Canberra Calendar of Special Events

Canberra has a number special evenys throughout the year. A Summery of which appears below.

Canberra also has a Communities Online Program. The objective of the Communities Online project is to provide a mechanism through which online information from ACT community groups and organisations can be accessed and promoted through one site.

 

January
Summernats - A must for rev heads with street machines on display with realated activities
Australia Day Celerations - Entertainment, concerts and fireworks in Commonwealth Park
February
Australian Jazz Festival - hear some of Australias best musicians
Royal Canberra Show - fun for all the family
March
National Multicultral Festival - wine food and street parade
Black Opal Stakes - The highlight of the ACT Racing Club's year
April
Canberra National Sculpture Forum - display br Australian Artists
Canberra District Vintage Festival - Local wineries celebrate the new harvest
National Folk Festival - concerts, dances, displays & workshops
Anzac Day - Dawn service at the Australian War Memorial
May
Australian science Festival - Science fun for all ages
Rally of Canberra - Australia's best rally drivers take on international competitors
Canberra International Chamber Music Festival - Classical, romantic, baroque
National Capital Dancesport Championship competing in Ballroom, Latin, New Vogue
September Floriade - Celebrate spring with over a million annuals and bulbs blooming
October Days of Wine and Roses - Enjoy fine food wine and entertainment
Canberra Cup - watch some of Australia's best Trainers, Jockeys and Horses compete.
Oktoberfest - Traditional Germen food, dance and beer.