There's one good thing after another on Canberra's diverse events calendar. Here's VisitCanberra's guide to the five of the best of the bunch for international travellers.

The Truffle Festival – Canberra Region
Various venues
June to August 2017
Now in its ninth consecutive year, The Truffle Festival – Canberra Region is the first and largest festival of its kind in Australia. Each year from June to August more than 250 individual events are held across the Canberra region highlighting fresh Black Winter Truffle. Participating venues offer a range of opportunities to taste and experience the magic of these highly-prized gems. Indulge in the special flavours and aromas of truffle dishes at local restaurants and cafes. Join a hunt and see for yourself how the talented dogs unearth truffles. Learn from the chefs and other truffle experts at a cooking class or demonstration or pop along to a farmer's market. It's the ultimate foodie festival. trufflefestival.com.au

Floriade
Commonwealth Park
16 September to 15 October 2017

Floriade – Australia's biggest celebration of spring – returns to Canberra for the 30th year from Saturday 16 September until Sunday 15 October 2017. Celebrating spring and the turn of the season, more than one million spring blooms are accompanied by a program of festival activities including music, gardening workshops and roving entertainment. Complementing a full program of daytime events and workshops, Floriade presents NightFest, an illuminated evening garden landscape bustling with night markets, entertainment, roving performers and spectacular lighting designs, across two magical weekends – Friday 22 September until 24 September and Friday 29 September until 1 October 2017. floriadeaustralia.com

Cartier: The Exhibition

National Gallery of Australia
30 March to 22 July 2018

A breathtaking collection of the world's most exquisite jewels is coming to Australia with
Cartier: The Exhibition (30 March – 22 July 2018), showcasing more than 300 spectacular items.  Exhibition themes include Icons of Style, The Age of Glamour, and Royal Style with loans from royal families, celebrities and the astonishing Cartier collection itself. Portraits, costumes and film will evoke the glamorous world of the Maison Cartier and its clients. Never before will so many incredible diamonds, emeralds and other precious stones, in exquisite settings such as royal tiaras, have come to Australia. nga.gov.au/cartier

Enlighten Festival
Parliamentary Triangle venues

2 March to 11 March 2018

Canberra's rich cultural attractions that hold the treasures of Australia come alive with late night openings, stunning architectural projections and a treasure trove of live events. Discover a buzz of activity, live music, jaw dropping acts, unexpected happenings and delicious night noodle markets. enlightencanberra.com.au

Canberra Balloon Spectacular

10-18 March 2018

See a stunning array of hot air balloons of all colours and novelty shapes inflate at dawn and slowly drift over Canberra's iconic national attractions during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular. Catch the action on the ground with live music and breakfast. You can also book a balloon flight and take part in the spectacle. balloonspectacular.com.au

Discover more at visitcanberra.com.au or by downloading the Canberra Visitor Guide App to your smartphone or tablet.