Thu 1 Oct · +3 more dates
Commonwealth Park · Canberra
Event Infovisitcanberra.com.au Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app neededDates & times
Your crew, sorted
See which mates are free for this, minus the group chat roll call.
Got Keen? Open it in the appAbout
When the sun goes down, NightFest returns for four nights this October.
Commonwealth Park comes alive with light, colour, and energy — featuring fire performances, roving entertainment, illuminated blooms, immersive experiences, and fantastic food.
NightFest will feature Australia's most celebrated performers headlining the live music each night with The Temper Trap, Tim Finn, Pacific Avenue, Busby Marou and Christine Anu taking to Stage 88, supported by some of Canberra's best local musicians.
Tickets on sale now.
Quick answers
When is NightFest 2026?
Thu 1 Oct 2026, +3 more dates. There are 4 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
Commonwealth Park, Canberra, ACT.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On visitcanberra.com.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
Floriade NightFest 2026
Commonwealth Park · Thu 1 Oct · 6:30pm
Free
Hall Village Christmas Fair & Street Party
Hall Heritage Village, ACT · Fri 20 Nov · 4:30pm
From $85.47
Canberra Bushdance 2026
Yarralumla Woolshed · Sat 14 Nov · 7:30pm
Free
Canberra Community Chest
Thoroughbred Park · Sun 22 Nov · 12:00pm
Pasifika Showcase: Te Waa, a shared voyage
Erindale College · Thu 15 Oct · 6:00pm
From $80
G Flip 'Bed On Fire' – Canberra with Lucky
UC Refectory · Thu 1 Oct · 7:00pm
The best things on this weekend, in one email. No app needed. Bail any time.
One email a week. We never share your address.
Plan it on Keen
Keen is how mates lock in plans: see who’s free, who’s keen, and actually make it happen.