a curated selection of contemporary and classic Japanese cinema at Palace Electric.
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