Enlighten Festival
27 February – 9 March 2026
Enlighten Festival 2026 lit up Canberra once again with eleven nights of spectacular Illuminations, stunning art installations, captivating performances, live music, food and after-dark experiences.
A huge thank you to the artists, the National Cultural Institutions, sponsors, partners, vendors, volunteers and crews who helped bring the festival to life, and to the thousands of people who came out to explore and celebrate.
Enlighten will return in 2027 from Friday 29 February to Monday 8 March.
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Check out highlights from Enlighten 2026!
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
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