Enlighten: The Night Shift

Enlighten Festival Degustation Dinner

Australian Parliament House

An exclusive six-course Enlighten-inspired degustation experience by Australian Parliament House’s Executive Chef David Learmonth.

Music at Dusk on the Forecourt

Australian Parliament House

Begin your Enlighten evening with live choral performances and a relaxed picnic setting at Australian Parliament House.

Food, Music and Drinks at Dusk

Australian Parliament House

An after-hours cocktail-style evening with canapés, DJ music and sweeping views at Australian Parliament House.

Curiosity Lanterns

National Archives of Australia

A free, all-ages lantern-making workshop inviting participants to design and create a curiosity lantern for Enlighten 2026.

Corridor of Curiosities

National Archives of Australia

An immersive after-hours experience at the National Archives of Australia exploring curiosity, creativity and hidden histories.

Super Kaylene Whiskey

National Portrait Gallery

A major exhibition showcasing the joyful, irreverent work of leading contemporary artist Kaylene Whiskey.

Department of Memories

Museum of Australian Democracy

A free, all-ages immersive pop-up at Old Parliament House inviting visitors to share, explore and reflect on personal memories.

Lunar Eclipse at Australian Parliament House

Australian Parliament House

Join Dr. Brad Tucker, ANU astrophysicist, on the front lawns of Parliament House for an unforgettable view of the lunar eclipse.

Symphony in the Park

Experience a world-first collaboration, Mark Seymour and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra unite for Symphony in the Park, only at Enlighten Festival.