In brief:

• The FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow + Night Markets are on from 24 – 26 January.
• The show was popular last year and promises a great family night out.
• This story includes all you need to know about the event.

FLIGHT: Drone SkyShow + Night Markets will return on the Australia Day long weekend.

The Canberra sky will transform into a canvas of lights over three nights: 24 – 26 January 2026.

There will be:

• a sky show with 3D designs and music

• night markets and entertainment at Commonwealth Place.

The show

FLIGHT 2026 promises to be a great night for locals and visitors alike.

Entry is free and bookings are not required.

Over 15 minutes, experience a dazzling sky show. Hundreds of drones will move through the sky to a musical soundtrack, lighting up the sky with amazing 3D designs.

There will be two shows each evening:

• show 1: 9 pm – 9:15 pm

• show 2: 10 pm – 10:15 pm.

Bring a chair or a picnic blanket and enjoy one or both shows.

Event hubs and alternative viewing locations

Event hubs will be set up at:

• Commonwealth Place

• Kings Park.

Night markets and entertainment

Food and drink stalls will be set up in both hubs from 5 pm – 10:30 pm each night.

Bring your appetite and sample tasty dishes or browse market stalls (only at Commonwealth Place).

There will also be plenty of entertainment to keep the family smiling as you await the show.

Getting there

E-scooters: Commonwealth Place is a no-ride zone. There will be designated e-scooter parking on either side of the event areas.

Parking: There are plenty of carparks in the area. Check out the parking map on the National Capital Authority website.

Questacon carpark will be open for accessible parking only.

Public transport: The event will be busy, take public transport to avoid the hassle of parking and traffic.

More event information will be released soon.

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