15 + 22 + 29 November 2026 | Such and Such
Such and Such presents Clubb Chess, a three day interactive exhibition celebrating contemporary artists and designers through the lens of a centuries old board game, encompassing the festival theme of ‘Dissent’. This exhibition brings together multiple industries across Canberra including architecture, furniture design, art, music and hospitality on the 15th, 22nd and 29th November 2026.
14 November 2026 | National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
Join us in the courtyard of the National Film and Sound Archive to close the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival with an evening of dance, design and celebration under the Canberra sky.
6 + 7 November 2026 | Canberra Institute of Technology, Woden
Fashion meets activism. Performance meets purpose. Dissent becomes a work of art.
Across one vibrant weekend, Clothing the Loop unfolds as a spectacular evening event and a full day of activities. Live dance, a runway parade, panel talks, clothes swaps, installations, tours and practical workshops celebrate the intersection of sustainable design, live performance and creative activism.
14 November 2026 | National Carillon
The Canberra Kinetic Sculpture Race is a one-day spectacle of human-powered, amphibious art machines. Teams create imaginative sculptures that travel across land, sand, and water in a whimsical celebration of creativity and dissent. Audiences can explore, watch, and cheer on these inventive, handmade moving artworks.
5 November 2026 | Craft + Design Canberra
Join us to formally launch the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival and celebrate the opening of 4 exciting exhibitions in the Craft + Design Canberra Gallery and Civic Square.
We are proud to make craft and design accessible to everyone. The majority of the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival is free, spanning all program types including exhibitions, open studios, tours, talks, markets, performances, and public artworks — enjoy everything the festival has to offer.
