Things to do
Things to do in Canberra
Real Canberra experiences and attractions, with a direct link to book or visit. Descriptive only. Confirm current opening hours and prices on the operator's page.
19 experiences and attractions across the ACT · Updated August 2026
New and upcoming
Fri, 7 Aug · 7:00pm
Reece Mastin - The New Dawn Tour
UC Hub · Bruce
Book nowSat, 8 Aug · 5:35pm
CLAREL ARMELLE & MARIO JUSTIN SHOWCASE – Canberra Australia Tour 2026
6 Gritten St · Page
Book ticketsSun, 23 Aug · 8:00pm
Vera Blue - Modern Rituals Tour
UC Refectory · Bruce
Book nowSun, 23 Aug · 8:00pm
Vera Blue - Modern Rituals Tour
UC Refectory · Bruce
Book nowFri, 28 Aug · 6:00pm
CLAREL ARMELLE & MARIO JUSTIN SHOWCASE – Canberra Australia Tour 2026
Bingle Street · Canberra
Book ticketsSat, 5 Sept · 7:00pm
TearShxtUp & Diskusting: ITS ALL RED TOUR! | Canberra
Shadows Nightclub · Canberra City
Book nowSat, 5 Sept · 8:00pm
TearShxtUp & Diskusting: ITS ALL RED TOUR! | Canberra
Shadows Nightclub · Canberra City
Book nowSun, 13 Sept · 7:00pm
Dear Seattle Regional Aus Tour 2026 with special guests Seahaven (usa) & Bad Neighbour
UC Hub · Bruce
Book nowSun, 13 Sept · 7:00pm
Dear Seattle Regional Aus Tour 2026 with special guests Seahaven (usa) & Bad Neighbour
UC Hub · Bruce
Book nowSun, 20 Sept · 7:30pm
Suzanne Vega Flying with Angels Tour
Llewellyn Hall · Acton
Book nowSat, 10 Oct · 7:00pm
MEG WASHINGTON: The Everything’s Going To Be Fine Tour with Special Guests
Tallagandra Hill Winery · Canberra
Book ticketsSat, 24 Oct · 11:00am
Nappies and Comedy
To be confirmed · Canberra
Book now
Signature experiences
Balloon Aloft Canberra
Canberra
Hot air balloon flights over Canberra at sunrise, year-round subject to weather.
experience · outdoor · bookable · hot-air-balloon
Canberra Wine Tours
Hall
Small-group wine tours of the Canberra District wine region, including Murrumbateman and Hall cellar doors.
experience · food-and-drink · bookable · tour
Dawn Drifters Canberra
Canberra
Sunrise hot air balloon flights over Lake Burley Griffin and the Parliamentary Triangle.
experience · outdoor · bookable · hot-air-balloon
Escape Room Canberra
Phillip
Themed escape room games in Woden, suited to groups of 2 to 8 players.
experience · indoor · bookable · group
GoBoat Canberra
Acton
Self-drive electric picnic boats for up to eight people from Barrine Drive on Lake Burley Griffin.
experience · outdoor · bookable · water
Lake Burley Griffin Cruises
Parkes
Scheduled and charter cruises on Lake Burley Griffin departing the Boat House.
experience · outdoor · bookable · cruise
Parliament House
Free entryCanberra
Free self-guided and guided tours of Parliament House on Capital Hill.
attraction · history · indoor · free
National institutions
Australian War Memorial
Free entryCampbell
National memorial, museum and archive of Australians at war, with free general entry and daily Last Post Ceremony.
attraction · history · indoor · museum
National Gallery of Australia
Free entryParkes
Australia's national collection of art, with free general entry and ticketed major exhibitions.
attraction · arts · indoor · gallery
National Museum of Australia
Free entryActon
National collection of Australian social history on the Acton Peninsula, with free general entry and ticketed touring exhibitions.
attraction · history · indoor · museum
National Portrait Gallery
Free entryParkes
Australia's collection of portraits of the people who shape the nation, with free general entry.
attraction · arts · indoor · gallery
Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes
Australia's interactive national science centre on the Parliamentary Triangle, with daily shows and hands-on galleries for all ages.
attraction · family · indoor · museum
Family days out
Cockington Green Gardens
Nicholls
Miniature villages and gardens in Gungahlin, with steam train rides and a Miniature World of Wonders.
attraction · family · outdoor · bookable
Mr Spokes Bike Hire
Acton
Bike, e-bike and pedal-cart hire on the north shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
experience · outdoor · bookable · cycling
National Arboretum Canberra
Free entryMolonglo Valley
100 forests on Canberra's western hills, with the Pod Playground, Margaret Whitlam Pavilion and free guided walks.
attraction · outdoor · family · free
National Zoo & Aquarium
Curtin
Privately owned zoo and aquarium on the western edge of Canberra, with Zooventures and Meet a Cheetah encounters.
attraction · family · outdoor · bookable
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
Tidbinbilla
ACT Government nature reserve south-west of Canberra with kangaroos, koalas and bushwalks.
attraction · outdoor · family · wildlife
Food, drink and tours
BentSpoke Brewing Co.
Braddon
Inner-north brewpub on Mort Street with a rotating tap list and pub menu.
experience · food-and-drink · brewery · brewpub
Capital Brewing Co.
Fyshwick
Independent Canberra brewery with a working brewhouse, taproom and food trucks at the Dairy Road precinct.
experience · food-and-drink · brewery · taproom
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best things to do in Canberra?
- This page rounds up real Canberra experiences and attractions: hot air balloon flights, Lake Burley Griffin cruises, the national museums and galleries, breweries and wine tours, escape rooms, and family days out. Each listing links straight to the operator or institution so you can check hours and book.
- What are the top attractions in Canberra?
- Canberra's national institutions include the Australian War Memorial, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia, Questacon, Parliament House and the National Arboretum. Browse the National institutions section above for direct links to each.
- What are some free things to do in Canberra?
- Many Canberra attractions are free to enter, including several national institutions and gardens. Listings marked Free entry on this page have no admission charge, and our dedicated free things to do page collects more no-cost ideas across the ACT.
- What can families do in Canberra?
- See the Family days out section above for wildlife parks, gardens and hands-on attractions suited to children, each with a direct link to the operator for current opening hours and ticketing.
- How do I book Canberra experiences and tours?
- Every listing links directly to the operator or national institution's own website, where you can confirm current prices, availability and conditions and book. We are descriptive only and do not sell tickets ourselves.
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