Culture, arts & entertainment: things to do in Canberra

SATURDAY 17TH MAY 2025
A THING TO DO TODAY

in CANBERRA
COVID-19 Update: The events listed below were expected to be happening today... but COVID-19 changed all that. Click on the headline to find out if these events and activities are still happening. Pre-booking may be necessary.
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Welcome to the Canberra edition of A Thing To Do Today: your Canberra culture attendant, and the ultimate independent curated guide to the very best of what to do today in Canberra. Whether it's budget or bespoke, from local tourist attractions to hidden gems, cultural events and even adventurous things to do, if you're in and around Canberra, whether you're visiting or a local, ATTDT is here to help.

We specialise in finding awesome and often offbeat activities specifically on and open today, which are ready to discover: things to do in Canberra for anyone who wants an amazing day. Look at the idea above for something to do today, reload the page to get other interesting things to do, or change the day to have an amazing time in Canberra all week: here are amazing things to do on Sunday. Find out more...

CANBERRA
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
35.28°S, 149.13°E

Sunrise: 05:53
Sunset: 16:06
Moon Phase: last quarter
Weather: sky is clear, 18°C max, 5°C min


“Tomorrow, do thy worst, for I have lived today.”
JOHN DRYDEN