# Events & Things To Do In Canberra on 3rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Canberra on 3rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Canberra on 3rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Canberra

- **Event Name**: Canberra Big Band Collective presents 'Autumn Leaves: A Big Band Affair'
  - **Description**: Canberra Big Band Collective presents: 'Autumn Leaves' with Traxion Big Band and In Full Swing.

Join two of Canberra's hottest big bands as they heat up the evening with a stellar repertoire of big band music for all tastes. Each band will feature talent
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 68
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/canberra-big-band-collective-presents-autumn-leaves-a-big-band-affair/200029763311004
  - **Venue**: Belconnen Community Centre Swanson Ctr
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, theatre, calendar
- **Event Name**: Budawangs Traverse - 5 day trip
  - **Description**: 📣 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝟴 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲!

Walk along the base of towering cliffs, swim in hidden waterholes, and sleep beneath natural caves. From the otherworldly Monolith Valley, to the tops of vast plateaus, this trip through Morton National Park offers
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 166
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 pm – Fri May 08 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/budawangs-traverse-5-day-trip/200029259124313
  - **Venue**: Morton National Park
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, workshops, trekking, performances, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Pedal & Play: A Tree Week Family Ride | Sun 3 May
  - **Description**: Celebrate Tree Week with us 🌿🚲

Pedal Power ACT in collaboration with Canberra by Bike invites you to a relaxed, family-friendly ride through Canberra’s green spaces.

🗓️ Sunday 3 May 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Lyneham Primary School (Hall St) → Haig Park

Join us
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 24
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/pedal-and-play-a-tree-week-family-ride-|-sun-3-may/200029895099450
  - **Venue**: Lyneham Shops
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, kids
- **Event Name**: Dorinda & Olimpia - St Paul's Manuka
  - **Description**: The Southern Concert presents an afternoon of Italian baroque music with soprano Greta Claringbould, Shaun Ng (theorbo), Stephen Freeman and Lauren Davis (violin), Odette Bruinzeel (viola), Clara Teniswood (violoncello) and Rosalind Halton (harpsichord).
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/dorinda-and-olimpia-st-pauls-manuka/200029938692310
  - **Venue**: St Paul's Church, Manuka
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - Canberra Area
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/947228367CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/city-love-scavenger-hunt-date-night-for-couples-canberra-area-tickets/10000919256028527
  - **Venue**: **Recommended starting point or another city spot of your choice! (MUST USE PDF TICKETS-NO QR CODES)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit, contests

## Trending Events in Canberra

- **Event Name**: City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - Canberra Area
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://vimeo.com/947228367CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: **Recommended starting point or another city spot of your choice! (MUST USE PDF TICKETS-NO QR CODES)
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- **Event Name**: The Whitlams with Canberra Symphony Orchestra
  - **Description**: 8 – 9 May 2026
7.30pm
TICKETS ON SALE 10AM THURSDAY 18 DECEMBER

The Whitlams joins the Canberra Symphony Orchestra in two performances of their renowned symphonic collaboration on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 May at the Canberra Theatre Centre. The Whitlams w
  - **Venue**: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square/London Cct, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
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- **Event Name**: SUMMERNATS 39
  - **Description**: STREET MACHINE SUMMERNATS 39 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The world's wildest car festival returns to Canberra January 7-10, 2027.

A strictly limited batch of Platinum and Season Passes are on sale now.

This is the cheapest you’ll ever get into SN39
  - **Venue**: Exhibition Park In Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2602
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- **Event Name**: Louis Tomlinson in Canberra
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Louis Tomlinson Live at Qudos Bank Arena on Thursday, October 22, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Louis Tomlinson is set to light up Qudos Bank Arena wit
  - **Venue**: Qudos Bank Arena
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- **Event Name**: Khalid in Canberra
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Khalid is Live at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday, November 13, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Khalid is hitting Qudos Bank Arena on Friday, November 13, 2026, and with chart-topping
  - **Venue**: Qudos Bank Arena
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- **Event Name**: Guy Sebastian in Canberra
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Guy Sebastian Live at Tiktok Ent Centre on Saturday, May 2, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Guy Sebastian is taking over Tiktok Ent Centre on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and with hits like
  - **Venue**: Tiktok Ent Centre
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- **Event Name**: Jason Derulo in Canberra
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Jason Derulo Experience LIVE at Qudos Bank Arena—This Saturday, September 19, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Jason Derulo is hitting Q
  - **Venue**: Qudos Bank Arena
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- **Event Name**: Peking Duk in Canberra
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Peking Duk Live in Canberra on Friday, May 15, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Peking Duk like never before? With chart-topping hits like High (feat. Nicole Millar), Take Me Over (feat. SAFIA) and Fire
  - **Venue**: Hordern Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Jim Jefferies: Son of a Carpenter - Australia 2026 | Canberra: Royal Theatre
  - **Description**: Australia’s global comedy heavyweight, Jim Jefferies will bring his internationally acclaimed Son of a Carpenter tour home in 2026 for a huge run of dates across the country, hitting arenas and theatres this July and August.
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  - **Venue**: Royal Canberra Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Canberra?
  - **A:** Canberra Big Band Collective presents 'Autumn Leaves: A Big Band Affair' (Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 am at Belconnen Community Centre Swanson Ctr), Budawangs Traverse - 5 day trip (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 pm at Morton National Park), Pedal & Play: A Tree Week Family Ride | Sun 3 May (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 am at Lyneham Shops), Dorinda & Olimpia - St Paul's Manuka (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 am at St Paul's Church, Manuka), City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - Canberra Area (Sun May 03 2026 at **Recommended starting point or another city spot of your choice! (MUST USE PDF TICKETS-NO QR CODES)).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Canberra this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** Canberra Big Band Collective presents 'Autumn Leaves: A Big Band Affair' (Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 am at Belconnen Community Centre Swanson Ctr), Budawangs Traverse - 5 day trip (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 pm at Morton National Park), Pedal & Play: A Tree Week Family Ride | Sun 3 May (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 am at Lyneham Shops), Dorinda & Olimpia - St Paul's Manuka (Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 am at St Paul's Church, Manuka), City LOVE Scavenger Hunt Date Night For Couples - Canberra Area (Sun May 03 2026 at **Recommended starting point or another city spot of your choice! (MUST USE PDF TICKETS-NO QR CODES)).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Canberra?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Canberra on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Canberra?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Canberra?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Canberra include Belconnen Community Centre Swanson Ctr, Morton National Park, Lyneham Shops.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Canberra?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Canberra range from USD 10 to USD 10. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Canberra?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Canberra include Canberra Big Band Collective, The Adventure Gene, Pedal Power ACT.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Canberra?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Canberra.

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