EVENTS

With an action-packed, year-round program of major events, national attractions, concerts and more, there’s always something exciting to see and do in Canberra.

Canberra is counting down to its Centenary celebrations in 2013. That alone will be an unforgettable year with a myriad of special events and celebrations planned.

But you don’t have to wait until 2013 to experience the buzz of Canberra, a city which seems to stage a major event throughout the whole year. Some of these include:

• January - New Year’s Eve; Summernats Car Festival; Australia Day Live
• February - National Multicultural Festival; Tropfest; Royal Canberra Show
• March - Canberra Festival; Balloon Spectacular; Black Opal Stakes Day; Symphony in the Park; Skyfire
• April - Anzac Day, National Folk Festival; Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival; Canberra and Region Heritage Festival.
• May - Chamber Music Festival
• June - National Capital DanceSport Chamionships
• August - National Science Festival; Fireside Festival
• September - Floriade
• October - Canberra International Film Festival; Canberra-Nara Candle Festival
• November - Sailing titles; Canberra Cup; Foreshore Music Festival
• December - Cycle Classic, Christmas in the City

Visit Canberra, ACT Government Special Events and the National Capital Authority will give you a taste of the exciting events to look out for.

Canberra is a cultural treasure house. It’s home to the National Gallery of Australia, Australian War Memorial, Old Parliament House and other major national monuments which have ever changing exhibitions and events.

There’s also a thriving theatre and music scene- and not just the classics, either. As you’d expect in a city with the youngest population in Australia, top bands visit regularly. Check out a Canberra entertainment guide for gigs, concerts and other special events that are coming up.