Events

Friday 3 July 2026 - Friday 4 December 2026 - Crosbie Morrison Lawn

Stories, songs, rhymes and creative activities are brought to life in the Gardens’ beautiful natural surroundings.

Friday 11 September 2026 - Saturday 31 October 2026 - Visitor Centre Gallery

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.

Thursday 18 June 2026 - Thursday 26 November 2026 - Theatrette

Our Thursday lunchtime talks cover diverse aspects of the natural world in Australia and around the globe.

Saturday 26 September 2026 - Sunday 25 October 2026 - Banksia Garden

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.

Thursday 5 November 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026 - Visitor Centre

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.

Saturday 17 October 2026 - Southern Carpark

Spring into gardening with the Australian Native Plant Society Canberra Spring Plant Sale