Canberra streets turn rainbow for SpringOUT’s 27th year

Key points

• Canberra's SpringOUT Pride Festival returns for its 27th year with its largest program yet, now running five weeks. A portrait of drag performer Courtney Act unveils at the National Portrait Gallery on 23 October.
• The free Fair Day at Glebe Park starts on 31 October and includes more than 80 stalls, food trucks and two dedicated quiet spaces. Festival Director Danny Corvini says the theme this year is Be Yourself.
• SpringOUT runs from 23 October to 1 December 2026.