Craft + Design Canberra

Craft + Design Canberra Craft + Design Canberra Festival. 5 - 15 November 2026. https://www.craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org/ Design is in Canberra’s DNA.

Canberra is one of the few designed national capital cities in the world and the local Ngunnawal People’s culture of invention has been in motion for more than 75,000 years. Walter and Marion Griffin’s visionary design a century ago, iconic experimental modernist architecture of the 1950s and 60s, and contemporary and sustainable design developments today, are some of the many ways that Canberra h

as been – and will always be – a living design laboratory. From 2-20 November 2022, DESIGN Canberra will experiment with new ideas and expand the most successful programs into new directions in the 2022 festival. Over 200 events, exhibitions, talks, tours, activations, markets, collaborations, artist studios and open homes will once again transform the nation’s capital into a new platform for the best in design. The festival, now in its 8th year, is for all interests and ages and most events are free.

PROGRAM NOW LIVE | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival program is now live online!⁠⁠Explore over 130+ activations ...
20/08/2026

PROGRAM NOW LIVE | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival program is now live online!⁠⁠
Explore over 130+ activations across events, exhibitions, markets, open studios, performances, public artworks, symposiums, talks, tours and workshops.⁠⁠
EXPLORE THE FULL PROGRAM HERE | www.craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch tomorrow.⁠Want to be the first to receiv...
19/08/2026

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch tomorrow.⁠
Want to be the first to receive early access, discounted tickets + have the program delivered straight to your inbox? Join the mailing list and be the first to know.⁠⁠
SIGN UP NOW | https://mailchi.mp/craftanddesigncanberra.org/from-festival-website⁠
Image | Gray Puksand CIT Woden Campus with Colour Filter Applied | Photograph by Brett Boardman, Ian Hollen + Matthew Sherren

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch in two days.⁠Want to be the first to rec...
18/08/2026

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch in two days.⁠
Want to be the first to receive early access, discounted tickets + have the program delivered straight to your inbox? Join the mailing list and be the first to know.⁠⁠
SIGN UP NOW | https://mailchi.mp/craftanddesigncanberra.org/from-festival-website⁠
Image | Participant in Workshop with Sarit Cohen with Colour Filter Applied | Photography by Thurston Empson

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch in three days.⁠Want to be the first to r...
17/08/2026

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch in three days.⁠
Want to be the first to receive early access, discounted tickets + have the program delivered straight to your inbox? Join the mailing list and be the first to know.⁠⁠
SIGN UP NOW | https://mailchi.mp/craftanddesigncanberra.org/from-festival-website⁠
Image | Studio.SC Australian War Memorial New Entrance The Oculus with Colour Filter Applied | Photography by Thurston Empson

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch in one week on 20 August 2026.⁠⁠Want to ...
13/08/2026

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch in one week on 20 August 2026.⁠⁠
Want to be the first to receive early access, discounted tickets + have the program delivered straight to your inbox? Join the mailing list and be the first to know.⁠⁠
SIGN UP NOW | https://mailchi.mp/craftanddesigncanberra.org/from-festival-website⁠
Image | Harriet Schwarzrock with her Artwork | Photography by 5 Foot Photography

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch in two weeks on 20 August 2026.⁠⁠Want to...
06/08/2026

DISSENT WITH US | The 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch in two weeks on 20 August 2026.⁠⁠
Want to be the first to receive early access, discounted tickets + have the program delivered straight to your inbox? Join the mailing list and be the first to know.⁠⁠
SIGN UP NOW | https://mailchi.mp/craftanddesigncanberra.org/from-festival-website⁠
Image | Artwork by Matt Curtis with Colour Filter Applied | Photography by 5 Foot Photography

Apply now!
02/08/2026

Apply now!

⦿ CALLING SUSTAINABLE ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS! ⦿

We’re looking for stall holders for Clothing the Loop: Circular Design Festival on 6 & 7 November 2026.

Do you see beauty where others see waste?

There are limited spots, so get in quick! Apply now via the link in bio.

We are looking for small businesses with:
❈ Small, sustainable businesses
❈ Circular design + ethos
❈ Upcycling + innovative use of discarded materials
❈ Regenerative thinking
❈ Passion and knowledge of their creative process

Presented by Australian Dance Party and Kelli Donovan Studio, Clothing the Loop will be held at the Canberra Institute of Technology Woden Campus as part of the Craft + Design Canberra Festival.

Clothing the Loop’s 2025 full-day event had an attendance of 600.

Photo: Tracey Lee

DISSENT WITH US | One month to go until the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch on 20 August 2026....
20/07/2026

DISSENT WITH US | One month to go until the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival Program will launch on 20 August 2026.⁠⁠
Want to be the first to receive early access, discounted tickets + have the program delivered straight to your inbox? Join the mailing list and be the first to know.⁠⁠
SIGN UP NOW | https://www.craftanddesigncanberrafestival.org/⁠
Image | Lisa Stevens and Ann McMahon Basket Samples as part of Weaving Waters at Tuggeranong Arts Centre (colour filter applied) | Photography by Ann McMahon

2026 CRAFT + DESIGN CANBERRA CITY OF DESIGN GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED | Festival to Highlight Canberra as a Global City...
18/06/2026

2026 CRAFT + DESIGN CANBERRA CITY OF DESIGN GRANT RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED | Festival to Highlight Canberra as a Global City of Design
Craft + Design Canberra (CDC) applauds the ACT Government's commitment to Canberra as a City of Design and the funding which allows us to present the 2026 Craft + Design Canberra Festival, involving over 500 creatives and more than 30 partner venues and organisations across the city.
The Festival will run from 5 to 15 November 2026 under the theme ‘Dissent’, highlighting the role of creativity in challenging ideas, encouraging new perspectives and fostering meaningful public dialogue.
The 2026 Festival is delivered with the support of the ACT Government’s City of Design funding, which committed more than $1.2 million in the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 budget to the Festival and associated initiatives, including over $600,000 project grant funding administered by artsACT with festival project management by Craft + Design Canberra.
After twelve years of supporting and growing the Festival, Craft + Design Canberra is deeply thankful for the recognition and support of the ACT Government. Over 70% of funding goes directly to creatives and arts organisations across the city to enable the best festival yet.
For a full list of award recipients, please visit our website | https://craftanddesigncanberra.org/blogs/news/2026-craft-design-canberra-city-of-design-grant-recipients-announced-festival-to-highlight-canberra-as-a-global-city-of-design
Image | Matt Curtis Clear Increment 2016 | Photography by Rob Little

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