Events · Canberra / ACT
What's On in Canberra – October 2026
NightFest, the Writers Festival, Art Biennial, Short Film Festival, Nara Candle Festival, Wallaroos rugby and more across the ACT this October.
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Canberra News, Events & Community Updates
Discover the latest local news, events, community developments and stories from Canberra and across the ACT, including Canberra City, Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Kingston, Braddon and surrounding communities.
Events · Canberra
NightFest Returns to Canberra in October
Floriade NightFest lights up Commonwealth Park for four nights, 1 to 4 October 2026, with live music, illuminated blooms and food.
Events & Community · Commonwealth Park / Canberra
Floriade 2026 Brings Spring Colour to Canberra
Floriade returns to Commonwealth Park from 12 September to 11 October 2026 with the theme "Feast of Flowers".
Families & Events · Canberra / ACT
Canberra Spring School Holiday Activities 2026
Free and low-cost family activities at MoAD, the National Arboretum, the National Zoo & Aquarium, the NFSA and Floriade these holidays.
Arts & Culture · Canberra
Canberra Writers Festival Returns in October
The Canberra Writers Festival marks its 10th anniversary from 15 to 18 October 2026, with a new program for kids and young adults.
Community & Culture · Canberra Nara Peace Park
Canberra Nara Candle Festival Set for 24 October
Thousands of candles will light up Canberra Nara Peace Park on Saturday 24 October 2026 to celebrate the sister city relationship with Nara.