Festivals Canberra

Who doesn't love a festival?

Discover festivals in Canberra including food festivals, music festivals, cultural festivals, street fairs and major events. Find festivals happening this weekend and throughout the year in Canberra.

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Canberra Writers Festival 2026: For the Love of Books

When: Thursday 15th October 2026 to Sunday 18th October 2026

Where: Various Locations Canberra

The Canberra Writers Festival returns from 15-18 October 2026, celebrating its 10th anniversary with 110 events and 200 artists celebrating books and storytelling across four exciting days. Canberra Writers Festival Th..

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Canberra is known as Australia's festival capital, with a packed calendar of cultural festivals, food and wine events, music festivals, film festivals, street fairs and major city celebrations held throughout the year. Comedy Festivals, Food & Wine Festivals to local community festivals, markets and seasonal celebrations, there is always something happening somewhere across the city and suburbs.

This guide to festivals in Canberra brings together upcoming festivals, annual events and special celebrations, including music festivals, arts festivals, cultural festivals, family festivals, night markets, food truck festivals and street parties. Whether you're looking for free festivals, major ticketed events, weekend festivals or something happening this month, you'll find plenty of ideas here.

Canberra's festival scene runs all year round, with major highlights across summer, autumn, winter and spring, making festivals one of the best ways to experience the city's food, music, art, culture and community events.