What’s on in Canberra

Floriade is a diverse, ever expanding program of music, cultural celebrations, food and wine, horticultural workshops, market traders, artistic displays, entertainment and recreational activities.

AUSTRALIANS AND HOLLYWOOD EXHIBITION PACKAGE NATIONAL FILM AND SOUND ARCHIVE- 21ST JANUARY 2022 – 17TH JULY 2022 Australians & Hollywood is a Canberra-exclusive blockbuster exhibition by the National Film and Sound Archive featuring best-loved cinema moments, rare behind-the-scenes footage and costumes and props from the NFSA collection on display for the first time. As an exclusive […]

As the closest hotel to the National ANZAC Day Service at the Australian War Memorial, Mercure Canberra and Olims Bar and Bistro are the ideal hotel to stay overnight, walk to the service and commemorate with friends and family on ANZAC Day.

CANBERRA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 2022- DATES TBA Canberra Short Film Festival (CSFF) is an independent, locally run festival, screening the best short flicks, from Australia and around the globe, across the Canberra region. ​ Now entering it’s 26th year, this competition-based festival, awards filmmakers across nine categories, celebrating their crafts. ​ “We look for […]

The Sunset Cinema operates during the summer months at the Botanical Gardens in Canberra 25 November 2021- 26 February 2022 Enjoy the sun going down and the stars coming out as Sunset Cinema brings you the ultimate Australian summer experience. Whether you’re having family night, catching up with the girls or taking someone on a […]

Get ready to emerge in the different flavours and colours of Canberra at night time.

The National Folk Festival is Australia’s Home and Heart of folk culture, creating Five Days in a Perfect World.

The National Museum of Australia in Canberra is a museum of social history.

The Australian War Memorial is one of Canberra’s best local attractions.

Mercure Canberra is a great base to explore Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre.

Mercure Canberra is a great base to explore the Royal Australian Mint.

Mercure Canberra is a great base to explore Parliament House, an outstanding Canberra tourist attraction.

Red Bus- Explorer Loop Stopping on Ainslie Avenue right outside of Mercure Canberra, the Red Bus will take you to all the best attractions in Canberra. Tour the architecturally themed Embassies in Yarraluma, stop by Canberra’s many national attractions such as the Australian War Memorial, The National Gallery of Australia or the National Museum of […]