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
Student photography exhibition
Saturday 27 September 2025 - Sunday 26 October 2025
Come and admire the prize-winners of this year’s school photographic competition.
Come and admire the prize-winners of this year’s school photographic competition.
Survive and Thrive - a story about seeds and science
Thursday 16 October 2025 - Sunday 16 November 2025
Discover how seed scientists and horticulturalists at the Gardens are working together to ensure that Australia’s subalpine species survive and thrive.
Discover how seed scientists and horticulturalists at the Gardens are working together to ensure that Australia’s subalpine species survive and thrive.
Thursday Talks
Thursday 23 October 2025 - Thursday 27 November 2025
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.
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.
12th Annual Exhibition: Illuminate ‘25
Friday 21 November 2025 - Sunday 14 December 2025
Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Photographic Group 'Illuminate' has two meanings: one is about physical light, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment.
Friends of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Photographic Group 'Illuminate' has two meanings: one is about physical light, and the other is about intellectual or spiritual enlightenment.
