Canberra Kinetic Sculpture Race
About this event
Canberra Kinetic Sculpture Race is on at National Carillon (Lake Burley Griffin, Queen Elizabeth II Island, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, 2600) on Sat 7 Nov 2026 at 11:00 am.
Tickets and details are on the organiser’s website, linked on this page. Prices listed by the organiser: Price Free. They’re indicative, so check the final price when you book.
The organiser lists these accessibility features for the event: https://craftanddesigncanberra.org/pages/accessibility.
From the organiser
The Canberra Kinetic Sculpture Race is a thrilling one-day celebration of human-powered inventions, playful engineering, and imaginative design. Held at the National Carillon, the Race brings together teams who have each created a kinetic sculpture capable of traveling across land, sand, and water. These machines are part artwork, part vehicle, and entirely powered by human energy. Come, witness the true magnificence as the sculptures enter the water and cross the sand. Take a peek inside these machines and talk to the artists who will inspire you and your next build.
Blending art, engineering, pageantry, and speed, the Race offers a vibrant spectacle for audiences of all ages. Visitors can explore the sculptures up close, meet the makers, and watch the creations navigate the unique tri-terrain course. No two machines are alike: each team brings their own creativity, humour, and design ingenuity, resulting in a colourful display of moving sculptures that reflect Canberra's inventive spirit.
The event is free to attend and designed to be accessible for visitors of all abilities. The Canberra Kinetic Sculpture Race positions the city as a leader in imaginative, human-centered design and celebrates the extraordinary creativity found within Canberra's vibrant design community. Join the fun by being part of a team or coming out to watch it all happen!
The venue’s recorded access
Inclusable’s venue database has an entry for National Carillon at this location. It records wheelchair access, step-free entry, accessible toilet and accessible parking, with an accessibility score of 77/100. The venue hasn’t confirmed these details. They describe the venue in general, not this particular event.
Not yet recorded for the venue: communication and sensory features such as a hearing loop or quiet hours. We don’t know either way, so it’s worth checking before you go.
Accessibility at this event
Shared by the event organiser via ATDW, where provided. Check with the organiser if you need specifics.
Public accessible toilet near National Carillon
National Carillon records an accessible toilet. The nearest public one outside the venue, for before you go in or when it is closed, is Kings Park, Parkes, about 190 m away.
Kings Park · about 190 m away in a straight line
Wendouree Drive, Parkes, ACT (park or reserve)
- Accessible parking
Open: Daylight hours
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Ticket prices
- PriceFree
Indicative prices from the organiser, where provided.
Accessibility score 77/100
Venue details from the Inclusable venue database, where available.
Dates · Once Only
- Sat, 7 Nov 2026, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location & contact
- National CarillonLake Burley Griffin, Queen Elizabeth II Island, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, 2600
- Get directions (opens in a new tab)
- 6262 9333
- hello@craftanddesigncanberra.org
Event information courtesy of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
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