Lights! Canberra! Action! – Friday 11 March
Lights! Canberra! Action! Will once again celebrate local short films at the open-air surrounds of the Senate Rose Gardens. With only 10 days to film and feature 10 items from around Canberra, see an array of up-and-coming local film makers share their perspective and interpretation of the year’s theme – Reflection! Kicking off at 7pm, bring a chair or picnic blanket, grab a feed or a BentSpoke beer and sit back and watch the top 12 finalists under the stars. Get all the event info through Enlighten.
Apple Canberra Music Lab for Kids – Friday 11 March
The tech savvy team at Apple Canberra are hosting a music lab for kids, where they will get to create a theme song for their favourite show, book or game using GarageBand on their iPad or on a provided one. Sign up here.
The Forage – Friday 11 to Monday 14 March
After a two-year halt, The Forage is back and has teamed up with Enlighten to deliver all things local and regional food! Taking a new spot at the National Triangle, the market will host more than 25 local businesses from Agostinis, Fricken Chicken, Miss Vans, Cannoli Brothers, Canberra Distillery, House of Bubbles and Spitz and Co. Open from 5-11pm. Get the latest updates and event info here.
Pialligo Estate x Underground Spirits Secret Gin Garden – Friday 11 to Monday 14 March
Pialligo Estate and Underground Spirits have teamed up to welcome you to the Secret Gin Garden – a private garden party with a gin board and canapés. Located at Old Parliament House, a range of drinks, including a collaborative gin and snacks with oysters and charcuterie will also be available to purchase. There will be three ticketed sessions per day, kicking off at 6:30pm. Book in here.
Enlighten Festival – Friday 11 to Monday 14 March
Lighting up Canberra every March, the Enlighten Festival is back for 17 days of arts and cultural events and entertainment. From the popular Night Noodle Markets, Canberra iconic buildings lighting up as part of Canberra After Dark and the Canberra Contemporary Arts Space, there is plenty family-friendly events happening this weekend. For the full program, head to Enlighten’s website.
Bliss N Eso at UC Refectory – Saturday 12 March
Three-time ARIA award-winning hip hop group Bliss N Eso are touring Australia and coming to Canberra for one night only. Bringing their electric energy and unmatchable flow, hear all your favourites live at UC refectory from 8pm. Tickets are on sale on Moshtix.
QT Lounge Balloon Breakfast – Saturday 12 March
Get a perfect view of the hot air balloons floating across the lake for Canberra Balloon Spectacular in the comfort of the QT Lounge. Hosting an indulgent breakfast from 7am, QT welcomes you to indulge in delicious goods from Sonoma pasties, toasted granola and coconut yoghurt, avocado toast, smoked trout and potato hash, sausage rolls and of course champagne on arrival. Book your tickets via their website.
Spoken Word Workshop for Writers and Poets – Saturday 12 March
Love spoken word poetry? Sign up for a two-part workshop series at Gorman Art Centre with award-winning poet, playwright and author Joelle Taylor and local poet Jacqui Mallins and develop your skills. Hosting their first session this Saturday, gather online for a workshop with Joelle from 1-3pm, followed by a face-to-face session on 26 March. The workshop is free but you will need to register here.
Canberra Balloon Spectacular – Saturday 12 to Monday 14 March
One of Canberra’s favourite events, the Balloon Spectacular will see over 25 balloons take flight over Canberra’s skyline for nine days. Launching each morning over Patrick White Lawns at 7am, this is worth the early start to see the colourful array of balloons over the lake and arboretum. Get all the event info through Enlighten.
