Your Complete Guide to Canberra's Best Film, Theatre and Performing Arts Right Now
From intimate theatre companies in Kingston to blockbuster screenings across the city, here's where to catch world-class performances this winter.
29 June 2026
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The New Storytellers: Canberra's Emerging Heritage Voices Redefining Local Identity
As established institutions evolve, a wave of young curators, artists and historians are reclaiming Canberra's narrative from the ground up.
29 June 2026
Winter Festival Season in Canberra: What Visitors Need to Know Before You Go
From Enlighten's stunning light installations to the Canberra Winter Festival's food and music lineup, here are the essential dates, venues and insider tips for experiencing Australia's capital at its most vibrant.
29 June 2026
The Faces Behind Canberra's Family Life: How Parents Are Redefining What Community Means
From Gungahlin's schoolyards to Tuggeranong's parks, the people shaping family life in our city reveal what makes Canberra's parenting landscape uniquely resilient and connected.
29 June 2026
The Faces Behind the Neon: How Canberra's Bar Owners and Staff Built a Nightlife Scene Worth Staying Out For
From Civic's late-night legends to Kingston's craft cocktail artisans, the people running Canberra's venues are reshaping what it means to have a night out in the nation's capital.
29 June 2026
Canvas and Concrete: Meet the Emerging Voices Reshaping Canberra's Street Art Scene
As the city's creative districts evolve, a new generation of muralists and designers is claiming walls across Kingston, Braddon and beyond.
29 June 2026
From Government Town to Creative Hub: How Canberra's Fashion Design Scene Came of Age
Once dismissed as a bureaucratic backwater, Canberra's creative industries have transformed into a thriving ecosystem of designers, makers and cultural institutions.
29 June 2026
The Local's Guide to Canberra's Best Parks: Honest Tips From People Who Actually Spend Their Days There
We asked Canberrans who live and work across the city's green spaces what really works—and what doesn't—when it comes to outdoor living.
29 June 2026
How Canberra's Gallery and Museum Renaissance Is Redefining What It Means to Be Creative Here
From Civic's emerging artist collectives to the National Gallery's ambitious programming, the capital's visual culture institutions are reshaping the city's identity beyond politics.
29 June 2026
From Laneways to Stadiums: How Canberra's Live Music Scene Is Redefining the City's Identity
As venues across the capital evolve and multiply, local artists and audiences are claiming their stake in Australia's cultural future.
29 June 2026
The Faces Behind Canberra's Welcome: How Newcomers Are Reshaping the Capital
From Gungahlin to Forrest, expat arrivals are weaving their own stories into the city's fabric—and discovering the locals who make settling in feel like coming home.
29 June 2026
Your Smart Shopper's Map: Where to Hunt for Treasures at Canberra's Best Markets and Local Retail Gems
From weekend street markets to hidden independent boutiques, here's how Canberra residents are discovering authentic local finds without breaking the bank.
29 June 2026
Braddon's Bar Scene Is Getting Smarter: How Canberra's Coolest Neighbourhood Is Reinventing Nightlife
Once a rough-around-the-edges precinct, Braddon is shedding its late-night reputation for craft cocktails, wellness-focused venues, and community-driven social spaces.
29 June 2026
From Wine Country to Wellness Hub: How the Canberra District Wine Region is Reinventing Itself
Vintners and hospitality operators in Murrumbateman and Bungendore are trading tradition for experiential tourism, signalling a generational shift in how Canberrans spend their weekends.
29 June 2026
From a Garage in Dickson to Canberra's Biggest Winter Spectacle: How Three Friends Built Enlighten
The festival that transforms the nation's capital into a light-filled wonderland started with a simple question: what does Canberra need?
29 June 2026
Canberra's Best Neighbourhoods: The Cost, Access and Everything You Need to Know Before Moving
From inner-city sophistication to suburban sprawl, here's what to expect when choosing your next Canberra postcode.
29 June 2026
Raising Kids in Canberra: The Real Cost, Access Guide and Everything You Need to Know Before Moving
From school fees to childcare waitlists, here's what parents actually spend navigating family life in the nation's capital.
29 June 2026
Raising Kids in Canberra: What Local Parents Actually Recommend
From school selection to weekend haunts, here's what families living in the capital really think works—and what doesn't.
29 June 2026