ALTER is a presentation of two new works at Belco Arts, epitomising excellence in Canberra centred creativity. Led by Canberra artists of international repute in collaboration with leading ASEAN artists from Kuala Lumpur, a current UNESCO City of Design, both works have been supported by Creative Australia funding.
Born of design and innovation, ALTER is a double bill of dance works exploring the potential of new design technology in the interplay between body, identity and cross cultural exchange. Drawing on 35 years of Liz Lea's specialisation in classical Indian and contemporary dance, as well as focused research into the power of the Metaverse as an accretive design tool, ALTER brings technology to the fore to enable symbiotic interaction between real and virtual bodies, where movement creates visuals in a projected environment.
ALTER speaks to the brutalist architecture of Canberra's design and its surrounding nature. As the largest example of Australia's Garden City Movement, Canberra is recognised internationally as a designed and planned city, and yet nature prevails, its untamed energy making the city hum. Just as Walter Burley Griffin's designs were based on the natural topography of the land, ALTER draws from the natural topography of the body.
Where is the Green Sheep? is an immersive visual theatre experience based on the beloved children's book by Mem Fox and Judy Horacek. We meet Blue Sheep who loves blue flowers and Red Sheep who loves to cartwheel in the fields, Bath Sheep who loves bubbles and Bed Sheep who loves to bounce… But where IS that Green Sheep?
Blending puppetry and animation, this beautiful production invites young audiences to join our three farmers on their quest to find the elusive green sheep. Co-created with students from Bankstown West Public School, this production integrates their voices as narrators, ensuring the work resonates deeply with young audiences.
Where is the Green Sheep? is a co-production with QPAC's Out of the Box in association with Arts Centre Melbourne, The Sydney Opera House and The Art House, Wyong.
Screening at Palace Electric Cinema in Canberra, the Irish Film Festival 2026 brings you star-studded, award-winning features, shorts and documentaries showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Ireland, its culture, language, music and history.
Enjoy Q&As with filmmakers and stars that take you behind the scenes, plus the famous opening night party and State Premiere of 'Chasing Millions', hosted by the Irish Embassy.
The Festival is proud to present its biggest film selection in 12 years, including many in Irish. With a focus on the Irish/Australian connection, it includes laugh-out-loud comedies, family drama, historical reckonings and folk horror. It's great craic - don't miss out!
Details and tickets at the website.
Celebrate the work of visionary filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson with a special double feature at the NFSA's Arc Cinema. From the quirky, heartfelt romance of Punch-Drunk Love to the sweeping ambition and ruthless power struggles of There Will Be Blood, this Director Spotlight showcases the extraordinary range of one of contemporary cinema's most influential auteurs.
Beginning at 6pm with Punch-Drunk Love (2002), starring Adam Sandler in a critically acclaimed dramatic role, and continuing at 8pm with the Oscar-winning epic There Will Be Blood (2007), this double feature explores themes of love, loneliness, ambition and obsession through two of Anderson's most celebrated films.
Whether you're a long-time admirer of Anderson's work or discovering his films for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to experience these modern classics on the big screen.
Double Feature Passes are available, with individual tickets also offered for single screenings.
Where fashion meets activism, performance meets purpose, and dissent becomes a work of art.
Across one vibrant weekend, Clothing the Loop unfolds as a spectacular evening event and a full day of activities including; panel talks, clothes swaps, installations, fashion displays and a parade, live performance and practical workshops celebrating sustainable fashion, circular design, and creative activism.
Presented by Australian Dance Party, Kelli Donovan and Canberra Institute of Technology, and held on the first weekend of the Craft + Design Canberra Festival, experience runway glamour, edgy contemporary dance, sensorial music and stimulating conversations that invite powerful dialogue towards change.
Join a joyful rebellion against waste and over-consumption. The festival re-imagines what it means to design, wear, and value materials and craftsmanship, re-framing them as threads that stitch together care, creativity, and collective action.
Fight fans, gear up for an unforgettable night! Catch the explosive heavyweight showdown between former NRL icon Paul Gallen and giant Nelson Asofa-Solomona, broadcasting live and loud on the big screens at Onyx Sports Lounge. Fuel the action with Onyx signature food menu and cold drinks flowing from a full bar service all evening long. Table bookings are highly recommended but walk ins are always welcome while space lasts.
Onyx Sports Lounge is located inside Casino Canberra, a strictly 18 years-and-over venue. No ID, no entry.
Join them for a special evening celebrating the next generation of culinary talent at Yacht Club Canberra.
The Rising Stars Dinner shines a spotlight on the talented up-and-coming chefs, who will showcase their creativity, flavour and skill across a carefully curated four-course menu.
Each course will be paired with premium wines from the Canberra region, creating a memorable dining experience that celebrates both our rising stars and the local wine industry.
Limited seats available. Book your table now and enjoy an evening of exceptional food, wine and emerging talent.
Catch all the action of UFC 334 as heavyweights Ciryl Gane and Tyrell Josh Hokit face off, broadcast live across the big screens at Onyx Sports Lounge. Patrons can enjoy a comprehensive lunch menu alongside full bar service featuring draught beer, wine, and beverages throughout the afternoon. Table bookings are recommended to secure group seating, with walk ins welcomed subject to venue capacity.
Onyx Sports Lounge is located inside Casino Canberra, a strictly 18 years-and-over venue. No ID, no entry.
Raíces & Rhythms: Latin America in Australia is an intimate evening of live music and conversation opening the La Fiesta 2026 weekend at The Street Theatre.
Musicians from Chile, Cuba, Argentina and Australia step away from their larger festival ensembles for stripped-back performances, followed by conversations with host Frank Madrid about the music they make, the traditions that shape them, and what it means to carry those sounds into a life in Australia.
The program moves through Afro-Cuban percussion, flamenco and Spanish guitar, Cuban son, Latin American folk and contemporary Latin sounds, with performances from artists including Adrian Hearn, Aloy Junco, Rodolfo "Panga" Hechavarría, Keko Virán, Aya Kitaoji, Alejandro Flórez and members of The New Monos.
The evening is bookended by a special Afro-Cuban batá percussion collaboration, bringing rhythm, storytelling and cultural context together in a relaxed theatre setting.
Two Icons. One Legacy. One Cause.
Experience the magic of Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley in From a Diamond to a King – featuring the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and International artists Peter Byrne and Damian Mullin. This spectacular show brings two music legends together in one unforgettable night of hits, from Sweet Caroline to Suspicious Minds.
From 2026 onwards, all performances will proudly support The Shake It Up Australia Foundation. With 38 Australians diagnosed with Parkinson's every day, making it the most common neurological disorder in the country, Shake It Up and their partners at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research fund life-changing research into a cure.
Peter Byrne, an official Ambassador for Shake It Up since 2018, has already raised over $70,000 for the cause since Neil Diamond's Parkinson's diagnosis – and continues his mission through this national tour.
As part of this initiative, ten dollars from every ticket sold will be donated directly to Shake It Up. A night of timeless music, heartfelt performances, and purpose – where the music shines, the memories reign, and every ticket makes a difference.
Grab your butterfly clips and low-rise bumpsters, hornbags, because they're doing the drag parody prequel that everybody is going to go sick for.
Will Kath find her dream spunk rat? Will Kim go through with her upcoming connubials? Will Sharon score a midnight pash before the millennium bug gets her? All will be answered in this hilarious camp comedy parody starring Art Simone (Drag Race Down Under), Thomas Jaspers (Granny Bingo), Jemima Handful (Club Broadway) and Scott Brennan (skitHOUSE).
Fountain Lakes: Y2k is a hilarious night of wickedly sharp comedy, 90s nostalgia and fabulous, camp tunes. It sells out everywhere it goes, so grab your tickets toot suite, doll!.
Back to 2016: The Tumblr Era Party
A nostalgic 2016 throwback party packed with Tumblr-era fashion, viral hits, polaroid moments and social-media chaos.
Take it back to a simpler time, when everyone had a choker, every caption was a Drake lyric, Snapchat dog filters were peak technology, and every night somehow ended with Closer by The Chainsmokers.
Back to 2016: The Tumblr Era Party is a full night dedicated to the songs, outfits, chaos and questionable aesthetic choices that raised a generation.
Dress like it is 2016 again. Think flower crowns, chokers, denim jackets, bomber jackets, skinny jeans, festival fits, flannels, Adidas Superstars, Kylie Lip Kit energy, messy buns, round sunnies, Tumblr soft grunge and "good vibes only" everything.
Expect a massive night of 2016 throwback anthems, pop chaos, club classics, guilty pleasures and songs you definitely once used as an Instagram caption.
From Justin Bieber, Drake, Rihanna and The Chainsmokers to Calvin Harris, Major Lazer, Ariana Grande, Fifth Harmony, Sia, DNCE, Zara Larsson, Flo Rida, Nick Jonas, Twenty One Pilots, Sean Paul and more, this is your chance to relive the soundtrack of the era.
Charge your iPhone 6, fix your side part and put your flash on. It's time to go back.
Dress code: Your 2016 self.
This is an 18+ event.
