Enlighten Experience Itineraries
Enlighten Festival 2026 takes over the nation’s capital with 11 days of immersive art, stunning light displays, and unique cultural experiences from 27 February to 9 March. Enlighten will see Canberra’s cultural institutions transform after dark into dynamic, interactive spaces with projections, installations, and exclusive events. These suggested itineraries offer a guide to exploring festival, highlighting key events and experiences to help navigate the vibrant offerings across Enlighten.
These suggested itineraries are just a starting point for your festival journey—there’s plenty more to explore!
Check out the full program to uncover even more events and surprises across Enlighten.
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Festival Hub
Open from 5PM each night, you’ll find a range of Canberra food favourites, live performances at the main stage and a collection of artworks and roving performers to explore at the Festival Hub.
Getting to Enlighten
Located in Canberra’s National Triangle, Enlighten’s Festival Hub is at John Dunmore Lang Place, Parkes. We recommend planning ahead and using public transport to make getting to the festival easy. View festival maps online.
Enlighten Illuminations
Learn about the stories behind the thought-provoking illuminations and installations at Enlighten 2026
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