# Open-mic Events | List Of All Upcoming Open-mic Events In Canberra - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming open-mic events in Canberra, find information & tickets for upcoming open-mic events happening in Canberra. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming open-mic events in Canberra, find information & tickets for upcoming open-mic events happening in Canberra. ## Events in Canberra - **Event Name**: Smith's Open Mic Comedy - Sunday 12th April - **Description**: 2026 is the funniest year in human history. Come get your monthly laugh inoculation with Canberra's hilarious comedy scene working on new material at the Smith's Open Mic. The longest running open mic comedy night in Canberra. MC for April will be Cam Rib - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 32 - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/smiths-open-mic-comedy-sunday-12th-april/200029838686709 - **Venue**: Smith's Alternative - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy85MTMzODZlZGMxMjEyYjgwNDQyODlhNGQ2YWRlOTI1YzMxMjY1ZTU1YTIxNTI2Nzk4YzI0N2YzZjQ2ZmVjY2QwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzAxNjRjMC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTYwMjY3Nw.avif - **Categories**: open-mic, comedy, entertainment - **Event Name**: That Poetry Thing: Nigel Featherstone (NSW) + Julie McElhone (ACT) + open mic - **Description**: $5/10 That Poetry Thing presents: Nigel Featherstone (NSW) + Julie McElhone + open mic Nigel Featherstone is a queer writer for the page, stage, and music. His most recent major work is The Story of the Oars, a play with spoken songs, which had its wor - **Date**: Mon Apr 13 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon Apr 13 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/that-poetry-thing-nigel-featherstone-nsw-julie-mcelhone-act-open-mic/200029906011104 - **Venue**: Smith's Alternative - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNmFkMjk5NWNlNjI1OTEzZTQwOTIyZDhmNzQxZmZkMmQ0NGRlMzIyMDRmMTZiOGFhZjE1ODdiYzRiZjcyNzBmMC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxMjAwLWRjMDAwMDAwLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1NjAyNjgy.avif - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, performances, Theatre, Entertainment - **Event Name**: That Poetry Thing: Kindred Trees Poetry Reading + a Tree Themed Open Mic - **Description**: Free event. Kindred Trees Poetry Reading in Tree Week. This is the fifth year that the Kindred Trees project has asked a group of local poets to write a poem in response to a local tree. (Check out previous years' poems at kindredtrees.com.au.) This e - **Date**: Mon May 04 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon May 04 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/that-poetry-thing-kindred-trees-poetry-reading-a-tree-themed-open-mic/200029904745530 - **Venue**: Smith's Alternative - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83NWYyNmI0ODE3Y2Q0N2I1YTIwNzk1OGY1N2UyMTRjZTNkZWY5YTI0MDRjOWFmMGRiMTY1NDJlZjgwNWUxMGQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzFhMWIxMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTU2Mzg5MA.avif - **Categories**: Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Recent Work Reading: Adrian Caesar and Kate Maxwell - **Description**: Join us at Smith's Alternative for readings from two RWP poets. Adrian Caesar was born near Manchester in the UK but has lived and worked in Australia for over forty years. He was formerly Associate Professor of English at UNSW@ADFA and subsequently taug - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/recent-work-reading-adrian-caesar-and-kate-maxwell/200029904745841 - **Venue**: Smith's Alternative - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9kZTY3Mjg1N2UyOWRiOTMzMjBlYWU5ZjY2Mzg1YzY4MmZmNjFiMTlkOTcwYzAxYTNlM2ZlZjFiNTk4YzlhZjI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmNjhiMjAtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU1NjM5MDA.avif - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Splatterfest 2026!!! - **Description**: .. and ticketing is open! Play a bit, listen a bit, play a bit, dance a bit, play a bit more... 30/31 May in Canberra! https://apeiron-baroque.com/concerts/2026/2026-splatter-1 **************************** SCHEDULE 30th May Registration/Welcome - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Fri May 29 2026 at 02:15 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 01:45 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/splatterfest-2026/200029531963151 - **Venue**: Canberra, ACT - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zMmQ3YWU5MjY2OGY3ZjNjZjQxMjk3MjUyNmU2ZDcyYjdjMDllYzY4Nzc0OGViODUxZWQzNTVmY2ZmYmI5ZWVlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc1My1kYzAzMDMwMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MzYxMDkyOA.avif - **Categories**: concerts, workshops, music, entertainment ## 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! 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This is the cheapest you’ll ever get into SN39 - **Venue**: Exhibition Park In Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2602 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/fc23516b5789d6e3b269b27139e9f0aaf45fcf4cfa6fffc79da9df803579d40c-rimg-w1200-h628-dcdcd8d5-gmir?v=1775619698 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ff63ef5272dbae0179ebba42932e6ffff09ef5efa95afb3f33d7d43c6181747f-rimg-w1035-h600-dc312e30-gmir?v=1775812947 - **Event Name**: Guy Sebastian in Canberra - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Guy Sebastian Live at AIS Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Guy Sebastian is taking over AIS Arena on Saturday, April 18, 2026, and with hits like Ba - **Venue**: AIS Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/23934b50-7839-11f0-9edc-5d29a8baa462-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8e8e6-gmir.webp?v=1755084725 - **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. --- Presale commences 11am (lo - **Venue**: Royal Canberra Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9cdac18c31a8200551fec30b1997f229df76e9a41dd3206cdb20ccada64f3160-rimg-w1200-h628-dc06162c-gmir?v=1775888269 - **Event Name**: Vision Pres. WHAT SO NOT + Anna Lunoe - **Description**: Giddy up Canberra! 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With festival grade L-Acoustics sound and with full-scale, world‑class production, The Vault will be transformed into a subterranean tem - **Venue**: Dairy Road Precinct - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/911e2b496296e199d0996d5c3f5896d3361416a4dbfb4dcba41759e7ed8f694e-rimg-w1200-h628-dc010314-gmir?v=1775383318 - **Event Name**: Richard Marx: After Hours Tour [CANBERRA] - **Description**: Grammy-Winning Hitmaker Richard Marx brings new music and iconic hits to Australia in 2026 Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Richard Marx will return to Australia in April 2026 for the After Hours Tour, seeing him bring his timeless voice and - **Venue**: Royal Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/093aeb14718a62546cc4a9e507084bd2cc301d5a7d3b00eb1158b2ef7846ad38-rimg-w1200-h628-dc020202-gmir?v=1775536280 - **Event Name**: Belle and Sebastian in Canberra - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Belle and Sebastian Live at Enmore Theatre on Sunday, September 13, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Belle and Sebastian is taking over Enmore Theatre on Sunday, September 13, 2026, and - **Venue**: Enmore Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cf806fe0-332a-11f1-86e7-414daf22773e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181517-gmir.webp?v=1775639439 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Canberra? - **A:** Smith's Open Mic Comedy - Sunday 12th April (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative), That Poetry Thing: Nigel Featherstone (NSW) + Julie McElhone (ACT) + open mic (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative), That Poetry Thing: Kindred Trees Poetry Reading + a Tree Themed Open Mic (Mon May 04 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative), Recent Work Reading: Adrian Caesar and Kate Maxwell (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative), Splatterfest 2026!!! (Fri May 29 2026 at 02:15 pm at Canberra, ACT). - **Q**: What events are happening in Canberra today April 12, 2026? - **A:** Smith's Open Mic Comedy - Sunday 12th April (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative). - **Q**: What events are happening in Canberra this weekend April 10–12, 2026? - **A:** Smith's Open Mic Comedy - Sunday 12th April (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative). - **Q**: What events are happening in Canberra in April 2026? - **A:** Smith's Open Mic Comedy - Sunday 12th April (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative), That Poetry Thing: Nigel Featherstone (NSW) + Julie McElhone (ACT) + open mic (Mon Apr 13 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative), Recent Work Reading: Adrian Caesar and Kate Maxwell (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative). - **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 Smith's Alternative, Canberra, ACT. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Canberra? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Canberra include Laser Fire Comedy, Smith's Alternative, That Poetry Thing That Is On At Smith's Every Monday. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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