What's on in Canberra on Monday 5 October 2026
18 things on around Canberra on Monday 5 October 2026.
13 of them are free. Top of the list: 75th Annual Goulburn Lilac City Festival at Belmore Park (9am), Goulburn Lilac City Festival at Downstairs Goulburn Soldiers Club and Bugs Alive Exhibition at Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton (9:30am).
Updated Thu 1 Oct 2026 · we look for new events every night
Monday 5 October
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Running now
Floriade NightFest 2026
From $21Australian Institute of Sport: The AIS Tour
From $20Museum Highlights Tour | 1pm Daily
FreeRELICS: A New World Rises
FreeClarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection
FreeCanberra Art Biennial
FreeGR’AFT: Solo Exhibition by Lynda Draper
FreeArt Exhibition - Who Am I Really by Frank Lindner
FreeQuiet Places
FreeTamara Lalayan Gallery Exhibition
From $114.24Spring Vacation Program - Creative Catalyst Visual Arts
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