What’s on
There’s always something new and exciting to see and do at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Our calendar of events is changing all the time. Check out the list of current and upcoming events and exhibitions below.
Events and exhibitions
Thursday Talks
Thursday 18 June 2026 - Thursday 26 November 2026
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.
Coming to the Gardens this Spring: Canberra Art Biennial
Friday 11 September 2026 - Saturday 31 October 2026
This Spring we look forward to welcoming the 6th edition of the Canberra Art Biennial to the Gardens. The Capital’s own contemporary public art festival, Canberra Art Biennial presents artwork that responds to stories and histories within the designed landscape of Canberra.
This Spring we look forward to welcoming the 6th edition of the Canberra Art Biennial to the Gardens. The Capital’s own contemporary public art festival, Canberra Art Biennial presents artwork that responds to stories and histories within the designed landscape of Canberra.
Walk + Talk: Observation Benches with Jacqueline Bradley
Saturday 31 October 2026
Join artist Jacqueline Bradley and ANBG Conservation Horticulture Manager Vero Briceno Rodriguez for a guided walk exploring Observation Benches, a new artwork created for the 2026 Canberra Art Biennial.
Join artist Jacqueline Bradley and ANBG Conservation Horticulture Manager Vero Briceno Rodriguez for a guided walk exploring Observation Benches, a new artwork created for the 2026 Canberra Art Biennial.
Revitrification by Matthew Curtis
Thursday 5 November 2026 - Sunday 15 November 2026
Revitrification is a public artwork by Matthew Curtis that explores how discarded glass can be reused as a valuable creative material rather than sent to landfill.
Revitrification is a public artwork by Matthew Curtis that explores how discarded glass can be reused as a valuable creative material rather than sent to landfill.
Illuminate ’26 - Friends of ANBG Photographic Group
Thursday 5 November 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026
Since its inception in 2011 the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group has brought together people with a passion for photographing the natural world especially as it is expressed in the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Since its inception in 2011 the Friends of ANBG Photographic Group has brought together people with a passion for photographing the natural world especially as it is expressed in the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
