What do the Palace Letters reveal about the role of the Queen in the dismissal of the Whitlam government? We are thrilled to announce our first event of 2026 in our Speakers' Corner series, which features captivating conversations on archival practice with archivists, curators, academics and artists. Our guest speaker for this event is Emeritus […]
Belconnen Cats Junior AFL Club are celebrating a welcome to the 2026 season with a "Come & Try" day in collaboration with the GWS Giants. This community event will be perfect for all ages and all children of all skill levels to meet and great with professional GWS players as well as try their hand […]
A Parisian postman (Fredric Andrei) makes an unauthorised bootleg of an American opera singer. He must go on the run, pursued by gangsters, cops and underworld music pirates in the streets of Paris. Crazy motorbike stunts and eccentric characters combine in a visually stunning feast exploring obsession and idealism. ‘It is one of the best […]
The Canberra Cabaret Festival will soon light up ACT Hub, filling the space with bold voices, big personalities and late-night magic. It is everything we love about cabaret – intimate, daring and a little bit mischievous – and the perfect antidote to the summer heat. 3 nights only. 19–21 February 2026.
For one night only, exclusive to the National Museum of Australia. Jung-Su Chang, Executive Chef of Sydney's two-hatted restaurant ALLTA, brings his acclaimed contemporary Korean cuisines to Canberra for an exceptional culinary and cultural experience at the National Museum of Australia. Enjoy a specially curated three-course menu, paired with premium Australian wines or modern Korean […]
Arc Cinema presents a series of irreverent Friday night filmic feasts, curated and hosted by drag artist and culture warrior Venus Mantrap. Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap explores the archives to showcase cinema with bite: films that unnerve, push buttons, ask questions and just look good on the big screen! Gather your tribe of misfits […]
The Canberra Bonsai Society and the Australian National Botanic Gardens are pleased to present Australian Plants as Bonsai: ‘The secret to looking old'. An exhibition of over 40 bonsai of Australian plants by the Canberra Bonsai Society members.
Over a weekend, you will learn the basics of black-and-white photography – from capturing images through to printing in the darkroom. You will learn how to develop film, make contact sheets and print individual images. Whether you are a first-time film photographer or are looking for a refresher course, this two-day workshop is the perfect […]
What is this ancient unusual voice coming out of a grown man? Trace the remarkable evolution of the countertenor, with singer extraordinaire Tobias Cole and pianist Linus Lee.
As part of our Triumph over Adversity Series, Sonia Di Mezza will share with us the challenges of moving to a regional town, to lead a multicultural NGO, in the heights of the pandemic, and how the experience gave her life-long lessons that changed her outlook on life. Sonia Di Mezza is the CEO of […]
A defrocked priest turned tour guide (Richard Burton) arrives in Mexico to face a moral crisis in the form of an earthy hotel owner (Ava Gardner), a sexy young woman (Sue Lyon) and an idealistic artist (Deborah Kerr). Outstanding performances elevate this complex story into a moving meditation on human frailty and sexual repression, filmed […]
The Canberra Bonsai Society and the Australian National Botanic Gardens are pleased to present Australian Plants as Bonsai: ‘The secret to looking old'. An exhibition of over 40 bonsai of Australian plants by the Canberra Bonsai Society members.