What not to miss at SpringOUT 2026

Key points

• Canberra's month-long SpringOUT pride festival begins on Friday 23 October and runs until Tuesday 1 December, opening a week earlier than usual. This year's theme is Be Yourself in Canberra.
• Highlights include the free all-ages Fair Day on Saturday 31 October at Glebe Park, featuring local and international acts.
• Other events range from a Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil in Civic Square on 20 November to a retro disco raising funds for Diversity ACT and a pride multi-sport day at Southwell Park.