# Poetry events in Canberra, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Canberra

- **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Canberra like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Poetry events in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Canberra like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Canberra

- **Event Name**: The Lonely Fates with Poetry in Motion and Ducks in Trees
  - **Description**: Canberra indi-folk-country-soul faves The Lonely Fates sound evolves around the original songs of Fiona Bolton & Randall Blair. Together, they weave a swirling blend of luscious pop melody and soulful blues that will stay with you long after the show.
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 08:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/the-lonely-fates-with-poetry-in-motion-and-ducks-in-trees/200029906369707
  - **Venue**: Smith's Alternative
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: That Poetry Thing: Merri Andrew + Kathy Kituai + Open Mic
  - **Description**: Entry $10/15

Merri Andrew is a writer living on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country in Canberra. She is a member of the organising group for That Poetry Thing That Is On Every Monday At Smith's. Her debut poetry chapbook Holds Up When Shattered was published b
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  - **Date**: Mon Apr 27 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon Apr 27 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/that-poetry-thing-merri-andrew-kathy-kituai-open-mic/200029943161547
  - **Venue**: Smith's Alternative
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, workshops
- **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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: That Poetry Thing: Thanks Geoff
  - **Description**: $5/10

Come one and all for a special evening of appreciation for Canberra’s very own Geoff Page!

Geoff’s name has been synonymous with the Canberra (and national) poetry scene for decades. He has published 24 collections of poetry (in addition to an arr
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  - **Date**: Mon May 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon May 18 2026 at 11:00 am (+10:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/that-poetry-thing-thanks-geoff/200029904746251
  - **Venue**: Smith's Alternative
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art

## 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
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- **Event Name**: The Whitlams with Canberra Symphony Orchestra
  - **Description**: 8 – 9 May 2026
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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**: 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**: SUMMERNATS 39
  - **Description**: STREET MACHINE SUMMERNATS 39 EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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  - **Venue**: Exhibition Park In Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2602
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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**: 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**: 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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- **Event Name**: Laufey in Canberra
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Laufey is Live at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday, August 7, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Laufey is hitting Qudos Bank Arena on Friday, August 7, 2026, and with chart-topping hits
  - **Venue**: Qudos Bank Arena
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Canberra?
  - **A:** The Lonely Fates with Poetry in Motion and Ducks in Trees (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 am at Smith's Alternative), That Poetry Thing: Merri Andrew + Kathy Kituai + Open Mic (Mon Apr 27 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), That Poetry Thing: Thanks Geoff (Mon May 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Smith's Alternative).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Canberra this weekend April 24–26, 2026?
  - **A:** The Lonely Fates with Poetry in Motion and Ducks in Trees (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 am at Smith's Alternative).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Canberra in April 2026?
  - **A:** The Lonely Fates with Poetry in Motion and Ducks in Trees (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 am at Smith's Alternative), That Poetry Thing: Merri Andrew + Kathy Kituai + Open Mic (Mon Apr 27 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.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Canberra?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Canberra include 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. 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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