What's on in Canberra this weekend
This weekend in Canberra, Fri 23 Oct to Sun 25 Oct 2026: 66 things on, 36 of them free. Pick one, then see which of your mates are free for it.
Top of the list:
- Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA at James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia · Sat 24 Oct, 6:30pm
- Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson at James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia, Canberra · Sat 24 Oct, 8:30pm
- Oktoberfest in the Gardens - Canberra 2026 at Patrick White Lawns, Canberra · Sat 24 Oct, 1pm
Updated Thu 22 Oct 2026 · we look for new events every night
Tomorrow, Friday 23 October →
FreeACT PGA Seniors Golf Championship
FreeCanberra Caravan Lifestyle Expo
FreeGreening Australia Nursery Volunteers Friday 23rd OCT 2026
FreeArt Exhibition - Who Am I Really by Frank Lindner
FreeGR’AFT: Solo Exhibition by Lynda Draper
FreeArt Exhibition - Beyond Clear Waters: Paintings of Queanbeyan & Beyond by Jenny Sheppard
FreeArt Exhibition - No Tourists - If You Live Here, You’re From Here By Kirsty Dixon
Free60 Years - Canberra Spinners and Weavers at Tuggeranong Arts Centre
FreeByproducts II by Anie Nheu
FreeFlora and Fauna - Binalong in Bloom and Birdsong Art Exhibition
FreeBespoke Utopia | Exhibition | M16 Artspace
FreeQuiet Places
FreeCanberra Art Biennial
FreeA Lifetime in Lines: Art and Architecture — Trevor Gibson
FreeBuzz Bar Fridays at The Queanbeyan Hive
FreeFriday Live Music at Aranya Acres
FreeCANBERRA I KEEP: By Valentyna Crane
FreeWXV Global Series - Wallaroos v Scotland Women
From $27.75Canberra | Balkan Singles Mixer | Embassy Bar | Friday 23rd October
From $6.14EMOWEEN CANBERRA 2026
From $17.19Bring A Friend: AFRO RAVE
Going with mates?
Keen shows you which of your mates are free for anything on in Canberra, and keeps your saves on your phone.
Canberra’s weekend, sorted
The best of it in one email. No app needed.
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Saturday 24 October →
FreeCanberra Nara Candle Festival
FreePride and Prejudice x QTea High Tea
From $26.25Canberra | Singles Walk | Flags on Burley | Saturday 24th October
FreeOktoberfest Crookwell
✨ Mini Multicultural Event – Celebrate Culture, Creativity & Community! ✨
From $20.10Botanic Gardens creative writing walk
FreeReconciliation Place Public Tours
From $20Canberra Centre: Styling Workshop with Fiona Keary
From $5Flora Explorer Bus Tours
From $17.6018+Oktoberfest in the Gardens - Canberra 2026
From $69.68Decorate Your Own Christmas Wreath — Craft joy, Share kindness
From $91.31Cocktail Making Class
From $38Play Pinyin: Your First Step in Mandarin | Card Game for Absolute Beginners
From $38Play Pinyin
From $402026 International King Kong Grip Challenge - Canberra
66th Nigeria Independence & Community Day Celebration
FreeANZAC Parade tours
From $69.68Decorate Your Own Garland – Christmas Edition
From $45Create a Detox Ritual
FreeLegends of Lanyon with Tim the Yowie Man
From $7.50CRDL 2026 Home Season Game #6
From $36.50Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
From $41.50Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Sunday 25 October →
FreeFree The Canberra Times Run Canberra 6-Week Training Group
From $50Aussie Bird Count Journalling Experience
From $197.20Flow and Food Seasonal Ayurveda Cooking Workshop
Festival of Tennis
FreeWeinerpalooza
FreeHereditary - Film Discussion
From $17.19National Carillon Public Tours
From $99.79Matcha & Ceramic Painting Workshop - Canberra
From $1318+The Resurrection
FreeOpen Mic Comedy @PJ O'Reilly's Tuggeranong
On all weekend
And 6 more on Keen, with the ones your mates are free for up top. Pick a day above to see everything on that date.
142 events from Eventbrite, the state tourism bodies, Fever, Moshtix and Ticketmaster, checked overnight.
Going with mates?
Keen shows you which of your mates are free for anything on in Canberra, and keeps your saves on your phone.
Canberra’s weekend, sorted
The best of it in one email. No app needed.
Your vibes? Pick up to three and the picks lean your way. Skip it and you get the lot.
One email a week. We never share your address.
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