150+ events for your non-stop November

Posted on 31 October, 2024

Yes, our fingers hurt from typing out this mammoth list of things to do in Canberra this November.

With silly season well and truly under way, from music, art, and film festivals to food, drinks, and more, there really is something for everyone – and with this handy list, you’ll be one of the most clued-in people in Canberra.

Don’t miss…

TEDxCanberra

TEDxCanberra’s flagship event is back this November, promising to shine a light on local talent, while tackling the issues that matter most.

Taking place on Friday 1 November at the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA), some of Canberra’s best ideas will be showcased, acting as a platform for up-and-coming changemakers and artists. With an epic line-up of speakers and performers planned, it will be the ultimate celebration of great ideas on science, technology, arts, culture, and the humanities.

Friday 1 November, 11.30am – 5.30pm | National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton | Book here.

Denman Village Playground Launch

Denman Prospect’s newest park is opening to the public, and you’re invited to celebrate!

Experience live music, entertainment (including face painting, slime making and train rides), and delicious food thanks to OMG Donuts, Phatboy, Brazbecue and more. Your family will also be some of the first to play at the new astronomy-themed park!

Saturday 2 November, 10.30 a, – 2.30 pm | Denman Village Park, across from Denman Village Shops | More information here.

SpringOUT Pride Festival

Celebrating Australia’s most LGBTQIA+ friendly city and Canberra’s LGBTQIA+ community in all its fabulous diversity, it’s time to SpringOUT with ‘PRIDE in the Capital’ on their 25th anniversary!

Held throughout November, the festival showcases a diverse array of events that celebrate Canberra’s LGBTQIA+ community. With an event for every budget (including  free and low-cost events), there’s no excuse to miss out. Make sure to check out the full programme!

Friday 1 November until Sunday 1 December | Various locations | More information here.

Birdsnest Canberra Pop-up

The birds are back in town! Cooma’s most famous fashion brand is making a temporary nest in Narrabundah for another Canberra pop-up.

Bringing a curated selection of brand spanking new spring/summer styles from their in-house labels, the pop-up store will be open to the public for walk-ins each day (no cost or tickets required). It’s a chance for Canberra birds to experience the much-loved Birdsnest shopping experience without taking the hour’s drive south to Cooma!

Friday 1 until Monday 4 November | Sanctuary, 17 Brockman Street, Narrabundah | More information here.

Art Live: Ever Present

This is a free festival-style event for young audiences aged 15 to 25

Developed in collaboration with the National Gallery Youth Council, Art Live: Ever Present brings together immersive experiences, artist-led workshops, performances and live music inspired by the exhibition Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia. Choose different activities throughout the evening and enjoy a night filled with creativity, culture, and connection!

Friday 8 November, 5.30 pm – 9 pm | National Gallery, Parkes Place East, Parkes | Book here.

Ausdance ACT 2024 Youth Dance Festival

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a theme of ‘What do You Dream?’, the Ausdance ACT Youth Dance Festival is back!

Featuring an exciting mix of live dance performances made by secondary schools from all over the Canberra region for three nights at the Canberra Theatre, go support the hard work and dedication of Canberra region students and witness their co-creative ability.

Wednesday 6 until Friday 8 November, 7.30 pm – 10 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Drizzle Boy

It’s the first time a neurodivergent character written by a neurodivergent playwright and portrayed by an actor with lived experience has been shown on the Australian main stage.

It’s no wonder that the biting satire Drizzle Boy has been lauded as ‘groundbreaking’, ‘incredible’, and ‘thoughtful’. And after a successful 2023 run at the Queensland Theatre (which saw it named the winner of the 2022-2023 Queensland Premier’s Drama Award), the smash hit is coming to Canberra Theatre Centre. All we can say is, expect the unexpected.

Wednesday 13 until Saturday 16 November, 7.30 pm – 9.20 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Year 3000 Underage Warehouse Party

Peking Duk is coming to Canberra for two massive shows this November. The best part? Teens don’t have to miss out, with a dedicated session for 15 to 18-year-olds, as well as one just for adults.

Offering the unforgettable opportunity for young fans to experience Australia’s dance music scene, the Underage Warehouse Party will be decked out with The Vault’s world-class sound system, lasers, and immersive projection, dance crews and even ping pong tables.

It will be followed by a show for older ravers. Best. Night. Out. Ever.

Friday 15 November, 5.30 pm – 9 pm | The Vault, Dairy Road, Fyshwick | Book here.

WIC Women in ICT – 2024 Annual Dinner Debate

Talented women elevating Canberra’s ICT industry will be applauded for their career achievements at this year’s Women in ICT (WIC) Awards.

The prestigious awards will take place at the WIC Annual Dinner Debate on Friday 15 November at Hotel Realm Canberra, recognising a number of emerging and successful ICT leaders and empowering others. Six awards will be presented on the night, including the WICked Woman of the Year Award, which commends a thriving woman in the ICT industry. Get your tickets now!

Friday 15 November, 5.30 pm | Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton | Book here.

Alliance Française French Market

Dreaming of days spent wandering through the streets of a French village, eating warm baguettes paired with cheese and sipping on wine? You don’t need a plane ticket to get a taste of France this spring, because the Alliance Française French Market is back for another year.

No matter if you’re a seasoned Francophile or just curious about French cuisine, you’ll be saying a resounding “oui, oui!” to a day brimming with French-inspired delights and culture.

Saturday 16 November, 10 am – 3 pm |  Alliance Française de Canberra, 66 McCaughey Street, Turner | More information here.

Briefs: Bite Club ft Sahara Beck

Brisbane’s award-winning cult-cabaret mischief-makers, circus stars, and heart-stopping hooligans are coming to Canberra, and yes, you should be excited. 

Joining forces with much celebrated and sainted songbird Sahara Beck, you’ll be treated to a shotgun wedding and table settings of music, circus, drag, burlesque, theatre, and comedy. Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

Thursday 21 until Saturday 23 November, 8 pm – 10 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Canberra Spirits Festival

Two days dedicated to Australian and imported spirits? You’ll be sure to find a tipple that tickles your fancy here.

Helping locals get into spirit just before the silly season kicks off (get it?), The Canberra Spirits Festival is coming to the University of Canberra to offer alcohol lovers the chance to taste over 120 of the best spirits from popular distillers. We’re talking whisky, bourbon, gin, tequila, and rum – and yes, there will even be vodka paired with a caviar bump.

With tickets on sale now, competitions to enter, and prizes to be won, run, don’t walk – or drive – so you don’t miss out.

Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November | University Canberra, 11 Kirinari Street, UC Refectory, Building 1, Bruce | Book here.

2024 Craft + Design Canberra Festival

It’s the 10th year of the Craft + Design Canberra Festival, and there’s plenty to see and do. Connecting Canberra’s community with over 500 artists, craftspeople, designers and architects, the 2024 Festival advocates for design thinking, collaboration and making by hand to generate innovation and solve problems, providing hope for the future.

With a theme of Regenerate, the program of events includes exhibitions, talks, tours, activations, open studios and workshops responding to the festival theme and celebrating Canberra as a creative capital and a global city of design.

Until Saturday 30 November | Various locations | More information here.

Special Events and Festivals

Art Show to Support Dementia Australia

As dementia continues to impact families across Australia, local woman Belle Hogg is turning her personal journey with her mother’s Alzheimer’s Dementia into a heartfelt fundraising initiative.

Holding an art show on Friday 1 November, you can expect an afternoon of creativity, connection, and community support. There will also be happy hour drinks and guests are encouraged to explore and buy a beautiful piece of art donated by some wonderful local artists. All proceeds will go towards Dementia Australia.

Friday 1 November, 3 pm – 6 pm |  260 Soward Way, Greenway | More information here.

Holistic Wellness Taster Expo

The Holistic Wellness Taster is an intimate boutique-style expo that explores complementary alternative medicine (CAM) and therapies.

Featuring exhibitors, taster sessions and more, there will be many opportunities for you to dip your toes into alternative healing, try new wellness practices, and supercharge your well-being.

Friday 1 until Sunday 3 November | The Abbey, O’Hanlon Place, Nicholls | More information here.

Halloween Drag by Glamorama

Prepare for a dazzling and unforgettable night of glamour and fright at Cube Nightclub’s Halloween Drag event! This is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween if you’re looking for a fabulous night out.

Hosted at Cube Nightclub, doors open at 10 pm, with drink specials available until midnight. Come dressed to impress and get ready to scare the rest!

Friday 1 November 10 pm – 5 am | Cube Nightclub Canberra 33 Petrie Plaza, City  | More information here.

Terroar at the Museum

This one is for adults only. Finish off Halloween with a bang this year at The Terroar, the latest installment in the National Dinosaur Museum’s series of high-demand, adults-only events.

Tickets include a glass of champagne on arrival, scavenger hunt, and exclusive access to the 18+ Blood & Gore tour that showcases dinosaurs in all of their gory, bloody glory. Go for the scares, and stay for the prizes!

Friday 1 November, 6 pm – 8 pm | National Dinosaur Museum, 6 Gold Creek Road, Nicholls | Book here.

Emo Halloween Night

Dive into a night of nostalgia and celebration at the biggest event on the emo party calendar! Promising an unforgettable Halloween experience filled with pop-punk vibes, live bands, and a dance floor that won’t quit, Transit Bar is the place to go on Friday 1 November.

Guests will enjoy an electrifying atmosphere alongside fellow fans of the emo scene. Dust off your black attire, throw on your favourite band tee, and get ready to party the night away!

Friday 1 November 8 pm – 3 am | Transit Bar, 143 London  Circuit, City | More information here.

Nightmare on Northbourne

Join the Halloween festivities on Saturday 2 November, and experience an unforgettable night filled with thrills and chills! With $1,000 in prizes for both the best and worst dressed, there’s plenty of opportunity to show off those creative costumes.

Dance to the beats of DJ Insan3, enjoy themed cocktails and revel in the eerie  ambiance. A general admission ticket provides entry before 10 pm, and pre-purchase includes a complimentary drink!

Saturday 2 November, from 8 pm | Reload Bar & Games, Sydney Building, 38 Northbourne Avenue, City | More information here.

La Grande Fête

Your favourite French fête is back!

Long known for its extravagant festivities, you’ll there will be plenty of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family.

Saturday 2 November, 11 am – 5 pm | Telopea Park School, Telopea | More information here.

Thriller Night

Join the spookiest Halloween party on Saturday, 2 November, featuring Halloween-themed drink specials and dancing until dawn.

Come dressed to kill for a chance to win big prizes! Doors open at 4 pm, with the DJ playing from 9 pm to 3 am. Don’t miss out on this wickedly good time!

Saturday 2 November from 4 pm | 88mph, 8/10 Hobart Place, City | More information here.

A Flirty Thirsty Halloween Party

Trick or treat? How about both! Join The Vaudevixens at The Vault at their annual Halloween event – A Flirty Thirsty Halloween Party.

Bringing a full blown costume party extravaganza (complete with a guest list busting at the seams and the promise of dancing, drinks and darkness) expect burlesque, drag, DJs, aerials and more! Join Charles and The Vixens with some special guests including Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 4 contestant Karna Ford as well as a cast of incredible local talent. Bring your best costume, Halloween spirits, and prepare for a frightfully delightful night with the ghouls, gays, girls and theys.

Saturday 2 November, 8 pm – 2 pm | The Vault at Dairy Road Precinct, Fyshwick | Book here.

Spring Gemcraft and Mineral Show

Jewellery, rough and cut gemstones, fossils, rocks, mineral specimens, opals, beads and lapidary supplies and more. This is what you’ll find at the Spring Gemcraft & Mineral Show.

Along with a Lucky Dip for the kids, a display of the members’ collection as well as demonstrations of cabbing and faceting, there’s something for everyone!

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November, 10 am – 4 pm | Mallee Pavilion, Exhibition Park In Canberra (SPIC), Flemington Road, Mallee Pavilion, Mitchell | More information here.

Come Alive Festival of Museum Theatre

The Come Alive Festival involves students from secondary schools in the ACT visiting the National Library or the National Portrait Gallery; selecting a character, object or event; and devising their own performance piece in response to the items in the national collection. Conceived by drama teacher Peter Wilkins, the festival, now in its 15th year, picks up on the rich resources in our national collections.

Until Wednesday 6 November | Mill Theatre at Dairy Road | More information and tickets here.

Club Cohen – Nightclub of the Afterlife

For one night only, The Vault is transforming into a nightclub of the afterlife.

The moody late-night groove songs of Leonard Cohen will be given new life with a spectral live band fronted by the mellifluous Mikelangelo. Go sway, swoon and sing along  with a stellar line-up of special guests gracing the stage throughout the evening, including local legends Shortis & Simpson, Fred Smith, Alice Cottee, Tom Woodward and Tracy Bourne and more.

Friday 8 November, 7 pm – 11.59 pm | The Vault, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | Book here.

La Fiesta

This is Canberra’s Latin American festival! Bringing the City Centre to life with the art, sounds, and flavours of Latin America, there’s plenty happening.

Full of energy, music, food, and art, make sure to check out the live music and dance performances, Latin American cuisine, and an exhibition of Latin American art.

Saturday 9 November, 3 pm – 10 pm | Latin American Plaza, 38 Childers Street, City | More information here.

Government House Open Day

This is an event the whole family will enjoy.

Enjoy the beautiful gardens, tour the House and explore one of the most historic properties in Australia. Pack a picnic or grab something from the sausage sizzle and local coffee vendors and make a day of it.

Saturday 9 November, 10 am – 2 pm | Government House, Dunrossil Drive, Yarralumla | More information here.

Celebrating a decade of Cabaret in Queanbeyan

Local Pro/Am dance company Kix Arts Productions is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an enchanting evening of glamour and artistry at Mémoire Décadente, a cabaret soirée honouring a decade of performances in Canberra and the region!

Promising a night of elegance, energy, and entertainment, the line-up includes the beloved High Kix Cabaret and Tap Kix performances, alongside special guest performers and returning artists. Also, there will be complimentary cake and champagne!

Saturday 9 November, 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm |  Highlight Theatrette, Bom Funk Dance Studio, 5 High Street, Queanbeyan | Book here.

Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo

This is Australia’s largest and the world’s longest running early parenting event!

Showcasing big brands, best prices, expert talks and classes from their resident midwife and parenting professionals, along with all the latest innovations under one roof, it offers the chance to touch and try before you buy. Discover all you need to know from bump to birth and beyond!

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November, 10 am – 3 pm | Exhibition Park in Canberra, Exhibition Park, Budawang Building, Mitchell | Book here.

A Vegan State Of Mind

Live music, market stalls, guest speakers and family-friendly activities – this event has something for everyone.

Hosted by Between The Lines Events, A Vegan State Of Mind is a plant-based symposium and market. Aiming to inspire you to live a kinder and more compassionate life by choosing products and foods that have a positive impact upon yourself, wildlife, and precious Earth, head along to see what it’s all about.

Sunday 10 November, 10 am – 6 pm | The Vault, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | More information here.

Jewel of Canberra

If you’re serious about silver, go gaga over gold, or just love your shiny stones, this is the event for you.

Browse the many jewellery stalls and find a unique handcrafted piece that you won’t find in the major stores, browse earrings, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, pendants, cufflinks, brooches, rings and more and go home with a new treasure.

Sunday 10 November, 9.30 am – 2.30 pm | The Old Bus Depot Markets, 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | More information here.

Sunday Session launching the Microforest Collective

The Microforest Collective is a newly established not-for-profit organisation. Officially launching on Sunday 10 November, the whole family is invited to attend a day filled with live music, food trucks, and local artist stalls.

Tickets are free, but donations are encouraged to help cover costs, with all proceeds going to support The Microforest Collective’s future projects.

Sunday 10 November, 2 pm – 5 pm | Watson Microforest, Wade Street, Watson | Book here.

Bangin’ Beats & Bubbles – Spring Edition

Perfect for families that want to have an afternoon boogie, Bangin’ Beats and Bubbles is back!

Designed for little ears and parents alike, you’ll enjoy three hours of banging beats, sprinkled with a huge balloon drop, beach balls, bubbles, interactive activities, a cosy wood fire and a real – that’s right old raver parents – a real bar (which will also be slinging red cordial and chocolates). Ideal for ages 10 and under and their parents, there’s just one rule: you must have a kid to get in.

Saturday 16 November, 2 pm – 4.30 pm | The Vault, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | Book here.

Township Rebellion

Will this be the most danceable party ever? Party techno royalty will be taking the stage to answer the question.

Playing a three-hour set designed to make people lose themselves on the dancefloor, The Vault will be transformed into the ultimate party venue: complete with a completely custom lighting and projection installation designed not to distract, but to amplify the dancing.

Saturday 16 November, 8 pm – 11 pm | The Vault, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | Book here.

Hughes Repair Café

Have something broken that needs some TLC?  Head along to the Hughes Community Centre to learn how to fix them with the help of their skilled volunteers.

Not only will money be saved by fixing things instead of replacing them, but waste will also be reduced. Plus, Helen’s Garden Mentoring will be there on the day to give plant parents much needed advice.

Saturday 16 and 23 November, 10 am – 1 pm | Hughes Community Centre, Whittle Street, Hughes | more information here.

SouthFest

Tuggeranong is coming to life with SouthFest as the  streets, laneways, and lake foreshore of the Tuggeranong Town Centre transform into a bustling hub of celebration, creativity, and community spirit.

From a vibrant mix of markets, food, activities, and entertainment to family-friendly games, there’s something for everyone. An example? At the Community Hub, you’ll connect with local groups and organisations that make Tuggeranong a better place to live while live music and performances will set the perfect festive mood!

Saturday 16 November, 10 am – 4 pm | The Laneways, Tuggeranong, 216 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway | More information here.

Sunset Cinema

Your favourite outdoor cinema is back for the summer with their signature mix of new releases, all-time classics and family favourites.

Catch new summer blockbusters like Gladiator 2, the latest superhero action Venom: The Last Dance and don’t miss the brand new dark comedy sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in the stunning Australian National Botanic Gardens. Grab yourself a bean bag, some snacks and enjoy!

Thursday 21 November until Sunday 22 February 2025, 6.30 pm – 11.30 pm | The Australian National Botanic Gardens, Clunies Ross Street, Acton | Book here.

SciNight: Refraction – Proud to be Curious

Experience Questacon after dark for a vivacious celebration of science and Pride!

From Qwire performances to science demonstrations, a Pride Flag Scavenger Hunt, Questacon Colour Shows, Drag performances and more, there’s something for the whole family. Plus, there will be plenty of drinks, cocktails and tasty bites from Atomic Café’s pop-up bars to keep you going!

Friday 22 November, 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm | Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes | Book here.

St Mark’s Coptic Fete 2024

Join for Coptic language and history classes, iconography tours, authentic Egyptian cuisine (both savoury and sweet) and much more!

Coptic’ literally refers to ‘Egyptian’ but today refers to the Egyptian Orthodox people who trace their origins to ancient Egypt and their faith to the earliest years of Christianity.

Saturday 23 November, 11am – 5pm | 10 Maribyrnong Ave, Kaleen | More information here

Research Festival 2024

Held by the University of Canberra, the Research Festival 2024 will be held across November at locations around Canberra and the University’s Bruce campus.

Focussing on sharing the impact of University of Canberra research on people and place, the festival will see the launch of the Life of a CBRn installation and hands-on education activities.

Until Thursday 28 November | Various location | More information here.

Markets

South Canberra Community Markets

Say hello to Canberra’s newest market! Running from 10 am until 2.30 pm, you’ll be able to browse home-made arts, crafts, products from local stallholders, sample a diverse range of delicious food and enjoy great music from buskers and bands.

Saturday 2 November, 10 am – 2.30 pm | 244 Kambah Pool Road | More information here.

Trick or Treat around the Old Bus Depot Markets

It’s time to get into the spooky spirit at the Old Bus Depot Markets this Halloween!

With treats, stalls and free candy, there will be something for everyone. Explore the normal handcrafted goods and food as well as the spooky items! Think candles felt toys, 3D prints, cookies,  toffee apples and more.

Sunday 3 November, 9.30 am – 2.30 pm | The Old Bus Depot Markets, 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | More information here.

Hartley Hall Markets

Visit one of Australia’s largest, and oldest home-made and home-grown markets!

With heaps of unique goods, and a range of food options to explore and enjoy. It’s a gold coin entry helping Hartley Lifecare support people with disability in Canberra.

Sunday 3 November, 9 am – 2 pm | Hall Showgrounds | hartley.org.au

Canberra Fashion Market

Calling all fashion lovers! This market is the place to go to discover everything from local and interstate designers to books, records, jewellery, vintage, denim and more!

You’ll find great buys across the full fashion spectrum–clothing, jewellery, boots, shoes, bags, accessories and more.

Sunday 3 November | Fitter’s Workshop, Printers Way, Kingston | Book here.

Canberra Kids Market

The Canberra Kids Market is the capital’s oldest market for kids.

Wondering what there is? You can discover  new, handmade and pre-loved clothes, toys, books, games, accessories, furniture, prams, strollers, and equipment for babies, toddlers and young ones. With plenty of stalls to explore, with free entry, why wouldn’t you want to go?

Sunday 17 November, 10 am – 3 pm | Fitters Workshop, Printers Way, Kingston | Book here.

Hall Village Christmas Street Party

It might be November but with Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to get jolly with the annual Christmas Street Party in Hall.

Running the length of the village on Victoria Street between Gladstone and Hoskins streets, wander through the artisan Christmas street market with over 100 vendors and grab a bite from one of the tasty food vans or local cafés. Running late into the night, enjoy live music, entertainment and more!

Friday 29 November, 4 pm – 8.30 pm | Hall Heritage Village, Victoria Street, Hall | More information here.

Geek Markets Xmas Edition

Get ready for some season geekings! It’s time for Geek Markets Xmas Edition.

This is a festive celebration of everything geeky! From stallholders selling everything from original art to comic books, merchandise and more, you can buy that perfect present for family and friends, or just buy your own present instead. This pop culture extravaganza is perfect for the whole family.

Saturday 30 November, 9 am – 5 pm | Exhibition Park in Canberra, Corner Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue, Mitchell | More information here.

Little Burley Markets

Offering a diverse array of multicultural foods, much-loved beverages and brunchables, beautiful blooms, locally made art, fashion, photography and homewares, artisanal bread, delectable pastries, seafood, smoked charcuterie, truffles, meats, puppy treats, and much more, you’ll be able to find plenty of goodies at this bespoke lakeside market

8 am – 1 pm Saturday | Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | thelittleburleymarket.com.au

Southside Farmers Markets

This village market is located at Canberra College, making it the perfect place to duck in to grab what you need (and maybe a few things you don’t). Order an egg and bacon roll to start the morning as you explore the best of fresh seasonal veggies, handmade pasta and pet treats.

8 am–11.30 am Sunday | 2 Launceston Street, Phillip | facebook.com

Haig Park Markets

Moments away from Lonsdale street’s boutiques and cafes, the Haig Park Village Markets will delight your senses with delicious cuisines, tasty treats, beautiful blooms, fresh produce, delectable charcuterie and artisan products. It’s a lovely place to enjoy a picnic whilst feasting your senses on the culinary delights on offer or to browse the fabulous local handmade design stalls.

8.30 am – 2 pm Sundays | Haig Park, Girrahween Street, Braddon | haigparkvillagemarkets.com.au

Old Bus Depot Markets

Lovers of fine hand-crafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics and jewellery junkies are just a few of the people who head to Canberra’s award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets every Sunday. In a fabulous old industrial building you’ll experience the endless colour, tastes, sounds and atmosphere that is “Canberra’s Sunday Best”.

Not your average market, each week you’ll find over 200 stalls of exceptional quality, featuring items all hand-crafted by local and regional creatives. There’s simply no better way to spend your Sunday in Canberra.

Every Sunday | 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston | obdm.com.au

Food and Wine

The Rugby Lunch

Are you a ruby fan? The Rugby Lunch, hosted by Vikings Rugby at the National Press Club, promises an unforgettable experience.

You’ll enjoy a delicious two-course meal paired with a three-hour drinks package while engaging in lively rugby discussions led by Gordon Bray AM and special guests. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply love the sport, the event offers great food, fantastic company, and plenty of rugby talk.

Friday 1 November, 12 pm – 3 pm | National Press Club, Barton | Book here.

Tasting Australia with Adam Shipp

Join a seasonal walk through the National Museum’s Christina and Trevor Kennedy Garden, as Adam Shipp (Wiradjuri) of Yurbay Consultancies shares his passion for native plants.

You’ll learn about First Nations food and medicine plants from across Australia and at the end of the tour, you’ll have the  opportunity to sample some of the flavours found in the Kennedy Garden and around the Canberra region.

Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November, 12.30 pm – 2 pm | National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton | Book here.

High Tea at Louis

Looking for a sophisticated and refined experience high tea experience? Nestled within the elegant confines of Hotel Realm, you can’t go past high tea at Louis.

Offering a meticulously curated array of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and an exquisite selection of pastries and desserts that showcase the finest craftsmanship (along with an impressive tea menu) it will be an occasion to remember.

Every Saturday, 2 pm – 4 pm | Louis, 18 National Circuit, Barton | Book here.

Capital Brewing Co.’s 7th Birthday Party

Capital is turning seven and to celebrate, Capital Brewing Co. is throwing an absolute banger of a party featuring live music, and more.

There will 20+ beers on tap to keep you hydrated (responsibly, of course), and plenty of non-beer options for your designated driver or the beer-averse crew.⁠

Sunday 3 November, 11.30 am – 11.30 pm | Capital Brewing Co, 1 Dairy Road, Building 3, Fyshwick | Book here.

Party in the USA

Is this the most unique way to watch the US election?

PJs in the City is hosting a party and you’re invited! You’ll a classic American experience with delicious food, including plenty of hot dogs, as you soak in the atmosphere of this important event.

Wednesday 6 November, 10 am – 10 pm | PJs in the City, 52 Alinga Street, City | Book here.

The Canberra & Region Wine Show – Tasting Experience

This is no ordinary wine-tasting event. In fact, it’s an exclusive opportunity to sniff, swirl and savour the entire range of entries in this year’s The Canberra and Region Wine Show.

There will be over 300 wines available for tasting, including just-announced Canberra and Region Wine Show winners. We’ll raise a glass to that.

Friday 8 November, 6 pm – 8 pm | Terrace Restaurant, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Flemington Road, Mitchell | Book here.

QTea High Tea x Space Kitchen

There’s no cucumber sandwich in sight at this high tea experience. And you better get excited because QT has partnered with Space Kitchen in what be the most delicious collaboration ever.

Taking their high tea offering to the next level, the QTea High Tea x Space Kitchen experience is all about indulgence – from the sweet to the savoury. Lock eyes with Canberra’s first cake trolley featuring Space Kitchen cakes, choose from 28 teas (along with the prettiest of cocktails featuring special brews) and dig into tiers of treats that include Wagyu bresaola bites and picture-perfect serves of duck liver parfait for a decadent dining experience.

From Saturday 9 November and every Saturday after, with sittings at 12 pm and 12.30 pm | 1 London Circuit, City | Book here.

The Forage

It’s back baby! Popping up at Mount Majura Vineyard, head along for a lovely spring afternoon enjoying some of  Canberra’s best street food and beverages.

Saturday 9 November, 12 pm – 7 pm | Mount Majura Vineyard, 88 Lime Kiln Road, Majura | Book here.

Spring Soiree at Pialligo Fields

Head along to Pialligo Estate for the exclusive opening of their Spring Soiree High Tea at Pialligo Fields!

Promising an afternoon of charm, and garden views, your ticket includes champagne on arrival, bottomless tea and house made treats – including cakes, scones, and sandwiches. Plus, you’ll have access to their Spritz Bar (Aperol and Limoncello cocktails will be available at additional cost) while you enjoy live music, lawn games, and floral styling (for that perfect photo op).

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 November, from 12 pm |  18 Kallaroo Road, Pialligo | Book here.

Love and Forgetting – Tales from a Young Mixer

Cocktails meet Cabaret in this nostalgic night out!

Blurring the boundaries between the actor and audience, and promises to stir passions, shake spirits and ignite imaginations in Canberra for one night only! Watch as the bar comes to life through music and mixology using song and cocktails.

Friday 22 November, 5.30 pm – 10.30 pm | Wakefield’s Bar & Wine, 2 Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie | Book here.

Cooking with Spices Christmas Edition

Keen to make some handmade goodies you can gift to others (or yourself!) for Christmas? Then this workshop is for you!

Join Holistic Yoga Teacher Tracey Murray in the Mandala Studio kitchen to learn how to make spiced mixes, blends and combinations. You’ll take home some spicy goodies and simple information about how you can use spices for yourself and your family.

Saturday 30 November, 2 pm – 3.15 pm | Mandala Studio, 253 Northbourne Avenue, G06, Lyneham | Book here.

Stage and Screen

Contentious Debate – Everyone Deserves A Happy Ending

Love to mix high-energy fun with top-tier wine? This is the event for you.

A collaboration between Contentious Character and the Canberra Comedy Festival, sit back and watch as debaters to slap each other silly with a scintillating turn of phrase as they debate “Everyone deserves a happy ending!”

Grab your tickets before they’re gone!

Friday 1 November, from 6 pm | Contentious Character Urban Winery, 1 Dairy Road, Building 4, Fyshwick | Book here.

The Wharf Revue – The End Of The Wharf As We Know It

After twenty-five years in the harsh and unforgiving spotlight of politics, The Wharf Revue is coming to an end. Known for its incisive and witty satire, and featuring a mix of sketches, musical numbers and hilarious parodies, this high energy revue of the year in politics is an absolute must-see.

Now, in its Final Year, comedy’s sharpest wits take on our who’s-who of politics in a show that will have you rolling in the aisles, whether you have your finger on the political pulse or not. Expect to see all of your favourites return from across the years.

Until Saturday 2 November, 8 pm – 10 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Smiths@ Belco: Drag Cabaret – The Big One

A wild show of diverse performing artists will dazzle your night with acts featuring drag, burlesque, music, circus, dance, flow, magic, song, comedy, sideshow and more.

Curated by powerhouse producer and drag king Guy Alias, you’ll see a blend of stars from across performing arts spaces and LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, culturally diverse, disabled, and other marginalised communities.

Saturday 2 November,  7 pm – 10 pm | The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | Book here.

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live!

Eric Idle, star of stage and screen is coming to Canberra with his brand new show.

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! is a nostalgic one man musical reflecting his love of comedy, music, life and what he calls ‘Mock and Roll’ , a weird hybrid of comedy and music. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening with the comedy legend!

Saturday 2 November, 8 pm |  Llewellyn Hall, Building 100, William Herbert Place, ANU | Book here.

The Gentleman’s Companion

Based around the popular recipes and cocktails of author Charles H Baker Jnr (who travelled the
world during prohibition in search of alcoholic beverages and interesting people to drink them with), this is one cabaret show with a twist.

Presenting a range of songs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, it’s a great excuse for a road trip.

Sunday 3 November from 4 pm | 81 Comur Street, Yass | Book here.

An Evening with Stephen Fry

Step into an unforgettable evening in the company of multi-award-winning comedian, actor and master storyteller Stephen Fry.

You’ll hear firsthand the ups and downs of Stephen’s personal voyage through life and showbusiness, the trials and tribulations of his writing and storytelling process and his reflections on time spent working with some of the world’s funniest and most interesting talents! There will also be the opportunity to ask your own questions.

Monday 4 November, 8 pm – 10 pm | Royal Theatre, 31 Constitution Avenue, City | Book here.

Come Alive Festival of Museum Theatre

Beginning at the National Museum of Australia in 2010, this marks the 15th year of The Come Alive Festival.

Conceived by drama teacher Peter Wilkins, the festival  involves students from secondary schools in the ACT visiting the National Library or the National Portrait Gallery; selecting a character, object or event; and devising their own performance piece in response to the items in the national collection. This year ten schools will present a number of performances at The Mill Theatre. Book your tickets now!

Until Tuesday 5 November | The Mill Theatre at Dairy Road | Book here.

Monty Franklin – Yeah Nah Tour

After sell out shows across Australia and America in 2023, don’t miss Monty Franklin as he comes to Canberra with his biggest tour yet.

With only one show planned, run to get your hands on tickets.

Tuesday 5 November, 7.30 pm – 9 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Mortal Komedy Roast

Two comedy shows for the price of one? Yes please.

Hosted by guest Roast-MC Jez Margosis, kick off the night with a comedy set from each of the comedians followed by a one on one roast battle, which will determine the night’s roast champion – decided by audience votes!

Thursday 7 November, 7 pm – 10 pm | The Baso Canberra, 2 Cohen Street, Belconnen | Book here.

Waru

This is Bangarra’s first dedicated work for children!

A contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazil (Island Children) story inspired by the totemic system of the green turtle, Waru is an interactive and immersive introduction to Torres Strait Islander culture and dance for three to seven year-olds. Join the small turtle Migi as she undertakes a journey of discovery and survival.

Thursday 7 until Saturday 9 November, 10.30 am – 11.15 am | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Flutter! All Killer – No Filler

From one of Sydney’s premier circus entertainers, Heidi Hoops Hillier, Flutter is a fun, funny, sexy, interactive, wholly entertaining and escapist show.

With rave reviews and a sold-out debut, it sounds like a must see. Get ready for a hilarious night of illusion, escape, comedy, circus, connection, and most importantly… love.

Friday 8 and Saturday 9 November, 6 pm – 7 pm | Smith’s Alternative, 76 Alinga Street, City | Book here.

Steve Hughes @ The Baso

Australian comedic legend Steve Hughes is back with a bang!

Coming to Canberra for one night only, he’ll be sharing his unique insight. Run, don’t walk.

Saturday 9 November, 7 pm – 9 pm | The Baso Canberra, 2 Cohen Street, Belconnen | Book here.

Chris Ryan Special Filming — Good-O

Don’t miss this live filming of Chris Ryan’s 2024 Festival show, Good-O!

Filming the same show, back to back (in case she stuffs anything up), you can go to one or both shows to see Chris in action. It’s a great opportunity to support this homegrown comedian.

Saturday 9 November, 4.30 pm – 7 pm | Fun Time Pony, 122 Alinga Street, City | Book here.

Waiting For Godot By Samuel Beckett

Considered by many to be one of, if not the, most influential play of the 20th century, this is a rare opportunity to see Waiting For Godot By Samuel Beckett.

Capturing the consciousness of generations, this is the first time in Canberra in 20 years that a brand new production of Beckett’s groundbreaking classic of comic play and exquisite prose is coming to the stage.

Saturday 9 until Sunday 24 November, 7.30 pm – 9.45 pm | The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, City | Book here.

Pizza & Pyjamas at NFSA’s Arc Cinema

Don your comfiest PJs, bring your favourite teddy or blanket, and enjoy these extra-cosy, Friday night family specials with pizza on arrival.

Including screenings of Toy Story, and The Karate Kid the whole family will love this night out!

Friday 15 November, 6 pm – 8.30 pm | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton | Book here.

Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live!

Want to laugh and cry? Anh Do is bringing his bestselling book The Happiest Refugee to the stage, taking the surprising and inspiring story to a whole new level.

Combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story, it will be an unforgettable night at the theatre that leaves an audience uplifted and quite simply experiencing… happiness.

Tuesday 19 November, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Eurydice

In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine.

Originally produced by Madison Repertory Theatre, in Madison, Wisconsin, in 2003, you’ll see contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects. It’s a fresh look at a timeless love story.

Wednesday 20 November until Saturday 14 December, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm | Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Building 3.3, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | Book here.

Bloody Murder

It began as a classic British murder-mystery but, after yet another poisoning, Lady Somerset has had enough! Now the characters are rebelling against their author and it’s bloody murder…

This is murder most meta in a diabolical comedy full of twists, turns, and tangled tropes. But who will have the last laugh?

Thursday 21 November until Saturday 1 December, 7.30 pm – 10 pm | Canberra REP Theatre, 3 Repertory Lane, Acton | Book here.

RocKwiz LIVE!

If you’ve seen a RocKwiz LIVE show, you know why you should be excited. If you haven’t, buckle up for a fantastic night of musical and comedic treats from Australia’s premiere Rock and Roll Trivia show.

Beginning with a  hilarious contestant selection process, where audience members show off their rock knowledge (and additional singing and dancing skills), it’s a night full of music and trivia.

Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November, 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night

Do Psychopaths rule the world? How do we define normal? Are you friends with a psychopath? Are you worried YOU might be one?

Fifteen years has passed since he embarked on the adventure that became his ground-breaking and best-selling work, The Psychopath Test, and now renowned journalist, filmmaker, and author Jon Ronson is reopening the case to take you on a thrilling exploration of madness and the elusive psychopathic mind.

Monday 25 November, 7.30 pm – 9 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Nurse Georgie Carroll – Survival of the Fittest

Nurse turned comedian Georgie Carroll is building her next comedy show and you get the be the lab rats.

Head along to decide what lives and what dies as you experience the process of one of the country’s best comedy writer/performers.

Tuesday 26 November until Sunday 1 December, 7.30 pm – 8.25 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Jackie Loeb

Presented in association with SpringOUT 24, Jackie Loeb is coming to Canberra!

Don’t miss the stand-up comic, actor, singer and musician live on the Street Theatre Stage.

Friday 29 November, 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm | The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, City | Book here.

Titus O’Reily – Sport: The Unauthorised History

Titus O’Reily is returning to the stage to explore how sport has grown from an amateur pursuit to requiring you to take out a bank loan to purchase a mid-strength beer at a game.

Covering the highs, the lows, the heroes, the cheating, the corruption and the enjoyment that comes from watching England lose, don’t miss him live on stage.

Saturday 30 November, 5.30 pm – 8 pm | Fun Time Pony, 122 Alinga Street, City | Book here.

Music

Andrea Molteni

Wesley Music Centre is delighted to host the exciting young piano talent Andrea Molteni in his first Australian tour!

Performing works by J.S. Bach, Luigi Dallapiccola, Beethoven and Liszt, don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the Italian pianist.

Friday 1 November, 7 pm | Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest | Book here.

Ashley Feraude

It all started when Ashley discovered house music around the year 2000, bought a pair of turntables and almost overnight became not only a Canberra lounge bar superstar but a fixture in the night clubs. His polite manner and dress sense earned him the press title ‘the gentleman of disco’.

Don’t miss him at Snapper and Co for one of his iconic shows.

Friday 1 November, 4.30 pm – 8.30 pm | Snapper & Co, Mariner Place, Lotus Bay, Yarralumla | More information here.

Sally Davis

Sal has been playing live for over 10 years now, reaching as far as Tokyo and Singapore where she toured internationally in 2019.

Head along to hear her play a broad range of covers from Cher to The Angels.

Saturday 2 November, 12.30 pm – 4.30 pm | Snapper & Co, Mariner Place, Lotus Bay, Yarralumla | More information here.

The Prettirinas

Have you hear of The Prettirinas? Meet the 20 year old twin singers from Canberra.

In this free concert, you’ll hear them sing some lively classics across a variety of genres!

Sunday 3 November, 12.30 pm – 4.30 pm | Snapper & Co, Mariner Place, Lotus Bay, Yarralumla | More information here.

Old Airs

Join Luminescence Chamber Singers for a tapestry of old songs and stories in an unmissable concert.

From ancient melodies to troubadour songs, timeless tunes, and lyrics that summon nostalgia, Luminescence breathes new life into old airs.

Friday 1 and Saturday 2 November, 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm | Drill Hall Gallery, Kingsley Street, Acton | Book here.

Ensemble Offspring – Ngarra-Burria

Don’t miss this evening of brand new First Nations compositions alongside some recent classics.

You’ll be immersed in chamber works by the 2024 Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples Composers cohort – Nicole Smede, Gabe Fromyhr, Adam Manning and Gary Wattling. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate these important voices and their stories of country and culture.

Friday 1 November, 7.30 pm – 8.40 pm | The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, City | Book here.

Drop It Like It’s Hot: 90s + 00s Hip Hop & RnB Party

Calling all 90s babies! This one is for you.

Get ready for a night of 90s + 00s Hip Hop and RnB classics at the Baso in Belconnen. You’ll be Jumpin’ Jumpin’ In Da Club to all the best from hip hop legends.

Friday 1 November, 7 pm – 11 pm | The Baso Canberra, 2 Cohen Street, Belconnen | Book here.

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet in recital

This award-winning French pianist is celebrated as one of the greatest pianists of our time. And he’s coming to Canberra.

Performing iconic works by Claude Debussy and Robert Schumann, he will bring to life some of the most evocative and poetic impressionist and romantic works for piano ever written in his much-anticipated stop.

Friday 1 November, 7 pm – 9 pm | Snow Concert Hall, Canberra Grammar School, 40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill | Book here.

Aurora

There is a distinct core to the sound of Nordic composers of the 19th and 20th century. And this concert will bring you just that.

With a program featuring Haydn’s Op 76 No 5, Olli Mustonen’s String Quartet No.1 and Grieg’s first string quartet, it promises to be a unique experience.

Sunday 3 November, 2 pm – 4 pm | Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes | Book here.

Blow It… At Madison’s Quinceañera

Twenty years after Me First and the Gimme Gimmes ruined Johnny’s Bar Mitzvah, punk rock’s premier cover band is back to wreak havoc on another important coming-of-age ceremony. This time, a Quinceañera!

Need we say more?

Sunday 3 November, 5 pm – 8 pm | The Baso Canberra, 2 Cohen Street, Belconnen | Book here.

Periphery: The Wildfire Australian Tour

Returning to Australia for the first time since 2017, Periphery is performing two headline shows. And one is in Canberra.

You’ll hear the band’s latest album Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre, which brought the group critical acclaim, cementing Periphery as leaders in modern progressive metal.

Tuesday 5 November, 7 pm – 10 pm | The Baso Canberra, 2 Cohen Street, Belconnen | Book here.

The Mystical Soundscape of Larry Sitsky: Sonata No. 3 and Late Pieces

Talented pianist Aaron Chew will be playing a concert dedicated to the venerated Australian composer Larry Sitsky.

Marking the year of his 90th birthday, the concert will feature his Sonata No. 3 together with a selection from his Late Pieces.

Wednesday 6 November, 12.40 pm – 1.20 pm | Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Entrance via Fitzroy Street, Forrest | Book here.

Jack Rutter

Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter is coming to Canberra for one special concert.

Establishing himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years, from his soaring vocals to his masterful arrangements of traditional songs and contemporary covers, book your tickets now.

Wednesday 6 November, 7.30 pm – 8.45 pm | Albert Hall, 100 Commonwealth Avenue, Yarralumla | Book here.

Musica Alchemica

Meet Lina Tur Bonet, the fearless virtuoso and musical imaginista.

Regarded as one of the most exciting violinists of her generation, she’s making her Australian debut with Musica Alchemica, a hand-picked ensemble who brings fiery honesty and endless invention to works by Corelli, Telemann, Biber and other jewels of the Baroque.

Sunday 9 November, 7 pm – 9.30 pm | Llewellyn Hall, 100 William Herbert Place, City | Book here.

Emma Memma: Boop & Twirl

ARIA award-winning children’s musical spectacular, Emma Memma is bringing her big, bright, orange Butterfly Bus on tour to Canberra and parents better get excited.

Coming to sing, dance and sign with her friends, Elvin Melvin, BB Butterfly, Waffles the Wombat and their favourite Memma Mates, families will be treated to a sprinkling of Emma Memma’s classic songs as well as new favourites. Make sure to dress in Emma Memma and Elvin Melvin’s favourite colours!

Saturday 9 November, 10 am – 11 am | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, City | Book here.

Lest We Forget 2024

The Australian Wind Symphony is returning to St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for its annual Remembrance Day performance.

Partnering  with the ANU School of Music to establish the inaugural ANU Composition Competition for wind ensemble and perform the winning work at this event, the program includes Eventide: William H. Monk (1861) arr Jay Dawson (2005), Celebration Fanfare: James Curnow (2018) and more.

Monday 11 November, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm | St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1 State Circle, Capital Hill | Book here.

Forest Lore

Featuring Benjamin Bayl, Andrew Bain and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, this is a jam packed program.

Opening with Dvořák’s glorious Serenade for Strings, followed by Mozart’s Second Horn Concerto and closing with a new commission from Christopher Sainsbury, music lovers will won’t want to miss a minute of this performance.

Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 November, 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm | Llewellyn Hall, 100 William Herbert Place, City | Book here.

The Brass is Always Greener with the RMC Band Brass Group

The Band of the Royal Military College Brass Group is playing at the Wesley Music Centre with their concert entitled The Brass Is Always Greener.

The concert will showcase ensembles with varying combinations of brass instruments and a program featuring a variety of music genres that have been written and arranged for brass.

Wednesday 13 November, 12.40 pm – 1.20 pm | Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest | Book here.

Scotland Unbound

The Australian Chamber Orchestra is celebrating fifty years in 2025!  Under the direction of Artistic Director Richard Tognetti, you’ll be taken on an adventure to enjoy a truly transformative experiences.

Guitarist Sean Shibe will make his Australian debut to celebrate his Scottish heritage in a thrilling ride through the Highlands and beyond.

Saturday 16 November, 8 pm – 10 pm | Llewellyn Hall, 100 William Herbert Place, City | Book here.

Dances with the Sun

The Wesley Music Centre Lunchtime concert series is welcoming Kompactus Youth Choir, who will performing a program infused with colours, lights and stars.

Expect to hear works by Joshua Shank, Eric Whitacre, Tracy Wong and their very own music director, Olivia Swift.

Wednesday 20 November, 12.40 pm – 1.20 pm | Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Forrest | Book here.

The Sound of Us

Canberra Qwire is hosting an afternoon of uplifting choral music that will share stories of the local community.

Joined on stage by three choirs from their OUT and About project – Good Vibes (Yass), Voice Works (Goulburn) and Vocal Local (Goulburn) – don’t miss this opportunity to hear community choral singing brimming with musicianship and regional pride.

Sunday 24 November, 3 pm – 5 pm | Llewellyn Hall, 100 William Herbert Place, City | Book here.

Hoodoo Gurus, Back To The Stoneage

The Hoodoo Gurus have announced a national tour celebrating 40 years since they released Stoneage Romeos, and they’re coming to Llewellyn Hall!

The Back to the Stoneage 2024 national tour will see the band play the Stoneage Romeos album in full followed by a selection of hit songs and album tracks. With special guests Spy V Spy, don’t miss out.

Thursday 28 November, 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm | Llewellyn Hall, 100 William Herbert Place, City | Book here.

Running in the Shadows: Fleetwood Mac

The internationally acclaimed The Australian Fleetwood Mac Show “Running In The Shadows of Fleetwood Mac” is heading to the Zeppelin Room to pay homage to the superstar band this November.

Exploring Fleetwood Mac’s extensive back catalogue, covering all the classic ballads, blues and rock songs from their five decade plus career, you’ll hear everything from the early hits to  some of Stevie Nicks solo material. There’s something for every Fleetwood Mac fan to enjoy!

Friday 29 November, 7 pm – 11 pm | The Zeppelin Room, 49 Jerrabomberra Avenue, Narrabundah | Book here.

Elijah by Felix Mendelssohn

The Canberra Choral Society (CCS) is excited to present Elijah, Felix Mendelssohn’s magnificent Biblical masterpiece.

Assembling impressive forces for this stunning Oratorio which reflects the influences of Handel and Bach, this is rarely performed in Canberra and not to be missed.

Saturday 30 November, 7.30 pm – 10 pm | Llewellyn Hall, 100 William Herbert Place, City | Book here.

Adam Harvey – Let The Song Take You Home Tour

Join country music legend Adam Harvey for an unforgettable evening of classic country.

With a career spanning over twenty years ,the live show will feature classic country songs as well as songs from the new album and all of Harvey’s hits. Supported by Taylor Moss, this is a rare chance to see one of Australia’s most popular and enduring recording artists.

Saturday 30 November, 7.30 pm – 10 pm | The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, City | Book here.

Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour are a high-energy five-piece that packs a punch.

Coming all the way from Melbourne, for one day only you can hear one of Naarm’s most riveting and charismatic live acts.

Saturday 30 November, 8 pm – 11 pm | UC Hub, 11 Kirinari Street, Bruce | Book here.

Exhibitions

Hiroe and Cornel Swen: Making a Creative Life

This is a  groundbreaking exhibition celebrating the lifelong creative partnership of two of Canberra’s most admired artists: Hiroe and Cornel Swen, charting their course from Kyoto to Canberra.

Running until 16 March 2025, this exhibition marks the first time both artists’ works are showcased together, offering profound insights into their individual journeys and shared contributions to Canberra’s cultural landscape. You’ll have the chance to view a selection of Hiroe and Cornel’s works, including archival images and previously unexhibited pieces. It’s a unique glimpse into their creative connection!

Until 16 March 2025 | Canberra Museum and Gallery, 176 London Circuit, City | More information here.

Megalo Wayzgoose

Megalo Print Studio’s Megalo Wayzgoose exhibition will bring together over 100 artworks by more than 50 contemporary printmakers from across ACT, NSW, SA, Victoria and Tasmania.

If you’ve never heard of a wayzgoose before, it’s an annual printmakers’ tradition dating back to the mid-1700s when a printing house would have an event to celebrate the printers’ work. This exhibition features artists from across Australia who are working with print in its multiplicitous forms:

Saturday 2 November – Saturday 14 December |  Megalo Print Studio, 21 Wentworth Ave, Kingston |  megalo.org

Pattern Recognition

Pattern Recognition celebrates female and non-binary artists from the ACT region who use abstraction and design principles to explore colour perception and spatial relationships, highlighting the ways artists approach colour, geometry, and form.

While the artists in the exhibition explore similar visual terrain, embracing non-objective abstraction, repetition and pattern, their underlying conceptual investigations and influences vary and include post-colonial and feminist frameworks, climate activism, architecture, memory, extended pictorial space, mindfulness, and sensory engagement with the materials. The exhibition investigates regeneration, exploring the influence of traditional craft disciplines on contemporary art practice.

A collaborative project presented as part of the 2024 Craft + Design Canberra Festival

Saturday 2 November 2024 – 25 January 2025 | Canberra Contemporary Art Space, 44 Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes | ccas.com.au/current

There is a crack in everything… that’s how the light gets in

Inspired by the many poems celebrating imperfection, five local potters have combined their creative forces to present this beautiful exhibition.

A study of the beauty, or light, that lies within the imperfections of the physical form, the five artists explore their different perspectives, and the inconsistencies and flaws that are inherent in the practice of the hand made and the beauty that emerges. With works ranging from the functional to the sculptural, entry is free and all pots are for sale.

Saturday 16 November until Sunday 8 December | Strathnairn Arts Centre Woolshed Gallery, Strathnairn | More information here.

Marion’s Vision

Marion’s Vision explores and celebrates the legacy of Marion Mahony Griffin, an influential figure in Australian architectural history.

Showcasing the work of Canberra Art Workshop (CAW) members inspired by a vision of Canberra that resonates with the legacy and lasting influence of Marion Mahony Griffin, everything from her innovative and forward-thinking approaches to urban planning and landscape architecture to art, nature, and architecture will be explored.

Until Sunday 24 November | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | Book here.

Notions of Place

This is M16 Artspace’s annual Studio Artists’ exhibition.

This year’s theme, ‘Notions of Place’, calls the artists to reflect on ideas or personal connections to place. The exhibition highlights the diverse practices of M16 studio artists across a range of conceptual approaches and material explorations.

Until Sunday 24 November | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | Book here.

Made In or Before 2024

‘Made In or Before 2024’ is a tribute to the beauty and power of expression from the 115 talented artists who call Hands On Studio home.

Dive into a world where order meets chaos, where the tactile collides with the loud, and where vibrant colours explode in a heartfelt celebration of raw creativity!

Until Sunday 24 November | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | Book here.

Creative Connections with Nature

See nature through the eyes of NatureArt Lab’s community across a diverse range of creative responses to nature! This exhibition features photography, nature journaling, drawing, watercolour, scratchboard, scientific illustration, printmaking, tapestry, botanical and wildlife art and much more.

There will be opportunities to buy original artwork or photography prints and you’ll be able to meet the team to find out more about what’s coming up with their short courses and nature tours.

Until Sunday 3 November | The Old Barn Gallery, 18 Beltana Road, Pialligo | More information here.

Kulata Tjuta: Tirkilpa

Kulata Tjuta is an ongoing cultural maintenance project that shares the skills of carving and making the punu kulata (wooden spear) across generations.

Starting as a project involving a small group of men in Amata, it grew to include over 100 Aṉangu men across the Aṉangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. As the largest and most significant installation of the culturally important and visually spectacular Kulata Tjuta (Many Spears) Project, you’ll see large-scale, multi-disciplinary installations which incorporate film, sound, live performance and other artistic collaborations.

Saturday 23 November until July 2025 | National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes | More information here.

20 Years of Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

For 20 years, the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition has provided a platform for emerging and established photographers to capture the most remarkable flora, fauna, and landscapes of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea.

This year, National Archives of Australia is showcasing 20 Years of the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year with winning entries from each year of the competition. Head along to this free exhibition to explore how photographic techniques have evolved over the past two decades, and how photography is a powerful medium for capturing and understanding our natural world.

Thursday 28 November until April 2025 | National Archives of Australia, Kings Avenue, Parkes | More information here.

Life of a CBRn

This is an experiential timeline of a Canberran’s life and how UC research has interacted with or impacted them at different stages across their life.

Visit the pop-up exhibition to explore how research has shaped the lives of Canberrans. Across the month of November, the pop-up exhibition will also be a hub of research storytelling and engagement activities!

Until Thursday 28 November | Ground Floor Foyer, outside the Dangerfield and LEGO stores (next to Bunda Street), Canberra Centre | More information here.

A Feeling for Place

Hosted at Civic Library, A Feeling for Place shows places and scenes in Canberra, Sydney and India.

Ranging from picnic areas, community centres, cultural activities at home or at festivals in a park, to an image of a café managed by a Burmese refugee, behind the images presented in the exhibition lie both an emotional and narrative content arising from the artist’s family and cultural background.

Friday 29 November until Friday 13 December | Civic Library, Civic Square London Circuit, City | More information here.

Carol Jerrems: Portraits

This is a major exhibition of one of Australia’s most influential photographers.

On show exclusively at the National Portrait Gallery until 2 March 2025, Jerrems’ intimate portraits of friends, lovers and artistic peers transcend the purely personal and have come to shape Australian visual culture. Set against the backdrop of social change in the 1970s, head along to see it for yourself.

Saturday 30 November until Sunday 2 March 2025 | National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes | More information here.

Canberra Potters 2024 Members’ Exhibition

The Canberra Potters Members’ Exhibition is back for another year.

This showcase features ceramic works crafted by our members over the past year, celebrating their commitment to exploring and expanding the boundaries of this ancient art form. You’ll see a wide variety of pieces, from delicate porcelain vessels to striking hand-built sculptures and everything in between.

Until Sunday 1 December | Canberra Potters Gallery, 1 Aspinall Street, Watson | More information here.

Island Hopping: A Solo Show by Jeffrey Sarmiento

Known for his creative practice exploring cultural identity and the graphic image in glass, Jeffrey Sarmiento embeds layers of information in his intricately constructed objects, sculptures and public commissions.

An expert in kiln formed and digital fabricated glass, he uses cutting and pasting of printed glass lenticular imagery and within the transparent medium, allowing imagery to swim within the pieces. Head along to the Canberra Glassworks to see his work, which helps him to expose complex narratives and create new ways of seeing.

Until Sunday 15 December, 10 am – 4 pm | Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | More information here.

Mythica Ignota: Solo Exhibition by Elliat Rich

Showcasing new work developed during Elliat Rich’s residency at Canberra Glassworks throughout 2024, Mythica Ignota uses mythology as a framework to nest scientific observation and more-than-human orientated values with artefact and narrative.

Curated by Aimee Frodsham, in this exhibition Alice Springs designer Elliat Rich taps into ancient and future ways of seeing the world.

Until Sunday 15 December, 10 am – 4 pm | Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | More information here.

Sport

ICN World Natural Games

ICN (iCompete Natural) is the world leader in natural bodybuilding and physique contests, welcoming all members of the fitness community.

Hosted at the Australian Intitute of Sport (AIS), this sounds like a fun family day out watching athletes compete in categories such as Fitness, Sports Model, Classic Physique, Bodybuilding and much more. This is the first time in the 30+ year history of the sport that Canberra will host this prestigious event, making it a weekend not to be missed!

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November, 9 am – 5 pm | Australian Institute of Sport, 26 Leverrier Street, Bruce | Book here.

Canberra United v Brisbane Roar

Don’t miss this match between United and their old foes Brisbane Roar. It promises to be action packed.

Saturday 2 November, 3 pm – 6 pm | McKellar Park, Walkley Place, Mckellar | Book here.

Try Para-sport

Open to participants aged 10 and above with a physical, vision, or intellectual disability, this event will give you the opportunity to try a wide range of Para-sports, learn about local programs and pathways, meet and greet Paralympians and more!

Saturday 2 November, 1 pm – 4 pm | Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier Street, AIS Basketball & Netball Hall, Bruce | Book here.

Community Tennis Day 2024

This free community event will be the place to check out and experience what the Summer of Tennis has in store.

Kids will have fun in free Tennis Hot Shots classes by Tennis World Canberra, ballkid activities, roaming characters, face painting and glitter tattoos while adults can take part in Cardio Tennis classes, or Pop Tennis. Off court, there will be a range of food options available, tunes from a local DJ, free seated massages from CBR Massage, and the chance to grab a photo with the Australian Open trophies! Plus the first 200 kids aged 12 or under through the gates will receive a free tennis racquet.

Sunday 3 November, 10 am – 12 pm | Canberra Tennis Centre, 1 Riggall Place, 1 Riggall Place, Lyneham | More information here.

The Canberra Times Fun Run 2024

The Canberra Times Fun Run is back!

Enjoy fast and flat courses which take you past some of Canberra’s most iconic landmarks including the Parliamentary Triangle and Lake Burley Griffin. Choose from four distances, and relax in the event village post-run with live music, kids entertainment and recovery and stretching stations. See you there?

Sunday 3 November, 5.45 am – 1 pm | Rond Terrace, Parkes, Parkes Way, Acton | More information here.

WNBL Round 2: UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit

The nine-time Women’s National Basketball League champions, the UC Capitals, are returning to AIS Arena for the 2024/25 season!

Be there as the UC Capitals make their big return to the AIS Arena, when they go up against league favourites Bendigo Spirit, in their first home game of the Cygnett WNBL season.

Friday 8 November, 6.30 pm – 8 pm | AIS Arena, 26 Leverrier Street, Bruce | Book here.

The Bloody Long Walk

This is a 35km challenge from Red Hill to Reconciliation Park, raising money to find cures for mitochondrial disease (mito).

Mito is a debilitating and potentially fatal genetic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to convert food into the energy needed to power muscles and major organs. One Australian child born each week suffers a severe or life-threatening form of mito making it the second most commonly diagnosed serious genetic disease after cystic fibrosis. Walk, jog or run and enjoy spectacular scenery whilst raising vital funds.

Sunday 10 November, 7 am – 4.30 pm | Red Hill | Register here.

Poetry of Spring – Long Forest Walk

Experience the forests of the Arboretum through poetry and a leisurely walk.

During the two hour experience you will appreciate the trees from a poetic and botanic perspective and enjoy the refreshing atmosphere of the forests. Make sure to dress for the weather and wear appropriate shoes!

Sunday 10 November, 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm | National Arboretum Canberra, Forest Drive, Visitors Centre | Book here.

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx

Watch the UC Capitals take on Perth Lynx at the AIS Arena!

With an epic roster including Olympian Jade Melbourne, US imports Charli Collier and Nicole Munger, it promises to be an explosive game. Show that Canberra pride!

Thursday 14 November, 6.30 pm – 8 pm | AIS Arena, 26 Leverrier Street, Bruce | Book here.

Canberra United v Adelaide United

Calling all soccer fans! Don’t miss this match between United and their friends from South Australia, Adelaide United.

Saturday 16 November, 3 pm – 7 pm | McKellar Park, Walkley Place, Mckellar | Book here.

Challenge Canberra Triathlon Festival

Challenge Canberra is Canberra’s biggest triathlon event catering for all levels of triathletes.

You can swim, bike and run in the Capital of Australia over the middle, aqua bike, Olympic, sprint and super sprint distance events. Take part an individual or as a team and compete to represent Australia at the 2025 World Age Group Triathlon Championships in Wollongong.

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November, 12 pm – 3 pm | Rond Terrace, Acton, Rond Terrace, Acton | book here.

15th Stromlo Running Festival

This is an annual event held at Stromlo Forest Park, one of Australia’s best and most sought-after dedicated off-road running and cycling venues.

Co-founded by Australia’s marathon great Robert De Castella in 2009, the event celebrates the strength, resilience, and courage of the community in the years that followed Canberra’s devastating 2003 bushfires. Providing an opportunity for runners of all abilities to ‘get off the road’ and challenge themselves on wide-open trails that take in sweeping views of Canberra, Black Mountain Tower, and the Brindabella Ranges, there’s a distance for everyone!

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November, 6 am – 10.30 am | Stromlo Forest Park, Opperman Avenue, Wright | Book here.

UC Capitals v Townsville Fire

The Capitals are back on home soil to take on the 2022 champions the Townsville Fire at the AIS Arena.

UC’s Ella Tofaeono and Indi Bowyer take on their former team, with the game shaping up to be one for the books. Book tickets now!

Thursday 21 November, 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm | AIS Arena, 26 Leverrier Street, Bruce | Book here.

Top Dog 24 Adventure Race

The Top Dog Full Course is a classic non-stop 24-hour adventure race involving trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and other adventure disciplines.

Sound like your ideal day out? Teams of two or four must navigate their way unsupported through an epic 120+km course that is only revealed to them hours before the race. Challenge accepted…

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November, 8 am – 12 pm | Stromlo Forest Park, Stromlo | Book here.

NICA Try-It-Out Day

The National Interscholastic Cycling Association is running a Try-It-Out day at Mt Stromlo, and you’re invited!

This cross-country mountain bike program is for anyone aged 12-17 years. There are no trials, no bench – everyone plays! Each session will be hosted by ride leaders, and last approximately 90 minutes, during which you will get to experience a taste of what NICA has to offer. See you there?

Saturday 30 November, 9 am – 5 pm | Mt Stromlo, Dave McInnes Road, Wright | Book here.

The Prime Ministers XI

It’s cricket season! The Prime Ministers XI is back in Canberra for a two-day match against India at Manuka Oval.

Secure your seats today to be amongst the crowd as the players prepare for the NRMA Insurance Men’s Border-Gavaskar Series.

Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December | Manuka Oval, Manuka Circuit, Griffith | Book here.

Workshops, Tours and Talks

Plant Propagation Workshop

Jane, Meet Gather Collect’s resident plant person, will lead a two-hour workshop on indoor plant propagation.

You’ll learn about propagating in water and in soil and how to transition your babies into larger pots. Everyone will take home a collection of different cuttings to grow on, plus you will get to take home your very own handmade propagation station! Bring your own plants that you wish to propagate.

Saturday 2 November, 10 am – 12.30 pm | Meet Gather Collect, 68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda | Book here.

Spring Garden Vase- A Floral Workshop with Miss Moss

In this class, you’ll learn how to transform the best locally grown spring blooms into arrangements for home or for an event.

There will be an introduction to floristry basics; care and preparation of flowers, techniques to extend vase life and essential tools of the trade. Grazing platters, tea, coffee and champagne, will also be provided.

Saturday 2 November, 10.30 am – 1.30 pm | Miss Moss Florals Home Studio, 19 Derwent Street, Lyons | Book here.

Circle the National Triangle Cultural Trail

How well do you know Canberra’s National Triangle? Did you know it was part of Marion Mahony Griffin and Walter Burley Griffins’ plans for Canberra as part of the 1911 international design competition?

Find out all this and more on this new bike tour that explains the stories behind many national collecting and cultural institutions, and other important buildings and structures along the route.

Saturday 2 November, 10 am – 12.30 pm | Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, 51 Lawson Crescent, Acton | Book here.

Neon Sign Making Experience

Heat and stretch your very own authentic neon sign in this one-of-a-kind weekend class.

This is a two day workshop where participants will learn how to stretch, heat, and shape glass tubes into basic curves and forms. Introducing the basic principles of neon production and demonstrating each of the processes of neon required to leave with a finished neon sign or design to take home, you don’t need any experience to try this for yourself.

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November, 10 am – 4 pm | Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | Book here.

Glass Blowing Experience

Get a taste for the Hotshop in this unique one-on-one glass blowing class!

Suitable for ages 16 years and above, you can choose to blow your own glass vessel or bird with the guidance of a skilled glass blowing teachers.

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 November, 10 am – 4 pm | Canberra Glassworks, 11 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | Book here.

Soap making workshop with Honey and Glow

Learn how to make soap with help from Honey and Glow!

Perfect for beginners, in this hands-on class, you will learn how to create beautiful soaps from scratch. The teacher will guide everyone step-by-step through the process, from selecting the right ingredients to adding fragrances and colours using natural ingredients. Then, there’s the opportunity to experiment with different techniques and create unique designs!

Sunday 3 October, 10 am – 12:30 pm | Meet Gather Collect, 68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda | Book here.

William Dalrymple: How Ancient India Transformed the World

The historian and co-host of the chart-topping podcast Empire, William Dalrymple, is coming to the Canberra Theatre Centre to share the rarely told story of India’s role as a cultural and scientific superpower of the ancient world.

Telling the story of how, from 250BC to 1200AD, India transformed the world, he’ll talk about the extraordinary history of the Indian subcontinent.

Monday 4 November, 7.30 pm – 9 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra | Book here.

Book launch: Charles & Barbara Blackman by Christabel Blackman

Join Christabel Blackman in conversation with Jeremy Thomas as they discuss Christabel’s book, Charles & Barbara Blackman: A Decade of Art and Love at the National Library of Australia.

You’ll hear from Christabel about her parents’ unswerving devotion and blazing creativity, as she shares insights into the iconic people they were becoming. With over 160 artworks from Charles Blackman, as well as never-before-seen sketches, letters, documents and photos, it is a beautiful and revealing portrait of two people, their art and a world they changed forever.

Tuesday 5 November, 6 pm – 7.30 pm | National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes | Book here.

Libraries ACT Author Talk: Valerie Ringland

Through a 52-week journey reflections, practical exercises, Indigenous storytelling, and knowledge-sharing, Valerie’s book Healing Through Indigenous Wisdom will support you to respectfully connect with your own ancestors as well as ancestors of the lands where you live, whether you identify as Indigenous or not.

You’ll learn to divine and work within your own medicine wheel and to enrich your spirit by integrating authentic earth-based rituals and ceremonies into your life.

Friday 8 November, 6 pm – 7 pm | Civic Library, Civic square London Circuit, Canberra City | Book here.

Dog Beach book launch: Tales and tails with Story Dogs

Join the National Library and Story Dogs for a family day to celebrate the launch of the Library’s latest picture book Dog Beach!

You’ll sit in on a Story Dog reading circle, hear from the author and illustrator of Dog Beach and participate in puppy-themed activities.

Saturday 9 November, 10 am – 2 pm | National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes |Book here.

Mother India: Gender and the diaspora

This is a panel discussion that will explore the issues faced by Australian women with Indian heritage.

The panel includes the editor of Growing up Indian in Australia, Aarti Betigeri, and selected contributors from the book, including Sharon Verghis, Rachael Jacobs and Zoya Patel.

Tuesday 12 November, 6 pm – 7.15 pm | National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes | Book here.

Book signing: Our National Crisis by Kate Fitz-Gibbon

Author Kate Fitz-Gibbon will be holding a book signing event marking the release of her work Our National Crisis: Violence Against Women & Children at the National Library of Australia.

Kate will sign copies of her book and talk about her research on domestic and family violence.

Wednesday 13 November, 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm | National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes | Book here.

Hair and Skin 101 – The Basis of all Grooming

International key speaker, Dr. Cliff Faver (who you might know as the founder/owner and chief veterinarian of Animal Health Services) is coming to Canberra this November to give you the opportunity to learn everything you want to know about grooming your pet at home.

Dr Cliff will give insight into the needs of different coat types, common things that can go wrong when grooming and discuss why steroids and antibiotics and the typical therapies for skin don’t always work as well as much more.

Friday 15 November, 9 am – 4 pm | Franklin, Unit 111/227 Flemington Road, Franklin | Book here.

Veteran Art Meet Up at Mandala Studio

This is a free community event for veterans and their families to gather, socialise, collaborate, create, share and connect on all things art.

Share your work-in-progress, finished works, ideas or concepts!

Saturday 16 November, 2 pm – 3 pm | Mandala Studio, 253 Northbourne Avenue, G06, Lyneham | Book here.

Acrylic Painting with Sophie Ryan

Interested in acrylic painting? Enjoy a morning filled with colour and creative flow guided by painting artist Sophie Ryan.

This is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in your very own acrylic on canvas landscape painting. With all materials provided, you can sit back, relax and get creative! The best part? There’s no experience needed.

Saturday 23 November, 9.30 am – 1.30 pm | Meet Gather Collect, 68 Bandjalong Crescent, Aranda | Book here.

Book launch – Max Dupain: A Portrait by Helen Ennis

Join Helen Ennis in conversation with journalist Alex Sloan as they discuss Ennis’s latest book, Max Dupain: A Portrait.

This is the first ever biography of the photographer Max Dupain, the most influential Australian photographer of the 20th century. Head along to hear the multi-award-winning writer talk about her experience of putting together this book!

Thursday 28 November, 6 pm – 7.30 pm | National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes | Book here.

Street Photography Workshop

Designed for photographers looking to build confidence and sharpen their eye for compelling images in public spaces, this workshop offers practical guidance on developing your photographic style, mastering camera techniques and editing your work with purpose.

Unlock your vision through this hands on one-day workshop, complete with a lecture, discussion, and on-location shooting.

Saturday 30 November, 10 am – 4 pm | PhotoAccess, 30 Manuka Circle, Griffith | Book here.