The Braidwood Book Fair returns to the National Theatre on Wallace Street over the Australia Day long weekend. There are thousands of low-priced books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, and records for sale, along with a kids' corner. Entry by gold coin donation. All proceeds from the book fair are distributed to Braidwood community organisations.
When a cocky American rooster (Mel Gibson) arrives on a Yorkshire chicken farm claiming he can fly, the chicks go wild. The creators of Wallace and Gromit (Nick Park and Peter Lord) present a funny and beautifully animated tale of courage and teamwork in the barnyard. ‘Imbued with infectious pluck. It's also a lucid, competent, […]
In a bleak future Los Angeles, replicants – androids almost indistinguishable from humans – provide slave labour in off-world colonies. But when a group returns to earth, blade runner Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) must hunt them down. With its stunning production design that riffed on noir and hard-boiled detective fiction, Blade Runner defined a new […]
ARCHIE 6 pm | Live Music TWO HANDS 8 pm | Screening Settle in from 6 pm as ARCHIE takes the stage for a live performance in the NFSA heritage courtyard. Enjoy local wines, summer cocktails and charcuterie, available for purchase onsite from Dom’s deli & bar. Then head into Arc Cinema at 8 pm […]
Cancon is Australia’s Largest and longest-running tabletop games convention. We run Miniature wargames tournaments, Card games, Board games and Role-play events. There are also trade stands, participation games, a board games library and Dragon painting rooms. Entry for spectators is free.
Join us for 3 days of fun at Australia's fourth Ozmoot. We have a full program of presentations on the theme of Celebration, Ceremony and Courtship in the works of JRR Tolkien and the medieval worlds that inspired him. Along with a trivia quiz, choir concert, Middle-earth medieval banquet, Morris dancing, marketplace and collectables.
Signum University & the Australian Tolkien Fellowship invite you to OzMoot 2026 in Canberra. This is the fourth annual OzMoot. Come explore Celebration, Ceremony, and Courtship in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and the medieval worlds that inspired him. This will be a party of special magnificence!
FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow + Night Markets returns to Canberra on Australia Day weekend 2026! Enjoy two dazzling 15-min drone shows nightly at 9pm & 10pm, with lights, music, and storytelling over Lake Burley Griffin. A celebration of community, culture, and connection!
DOLLFACE 6 pm | Live Music GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES 8 pm | Screening Settle in from 6 pm as Dollface takes the stage for a live performance in the NFSA heritage courtyard. Enjoy local wines, summer cocktails and charcuterie, available for purchase onsite from Dom’s deli & bar. Then head into Arc Cinema at 8 […]
Taking over Smiths Alternative (76 Alinga Street, Civic), join us for a night of a rich blend of Reggae, Hip Hop and R&B, celebrate community and culture in an a vibrant and loving environment. Doors: 3pm Tickets Via: www.smithsalternative.com $30 + BF Featuring: Paulo Almeida Liven Roots The Lady Beans
Bring your family, friends and a picnic blanket to the National Museum this Australia Day and celebrate our vibrant culture and stories through live music, activities, food and more.
Join us for a fun and imaginative two-day journey into the world of collage! In this hands-on workshop led by artist and experienced tutor Greta Cooper, kids will discover the history of collage and learn how to create their very own masterpiece using photographs they’ve taken themselves. On the first day, we’ll head outdoors for […]