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New Caledonia Short Film Festival 2026

Friday 18 September from 6pm to 8pm

Join us for a new edition of the New Caledonia Short Film Festival on September 18 to enjoy an exclusive screening of six short films that showcase New Caledonia's rich cultural heritage.

One drink and some nibbles included in the price of the ticket  

$25 general admission (non members) | $21 for members


Café débat - Celebrating 10 years of AFRAN and talk about heatwaves

Friday 25 September | From 6pm to 8pm

This year, AFRAN (Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation) is celebrating its 10th anniversary!

To celebrate, join us on 25 September for a thought-provoking discussion on heatwaves and how French-Australian cooperation can help create positive solutions to this climate phenomenon. This will be followed by a networking session, where we’ll celebrate 10 years of collaboration over drinks and canapés.

$10 for AF & AFRAN members
$15 for non members


Ciné Class - La Vérité

On 28 August from 6 to 8 pm: Screening with nibbles included

On
4 September from 6 to 8 pm: Discussion about the movie

Dive deeper into the themes of the movie with a 2-hour Ciné Class at the Alliance Française dedicated to the film.

For 65$, you get:

- The screening of the movie accompanied by nibbles
- The 2-hour Ciné Class workshop led by Stéphanie


European Festival 2026

Saturday 5 September from 10AM to 3PM

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

Ready to immerse yourself in European culture? Don't miss the new edition of our European Festival! Europe may be far away from Australia, but this September, it's coming to you!

Expect a wide variety of stalls, delicious food and drinks, fun activities for kids and adults, a raffle, live music, dance performances, and much more!


🎉 Free entry – fun for all ages!


From The Mountains to The Sea exhibition

From 3 to 28 August
Opening Reception on Friday 7 August from 6pm

This August, discover a new exhibition by Robyn Sharp, showcasing stunning paintings of picturesque landscapes.

Meet the artist on Friday 7 August at the Opening Reception from 6pm, and enjoy refreshments and canapés. Entry is free, but registration is required.

Artworks will be available for purchase throughout the exhibition - a perfect opportunity to take home a unique piece of art!


Tartiflette & Movie Night 2026

Tartiflette & Movie Night - Friday 14 August - From 6pm to 8pm

It's winter in Canberra, and at the Alliance Française we're offering to warm you up with two typical French winter activities: eating tartiflette, and watching a classic French comedy, La Vie Est un Long Fleuve Tranquille! 

With this classic French comedy, laughs are guaranteed!

What's included in the ticket :

  • 1 homemade tartiflette (a dish made with potatoes, cheese, onions and ham), A kid size portion will be available
  • 1 glass of wine or juice for kids
  • 1 dessert : Chocolate ganache Tart with Raspsberries
  • Screening of La Vie est un Long Fleuve Tranquille at 6:30PM 


50$ Member | 59$ Non-members | 35$ Children under 12

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