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
Sunset cinema
Thursday 20 November 2025 - Saturday 28 February 2026
Enjoy latest releases, children’s and classic films in the beautiful garden surrounds. Bring a picnic or purchase your dinner and popcorn at the event.
Enjoy latest releases, children’s and classic films in the beautiful garden surrounds. Bring a picnic or purchase your dinner and popcorn at the event.
Flora to Finery exhibition
Wednesday 11 February 2026 - Sunday 8 March 2026
Paintings and jewellery by Dorothy Danta, Harriet Barry, Gerry Crisp and Carole Henderson.
Paintings and jewellery by Dorothy Danta, Harriet Barry, Gerry Crisp and Carole Henderson.
Thursday Talks
Thursday 26 February 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.
Luminous Life: After Dark
Thursday 5 March 2026 - Saturday 7 March 2026
Get ready for an enchanting adventure as we unlock the gates to the Gardens for an exclusive After Dark experience.
Get ready for an enchanting adventure as we unlock the gates to the Gardens for an exclusive After Dark experience.
March Themed Walk - Women Botanists, Balancing the Scale
Sunday 8 March 2026 - Saturday 14 March 2026
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, this walk celebrates women in botany - the pioneering female researchers, scientists, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants.
To mark International Women’s Day on March 8th, this walk celebrates women in botany - the pioneering female researchers, scientists, artists and writers who contributed to the study of plants.
Dhulwa/Banksia re leaf – art exhibition
Wednesday 11 March 2026 - Monday 6 April 2026
Inspiring, informing and connecting people to Australian flora is at the heart of this project, a solo exhibition of ceramic works by Amanda Andlee Poland.
Inspiring, informing and connecting people to Australian flora is at the heart of this project, a solo exhibition of ceramic works by Amanda Andlee Poland.
Growing Friends Autumn Sale of plants
Saturday 14 March 2026
All plants sourced exclusively from the ANBG. Hundreds of plants, including groundcovers, grasses, shrubs and some ferns, will be on sale in the Banksia Centre Carpark.
All plants sourced exclusively from the ANBG. Hundreds of plants, including groundcovers, grasses, shrubs and some ferns, will be on sale in the Banksia Centre Carpark.
Australian Native Plant Society Canberra Region, Autumn Plant Sale
Saturday 21 March 2026
This autumn sale will feature around 4000 Australian native plants, with over 200 different species represented. All plants are selected to be suitable for Canberra and surrounds, and are grown locally.
This autumn sale will feature around 4000 Australian native plants, with over 200 different species represented. All plants are selected to be suitable for Canberra and surrounds, and are grown locally.
Dhulwa/Banksia re leaf - workshops
Sunday 22 March 2026
Join Artist Amanda Andlee Poland for a day of clay art workshop.
Join Artist Amanda Andlee Poland for a day of clay art workshop.
