One of the world's most celebrated immersive exhibitions is coming to Canberra, as Leonardo da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius joins the Enlighten Festival lineup from Sat 28 Feb!

Delivered by Happen Group, Alter Place, Copper Live, Destroy All Lines and created by Grande Experiences in collaboration with Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome, the large-scale projection event will run for six to eight weeks atop the old Federation Centenary Fountain, adjacent to the Parkes Place lawns, supported by the precinct partner - The NCA.

The Canberra season will feature newly produced, event-specific content alongside Grande's global assets. Visitors will experience projection art, recreated machines, storytelling and interactive elements that bring Leonardo's notebooks, inventions and art to life for audiences of all ages. This presentation follows an eight-month season at The Lume in Melbourne.

Tickets are on sale now!

Leonardo da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius

Sat 28 Feb - Wed 1 Apr 2026

Parkes Place, Canberra, ACT