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.
Friends of the ANBG Student Photography Competition 2026 Winners Exhibition
Saturday 26 September 2026 - Sunday 25 October 2026
Come and see the outstanding winning entries, along with a selection of finalist photographs, on display in the Banksia Garden at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Come and see the outstanding winning entries, along with a selection of finalist photographs, on display in the Banksia Garden at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
ANPSC Spring Plant Sale
Saturday 17 October 2026
Spring into gardening with the Australian Native Plant Society Canberra Spring Plant Sale
Spring into gardening with the Australian Native Plant Society Canberra Spring Plant Sale
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.
