Events in Canberra in October 2026
Everything on in Canberra, 22–31 Oct.
Today22
Thursday, 22 October
20 events
22OctEvent · ThuGovernment Innovation Showcase (ACT) (Free for Government Only)8:00 AM · National Convention Centre CanberraFree
22OctWorkshops & Talks · ThuThursday Somatics classes9:15 AM · Belconnen ACT
22OctEvent · ThuThe Little Pantry self service Walk-in2:00 PM · Woden Community Hub, Westfield Woden, Office suite/003 Keltie St, Phillip, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2606
22OctEvent · ThuYAKAs Pink Ribbon Night5:30 PM · 72/30 Lonsdale Street, Braddon
22OctEvent · ThuOn Falling Presented by the Embassy of Portugal6:00 PM · Palace Electric CinemasFree
22OctEvent · Thu🎉🏸 Rainbow Racquets – Thursday Night Squash 🏸🎉6:00 PM · Woden Squash Centre
22OctEvent · ThuRiftBound Nexus Nights6:00 PM · 38 Garema Place, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
22OctEvent · ThuYu Gi Oh! Weekly Constructed6:00 PM · 38 Garema Place, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
22OctEvent · ThuBowlo Open Mic6:30 PM · Canberra Bowling Club
22OctEvent · ThuLouis Tomlinson in Canberra7:00 PM · Qudos Bank ArenaAUD 898
22OctTheatre & Arts · ThuTHE HIGH KINGS Thursday Oct 22nd Canberra Theatre7:00 PM · Canberra Theatre Centre
22OctEvent · Thu40 Speed Dating Blue Eyes Bar & Lounge Cityswoon Ages 40-557:00 PM · Blue EyesAUD 64
22OctEvent · ThuSmiths Miscellaneous7:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
22OctEvent · ThuTrivia Thursday at Woden7:00 PM · 92-96 Corinna Street Woden , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2606
22OctEvent · ThuKARAOKE THURS @ BLACKBIRD7:00 PM · 112 alinga street, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
22OctConcerts & Music · ThuCome & Try the Australian Rugby Choir - 22 October 20267:00 PM · 34 Groom St, Hughes ACT 2605, Australia
22OctEvent · ThuMinBukovskyMoloneyPound7:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
22OctEvent · ThuSImpsons Trivia - Encore - 2nd show added due to popular demand7:30 PM · 52 Jardine St, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2604
22OctEvent · ThuJET - The Rumblin' Regional Revue w/ Liquid Zoo8:00 PM · UC Refectory
22OctEvent · ThuJet in Bruce8:00 PM · UC Refectory
Tomorrow23
Friday, 23 October
17 events
23OctConferences & Expos · FriIAA in Session Heard in the House Annual Conference 20268:30 AM · Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel
23OctConferences & Expos · FriThe Canberra Caravan Lifestyle Expo9:00 AM · Exhibition Park in Canberra
23OctEvent · FriPlayFest10:00 AM · Casey Community Recreation Park, Yeend Ave, Casey ACT 2913
23OctTheatre & Arts · FriFREE | Friday Art Talks Drawn In Drawing as Discovery with Sarina Noordhuis-Fairfax12:00 PM · Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
23OctEvent · FriSocial Badminton Session1:30 PM · Greenway, Australian Capital Territory
23OctEvent · FriMagic The Gathering Friday Night Casual Commander6:00 PM · 38 Garema Place, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
23OctEvent · FriJohn L Taylor - live at the Bowlo6:00 PM · Canberra Bowling Club
23OctNetworking & Meetups · FriCanberra Balkan Singles Mixer Embassy Bar Friday 23rd October6:30 PM · 38 Northbourne AveAUD 28
23OctEvent · FriArabian Night Buffet Dinner & Show at Jamison6:30 PM · Southern Cross Club Jamison
23OctEvent · Fri2026 ANU Formula Sport Gala6:30 PM · University House, ANU
23OctEvent · FriDinner & Delights 20267:00 PM · The Food Co-op Shop & Café
23OctEvent · FriWallaroos v Scotland7:30 PM · Battye Street Bruce, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2617
23OctEvent · FriEast of West7:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
23OctEvent · FriEMOWEEN CANBERRA 20268:00 PM · VENT NightclubAUD 11
23OctTheatre & Arts · FriCanberra Playhouse Theatre - FRIDAY October 23 from 8pm.8:00 PM · Canberra Theatre Centre
23OctEvent · FriCult Classics The Lair of the White Worm8:00 PM · Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
23OctConcerts & Music · FriBring A Friend AFRO RAVE9:00 PM · Blackbird barAUD 17
Saturday24
Saturday, 24 October
26 events24OctEvent · SatCoombs parkrun event #4007:45 AM · Coombs parkrun
24OctEvent · SatNAMDA Charity Walk8:00 AM · Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
24OctFood & Drink · SatFood Co-op & Sly Fox Markets The Food Co-ops 50th Anniversary10:00 AM · Sly Fox Coffee
24OctConferences & Expos · SatGungahlin Childrens Fair10:00 AM · Gunners Place
24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatBeginner's Crochet Class10:00 AM · Gungahlin Town Centre
24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatMime, Mask and Clown with Marcel & Manab. Free workshop!10:00 AM · Smith's Alternative
24OctEvent · SatSpecial Events Opening Address Rosalie Gascoigne With Dr Deborah Hart10:30 AM · Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
24OctEvent · SatCome & Try10:30 AM · Grevillea Park
24OctEvent · SatSpecial Event Excursion to Mt Stromlo Celebrating the life of Rosalie Gascoigne10:30 AM · Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
24OctConferences & Expos · SatSip & Shop Festive season Exhibition10:30 AM · Nicholls, Canberra
24OctWorkshops & Talks · SatCanberra Centre Styling Workshop with Fiona Keary11:00 AM · Centre Court near RM Williams, Canberra CentreAUD 20
24OctEvent · SatDigimon TCG - Weekly Constructed11:00 AM · 38 Garema Place, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
24OctEvent · SatTSCC practica2:00 PM · Italian Cultural Centre Canberra
24OctTheatre & Arts · SatPlay Pinyin: Your First Step in Mandarin | Card Game for Absolute Beginners2:00 PM · The Griffin centreAUD 38
24OctConcerts & Music · SatMusic from the Big Screen - Free Live Concert by the Ginninderra Wind Orchestra2:00 PM · Lyneham Performing Arts Centre
24OctEvent · Sat66th Nigeria Independence & Community Day Celebration2:30 PM · Nigeria High CommisionFree
24OctEvent · SatLuna Kit Launch3:00 PM · The Fitters Workshop
24OctEvent · SatWattle Trio Presents Bloom4:00 PM · 20 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2603
24OctEvent · SatSpangled Drongos - Season Four - Late Stage Luxurio4:00 PM · 🔮✨ The Spirit Levels ✨ 🔮
24OctEvent · SatCanberra Nara Candle Festival4:00 PM · Nara Canberra Park
24OctEvent · SatHoolahan Bay of Chance Album Launch6:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
24OctEvent · SatSpring Fever Retro Disco7:30 PM · ChiChiz Bar
24OctEvent · SatBachata Flow Nights7:30 PM · 1/83 Petrie Plaza, Canberra City, ACT 2602
24OctEvent · SatQuentin Angus & MSFS - Time Cycles Album Launch7:30 PM · 15 Childers St, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
24OctEvent · SatForeshore Ghosts Tales and True Crime8:00 PM · Norgrove Park
24OctEvent · SatCandlelight A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics8:30 PM · James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of AustraliaAUD 42
Sunday25
Sunday, 25 October
17 events25OctEvent · SunCandlelight Tribute to ABBA & More Canberra3:30 AM · James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Pl E, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
25OctEvent · SunKambah Pony Club Gymkhana7:30 AM · Hake Street, Kambah , Tuggeranong, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2902
25OctEvent · SunWomens Festival9:30 AM · The Fitters Workshop
25OctWorkshops & Talks · SunSeasonal Ayurveda Cooking Workshop10:00 AM · Flow and Food Yoga & Ayurveda
25OctEvent · SunCanberra 5k SCADaddle for Research10:00 AM · National Library, Canberra
25OctFood & Drink · SunBrunch with the Bunch...of alpacas!10:00 AM · Blackwattle Alpaca Farm - Murrumbateman
25OctWorkshops & Talks · SunAdvance swing class with Adrian and Seriden!10:30 AM · Latin Dance Canberra
25OctTheatre & Arts · SunPoetry of Spring - Guided Walk12:30 PM · Forest Drive, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
25OctEvent · SunSip Stretch & Snuggle2:00 PM · Blackwattle Alpaca Farm - Murrumbateman
25OctEvent · SunVoyager Canberra2:00 PM · Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia
25OctEvent · SunMission 101: Plan Your Halloween Weekend in Mandarin | Beginners, Canberra2:00 PM · The Griffin centreAUD 45
25OctEvent · SunSmith's Showtunes Singalong3:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
25OctEvent · SunThe BIGgish Bang! Beng! Bing! Bong! Bung!3:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
25OctEvent · SunWally & Eric Crew4:00 PM · Canberra Bowling Club
25OctStartups · SunTrivia on the Lake - Trivia Cruise Fundraising for Palliative Care ACT5:00 PM · The Dock - Kingston Foreshore
25OctConcerts & Music · SunFlow & Live Music Ainslie Arts Centre6:15 PM · Ainslie Arts Centre
25OctEvent · SunOlivia Chindamo & Matthew Sheens - Putting It Together7:00 PM · 15 Childers St, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Monday26
Monday, 26 October
8 events
26OctBusiness · MonDoughnut Economics for Business™ | Organisational Workshops (Enquiry Only)9:00 AM · CanberraFree
26OctEvent · MonGoodie Bag Giveaway10:00 AM · Marie Reay Teaching Centre (Building 155) The CommonsFree
26OctTheatre & Arts · MonNature Play at the Arboretum10:00 AM · Forest Drive, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
26OctTheatre & Arts · MonElephant in the Fog - Australian Parliament Theatre Screening1:25 PM · Parliament HouseFree
26OctEvent · MonCanberra Womens Event Walking on Broken Glass6:00 PM · Work Club Conference Centre Canberra - Two24 ConferencingAUD 30
26OctConcerts & Music · MonMartha Spencer Trio - Australian Tour6:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
26OctEvent · MonThe Wizard of Oz6:30 PM · Barker College Junior School MPH
26OctTheatre & Arts · MonThat Poetry Thing presents Cassandra Atherton and Martin Dolan upstairs at Smiths Alternative.7:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
Tuesday27
Tuesday, 27 October
7 events27OctWorkshops & Talks · TueFREE WORKSHOP - Move Better, Age Better11:15 AM · 56 Colbee Ct, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
27OctFood & Drink · TueBaltic Cider tasting in Canberra5:30 PM · Polish White Eagle Club
27OctWorkshops & Talks · TueCanberra Ainslie Toastmasters - Presentation Skills Workshop5:30 PM · Ainslie Football & Social Club
27OctStartups · TueSmith's Jazz Jam - Leo and Angela6:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
27OctEvent · TuePsychic Medium John Edward 20267:00 PM · Erindale Theatre
27OctEvent · TueDept of Rocks 2026 Battle of the Bands Comp - Heat 47:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
27OctTheatre & Arts · TueAusdance ACT presents Youth Dance Festival 2026 The Metaverse7:00 PM · Canberra Theatre Centre
Wednesday28
Wednesday, 28 October
8 events
28OctBusiness · WedEmployment Law and Workplace Relations Masterclass Canberra9:00 AM · Cliftons CanberraAUD 2.0k
28OctTech & AI · WedFabCon+SQLCon Barcelona Recap5:15 PM · A23 PTY LTD
28OctTheatre & Arts · WedScience. Art. Film. The Girl with All the Gifts6:00 PM · Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
28OctTheatre & Arts · WedSTILL LIFE WHITE NOISE NONIIN ARTS6:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
28OctEvent · WedKey Grip 21 years young7:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
28OctEvent · WedKivotos Dinner with the Evzones7:30 PM · Hellenic Club of Canberra
28OctEvent · WedOXI Day Hellenic Presidential Guards (Evzones) March7:30 PM · Matilda Street, Woden, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2606
28OctEvent · WedRESONANCE // Sandy Evans · Andrea Keller · Michelle Nicolle · Jenny Barnes7:30 PM · The Street Theatre
Thursday29
Thursday, 29 October
13 events
29OctStartups · ThuArt Song Canberra - Michelangelo Visions3:00 PM · 20 National Circuit, Forrest, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2603
29OctEvent · ThuDrawing the Line Geoff Pryor and David Pope in conversation6:00 PM · Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
29OctEvent · ThuMovie Monsters With a Mythologist Dr Emma Woods6:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
29OctConcerts & Music · ThuANU Orchestra, ANU Jazz Orchestra and The Llewellyn Choir in Concert6:00 PM · Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of MusicFree
29OctEvent · ThuOh Yeah Life Drawing @ OHNO! Manuka6:00 PM · 13 Flinders Way, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia
29OctEvent · ThuDracula (CBR)7:00 PM · King O'Malley'sFree
29OctEvent · ThuHandlebars of Horror spooky stories about cycling7:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
29OctEvent · ThuNSILP Fremantle Cohort - Graduation Dinner7:00 PM · Hotel Kurrajong Canberra
29OctEvent · ThuGirl For A Day (Un jour fille)7:00 PM · Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
29OctEvent · ThuBook Launch: The Featherwood Beekeeper by Fiona McArthur7:00 PM · 47 Jardine Street Kingston ACT 2604
29OctEvent · ThuPritish Narula7:30 PM · 15 Childers St, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
29OctEvent · ThuEncore with The Anthills and Chateau8:00 PM · 76 Alinga Street, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
29OctEvent · ThuCanberras Biggest Halloween Party9:30 PM · Fiction ClubAUD 12
Friday30
Friday, 30 October
4 events30OctEvent · FriHawker Primary School 50 Year Community Celebration3:30 PM · Hawker Primary School
30OctEvent · FriIGP Club Trial | Karma K9 Dogsport Club4:00 PM · Hopkins Dr, Campbell ACT 2612, Australia
30OctEvent · FriHalloween Party5:00 PM · Majura Park Shopping Centre, Spitfire Ave, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2609
30OctEvent · FriMen At Work Canberra ACT6:30 PM · Royal Theatre
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