Canberra Arts events

Arts events in Canberra

Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Canberra. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Canberra for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Canberra too.

Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Canberra.

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Date Event Venue
01 Nov 2025 Boho Luxe Market - Canberra EPIC Canberra Showgrounds
09 Nov 2025 IN CONVERSATION with eX De Medici The Shine Dome, Canberra
07 Feb 2026 DIVORCED DAD ROCK NIGHT CANBERRA Fun Time Pony, Canberra
11 Oct 2025 Author Event Lexie Moon & The Space Day Disaster The Book Cow - Kingston, Canberra
01 Nov 2025 Instant Cabaret Smith's Alternative, Canberra
11 Oct 2025 Smiths Varietal 10 Year Anniversary Smith's Alternative, Canberra
01 Nov 2025 FAIR DAY Glebe Park, Canberra
26 Oct 2025 Poems of Love and Rage Patrick White Lawns, Canberra
12 Oct 2025 Sunday Sesh Life Drawing PJs in the City PJs In The City, Canberra
26 Oct 2025 All Things Austen Jane Austen Anniversary Special National Library of Australia, Canberra

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Art In Canberra

If you are a lover of art and love the strokes of colors or could spend hours admiring a piece of art, then Art in Canberra is sure to satisfy your indulgences. From art museums, art classes to an exclusive art gallery, Canberra has it all.


The Canberra Art Show And Other Art Events

The Canberra Art Show is a show that hosts a range of events and has something for everyone. It is held once a year and can be enjoyed by beginners and professionals alike. The scene of art in Canberra is rich and varied as the diversity of the country.

The Drill Hall gallery features exhibitions showcasing the work of contemporary regional and international artists. Craft ACT is a non-profit center that displays houseware, furniture, and jewelry created by local artisans. The National Portrait Gallery hosts exhibitions of portraits, photos and paintings in their state of the art, contemporary and geometric building. Canberra Contemporary Art Space present the varied works of local and international artists at their venue. There is a lot to soak in if you visit the art exhibitions in Canberra.

Art classes in Canberra, on the other hand, are a great platform for those looking to hone their innate skills or even learn something new if they are already in the field of art and design. ANU School of Art & Design, Lavender Art Studios are some popular art classes that offer workshops which are aimed at enriching the knowledge of participants. Canberra Art Workshop is a great space for kids to learn art. You also have creative workshops like the Glass Blowing for Beginners and Bead Making for Beginners by Canberra Glassworks to opt for if you want to try your hand at something different. Braddon Arts offers workshops on Personalised Pop Arts Portraits.


Art Museums And Art Gallery In Canberra

Canberra Museum and Gallery is an art gallery, Canberra has proudly raised in the London Circuit in the center of the city. It is the most popular museum and art gallery, Canberra can boast of as it displays exquisite pieces of art. The National Gallery of Australia is one of the largest galleries housing over 150,000 works of art. To get an insight into the popular and influential people of Australia, head to the National Portrait Gallery that hosts the portrait of famous and prominent Australians who have made an impact on the lives of common people.

The National Museum of Australia, situated in the capital city, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the social history, key issues, people and events of Australia that have laid the edifice to its existence. The Australian National University Classics Museum established by the Australian National University is a small museum that was set up with the intention of helping students to learn about Greek and Roman heritage. Art in Canberra is a quaint mix of exclusive pieces of handiwork by artisans and collection of artifacts that are reminiscent of the past.

Artist, art lover or just a tourist, the scene of art in Canberra does not fail to disappoint and your platter is filled with myriad options to choose from. Look out for show times and events at AllEvents.

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