Events in Canberra in November 2026
Everything on in Canberra, 1–30 Nov.
Sunday1
Sunday, 1 November
14 events
1NovEvent · SunThe Canberra Times Fun Run5:30 AM · Rond Terraces
1NovEvent · SunNovember Jogalong8:00 AM · Weston Park
1NovEvent · SunCompassionate Stakes - Festival of Kind Living10:00 AM · Glebe Park, Canberra
1NovEvent · SunSimply Magick Grand Opening10:00 AM · Federation Square at Gold Creek
1NovFood & Drink · SunMarket Day @ St.John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Church11:00 AM · St John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Canberra
1NovFood & Drink · SunWine Tasting Cruise on the Lake2:00 PM · Canberra Party BoatAUD 81
1NovEvent · SunCanberra Bowlo4:00 PM · Canberra Bowling Club
1NovEvent · SunKaleidoscopes7:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
1NovTech & AI · SunCanberra Product Strategy and Pouring Pints8:00 PM · M3QJ+WV Yarralumla ACT
1NovEvent · SunCanberra Murder Mystery 2 Crime on Date NightThe Cupping Room | Cafe CanberraAUD 22
1NovEvent · SunCanberras Secret Society A Live Conspiracy Game196 London CctAUD 15
1NovEvent · Sun20 CUTS in Canberra An Immersive Real-World Thriller GameCity HillAUD 14
1NovStartups · SunKid Quest in Canberra Superhero City Adventure for Kids (Ages 48)Australian ChoiceAUD 12
1NovEvent · SunGhosts of Worcester Explore the Haunted Past78 Franklin StUSD 8
Tuesday3
Tuesday, 3 November
3 events
3NovEvent · Tue2026 Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon1:00 PM · Matilda Street, Woden, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2606
3NovEvent · TueNup to the Cup at the Howling Moon1:00 PM · The Howling Moon
3NovConcerts & Music · TueSmith's Jazz Jam - Jazz Therapy Cocktail6:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
Wednesday4
Wednesday, 4 November
1 event4NovEvent · WedTough Guy Book Club - Kambah ACT Chapter7:00 PM · Kambah Inn
Thursday5
Thursday, 5 November
9 events
5NovEvent · ThuLess Than Jake in Canberra9:00 AM · Enmore Theatre
5NovWorkshops & Talks · ThuHealthcare Tableau Training Course in Canberra9:00 AM · Regus - Canberra, Gateway Business CenterAUD 900
5NovTech & AI · Thu🐍 Git Blame: AI Edition - Jonah Sullivan6:00 PM · Hanna Neumann Building, Seminar Room 1.33
5NovEvent · ThuWolf Cat Fever - Canberra Premier6:00 PM · Arc Cinema, National Film and Sound Archive
5NovWorkshops & Talks · ThuAuthor talk: Going Digital by Margaret Simons6:00 PM · Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
5NovEvent · ThuSeth Mulder & Midnight Run6:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
5NovConcerts & Music · ThuNumber Junky Smiths Alternative (Australia Tour)7:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
5NovEvent · ThuTombstone Tales with Tim the Yowie Man7:00 PM · St John the Baptist Church, Reid
5NovEvent · ThuBreaking Bad Trivia night with a dash Better Call Saul and a pinch of El Camino7:30 PM · 52 Jardine St, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Friday6
Friday, 6 November
11 events6NovEvent · FriDesign Canberra Open Weekend10:00 AM · 70 Maclaurin Cres, Chifley, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2606
6NovTheatre & Arts · FriFREE | Friday Art Talks Moments in the Landscape Suddenly the Lake with Dr Deborah Hart12:00 PM · Parkes Place East, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
6NovConferences & Expos · FriSYMPOSIUM | DISSENT BY DESIGN | Creativity as a Tool for Change1:00 PM · NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
6NovEvent · FriWhere is the Green Sheep3:30 PM · Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
6NovEvent · FriClothing the Loop: Circular Design Festival - Evening Spectacular!6:00 PM · Canberra Institute of Technology
6NovEvent · FriGUSTO GUSTO6:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
6NovEvent · FriMaajela and Sub Magmatic6:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
6NovEvent · FriRaices & Rhythms Latin America In Australia7:00 PM · The Street Theatre
6NovEvent · FriFrom A Diamond To a King with the ASO Canberra Southern Cross Club8:00 PM · Canberra Southern Cross ClubFree
6NovTheatre & Arts · FriThe Canberra Stand Up Comedy Extravaganza8:00 PM · Matilda Street, Woden, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2606
6NovEvent · FriAfrojamz: Canberra Edition ❀ Friday, November 6th @ Fiction10:00 PM · Fiction ClubAUD 23
Saturday7
Saturday, 7 November
15 events7NovEvent · SatFashion Thrift Society Canberra | November 710:00 AM · Exhibition Park In Canberra
7NovFood & Drink · SatCanberras Biggest Fashion Market Returns for the Last Time in 202610:00 AM · Canberra, ACT
7NovEvent · SatSJV SCHOOL FETE 202610:00 AM · Namatjira Drive Waramanga , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2611
7NovWorkshops & Talks · SatTALK | Quietly Seething | A Panel Discussion12:00 PM · Canberra Contemporary
7NovEvent · SatLa Fiesta Canberras Latin American Festival1:00 PM · Latin American Plaza
7NovEvent · SatAsh Bujeya - Live The Old Canberra Inn2:00 PM · 195 Mouat Street, Lyneham, Canberra, ACT, Australia
7NovEvent · SatAfter, Gold2:00 PM · Duffy Shops, Canberra, ACT, Australia
7NovEvent · SatRadford College Twilight Fete 20263:00 PM · Radford College
7NovConcerts & Music · SatKhaled Khalafalla The Let Me Take You There Tour3:00 PM · 15 Childers St, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
7NovConcerts & Music · SatOne-Take Musical5:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
7NovConcerts & Music · SatMusical Ghazal Night With Evergreen Classics6:30 PM · Belconnen Community Centre Swanson Ctr
7NovEvent · SatAmi Williamson Live Smiths Alternative Canberra7:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
7NovConcerts & Music · SatNEW DATE- Starcrazy "Prove Myself" Tour 2026 w Aiffel Sallys Sewing Machine7:30 PM · 181 City Walk , Canberra Central, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
7NovEvent · SatQueerest of the Queer9:00 PM · Canberra City
7NovEvent · SatSri Lanka Festival 2026Hampton Circuit, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory ACT 2600
Sunday8
Sunday, 8 November
5 events
8NovEvent · Sun2026 Fete10:00 AM · 46-50 Perry Drive, Chapman, ACT, Australia
8NovConcerts & Music · SunRhythm Capital Canberra Jazz Club Jamison1:00 PM · Southern Cross Club Jamison
8NovEvent · SunGravyTram's 29th Annual Freeeee Floral Frock Fringe Fest1:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
8NovTheatre & Arts · SunMountain + River | Double Documentary Screening at the NFSA2:00 PM · Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
8NovEvent · SunFFFFF: Swimsuit Category7:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
Monday9
Monday, 9 November
4 events
9NovBusiness · MonSelling to Grow9:30 AM · Canberra Innovation NetworkAUD 150
9NovEvent · MonDisarming the Resistance5:00 PM · 120 McCoy CctFree
9NovWorkshops & Talks · MonWORKSHOP | Textile Transformations | Radical Rugs5:30 PM · Level 1, North Building, 180 London Circuit, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2608
9NovEvent · MonPaul Munden, Susan Fealy, and an open mic slot7:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
Tuesday10
Tuesday, 10 November
6 events10NovEvent · TueANU Disability Research Network Showcase 20269:45 AM · Crawford School of Public PolicyFree
10NovEvent · TueRecent repatriation developments in France: key issues.5:00 PM · 120 McCoy CctFree
10NovStartups · TueRyujin Labs Founders Night November5:30 PM · Workspace by black vcFree
10NovEvent · TueJudy Horacek Everyone on the bus fell down (not just me)6:00 PM · Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2600
10NovEvent · TueDirty Fences (USA) Dissent - Canberra7:00 PM · Dissent Cafe and Bar
10NovEvent · TueNovember Translations Book Club - Stealth by Sonallah Ibrahim7:00 PM · 47 Jardine Street Kingston ACT 2604
Wednesday11
Wednesday, 11 November
4 events11NovEvent · WedThe Wiggles Sparkle BIG Show10:00 AM · AIS Arena
11NovBusiness · WedIdea to Impact Driving Growth1:00 PM · Canberra Innovation NetworkFree
11NovEvent · WedRepatriation in Japan: the work of the Ainu Association of Hokkaido5:00 PM · 120 McCoy CctFree
11NovEvent · WedJames Morrison with Special Guest Mahalia Barnes7:30 PM · Canberra Theatre Centre
Thursday12
Thursday, 12 November
4 events
12NovTech & AI · ThuAsk Away: Let's Chat AI & Learn Together4:30 PM · Black VC
12NovConcerts & Music · ThuThe Church - A Psychedelic Symphony7:30 PM · Canberra Theatre Centre
12NovEvent · Thu"BYWAYS" October feat. Mike Price7:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
12NovEvent · ThuINSIDEOUT - Canberra8:00 PM · UC Hub
Friday13
Friday, 13 November
6 events
13NovEvent · FriThe Animals in Canberra9:00 AM · Corinna Ballroom
13NovEvent · FriRelax in nature - a 2hr nature therapy experience10:00 AM · Forest Dr, Australian Capital Territory 2611, Australia
13NovEvent · FriCandlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift6:30 PM · All Saints Anglican ChurchAUD 46
13NovEvent · FriMAGIC MEN @ THE HELLENIC CLUB CANBERRA7:00 PM · Hellenic Club of Canberra
13NovEvent · FriKhalid in Canberra7:30 PM · Qudos Bank Arena
13NovEvent · FriKip Moore in Canberra8:00 PM · Enmore Theatre
Saturday14
Saturday, 14 November
11 events14NovEvent · SatGeorge Wassouf in Canberra8:00 AM · Darling Harbour Theatre
14NovEvent · SatStromlo Running Festival10:00 AM · Stromlo Forest Park
14NovEvent · SatICBC 2026 | Indian Community Basketball Championship | Canberra10:00 AM · Radford College
14NovEvent · SatSt Thomas the Apostle Fete 202610:00 AM · 39 Boddington Cr Kambah, Canberra City, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2902
14NovEvent · SatDisputed Territory II.V10:00 AM · 49 Phillip Avenue, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2602
14NovConcerts & Music · SatLatvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey | Canberra7:00 PM · Llewellyn Hall ANU
14NovConcerts & Music · SatThings of Stone & Wood - Final Forest Tour - Canberra7:00 PM · Belconnen Arts Centre
14NovConcerts & Music · SatDream on Dreamer - Hope/Heartbound Revival Tour7:30 PM · UC Hub
14NovConcerts & Music · SatMarty Sheargold - The Red Card Tour - Canberra8:00 PM · Canberra Theatre Centre
14NovEvent · SatMoonlight Meanders – City West, Canberra8:30 PM · Smith's Alternative
14NovEvent · SatiOTA - Hours Disappear9:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
Sunday15
Sunday, 15 November
2 events
15NovEvent · SunMelanie C in Canberra8:30 AM · Enmore Theatre
15NovEvent · SunThe 90-Minute Draft Method with Darren Brealey2:00 PM · Smith's Alternative
Tuesday17
Tuesday, 17 November
2 events17NovEvent · TueMilCis 20269:00 AM · National Convention Centre Canberra
17NovEvent · TueCanberra Crystal Show ✨5:00 PM · EPIC Canberra Showgrounds
Thursday19
Thursday, 19 November
4 events
19NovBusiness · ThuSME Breakfast November 20267:30 AM · Canberra Innovation NetworkAUD 28
19NovTech & AI · ThuGDG Canberra DevFest 20266:00 PM · The Australian National University
19NovTheatre & Arts · ThuSpringOUT Comedy Gala6:00 PM · The Street Theatre
19NovEvent · ThuHerZest CHRISTMAS PARTY6:30 PM · EQ Bakehouse & Cafe
Friday20
Friday, 20 November
2 events20NovEvent · FriCandlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer6:30 PM · James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of AustraliaAUD 42
20NovEvent · FriLANY in Canberra8:00 PM · Tiktok Ent Centre
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