What’s On in Canberra This September & Beyond

Spring in Canberra is something special. With Floriade centre stage, and Christmas on the horizon, it’s all about celebration. From harvest festivals to second-hand markets and plenty of outdoor adventures, the city is brimming with activities to make the most of the returning warmth.

Check out what’s on in Canberra this month and plan accordingly.

Canberra Moon Festival

Expect three days of feasting, performances, and interactive experiences at this event designed to bring the community together as one. Inspired by the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, the Canberra Moon Festival is a multi-Asian cultural festival showcasing the diversity of Canberra’s population. Expect DJ disco nights, food and drink stalls and local artists aplenty.

Friday 5th September to Sunday 7th September

City Walk, Canberra

Floriade 2025

Spring has officially sprung when Floriade takes over the city. This year, this renowned floral festival will be celebrating the theme of ‘Science and Nature’ with garden beds themes inspired by everything from ‘Under the Microscope’ to ‘The Human Brain’. Over one million blooms have been planted to create the incredible displays. Be sure to take a peek at the full program here for related events, including Floriade’s NightFest program, Dogs’ Day Out and The Great Big Bulb Dig.

Friday 13th September to Sunday 12th October

Three Sixty Fashion Market

If you love vintage clothes shopping, you will love this fashion market. Committed to sustainability and ecological fashion choices, Three Sixty has a large range of vintage, retro and high-quality pre-loved clothes to sift through.

Sunday 14th September, 10am to 3pm

21 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston 

Campbells Urban Cellar Door

Haven’t got the time to pop out of the city this month for a cellar door experience? Not to worry! This September, Campbell Wines is coming to you. Sample a number of wines, ranging from new releases to vintage favourites, whilst indulging in a curation of snacks. You’ll even be heading home with a memento of your time — a premium Riedel wine glass.

From $60, tickets available here

Thursday 18th September, 5:30pm to 8pm

Juliet, Verity Lane Market

See Some Spectacular New Art at the National Gallery of Australia

This Spring, there are a lot of exciting exhibitions happening in Canberra.

At the National Gallery of Australia, see Cézanne to Giacometti: Highlights from Museum Berggruen / Neue Nationalgalerie, which highlights the avant-garde visions of Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Henri Matisse, Paul Klee and Alberto Giacometti who shaped twentieth-century modern art in Europe. This exhibition marks the first time works from this internationally significant collection will be seen in Australia.

Looking for something a little more interactive? The Whole is Greater than the Sum of Her Parts by artist Sanné Mestrom is an interactive exhibition that invites you to play and create transforming abstract cubes into a playable adventure.

Until Sunday 21st September

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes Place East, Parkes

Harvest Stall

Celebrate the season with a wander around the National Arboretum, followed by a mosey around the Visitors Centre where homemade jams, chutneys, herbs, seedlings and more are up for grabs. All the goodies for sale are made with organic produce from the Arboretum’s kitchen garden and proceeds will all go towards supporting the Friends of the Arboretum projects.

Saturday 29th September, 10am to 2pm

National Arboretum, Canberra

Spring Sustainability Market

Beloved local market, Haig Park Village Market, will be serving up a special edition event this September by way of a sustainability market. On top of themed stalls selling the likes of organic produce, slow fashion and low-waste products, the market will be hosting a slew of exciting workshops and activities. Think recycling workshops, kids’ seed planting station and nature storytelling.

Sunday 28th September, 8am to 2pm

Haig Park, Braddon

Four Pillars x Leyla

In a welcome springtime celebration, the light-filled bar Leyla is teaming up with Four Pillars Gin to host a new Saturday ritual. Every Saturday in September, Leyla is offering an afternoon experience consisting of four springtime cocktails with paired bites, and, of course, sweeping views of the city.

$95 per person, book here

Every Saturday in September, 3:30pm to 5:30pm

Level 7/1 Burbury Close, Barton

Catch a Gig at Fun Time Pony

Live music lovers, this one’s for you. Fun Time Pony doesn’t even open its doors until 8pm, and from then on, it’s rollicking good times. Serving late-night pizza, free pool, and scattered with pinball machines, it’s grungy New York vibes all around. The September lineup of live music is looking rather schmick. Keep across who is playing here.

122 Alinga Street, Canberra City 

Need more ideas on what to do in Canberra this month? Here’s our guide to the best weekend activities in Canberra and, if you’re heading to Sydney for the weekend, here are our tops picks.