Get a taste of France - Previous Events

Previous events



National Multicultural Festival 2026

Saturday 7 February | From 10am to 5.30pm at Glebe Park

This year again, the Alliance Française de Canberra and the Embassy of France come together to celebrate the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra!


Café scientifique - Save our oceans

Wednesday 3 December from 6pm to 8pm

Join us for an insightful evening on the oceans!

Come to discover thought provoking short films by French and Australian artists united in the fight to protect our oceans, and then enjoy a discussion afterwards with the panelists.

Event organised in partnership with
Culture Plus and with thanks to the Embassy of France in Australia.

$10 general admission (for everyone) with a glass of wine included


Christmas dinner 2025

Friday 12 December from 6PM to 10PM

All we want for Christmas is having you at our annual Christmas dinner!

Save the date for a fun and entertaining evening full of French food from our partner Savoir French (yummy!), animations & surprises (it's Christmas time after all)!

If you are interested, please confirm your attendance by Friday 5th December 12pm.

$55 for non members | $50 for members


Beaujolais Wine Tasting

Thursday 20 November - 6PM to 8:30PM

Join us for an interactive (and tasty!) wine tasting experience featuring a selection of wines from our partner M. Chapoutier, who will personally guide you through the tasting.

Because wine pairs best with great food, we’ll be serving a delicious platter of cheese and charcuterie to accompany your glass.

To top it off, enjoy the jazzy vibes of live music by The Odd Couple throughout the evening!

🍷 Wines from M. Chapoutier will also be available for purchase on-site.

$80 for non members | $70 for members


Café scientifique - La France dans le Pacifique

Friday 7 November - 6PM to 8PM

Join us for a new edition of our Café scientifique !

Come to meet no less than five captivating speakers : Dr Eric Frécon, captain Jean-René Degans, Dr Frédéric Grare, Dr Jean-Marie Kowalski and the lieutenant colonel François Nozaic!

They will lead an insightful bilingual talk both in English and French to discuss France's diplomatic framework in the Pacific, France–Australia relationship, the military and naval stakes for France in the region... Lots of fascinating topics ahead - and no submarines we promise - !

Glass of wine included in the ticket 

15$
for non members | 10$ for members


French Market 2025

Saturday 15 November from 10AM to 3PM 

Save the date for one of our biggest events of the year! 

Ready to immerse yourself in French culture and get a head start on your Christmas shopping? Don't miss the 10th edition of our beloved French Market

Expect a wide variety of stalls, fun activities for both kids and adults, a raffle, live music & more!

Free entry & event suitable for all ages 

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