Wonderful World
A festival of wonder
Canberra’s City Centre bursts into life with Wonderful World, a new festival for parents, grandparents and children, celebrating creativity, discovery, community and the spirit of the heart of the city.
Shaped by families and local businesses, Wonderful World is not a single event or destination. It’s a festival designed to unfold over the week, inviting people to explore and return again and again, finding new moments of wonder each day.
Tuesday 7 April to Sunday 12 April 2026
📍 Canberra City Centre
Explore the program
From live performances to hands-on experiences, Wonderful World unfolds through 50+ experiences across the City Centre - with a mix of free and ticketed events for all ages. Follow your curiosity and see what you might discover along the way.
Play
Hands-on, interactive and made for curious minds. From creative workshops to immersive activities, Play is where kids (and grown-ups) can get involved, make, build and explore.
Shows
Live performances, music and moments to sit back and enjoy. From high-energy acts to playful performances, there’s something happening across the city all festival long.
Stories of Wonder
Aunty Sharron and the Daughts
Angie Who
Zambezi Sounds
Twistyfic – The Twisty Science Show
The Wonderful Battle of the Bands
Taste
Family-friendly dining, treats and local flavours to explore. From quick bites to relaxed meals, it brings together the city’s food experiences.
Discover
Pop-ups and experiences across the city. Discover something unexpected as you explore new places, ideas and moments throughout the festival.
The fun is just getting started
Imagine a world where loved ones embrace the wonders of our lives.
Wonderful World is a festival of families, local businesses, institutions and artists on a journey to make the world more wonderful. Wonderful World is a challenge for parents, carers and grandparents to rediscover their wonders, and for kids to fall in love with the world, again and again.
For one week, in Canberra.