Oct 1, 2025
FILM
50 Years of The Rocky Horror Picture Show
It’s astounding – time really is fleeting. In 1975, a spark from Australia’s creative underground ignited a wildfire of rebellion, expression and belonging. Fifty years on, The Rocky Horror Picture Show still pulses with the same energy, testament to both the wild, loud powerhouses behind its genius, and the rituals that have become folded into the film’s very being.
A JUMP TO THE LEFT. WHO GETS TO BELONG?
Australia in the 1970s was on the cusp of radical change, grappling with ideas of self-expression, gender, identity and sexuality. Into this upheaval burst a strange and irreverent little…
Oct 1, 2025
CBR | 7 Nov
LGBTQIA+ Allies & Prom
Brought to you by YWCA Canberra the LGBTQIA+ Prom & Allies which will be on Friday 7 November 2025 at the Royal Albert Hall. The LGBTQIA+ & Allies Team believe in the power of acceptance, love, and empowerment, and we are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming LGBTQIA+ & Allies Prom which is an inclusive, joyous celebration for young people of all identities. Also, we're celebrating OUR 10TH YEAR!
Oct 1, 2025
COMMUNITY
Find what you want on the LGBTIQ DIRECTORY
The LGBTIQ.DIRECTORY, now in public for over 17 years, was created with help from the community in response to the identification that LGBTIQ+ people in Canberra and surrounding regions need a central place to find support, community and business pathways.
Oct 1, 2025
NFSA | 17 OCT
Special Event: The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 50th Anniversary
Give yourself over to absolute pleasure and be one of the first to see the new 50th Anniversary 4K re-release of the queer classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra.
Oct 1, 2025
CBR | 5 - 14 DEC
Canberra Potters Christmas Fair
Discover the perfect gift at the perfect price while supporting local artisans. Whether you’re shopping at the fair or exploring our shop, you’ll find a wide array of handcrafted treasures that are both meaningful and locally made.
Oct 1, 2025
TAS
Tasmania will compensate for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions
The laws, which have bipartisan support, will provide compensation for those historically convicted of homosexuality and cross-dressing offences. They also expand hate crime provisions to LGBTQIA+ people.
Sep 29, 2025
HIV
Twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention approved!
Most HIV prevention drugs are daily pills (known as PrEP), which many people struggle to take regularly for various reasons, including inconvenience, price, stigma and side-effects. Lenacapavir works differently. It’s a new type of drug that attacks HIV’s protective shell, stopping the virus from copying itself at multiple stages.
Sep 24, 2025
CBR | SUN 23 NOV 2025
FUSE Big Gay Breakfast 2025
You're invited to our special SpringOut FUSE Big Gay Breakfast at Tilley's in Lyneham for a fabulous morning of delicious food, coffee and champers. The FUSE Big Gay Breakfast has now been gathering for over 14 years.
It’s an LGBTIQ+ and everyone-in-between event where everyone is welcome!
Eat, drink and be merry on a beautiful Spring morning with all your fabulous friends - and some new ones - at Tilley’s Devine Cafe in Lyneham.
Sep 23, 2025
Stargazer
Queer Horoscopes October 2025
Stargazer Queer Horoscopes October 2025
VULNERABILITY & HONESTY BRING NEW BEGINNINGS
It’s time to let go of outdated habits and strengthen your spiritual and social connections. Saturn brings themes of healing, transformation and boundary-setting, while urging clear communication for everyone. Whether you’re navigating relationships or pursuing career aspirations, the stars are encouraging us to cultivate courage, embrace vulnerability and welcome new beginnings.
Aquarius
January 21 – February 18
Collaborations and heartfelt dialogues can spark innovat…