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.
Morgyn Phillips Postcards from Black Mountain
Wednesday 14 January 2026 - Sunday 8 February 2026
Black Mountain, in the heart of Canberra, is the inspiration for this exhibition of small images in ink and coloured pencil featuring the landscapes, tracks, flora and fauna found there.
Black Mountain, in the heart of Canberra, is the inspiration for this exhibition of small images in ink and coloured pencil featuring the landscapes, tracks, flora and fauna found there.
Thursday Talks
Thursday 5 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.
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.
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.
