Saturday 12 September, 10am to 3pm
Come for the courses, the festival or both
You can explore courses and campus, have your burning questions answered and see what student life could feel like for you.
While you’re there, you can enjoy free live music, entertainment and great food and drinks from local icons. There’s something for everyone, so bring the whole family and make a day of it!
Whether you’re planning your next move, helping someone else make theirs or coming for the festival, you’ll find plenty worth staying for.
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: University of Canberra, Bruce campus
Entry: Free, registration required
Register now and we’ll see you there!
Something for everyone
40+ Faculty hubs
20+ Student life & support teams
5,000+ Donuts to give away
40+ Faculty hubs
20+ Student life & support teams
5,000+ Donuts to give away
See what uni could look like for you
You don’t need to have your future all figured out.
UC Open Day Fest is your opportunity to explore the courses that interest you, meet current students and academics and see the spaces where you could study. Whether you’re curious about applications, entry requirements, scholarships, pathways and support, you can have all your questions answered.
You can bring your parents, carers or anyone helping you decide, so they can have their questions answered too.
What you can do:
- Explore courses and future career options
- Meet academics and current students
- Visit labs, workshops and teaching spaces
- Ask about entry, applications and pathways
- Learn about scholarships and student support
- Join a campus tour
- Stay for the live music, food and entertainment
Thinking about what comes next?
Starting university as an adult can feel exciting, but it can also come with a lot of questions.
How will study fit around work and family? Does my previous experience count? Am I ready to start again? What course will actually help me get where I want to go?
UC Open Day Fest is your chance to get clear answers and explore what’s possible.
Meet with our Adult Learner team, chat through your goals and find out how your work, life and previous study experiences could help you take your next step.
Make the most of your visit:
- Book a free 15-minute career advice session
- Get a free professional LinkedIn headshot
- Attend presentations on applying work and prior study experience
- Explore flexible study options, entry pathways and career outcomes
- Meet the people who will support you
You don’t need to have every detail worked out before you arrive. Bring your questions, your experience and your ideas about what comes next.
A free day out for the whole family
UC Open Day Fest is not just for future students. It’s a chance for the whole Canberra community to come together, explore the UC campus and enjoy a day packed with activities.
Bring the kids, bring your friends and make a day of it.
Kids can jump, create, explore and discover with a full Kids Zone featuring a jumping castle, face painting, balloons and creative activities delivered by our Primary Education students.
There’s plenty for adults to enjoy too, with food, drinks, community stalls, live entertainment and interactive experiences happening throughout the day.
What’s on:
- Food & beverage vendors: Capital Brewing Beer Garden, Big Box Barbecue, MXTOLOGY, Tornado Potato, Fairy Floss Kingdom, Teddy’s Matcha, Ambrosia Distillery
- Family passenger train
- Kids Zone: Jumping castle, face painting, balloons, activities by UC education students
- Photobooth
- SLAM! Pro Wrestling
- Woodchopping
- Wildlife Reimagined: Interactive animal experiences
- Community stalls: UCX stalls, clubs & societies, local Canberra stallholders
- Free blue donuts!!
We’re bringing big festival energy to Open Day
Spend the day with friends and family, enjoy live music from morning to afternoon and soak up the atmosphere across campus. Headline acts to be announced soon, alongside other live performances, entertainment and plenty happening throughout the day.
Catch the action of SLAM! Pro Wrestling, watch world championship axemen take on the Woodchopping Exhibition, and explore the unexpected experiences happening around campus.
Food, drinks and community markets are available throughout the day.
Explore more on the day
Across dedicated course, admissions, pathways, student life and adult learner spaces, you'll be able to ask questions, explore your options and meet the people who can help.
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 10am to 3pm
Location: University of Canberra, Bruce campus
Entry: Free, registration required
Come with questions about study. Come to enjoy the entertainment. Choose what matters to you and enjoy the day your way.
