Sat 24 Oct
Canberra Nara Candle Festival 2026
An evening festival by the lake celebrating Canberra's sister-city friendship with Nara, Japan.
Why go
Come for the candle display, Japanese food, a cosplay competition and martial arts demos, then stay for the official ceremony and lantern lighting at 7:15pm. You can make your own lantern in the art and craft tent and ring the Rotary Peace Bell.