Events in Acton, Canberra
Upcoming gigs, shows, markets and things to do in Acton, Canberra, with times, venues, prices and links to the organiser.
Listings updated (Canberra time). Past events drop off on their own.
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Saturday 14 November
Monday 16 November
4th Australia-Bhutan Research Conference
9:00 am – 5:00 pm · until 17 Nov · Crawford School of Public Policy · Acton
Agents of Maoism: Communist spies and overseas Chinese in Cambodia’s global sixties
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm · Lecture Theatre 2 (HB2), Hedley Bull Building · Acton
Tuesday 17 November
ESAANZ conference 2026
8:30 am – 5:00 pm · ANU Centre for European Studies · Acton
Re-open the social sciences?
11:00 am – 12:30 pm · Boardroom 2.54, Hedley Bull Building · Acton
International law before the High Court: How the High Court has responded and contributed to issues of international law since Federation.
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm · ANU Law School Moot Court · Acton
Wednesday 18 November
2026 Schuman Lecture | Partnership for the Future: What Comes Next for EU-Australia Relations?
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm · The Hall, University House, The Australian National University · Acton
How can ancient Greece and Rome inform public policy today?
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm · Australian China in the World Lecture Theatre · Acton
Meet the author - John Birmingham
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Cinema (Lowitja O'Donoghue Cultural Centre) · Acton
Thursday 19 November
Saturday 21 November
Spring Sketching at the Botanic Gardens
10:00 am – 12:00 pm · Australian National Botanic Gardens · Acton
An Introduction to Australia's Remarkable Plants
10:00 am – 12:00 pm · Australian National Botanic Gardens · Acton
Across the Plateau: Pedal Power Members’ Film Night
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Kambri Cinema · Acton
Retro Silent Disco | National Museum of Australia | Canberra
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm · National Museum of Australia · Acton
Monday 23 November
South Asia Forum and K.R. Narayanan Oration 2026
9:00 am – 6:30 pm · Molongo Theatre, Crawford School of Public Policy, ANU · Acton
Caste in Australia: Lived experiences and the struggle for dignity, equality and respect
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm · Molonglo Theatre (Level 2, Room 2.48), JG Crawford Building · Acton
Meet the author - Kirsten Banks
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Cinema (Lowitja O'Donoghue Cultural Centre) · Acton
Tuesday 24 November
AI and Assessment: A CASS Community of Practice Session
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm · Jean Martin Room · Acton
2026 Emeritus Professor Lloyd Sansom AO Distinguished Lecture
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm · National Museum of Australia · Acton
Cultivating a Global Mindset: Leading the Future of International Affairs
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm · Lecture Theatre 1 (Room 1.29), Ground Floor, Hedley Bull Building (Building 130) | The Australian National University (ANU) · Acton
The Future of Trusted AI Forum and EOY Celebrations
5:45 pm – 9:00 pm · Shine Dome · Acton
Wednesday 25 November
MSI End of Year Celebration 2026
12:00 pm – 3:30 pm · North Lawns, Hanna Neumann Building (#145) · Acton
LLMs Unplugged: A tech-free guide to understanding (and teaching) AI | 25 Nov
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm · Innovation Space, Level 2, Birch Building #35 · Acton
AAEE ACT 2026 AGM
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm · Crosbie Morrison Building · Acton
Future Ready Schools
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm · Crosbie Morrison Building · Acton
Meet the author - Anna Downes
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm · Cinema (Lowitja O'Donoghue Cultural Centre) · Acton
Thursday 26 November
Racism In Health Education First Nations Health ANU
8:30 am – 4:00 pm · Finkel Lecture Theatre · Acton
Grandparenting in Australia: A Multidisciplinary Symposium
9:00 am – 5:00 pm · RSSS Building · Acton
Magic Weapon: The Role of United Front Work in Chinese Intelligence Activities
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm · Seminar Room, Australian Centre on China in the World · Acton
Friday 27 November
Saturday 28 November
Friday 4 December
Saturday 19 December
Sunday 7 March
36 upcoming events in Acton. Most common: education, business and arts & culture. 25 listed as free.
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- November Social Ride — Saturday 14 November at National Museum of Australia & Lennox Crossing - Carpark. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the organiser before you go.
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