Drawing on the luxury car as a symbol of material identity in the domestic suburban landscape, 'Packed Lunch' offers up questions surrounding self-concept and the self-attribution phenomenon. The exhibition probes how material possessions—cars, homes, perfect lawns—shape identity and symbolise economic status. Image credit: Adina West “Dirt roads in residential zones” 2025, oil, acrylic, toilet paper […]
An endurance/bikepacking event with three distances to choose from 250km, 500km or 1,000km, held on the last Saturday of September every year in Canberra, Australia. Designed to be more accessible than the Hunt 1000 or Cloudrides, to get more people to try their hand at long-distance cycling. Would make a great lead up ride to […]
The Field Days are coming up and we've got two family passes to give away this Saturday at the market. Just get an entry form at any stall to enter the draw! It looks like a brilliant Spring day this Saturday so come down for fresh fruit and veg, handmade crafts, entertainment and relax with […]
On the first Saturday of the September school holidays, Tuggeranong Arts Centre will be buzzing with free activities for grandparents, mums, dads, kids and teens. Book in for a structured art, dance, or drama class, or drop in and enjoy a range of live entertainment and spontaneous art making. Or simply, relax by the lake […]
Join environmental educator and TV host Costa and artist Rob McHaffie for a day of creativity, community and connection. Enjoy Storytime, get crafty in the Spring Family Space, listen to live music and celebrate the unveiling of Costa’s new portrait on an interactive family tour. Image: Costa Georgiadis, at the launch of The People’s Portrait […]
Putt your way through a never-before-seen rooftop mini golf course at South. Point this Floriade season. Spring Putt Putt is FREE, fun, and floral — perfect for families, friends, and dates. Play daily from 27 Sept–12 Oct, 10am–2pm, on the Rooftop Car Park at South.Point Tuggeranong.
Canberra, you’ve felt it before – now get ready to feel it again when 19-Twenty return to the mighty Harmonie German Club to unleash the full force of their "Hips Tour", celebrating 10 years of the track that sparked a nationwide movement – “Hips.” Expect breakneck blues, roots-fuelled rock, and the kind of unrelenting live […]
We are so excited for our brand new event, the Spring Sustainability Market, fast approaching on 28 September! This special edition of the much loved markets will be bursting with workshops, activities, and stalls focused on conservation, waste reduction, sustainable living and more. From organic produce to slow fashion, recycling workshops and meeting native animals, […]
Film lovers will unite in over 500 venues worldwide to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers from around the world with the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival – the world’s first global film festival. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only film festival of its kind. The final selections screen simultaneously […]
Stop and smell the flowers at our interactive holiday program as we celebrate Australia's stunning wildflowers, proudly bringing Floriade to the whole city with Floriade About Town. Inspired by our latest exhibition, Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway, we’ll journey to the historic Wildflower Stop, where passengers once paused to admire […]
These school holidays, join us for creative activities and workshops where kids and teens can explore the magic of puppetry, design and sustainability. Sock puppetry Get creative these school holidays, making wacky sock puppets! Craft your own colourful puppet friends using a variety of fun, textured materials. Discover the world of hand and glove puppets […]
A night of Zeitgeist Rock and Roll showcasing the amazing talents of Loz Lawrey and Canberra musicians. Music that covers a range of genres from folk to folk rock and some fine rollicking rock to round out the night.