Join us for a new edition of theNew Caledonia Short Film FestivalonSeptember 18to enjoyan exclusive screening of six short filmsthat showcase New Caledonia's rich cultural heritage.
One
drinkandsome nibblesincluded in the price of the ticket
$25general
admission (non members) |$21for members]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1638/Copy-of-Tte-versions.pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/new-caledonia-short-film-festival-2026/2026-08-24 05:26:00163732From 1 to 30 September
Say Cheese! is a photograhy contest open to everyone across Australia, brought to you by the Alliance Française network and supported by the French Embassy
in Australia to mark the Bicentenary of Photography.
No theme, no rules of subject - just your eye, your light and your story!
So ready, to take part in this contest and say cheese?
Free
We will select one winning photograph and award a specially crafted local prize to the lucky winner
]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1637/Screenshot-2026-08-18-170059.pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/say-cheese-photo-contest/2026-08-20 00:14:00163632Friday 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
$15 for non members]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1636/NL-(4).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/cafe-debat-10-years-afran-heatwaves/2026-08-19 06:00:00163432On 28 Augustfrom
6 to 8 pm: Screening with nibbles included
On4 Septemberfrom 6 to 8 pm:Discussion
about the movie
Dive deeper into the themes of the movie with a 2-hour Ciné Class at the Alliance Française dedicated to the film.
For 65$, you get:
- The screening of the movie accompanied by nibbles
- The 2-hour Ciné Class workshop led by Stéphanie]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1634/NL-(2).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/cine-class-la-verite/2026-08-11 00:20:49163332Saturday 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!]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1633/FB-(5).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/european-festival-2026/2026-07-23 01:18:00163231From 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!
]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1632/Oncord-(3).jpgpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/from-the-mountains-to-the-sea-exhibition/2026-07-21 06:54:00163131Tartiflette & 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
]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1631/Oncord-(1).jpgpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/tartiflette-movie-night-2026/2026-07-21 02:27:00163032During
Term 4, the Alliance Française is launching a new Workshop made especially for teens from 10 to 15 years old.
Every Thursday, for five weeks starting from 12 October, let your child discover more about painting.]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1630/Carroussel-(10).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/painting-class/2026-07-13 07:26:00162931Wednesday 15 July | 5am
At the Alliance Française de Canberra
Come cheer on Les Bleus with us!
What better way to start the day than gathering together at dawn to experience this historic moment?
Coffee and croissants will be available for purchase.
The event is free, but please don't forget to register! 😉
]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1629/semi-final-match-(1).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/watch-party-semi-final-world-cup/2026-07-13 02:12:00162831Cinema & the city - Paris à travers le cinéma
Discover
the world's most iconic city, Paris, through the magic of cinema at this special event hosted by Ruby Boukabou,
author of The
Movie Lover's Guide to Paris.
The event will be followed by a book-signing session, and copies of The Movie Lover's Guide to Paris will
be available for purchase on the evening.
$10 Members
$15 Non-Members
A glass of wine is included with your ticket 🍷
]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1628/Cinema-and-the-City-tte-versions.pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/cinema-and-the-city-paris-a-travers-le-cinema/2026-06-25 23:41:00162731Saturday 11 July from 3pm to 5pm
Like every year, come celebrate the French national day with us at the Alliance Française!
On the program: Trivia, Blind test & Funny games with prizes to win / Face
painting and movie for
children
To sum up: a good vibe schedule to celebrate Bastille Day!
A waffle and a glass of mulled wine included in the price of the ticket
12$ Members / 14$ Non-Members / Free for children under 12 ]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1627/Bastille-Day.pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/bastille-day-2026/2026-06-24 23:34:00162631Friday 3 July - 6 pm to 8 pm - SOLD OUT
Discover the refined world of truffle with Chef Christophe!
Join us for an elegant evening featuring chef’s stories, a live cooking demonstration, and a full truffle-inspired dinner.
$90 non-members $85 AF members
Includes a full truffle menu: starter, main course, dessert, and a glass of wine with live music during dinner.
Hosted by award-winning French chef Christophe, Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit. ]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1626/Post-oncord-(1).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/the-art-of-truffle/2026-06-09 00:04:00162031Friday 19 June - 6 pm to 11pm
Let's celebrate the fête de la musique this year again at the Alliance Française!
Join us for some live music, winter drinks and food!
$15 non-members $10 AF members Free for children under 12
A free glass of mulled wine or soft included!]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1620/Fête-de-la-musique.pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/cultural-events/previous-events/fete-de-la-musique-2026/2026-05-28 06:15:00162531Friday 26 June - 6 to 8 pm
Breizh Night is coming to the Alliance Française!
Join us for an evening celebrating Brittany with Fest Noz, traditional Breton dance, music, crêpes,
galettes and cider.
$19 non-members $17 AF members Free for children under 12
A glass of cider or apple juice included!]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1625/Your-paragraph-text-(1).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/breizh-night/2026-05-28 01:48:00162431Thursday 4 June - From 7.30pm
Join us at the Alliance Française de Canberra for the launch of Ambrosia’s book, written by our teacher Stéphanie
Pouliquin
under her literary alias.
This event is free, with nibbles and refreshments provided, but RSVP is required.]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1624/poster-1-portrait.pdf.pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/cultural-events/previous-events/ambrosias-book-launch/2026-05-06 01:19:00162331On 14 Mayfrom 6 to
8 pm: Screening
On21 Mayfrom 6 to 8 pm:Discussion
about the movie
Dive deeper into the themes of the movie with a 2-hour Ciné Class at the Alliance Française dedicated to the film.
For 65$, you get:
- The screening of the movie
- The 2-hour Ciné Class workshop led by Stéphanie
- Some nibbles during the session ]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1623/Post-oncord.pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/cultural-events/previous-events/cine-class-dialogue-avec-mon-jardinier/2026-04-29 06:02:00162231From Tuesday 28 April to Friday 1 May
Try your luck and test your knowledge about French culture in the local selection of the Inter Alliances Défi in
Canberra and advance through the different stages of the competition.
Prizes are awarded at every stage of the competition (4 rounds), and the winner of the international final will receive a 6-day trip
to Brussels, Belgium!
This event is completely free and exclusively open to our Term 2 learners.]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1622/Affiche-generale_DEFI2026_formatA3_REGIONALE-(1)-(1)-(1)-(1).pdf.pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/defi-interalliance-2026/2026-04-15 23:37:00162131Trivia Night 2026 - 29 May- 6:00 pm-8pm
Come and join us for a fun and challenging night!
Take a chance to win great prices and test your French culture!
$12 Member price
$14
Non-member price
Free for Children under 12]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1621/NL-Trivia-Night-(95-x-65.5-mm).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/cultural-events/previous-events/trivia-night-mai-2026/2026-04-15 05:05:00161931On 18 Marchfrom 6
to 8 pm:The Stranger - L'Etranger
On1 Aprilfrom
6 to 8 pm:Colours of Time - La Venue de l'avenir
Discover the AF French Film Festival movies in a whole new way.
Dive deeper into their themes with a 2-hour Ciné Class at the Alliance Française dedicated to one featured film.
For 65$, you get:
- A 2-for-1 cinema pass valid for any standard French Film Festival screening (excluding Special Events)
- The 2-hour Ciné Class workshop led by Stéphanie
- A glass of wine
- Some nibbles during the session
Please note that you must watch the film at Palace Electric before attending the Ciné Class at the Alliance Française de Canberra.]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1619/Flyers-des-Cine-Class-FFF-(x2).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/cine-class-french-film-festival-edition/2026-02-19 03:31:00161831Saturday 7 March - 10 am to 12.30 pm
Step into the 18th century and experience a touch of Marie-Antoinette’s glamour, guided by Jasmine!
$99 all inclusive, featuring:
• An introduction to the 18th century
• Hot chocolate and a French croissant
• A beauty kit you will prepare yourself with 5 products
• The opportunity to try period accessories
• A printed Workshop Guidebook
]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1618/Jasmine-~-La-Marquise-de-Jade-Chénier-(3).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/la-maison-des-rose/2026-01-21 01:02:00161731Friday 20 March 2026 | From 4 to 5.30 pm
On Friday 20 March 2026, join us for our traditional Francophonie Market as we celebrate
francophone cultures and countries at the Alliance Francaise of Canberra.
Enjoy food and drinks from around the world - Belgium, Canada, France, Morocco, Switzerland and Uruguay will
be represented.
Grab a Francophonie Passport at the beginning of the market and collect stamps from every stall!
Free entry!]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1617/Francophonie-market-(4).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/cultural-events/previous-events/francophonie-market-2026/2026-01-19 01:11:00161631Saturday 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!]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1616/multiculti-1200x630.jpegpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/national-multicultural-festival-2026/2026-01-18 23:29:00161531From 5 March to 8 April and Encore screenings until 12 April
Join
us for the 37thedition of the Alliance Française French Film Festival!
With 38 films presented at Palace Electric Cinema, don't miss an exciting month of French cinema celebration!
Be prepared for screenings, special events and lots of surprises !
]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1615/Untitled-design-(4).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/french-film-festival-2026/2026-01-06 23:04:00161431Wednesday 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 withCulture Plusand with thanks to the Embassy of France in
Australia.
$10 general admission (for everyone) with a glass of wine included]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1614/Untitled-design-(30).pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/cafe-scientifique-oceans/2025-11-18 01:35:46161331Friday 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]]>https://www.afcanberra.com.au/media/website_posts/1613/Xmas-dinner.pngpagehttps://www.afcanberra.com.au/events-live-french/upcoming-events/christmas-dinner-2025/2025-11-18 00:27:00