Local Events

The perfect location to discover the surrounding region with themes of heritage, culture, nature, sports, food and wine.

Queanbeyan is a relaxed city with events being held throughout the year and located only 15km to the east of our Nation’s Capital Canberra.

Floriade

Developed in 1988 as a grand, one off floral tribute to mark Australia’s Bicentenary and Canberra’s 75th anniversary, Floriade has become Canberra’s most iconic annual tourism eve…

Canberra Balloon Spectacular

Wake up to the view of hot air balloons floating across the city during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. This mesmerising view is best appreciated from the lawns of Old Parliamen…

Enlighten Festival

Enlighten Canberra is an outdoor annual art and cultural festival held in Canberra, Australia featuring illuminating light installations and projections, performances from local a…