A new blockbuster exhibition, comedy legends, wine tastings and a French market: what not to miss this week in Canberra
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This week, Canberra is delivering the goods.
British comedy icon Harry Enfield kicks things off on Monday, Tim Minchin takes over the Theatre Centre mid-week, and RocKwiz brings the sing-alongs on Wednesday night. The National Portrait Gallery’s new blockbuster Super Kaylene Whiskey rounds out the work week in spectacular fashion.
The weekend explodes with SouthFest taking over Tuggeranong, French flavours flooding Turner, and wine lovers getting exclusive access to 300+ award-winning drops at EPIC.
Whether you’re after thought-provoking theatre with Equus, stand-up brilliance from Laura Davis, or a lazy Sunday at the new Homestead Markets, this week has you covered from every angle.
Don’t miss…
Living Collection: The music of Luke Styles
Luke Styles, one of Australia’s leading and most widely performed international composers, joins the Library for an evening of music and conversation exploring the collection of Luke’s works. Luke joins musical collaborator Tobias Cole to discuss his work, career and the Library’s role in creating a living collection of prominent Australian artists’ works. Performances include Luke’s vocal music and two chamber works for strings. Performing are violinist Brad Tham, pianist Kimberley Steele, members of Canberra Symphony Orchestra chorus, Canberra Children’s Choir, Vocal Fry, pianist Linus Lee and conductor Tobias Cole. First in new event series showcasing National Library’s ‘Living Collections’. Entry free but bookings essential. Available to watch online.
Tuesday, 12 November, 6 pm-8 pm | National Library of Australia, Parkes Place West, Parkes | library.gov.au
Women’s Co. Canberra Launch Party
Women’s co. officially launches in Canberra with a rooftop night of connection, celebration and community at The Howling Moon. This fantastic opportunity brings together like-minded women for an electric evening on a whole new level. The celebration features delicious free-flowing food and drinks, door prizes and exclusive goodie bags for women’s co. members. Tickets are limited. Women’s co. is a community created for women, by women, where connection is easy, support is natural and showing up as yourself is enough. Members receive free or lower-cost tickets to events, exclusive member-only perks and access to private online spaces to connect beyond events.
Wednesday, 13 November, 5.30 pm | The Howling Moon, 150 Northbourne Avenue, City | eventbrite.com.au
Thrive: A Pre-Pregnancy Wellness Gathering
Thinking about starting or growing your family in 2026? This empowering and informative event supports physical and emotional wellbeing before pregnancy. Hear from experienced health professionals including women’s health GP Dr Vithya Indrakumar, perinatal psychologist Georgina Farrell, women’s health physiotherapist Emma Bowen, fertility and pregnancy dietitian Ellen Bruce, specialist paediatric dentist Dr Fiona Bell, and obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Drew Marshall. They share evidence-based guidance on preparing body and mind for conception, pregnancy and parenthood. Whether exploring the idea or planning ahead, feel informed, supported and confident. Expect practical tips, guidance on nutrition, movement, mental wellbeing and welcoming inclusive space.
Saturday, 15 November, 2 pm-4 pm | Griffith Neighbourhood Centre, 53 Stuart Street, Griffith | events.humanitix.com
Super Kaylene Whiskey
Super Kaylene Whiskey celebrates one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists, proud Yankunytjatjara woman Kaylene Whiskey. This major survey brings together works from across Whiskey’s career, showcasing her dynamic practice that is grounded in stories of First Nations joy and strength. Drawn from public and private collections, the exhibition features over 80 paintings, video work and installation from her early career to now, as well as a newly commissioned portrait.
With irreverent humour, Whiskey playfully combines everyday life, Aṉangu culture and beloved pop culture icons in her work. Dolly Parton, Cher and Wonder Woman share centre stage with Whiskey and other strong kungkas (women) as together they hunt and collect bush tucker. Through her rich visual stories, Whiskey joyfully connects cultures, Country and celebrity and invites us along for the ride.
Saturday 15 November until Monday 9 March 2026 | National Portrait Gallery, Parkes | portrait.gov.au
Birdsnest Canberra Pop-Up Store
Birdsnest brings its much-loved shopping experience to Sanctuary in Narrabundah. Explore a curated selection of women’s fashion in sizes 8 to 24. Drop in, meet the birdsnest team of Wardrobe Wingbirds and browse a beautiful edit of spring/summer fashion—no booking or ticket required. While in Canberra, birdsnest hosts ticketed events including fashion parades, Sip & Shop Experiences and One-on-One Styling Sessions. The pop-up provides an accessible shopping experience with expert styling support, bringing the popular online retailer’s personalised service to Canberra shoppers for a limited time.
Thursday 13 until Sunday 16 November | Sanctuary, 17 Brockman Street, Narrabundah | birdsnest.com.au
French Market
The Alliance Française holds its tenth French Market edition. This event gathered 5,000 people in 2024, promoting French culture, music and food throughout an exciting day program. The fair indulges lovers of handcrafted products, fine French food including croissants, bread and cheese, wine featuring French wine, Australian wines and spirits, plus fabrics, jewellery and much more. Live music and games keep everyone entertained throughout the day. The market provides a unique opportunity to experience French culture and discover artisan products in a festive atmosphere celebrating all things French.
Saturday, 15 November, 10 am -3 pm | Alliance Française de Canberra, 66 McCaughey Street, Turner | afcanberra.com.au
Special Events and Festivals
CBR Gals 7th birthday bash: Frost Yourself
CBR Gals celebrates seven years of community and empowerment at East Hotel Kingston. The evening soirée features a Frost Yourself theme inspired by How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, encouraging guests to bring the bling and shimmer.
Highlights include shared canapes by Agostini’s, cake from Sweet Bones Bakery, and movie trivia cards to spark conversation. A best dressed prize will be awarded to the attendee with the most glamorous attire as nominated by guests.
Tickets include canapes and cake, with beverages available for purchase at Joe’s bar. The celebration marks the final major CBR Gals event of 2025, toasting to sparkle, style and good vibes in the community.
Friday, 14 November, 6 pm–8 pm | East Hotel, Kingston | cbrgals.com
SouthFest
SouthFest 2025 transforms Tuggeranong Town Centre into a bustling hub of celebration, creativity and community spirit. The streets, laneways and lake foreshore come alive with a vibrant mix of markets, food, activities and entertainment. Divided into lively zones, the event offers diverse experiences: the Marketplace, Arts and Crafts activities, Games and Activities, Food Vendors, and sustainability workshops. The Community Hub connects visitors with local groups and organisations, while Health and Wellbeing stalls explore ways to enhance physical and mental health. Live music and performances showcase incredible local talent, setting the perfect festive mood throughout the day.
Saturday, 15 November, 10 am-4 pm | The Laneways, Tuggeranong, 216 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway | southfest.au
South Jerra Town Park Grand Opening
The Village Building Company, in partnership with the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, is celebrating the opening of the South Jerrabomberra Town Park and Community Centre — a major milestone for this growing community.
Spanning more than 2.5 hectares, the park features the region’s largest free splash pad, a learn-to-ride track with traffic lights, and an all-abilities playground. Visitors can also enjoy an outdoor gym, half basketball court, BBQs, picnic shelters, shaded seating areas, and landscaped open spaces.
With lighting, toilet facilities, and the Village Oval, it’s the ideal destination for families, community events, and weekend gatherings.
Saturday 15 November, 10 am–2 pm | South Jerrabomberra Town Park, 1 Carnation Drive, Tralee | southjerra.com.au
Pathways & Possibilities
The Pathways & Possibilities conference promises an inspiring and empowering evening. Dedicated to shaping the future for women in sport, this dynamic event will ignite conversation, connection, and change across all levels, from grassroots to elite.
Attendees will hear from leading industry voices, including Olympian and former Opals Captain Tess Madgen and elite national referee Jacqui Dover, in two engaging panel discussions.
The night also features valuable networking opportunities, exciting raffle prizes, and registration includes free tickets to the WNBL UC Capitals vs Sydney Flames game held at 3 pm beforehand.
Saturday 15 November, 6 pm | Bar 59, Mercure, Conference Avenue, Belconnen | Register at bit.ly/3VbPoQM
3rd Angklung for Peace Concert
A historic concert uniting angklung and carillon for the first time, celebrating peace, tolerance and cultural harmony. Held in celebration of World Angklung Day–15 Years of UNESCO Inscription and the United Nations International Day for Tolerance, the afternoon features senior carillonist Dr Thomas Laue performing pieces with angklung in the backing track alongside live carillon.
The program includes I Have a Dream by Mary Donnelly, Bengawan Solo, Manuk Dadali and Waltzing Matilda. Dr Laue will also perform the Indonesian song Damai Bersamamu (At Peace with You) by Johni Sahilatua, popularised by Chrisye. The free event is open to the public at Queen Elizabeth II Island, Lake Burley Griffin. Attendees can simply turn up and enjoy the music.
Sunday, 16 November, 12.30 pm–1.30 pm | Queen Elizabeth II Island, Lake Burley Griffin | nca.gov.au
Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival
Canberra’s annual pride festival returns throughout November, celebrating the capital’s LGBTQIA+ community with a month-long program of events. The festivities kick off with SpringOUT Fair Day at Glebe Park on 1 November, followed by highlights including the Famous Pink Tennis Bush Dance, Pride Sports Festival featuring rugby and grid iron matches, Qwire’s annual concert, and the Pride Run with Canberra Frontrunners. The program spans theatre, dance, exhibitions, guided walks, workshops and the Big Gay Breakfast with Fuse Magazine. With free and low-cost events throughout the month, SpringOUT showcases the diversity and vibrancy of Canberra’s most LGBTQIA+ friendly community.
Until Sunday, 30 November | Various venues across Canberra | springout.com.au
Food and Wine
Capital Brewing Co. Beer Dinner
Celebrate Canberra’s local beer with a selection of Capital Brewing’s beers complemented by a specially designed four-course menu. With strong demand from Canberra locals, Capital Brewing Co has grown to become one of the largest independently owned breweries in the country. The dinner showcases Capital Brewing’s range alongside dishes crafted to complement each beer’s flavour profile. The evening combines craft beer expertise with culinary skill, offering attendees an opportunity to experience local brewing excellence through a structured tasting menu format. The collaboration highlights Canberra’s thriving craft beer scene and food culture.
Thursday, 14 November, 6.30 pm-9.30 pm | Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Corner Catchpole & Bowman Street, Macquarie | cscc.com.au
The Canberra & Region Wine Show: Tasting Experience
Savour over 300 wines at this exclusive tasting experience at EPIC’s Terrace Restaurant. Be among the few who can sniff, swirl and savour the entire range of entries in this year’s Canberra and Region Wine Show. Sample medal winners across red, white, sparkling and fortified wine categories, plus just-announced 2025 winners including the Best Wine of Show. The afternoon features more than 1,000 bottles from Canberra and regional wineries, delicious snacks, and a relaxed environment for two hours of wine-tasting immersion. This is an opportunity to experience the finest wines from the region and discover local winemakers’ talents.
Thursday 14 and Friday 15 November | Terrace Restaurant, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Flemington Road, Mitchell | rncas.org.au
Trooper’s Rest 180th birthday celebration
Braidwood’s historic Trooper’s Rest marks 180 years since its original 1845 liquor licence was issued to the premises, then known as the Dog and Style. Owner Gavin Gillin discovered the date through local historian Christine Ellis, confirming the building’s significance as one of the region’s oldest continuously operating hospitality venues from the gold rush era. The anniversary celebration features an all-day menu showcasing locally sourced produce, with live entertainment starting at 4pm. Mikelangelo and the Long Lost Friends headline with their eclectic mix of roots rock and Euro folk, alongside Australian Idol top 50 performer Jakob Poyner. Special Trooper’s Rest Gin using regional mountain pepper available exclusively.
Saturday, 15 November, all day (entertainment from 4 pm) | Trooper’s Rest, Braidwood | troopersrest.au
Bottomless is back at Leyla
Leyla Bar is going bottomless this November and December.
From 3.30 pm, you can enjoy two hours of free-flowing Aperol Spritz, their signature Leyla Spritz, zesty Limoncello Spritz, Rosé and Prosecco – paired with delicious food to share. What better place to spend a Saturday than at a rooftop bar!?
Every Saturday afternoon in November and December | Leyla Bar, Burbury Close, Barton | leylabar.com.au
Jazz on the Rocks
Every Tuesday, Molly becomes the heartbeat of Canberra’s jazz scene with live performances featuring the city’s most talented local musicians. These intimate evenings pair smooth, custom-made sounds with favourite tipples, creating the perfect atmosphere for jazz enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.
Whether you’re seeking a sophisticated mid-week escape or simply love the authentic atmosphere that live jazz creates, these Tuesday night sessions offer exactly the kind of genuine musical experience that reflects Canberra’s thriving arts culture. The intimate setting ensures every performance feels personal and immediate.
Tuesdays until 29 December 2026 | Molly, Odgers Lane, City | molly.bar
Havana Nights
Highball transforms Wednesday nights into a sultry Latin celebration that proves the weekend doesn’t have to wait until Friday. Live Latin beats fill the air while luxe cocktail specials flow freely, creating the kind of midweek energy that turns an ordinary evening into something special.
The lineup changes weekly, ensuring each visit offers fresh musical discoveries, while the free entry removes any barriers to joining the fun. Whether you’re dancing the night away or lounging with friends over expertly crafted cocktails, these Havana-inspired evenings offer Canberrans a taste of sultry sophistication in the middle of the work week. The sparkling atmosphere and guaranteed good times make every Wednesday feel like a celebration.
Wednesdays, until 24 December | Highball, 77 London Circuit, Canberra | highball.bar
Markets
Canberra Kids Market
Discover new, handmade and pre-loved clothes, toys, books, games, accessories, furniture, prams, strollers and equipment for babies, toddlers and young ones at Canberra’s oldest market for young ones. Explore plenty of stalls with great bargains, quality treasures for boys and girls, including designer labels and big-brand names. The market supports sustainable lifestyle, helping reduce waste by recycling quality goods. Free entry and free parking make this a fun, relaxed market and great day out. New stallholders welcome—a fabulous way to make money from things kids have grown out of. Quick and easy stall applications via website.
Sunday, 16 November, 10 am-3 pm | Fitters Workshop, Printers Way, Kingston | canberramarkets.net.au
Homestead Markets launch
Tuggeranong Homestead launches a new monthly community market at the historic homestead grounds. The inaugural market brings together local growers, makers, artists and food vendors in a family-friendly rural atmosphere. Visitors can browse handmade goods, fresh produce and artisan creations from southside makers and producers. The monthly markets provide opportunities to support local talent and connect with community beneath the homestead’s beautiful surroundings. Set in picturesque grounds at Johnson Drive, markets will run from morning through early afternoon on the third Sunday of each month. The November launch marks the beginning of a regular gathering place for locals.
Sunday, 16 November, 9 am-2 pm | Tuggeranong Homestead, Richardson | homesteadmarkets.com.au
Capital Region Farmers Market
Sample the region’s freshest produce from over 100 stallholders who bring freshly picked, grown and hand-crafted goods to Canberra. Speak directly with growers and learn cooking tips while supporting the Rotary Club of Hall’s community projects.
Saturdays, 7 am-11:30 am | Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell | capitalregionfarmersmarket.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, pet treats and more.
Sunday 7 am -11.30 am | 2 Launceston Street, Phillip | facebook.com/SouthsideFarmersMarketCanberra
Haig Park Village Markets
Browse delicious cuisines, fresh produce, artisan products and locally handmade crafts while enjoying live music, an artists’ table and family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect Sunday outing in leafy Braddon.
Sundays, 8 am – 2 pm | 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.
Sundays, 9.30 am – 2.30 pm | 21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | obdm.com.au
Stage
Harry Enfield
Come for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot” Harry Enfield. From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry reflects on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and brings favourite characters vividly back to life on stage. Then it’s over to your questions: your chance to ask how it all works, what he’s most proud of, and what he says to those who ask “You wouldn’t be allowed to do your stuff today, would you?” An unforgettable evening with a brilliantly silly and strikingly insightful comedian.
Monday, 10 November, 7.30pm-9.30pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
RocKwiz Live In 25
By popular demand, RocKwiz returns to theatres with a brand-new show in 2025. Fresh questions, surprise special guests and the signature spark that has made it an Aussie cult classic. Expect big names alongside tomorrow’s stars, riotous singalongs, audience members sharing the stage, mayhem and madness when live music, spontaneous comedy and pure love for music collide. Julia Zemiro, Brian Nankervis, Dugald and the legendary RocKwiz Orkestra supply the secret sauce for an uproarious night. After twenty years on the road, this one-of-a-kind music quiz show remains a must-see for music lovers and trivia tragics.
Wednesday, 12 November, 7.30 pm-10 pm | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Equus
Free-Rain Theatre Company presents Peter Shaffer’s psychological classic at ACT Hub. The 1973 Tony Award-winning play follows psychiatrist Dr Martin Dysart, tasked with uncovering why teenage Alan Strang committed a shocking act of violence against six horses. What begins as clinical inquiry becomes a gripping psychological investigation into worship, repression and the search for meaning.
Director Anne Somes describes the work as examining the cost of passion–what happens when suppressed and when it explodes. The production combines haunting imagery, intimate staging and raw performances exploring therapy, faith, obsession and what it means to feel alive.
Fifty years on, the play remains relevant to modern discussions about mental health and empathy.
Wednesday, 12 November–Saturday, 22 November | ACT Hub, Kingston | bit.ly/Equus-FreeRain
Gang Gang Comedy: Laura Davis
Gang Gang Cafe presents award-winning UK-based Australian comedian Laura Davis, known for fearless, honest and razor-sharp comedy tackling dark subjects with intelligence and biting wit. Davis has delivered multiple critically acclaimed stand-up shows since becoming a national finalist in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival RAW competition. Their 2022 and 2023 shows received nominations for Most Outstanding Show at MICF. Davis regularly performs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival to huge critical acclaim. Local supports include RAW Comedy National finalist Suma Iyer, Cameron Ribbons, Carlo Ritchie and Chris Ryan, with Chris Marlton as MC. Davis combines considerable elan with wonderfully silly flourishes.
Wednesday, 12 November, 7 pm | Gang Gang Cafe, Downer | events.humanitix.com
Monty Franklin: ‘Is That Your Mate’ 2025 World Tour
After sell-out shows across Australia, America and Europe in 2024 with the ‘Yeah Nah’ Tour, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 with brand new show ‘Is That Your Mate’. Coming to over 70 cities in the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia in his biggest tour yet. Monty Franklin is an Australian-born stand-up comedian and actor based in Los Angeles. He has toured over 40 states of the US, performing to over one million Americans. His comedy combines Australian perspectives with international appeal, bringing his unique voice to audiences worldwide.
Saturday, 15 November, 7.30 pm-9 pm | The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, Canberra | thestreet.org.au
Screen
Spring Film Series at the NFSA
Arc Cinema at the NFSA presents a rich and adventurous film season celebrating cinema’s brightest, darkest, and most unforgettable moments. From lovable heroes and iconic villains to glamorous stars and heartwarming stories, this program offers big-screen moments for everyone with striking cinematography and compelling narratives.
Until Sunday 30 November | National Film and Sound Archive, McCoy Circuit, Acton | tickets.nfsa.gov.au
Stanley Kubrick Spotlight at the NFSA
The NFSA’s Stanley Kubrick Spotlight presents three of the director’s most celebrated works in Arc Cinema. See A Clockwork Orange (1971) on 35mm—Malcolm McDowell’s sadistic gang leader endures state-enforced rehabilitation set to Rossini and Beethoven. Barry Lyndon (1975) screens on 35mm—a visually sumptuous 18th-century epic following a poor Irishman’s rise and fall, lauded for beauty, humour and social commentary. Experience 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) in stunning DCP—Kubrick’s groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece with meticulous scientific vision and pioneering special effects. Films available individually or as a three-film pass.
Saturday 15 November | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, McCoy Circuit, Acton | tickets.nfsa.gov.au
Jewish International Film Festival
The Jewish International Film Festival returns with 50 new films, documentaries, shorts and television series screening across six Australian cities. Artistic Director Eddie Tamir curates this diverse program exploring Jewish culture, history and contemporary experiences. Canberra audiences can expect compelling Australian productions including “Bad Shabbos” starring Ashley Zukerman, where a Sabbath dinner spirals out of control after a guest dies. Documentary “Rising” by Australian director Esther Takac explores grassroots activism in Israel, while “TYCHO Beyond The Baton” chronicles Holocaust survivor Tommy Tycho’s life as Australia’s most prolific musical director. The 2025 JIFF Short Film Fund features four new works.
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November | Dendy Cinema, City | jiff.com.au
Canberra Short Film Festival
Canberra’s longest-running film event celebrates 30 years of showcasing powerful short films and bold new voices. Festival director John Frohlich says this anniversary year celebrates both community and creativity. CSFF has been a launchpad for incredible filmmakers, a place where Canberra audiences connect with stories from across the globe. The program features trademark specialty screenings including First Nations storytelling, LGBTQIA+ perspectives, comedy and horror showcases, and local Canberra talent. Venues across the city include Dendy Cinemas, Smiths Alternative, PhotoAccess, Tuggeranong Arts Centre and ANU Film Group. The festival includes Gala Night and Awards presentation with Closing Party.
Until Sunday 16 November | Multiple venues across Canberra | csff.com.au
Music
Tim Minchin: Songs The World Will Never Hear
Tim Minchin, the incomparable singer-songwriter, pianist, comedian, actor, musical-theatre composer-lyricist and soft-hearted provocateur announces his ironically titled tour “Songs The World Will Never Hear”, marking the 20th anniversary of Dark Side, the hit show that changed his career in 2005. Expect an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories as Minchin looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist built one of entertainment’s most eclectic and extraordinary careers. Delivered with signature razor-sharp wit, musical virtuosity and disarming honesty, the set list draws from three decades of unique songwriting.
Wednesday 13 until Sunday 16 November | Canberra Theatre Centre, London Circuit, Canberra | canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Piano Recital: Dr Robert Schmidli
This special recital by Dr Robert Schmidli raises funds to support refugee families who will be settling in Canberra in 2026. All proceeds go directly towards this cause. The performance supports the CRISP program (Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Project), about community teams leading the way to help settle refugee families into Australia successfully. The evening combines classical piano performance with humanitarian support, providing audiences with an opportunity to enjoy live music while contributing to refugee resettlement efforts. The recital showcases Dr Schmidli’s pianistic skills while supporting an important community cause through music.
Friday, 14 November, 6 pm | Music Hall, Wesley Uniting Church, 20 National Circuit, Forrest | shoutforgood.com
A Song Each Way
Love lost and love found in a romantic program by one of Australia’s most engaging baritones. Fresh from acclaimed performances as Papageno in the Magic Flute for State Opera South Australia, David Greco returns to Canberra to bring the 2025 Art Song Canberra series to a fitting end. ARIA Award-nominated baritone David Greco is internationally regarded for recordings of Schubert and Bach. Accompanied by Roland Peelman AM, David presents a varied program from ancient folk ballads to witty urbane ballads of 20th century musicals, from melancholic German art song to ribald verse. Music by Henry Purcell, Kurt Weil, Johannes Brahms and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Saturday, 16 November, 3 pm | Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest | trybooking.com
Broadway
The National Capital Orchestra under Music Director Louis Sharpe presents “Broadway,” a spectacular celebration of beloved musical theatre classics. Audiences step into the spotlight and relive Broadway magic as the orchestra brings the stage to life with dazzling orchestral arrangements and stunning vocal performances. Acclaimed soloists Alira Prideaux (soprano), Joe Dinn (tenor) and Jared Newall (baritone) perform highlights from My Fair Lady, Carousel, The Wizard of Oz, Into the Woods, Phantom of the Opera, Jekyll & Hyde, Wicked, Funny Girl, Candide and more. An unforgettable afternoon filled with music, memories and joy of Broadway with audiences tapping toes to favourite show tunes.
Sunday, 16 November, 3 pm | Snow Concert Hall, Canberra | events.humanitix.com
Other worlds
Ghostly figures meet love and longing in this immersive program of new music with ancient roots. Canberra composer and pianist Sally Whitwell opens with a new commission exploring ghostly stories from the Capital Region. Miriama Young’s Grey Ghost features live piano melodies expanded by immersive soundscape, drawing inspiration from the kōkako, a bird native to New Zealand’s South Island believed extinct yet with tantalising clues persisting. Andrew Ford’s award-winning Tales of the Supernatural explores ghostly folktales from northern Europe. Troy Russell’s Stolen is a deeply personal reflection on sorrow and spiritual disconnection experienced by the Stolen Generations, a sonic act of remembrance.
Sunday, 16 November | National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton | cso.org.au
Hetty Kate Spring Album Launch
Paris-based Australian jazz vocalist Hetty Kate presents songs from her newest release, a sparkling homage to spring. This album is the opening chapter of “Jazz in Four Seasons”, a four-album odyssey tracing the calendar year over different continents. Recorded in Prague with four of the city’s finest jazz musicians, the collection captures spring’s beauty through carefully curated standards from Duke Ellington, Tadd Dameron, Dave Brubeck and more. Songs celebrate new life, renewal and awakening, from tender melodies echoing first buds to songs capturing spring rain’s dance. An evening of beautiful music, classics and curiosities delivered with remarkable vocal clarity.
Sunday, 16 November, 4 pm – 5.50 pm | The Street Theatre, 15 Childers Street, Canberra | thestreet.org.au
Sport and Wellness
Back to base wellness event
Breathsong by Kim presents a pick-your-own wellness day at The Gathering Place in Dickson. The afternoon offers a menu of soul-nourishing sessions allowing attendees to tailor their experience. Options include grounding yoga, deep breathwork, immersive sound bath healing and free-flow creative movement.
Individual session tickets enable guests to design their own reset and refresh experience at the inviting sanctuary space. The flexible format lets busy souls choose the practices that resonate most, creating a personalised wellness journey. Sessions run throughout the afternoon in the hidden sanctuary setting in the heart of Dickson. The event provides a new approach to wellness, putting choice and customisation in the hands of participants seeking restoration and rejuvenation.
Sunday, 16 November, 1 pm–6 pm | The Gathering Place, Dickson | events.humanitix.com
Workshops, Talks and Programs
WIC Women in ICT: Annual Dinner Debate
Women in ICT’s annual Dinner Debate celebrates Canberra’s technology trailblazers as the non-profit marks its 25-year anniversary. Each year, the WIC Awards recognise six talented women, girls and allies driving positive change in ICT. More than 400 Canberrans attended last year, and this year promises to be just as big. As per tradition, a light-hearted debate around the topic ‘Robots make better leaders than humans’ features local leaders Owen Keane, Keiran Mott, Antony Stinziani, Corryn Webb, Hala Batainah and Christine Marr. Welcome drinks from 5.30pm followed by sit-down dinner at 6.30pm. WIC is a Canberra-based not-for-profit tackling gender equity in technology.
Friday, 14 November, 5.30 pm – 11.30 pm | Hotel Realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton | wic.org.au
The Botanical Escape: edible flower workshop
Braidwood Botanicals presents a hands-on workshop celebrating edible flowers, creativity and connection. Founder Catherine Jewell invites guests to step into an afternoon of beauty, flavour and discovery.
Participants join a guided stroll through Braidwood’s heritage streets to discover edible flowers and the town’s history before returning to a local venue for afternoon tea and a hands-on cupcake decorating session. The day finishes with a beautifully crafted botanical mocktail. All materials, refreshments and a sustainably printed take-home guide to edible flowers are included.
The workshop combines nature connection with creative indulgence in Braidwood’s countryside setting. Places are limited for this unique regional experience exploring the surprising number of edible flowers growing in gardens and neighbourhoods.
Friday, 15 November, 1.30–4 pm | Braidwood Old Sunday School Hall, 66 Wilson Street, Braidwood | braidwood-botanicals.square.site
Come Write
Come Write offers a quiet and focused space for queer writers to work on their projects while also providing an opportunity to connect. The session creates a supportive environment where writers can concentrate on their individual work whilst being part of a community of fellow queer writers. The dedicated writing time allows participants to make progress on current projects in a distraction-free setting. The gathering balances productive solo work time with opportunities for informal connection and conversation. Participants bring their own writing projects and materials. The regular event provides structure and accountability for writers whilst fostering a sense of belonging within the queer writing community.
Saturday, 15 November, 11 am-1 pm | Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street North, Greenway | marion.ink
Exhibitions
Deck the Smalls 2025
Gallery of Small Things presents its second annual Deck the Smalls exhibition celebrating new artworks from talented artists. Director Anne Masters curates a collection filling favourite spaces with artworks that are forever.
The exhibition features wood carvings by Isobel Rayson, animal and bird prints by Typoflora and Outer Island, Indigenous paintings by Amanda Westley, framed woven art by Kylie Walsh, birds by Greta Cooper, nests by Donna Longobardi, framed photo and digital designs by Jason McDonald, crochet nests by Al Munro, framed miniatures by Kylie Fogarty, and ceramics by Jacqueline Lewis, Vicki Grima and Anne Masters. Artworks roll out during the exhibition period.
Until Saturday, 21 December | Gallery of Small Things, Watson | galleryofsmallthings.com
Between Worlds: Abstraction as Language
Between Worlds brings together seven Australian artists whose different works explore the way abstraction allows artists to move between worlds, from the internal to the external. Using shape, colour and form as their vocabulary, the exhibition is a chorus of distinct voices. Each artist employs abstract language to bridge interior emotional landscapes with external reality, creating visual conversations that transcend literal representation. The collective exhibition demonstrates how abstraction serves as a universal language capable of expressing complex ideas and emotions. The diverse approaches showcase contemporary Australian abstract practice through varied techniques, materials and conceptual frameworks united by shared exploration of abstraction’s communicative power.
Thursday 13 until Sunday 30 November | Building 3.3/1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | graingergallery.com.au
Native Lifeforms: Peter Syndicas
Native Lifeforms presents a retrospective of Adelaide sculptor Peter Syndicas, tracing the evolution of his practice from 1997, when his journey with figurative twig forms first began, to the present. The exhibition follows nearly three decades of sculptural development, documenting how Syndicas has refined and expanded his distinctive approach to working with natural materials. The retrospective reveals the artist’s sustained engagement with organic forms and his exploration of the relationship between nature and sculpture. Through figurative twig constructions, Syndicas has developed a unique visual language that bridges natural and artistic creation. The career-spanning exhibition offers insight into an artist’s long-term commitment to material exploration.
Thursday 13 until Sunday 30 November | Building 3.3/1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | graingergallery.com.au
Sights and Sounds: Walks in Jerrabomberra Wetlands by Rowena Evans
Rowena Evans’s body of work is inspired by walking, observing and drawing from scattered viewpoints in the Jerrabomberra Wetlands, translating observations from August and September. The sounds of birds, human activity, weather and the artist’s visual impressions of Jerrabomberra come together in a series of intaglio prints based on collaged texture and marks. Evans combines auditory and visual experiences of the wetlands into printed works that capture the multisensory experience of this local environment. The exhibition demonstrates how printmaking can convey both seen and heard aspects of landscape, creating layered representations of place through mark-making and texture that evoke the wetlands’ distinctive character.
Thursday 13 until Sunday 30 November | Building 3.3/1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick | graingergallery.com.au
The Poetry of Things
Suki & Hugh Gallery presents the first formal collaboration between world-renowned Australian glass artists Kirstie Rea and Annette Blair. The exhibition reflects on quiet beauty found in everyday objects, drawing inspiration from the domestic and utilitarian. Peaches, tin cans, cloths and brushes are translated into lustrous glass still lifes that are at once familiar and transformed.
The works carry subtle tension between fragility and permanence, delicacy and weight, embodying both endurance and ephemerality of use. Rea explores interplay between light, memory and landscape through kiln-formed glass, whilst Blair celebrates material’s expressive potential through colour, form and hand-making intimacy.
Their practices interweave to create an installation of quiet resonance, inviting considered observation and celebrating the enduring connection between people and objects of daily life.
Saturday, 15 November to Saturday, 13 December | Suki & Hugh Gallery, Bungendore | sukihugh.com.au
unBECOMING by Fernanda Pedroso
unBECOMING explores the quiet cost of being constantly connected — in this era of technological acceleration, we stand at the intersection of transformation and vulnerability. In our pursuit of becoming, we often overlook the importance of unbecoming — the pause, the shedding, the rediscovery of what makes us human.
Open Thursday to Sunday, 11 am–5 pm.
Saturday 15 November to Sunday 14 December | Grainger on Geelong, 1/34 Geelong Street, Fyshwick | graingergallery.com.au
A Saturated Life
A Saturated Life is an exhibition of artwork that brings together Rozalie Sherwood, Steve Tomlin and Pinal Maniar, three artists exploring memory, material and the emotional resonance of place. Through stitch, colour and fibre, the works are rich, layered and deeply felt.
Each artist works with saturation in a different sense: saturation of colour, saturation of fibre and form, saturation of experience held in the body.
A preview evening from will be held at 6 pm on Friday 14 November. A relaxed walkaround/artist talk will be held at 1.30 pm on Saturday 22 November.
Friday 14 to Saturday 29 November | Tyger Gallery, 84 Comur Street, Yass | tygergallery.com.au
2025 Canberra Contemporary Members Show
The Canberra Contemporary Members Show is a much-loved exhibition that brings together artists from across the ACT and surrounding regions. Celebrating the diversity of contemporary practice – from painting and sculpture to photography, textiles, digital media and more – the exhibition offers a vibrant snapshot of current ideas, trends, and voices in Australian art.
A joyful celebration of creativity and connection, the Members Show also plays a vital role in fostering dialogue, building relationships, and championing the artists who shape our cultural landscape.
Until Sunday 16 November | Platform, Furneaux Street, Manuka | canberracontemporary.com.au
Inferno by Mikaela Stafford at the NFSA
Preview the immersive installation by internationally recognised Australian artist Mikaela Stafford before it opens to the public. This free audiovisual experience blends monumental 3D motion graphics, kinetic sculpture and dynamic lighting with a powerful soundscape by composer Kate Durman.
The sci-fi-infused world explores identity, memory and matter through a hyperreal journey anchored by a large-scale resin sculpture emerging from a 12-metre digital screen.
Until Sunday 16 November | NFSA Gallery & Courtyard, McCoy Circuit, Acton | nfsa.gov.au
Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars
Celebrating 100 years of Mount Stromlo Observatory, this interactive exhibition highlights groundbreaking astronomical discoveries and the vibrant community of scientists and families behind them. Features immersive installations, historical objects, and interactive activities perfect for all ages.
Until Sunday 16 November | Canberra Museum + Gallery, City | More information here.
40 x 40 Anniversary Exhibition and Auction
M16 Artspace celebrates its 40th anniversary with a fundraiser exhibition featuring 40 artworks by M16 studio artists and selected alumni. The exhibition showcases the breadth of artistic practice within the Griffith studio complex, with works available for purchase. A percentage of all sales supports M16’s artistic programs, ensuring continued support for local artists and accessible opportunities for emerging Canberra creatives. The anniversary exhibition demonstrates four decades of M16’s contribution to the local arts community while raising funds for future programs. The three-week exhibition provides time to view the diverse range of works on display.
Until Sunday, 23 November | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | m16artspace.com.au
Gorgeous
Hands On Studio presents Gorgeous, a fashion exhibition exploring garments as living, expressive language that is unruly, intimate and always in motion. The exhibition features upcycled couture and experimental pieces that present fashion as ongoing process rather than finished product. Each work invites consideration of how clothing communicates and transforms. The exhibition showcases creative approaches to fashion that challenge conventional ideas about wearable art. Hands On Studio’s practice emphasises fashion as a medium for artistic expression and social commentary. The three-week exhibition at M16 Artspace presents unexpected approaches to garment-making and sustainable fashion practices.
Until Sunday, 23 November | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | m16artspace.com.au
On the Map
StudioMAP presents a group exhibition showcasing young art students’ visual accomplishments in painting, illustration and drawing. The exhibition displays individual works as a kaleidoscope of student achievement, demonstrating the range of skills and creative approaches developed through the studioMAP program. The collection highlights emerging talent and provides young artists with exhibition experience in a professional gallery setting. The three-week showing at M16 Artspace gives students the opportunity to present their work to the wider Canberra arts community. The exhibition celebrates the development of young artists working across traditional and contemporary visual arts practices.
Until Sunday, 23 November | M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith | m16artspace.com.au
Kaleidoscope IV
This open exhibition allows LGBTQIA+ artists across Canberra and Australia to express their experiences of queerness, sexuality, gender and unique individuality through art. The exhibition celebrates the community’s diversity beyond six colours, showcasing unique perspectives on what it means to be part of the rainbow community. Diversity and inclusion form the exhibition’s essence, connecting viewers and provoking dialogue through artistic expression. All selected works are eligible for the $500 People’s Choice Award. The exhibition celebrates uniqueness, diverse perspectives, lived experiences and shared ambitions within the LGBTQIA+ community while fostering positive dialogue and embracing the richness this community brings to broader society through creative expression and authentic storytelling.
Until Sunday 30 November | Pivot Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | belcoarts.com.au
Behind the View
This exhibition brings together Cassandra’s personal landscape experiences in Canberra and surrounding NSW with her inner world as an artist. The paintings reconstruct natural landscapes, inviting audiences to consider how they view their surrounding world. Rather than pursuing particular aesthetics, the artist allows inspiration sources and personal expression to dictate direction. She describes this body of work as evolutionary within her creative practice and an exciting breakthrough into abstract expressionism. Large-scale paintings make colour the hero, immersing senses and sparking dialogue about natural world wonder. The paintings feature interesting gestural marks and bold textures designed to draw viewers closer for detailed examination of the artist’s expressive techniques.
Until Sunday 30 November | West Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | belcoarts.com.au
Millinery – A Fine Art
This exhibition establishes millinery as fine art through a visual feast of wearable pieces that also function as room adornments. The display showcases the craftsmanship, creativity and artistic vision required to create exceptional millinery pieces. Visitors discover how traditional hat-making techniques transform into contemporary artistic expression. The exhibition challenges conventional boundaries between fashion, craft and fine art by presenting millinery as legitimate artistic medium. Each piece demonstrates the maker’s skill while serving dual purposes as both wearable accessory and artistic statement. This celebration of millinery artistry highlights the intersection of function and beauty in handcrafted objects, elevating hat-making to its rightful place as fine art through skilled craftsmanship and creative vision.
Until Sunday 30 November | Window Gallery, Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen | belcoarts.com.au
Masked Memory by Rosalind Lemoh
Canberra Contemporary presents new works by NSW-based Sierra Leonean-born artist Rosalind Lemoh focusing on personal cultural objects from her family home. The exhibition reflects on her connection to Mende and Themne cultures from West Africa, bringing the African diaspora in Australia into focus. Lemoh threads together ideas of arrival, cultural masking, shifting senses of place and the blending of myth, fact and fiction through family storytelling.
Spanning sculpture and photography, the works continue her practice of using memorial and remembering to understand present and future identities. This thought-provoking exhibition explores fragility, power and gender through sculptural assemblage influenced by Arte Povera and Confessional Art.
Until 24 January 2026 | Canberra Contemporary | canberracontemporary.com.au
Australia’s Home Front: 1939-1945
Explore everyday Australians’ vital role during WWII on the home front, from “make do and mend” to war bonds and women’s auxiliary work. Features unique objects and stories from Canberra and beyond, including the city’s surprising Manhattan Project connection. Presents resilience, innovation, and quiet heroism of those who supported the war effort, marking 80 years since the conflict’s end.
Until 1 February 2026 | Canberra Museum + Gallery, 176 London Circuit, Canberra | cmag.com.au
Questacon Presents: ZAP! CLANK! POW!
Featuring a new take on some old favourites from the past three decades, this exhibition might have been designed with little scientists in mind, but trust us when we say everyone will enjoy a visit to ZAP! CLANK! POW! at Questacon.
Featuring 17 highly interactive exhibits, you’ll get hands-on as you explore the exciting world of electricity, machines, and motion. And with a comic book theme running throughout, it will keep all ages entertained.
Until Sunday 1 February 2026 | Questacon, King Edward Terrace, Parkes | questacon.edu.au
Taglietti: Life in Design
Discover the world of The Global Architect, Enrico Taglietti (1926–2019), a visionary whose design principles shaped modern Australian architecture and left an indelible imprint on Canberra, the city he and his wife Franca chose to call home. Celebrating the centenary of Taglietti’s birth, Taglietti: Life in Design explores the life, philosophy, and legacy of one of Australia’s most original architects.
Until Sunday 22 February 2026 | Canberra Museum + Gallery, 176 London Circuit, City | cmag.com.au
Enjoy this trip: the art of music posters
Journey back to the Summer of Love and be transported to a time when the music was funky, the art was kaleidoscopic and psychedelia was in full swing. Drawn from the National Gallery’s expansive collection of Australian and international music posters spanning the 1960s to 1980s, Enjoy this trip: The art of music posters captures the spirit of the times as an era of experimentation.
Until Sunday 22 February 2026 | National Gallery, Parkes Place East, Parkes | nga.gov.au
Women Photographers 1853–2018
Women Photographers 1853–2018 highlights the transformative impact of women artists on the history of photography.
Since its inception, the National Gallery’s photography collection has reflected the vital place of women in the medium’s history. Some of its earliest acquisitions were major works by women.
As a result, the National Gallery is uniquely placed to consider how photography has changed the worlds in which women live, and how women have changed photography. As the great modernist photographer Lucia Moholy wrote, ‘Photography has not only changed the way we see the world but also how we see ourselves.’ For women artists, making photographs has always been an act of resistance. Photography has given women access to spaces of knowledge, artistic practices and technology from which they were previously excluded.
This exhibition features work spanning more than 160 years of women working with photography.
Until Sunday 1 March | National Gallery, Parkes Place East, Parkes | nga.gov.au
A Total Work of Art: Sidney Nolan and the Stage
Celebrate 50 years of Nolan’s cultural legacy with the Canberra Museum and Gallery’s year-long program of exhibitions, concerts, talks, and a symposium. A Total Work of Art: Sidney Nolan and the Stage showcases Sidney Nolan’s dynamic stage designs for opera, ballet, and theatre. You’ll discover costumes, set designs, and the iconic “Lyrebird” costume from The Display, 1964.
Until Sunday 8 March 2026 | Canberra Museum + Gallery, City | More information here.
1975: Living in the Seventies
Step back 50 years and immerse yourself in the unforgettable year that was 1975! The National Library of Australia’s fascinating new exhibition explores what it was truly like to live in the seventies, from the dramatic political upheaval of Gough Whitlam’s dismissal to the cultural phenomena that defined the decade.
Discover iconic fashion like flared jeans and platform shoes, relive the magic of Countdown’s glam rockers Skyhooks and ABBA’s infectious pop, and explore groundbreaking Australian films like Picnic at Hanging Rock. This colourful celebration brings together objects exploring politics, conflicts, popular culture, food, fashion, and sport in iconic seventies design, revealing a complex story beyond Baby Boomer nostalgia.
Until Monday 9 March 2026 | National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra | library.gov.au
50 Years on the Beat: The Legacy of Constable Kenny Koala
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Constable Kenny Koala, the AFP Museum presents a major temporary exhibition honouring the iconic community policing mascot held at the National Capital Exhibition, Regatta Point.
Known for educating children about safety since 1975, Kenny Koala is beloved by generations of Canberrans. This exhibition captures his origins, evolution, and ongoing impact on public trust and community engagement. Visitors will experience five decades of memorabilia, puppets, costumes, media, and interactive learning tools that showcase the enduring values of kindness, education, and public service.
Until Wednesday 18 March 2026 | National Capital Exhibition, Regatta Point | nca.gov.au
In Bloom
In Bloom explores the beauty and symbolism of flowers. Featuring more than 50 portraits from the National Portrait Gallery collection, new acquisitions and selected loans, you will discover how flowers have long been used in art to express emotion and convey messages of personal, cultural and religious significance.
The show is a weird and wonderful floral extravaganza that includes much-loved and lesser-known works from the collection. See socialites, chefs, musicians, actors, doctors and politicians who are all unified by their accompanying floral markers.
Until Sunday 19 April 2026 | National Portrait Gallery, King Edward Terrace, Parkes | portrait.gov.au
Bilong Papua New Guinea: 50 years of Independence
Bilong Papua New Guinea marks the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence and the birth of a new nation on September 16, 1975. The National Gallery holds the largest collection of Papua New Guinea urban art outside the country. Each of the works selected for Bilong Papua New Guinea presents a story, reflecting on cultural heritage, historical moments, the influence of ancestors, Christianity, kastom, societal changes and new technologies.
Until Sunday 19 April 2026 | National Gallery, Parkes Place East, Parkes | nga.gov.au
Trent Parke: The Christmas tree bucket
Trent Parke’s photographic series The Christmas tree bucket 2006–09 is a tender and darkly humorous portrayal of his extended family coming together to celebrate Christmas. The series showcases Parke’s distinctive and acclaimed visual style and his skilful use of light and colour, to transcendent effect.The Christmas tree bucket is a candid, unsettling and often absurd portrait of family life—centred on the chaos, rituals and contradictions of the suburban Australian Christmas. It is a fond, insider’s view—sharp but affectionate—and one that the participants, after initial bemusement, actively embraced.
Parke draws from the legacy of postwar American photography while retaining a distinctly personal visual language, using light and colour to transform the everyday. The resulting photographs are both intimate and theatrical, sometimes hilarious, sometimes poetic and haunting. The exhibition also features a small selection of work from Parke’s black-and-white series Minutes to midnight 2003‒04 and a number of his handmade concertina photobooks, which he sees as a central part of his practice.
Until Sunday 6 September 2026 | National Gallery, Parkes Place East, Parkes | nga.gov.au
Gurindji Freedom Banners
A powerful new exhibition commemorating the pivotal 1966 Wave Hill Walk-off opens at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Gurindji Freedom Banners: Mumkurla-nginyi-ma parrngalinyparla–From the darkness into the light unites all ten hand-painted banners for the first time in years, telling the story of when Gurindji and neighbouring peoples, led by Vincent Lingiari AM, walked off Wave Hill Station on 23 August 1966.
Their demands for fair working conditions and return of traditional lands sparked landmark change, leading to the first handback of Aboriginal land in 1975 and paving the way for the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1976. The textile banners were created in 2000 by 35 Gurindji people, many walk-off participants, with one recently recreated after going missing.
Now showing until late 2026 | Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House | moadoph.gov.au
Reflection: 50 Years of the Australian Honours System
Discover the remarkable story of Australia’s honours system through a fascinating exhibition at the Royal Australian Mint. “Reflection” celebrates five decades of recognizing extraordinary Australians, featuring original medal sketches by Stuart Devlin, finished medals, and commemorative coins from the National Coin Collection.
Explore the journey from design concept to final recognition, including the 2003 Volunteers Fine Silver Proof Set, Afghanistan Medal displays, and stunning wattle-themed collectibles. This free exhibition honors over 500,000 Australians who have contributed to our nation’s spirit.
Now open | Royal Australian Mint, Deakin | Free entry | ramint.gov.au
Know My Name: Kee, Jackson and Delaunay
Know My Name: Kee, Jackson and Delaunay showcases two of Australia’s leading fashion designers: Linda Jackson and Jenny Kee, in conversation with international, multidisciplinary artist Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979).
The iconic and vibrant early designs of Kee and Jackson from the 1970s and early 1980s were directly inspired by the dynamic legacy of Delaunay, who was a member of the School of Paris and co-founder of Orphism, an art movement noted for its use of intense colours and abstract, geometric forms. As well as working in traditional mediums such as painting and printmaking, Delaunay’s practice also included textile, fashion, and theatre design.
For Jackson and Kee, who were beginning their shared journey in creating clothes as works of art, the discovery of Delaunay was revolutionary. This powerful display feature a rarely-seen collection of Kee and Jackson’s garments from their archives and are shown with the National Gallery’s collection of Delaunay’s prints, drawings, textiles and costumes.
Showing now | National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes | nga.gov.au
Feature image: Flying over Indulkana, 2022 by Kaylene Whiskey. Showing at National Portrait Gallery.
