About Canberra Festivals

(Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, ACT, Australia)

Canberra, Australia's lively capital, boasts an outstanding array of year-round festivals and celebrations, many of which attract large crowds of visitors to the city.

Popular festivals in Canberra include the following events.

Annual Canberra Festivals

• February: National Multicultural Festival, where Australia's many different cultures are celebrated, including numerous hot-air balloons
• February: Royal Canberra Show, popular agricultural show, with a range of displays and events for all the family
• February: Sunrace 21.C, a race with cars powered entirely by the sun
• April: Rally of Canberra, known for its skydiving, exciting stunt bike displays and impressive fireworks
• June: Canberra 400, with flashy V8 Supercar drivers racing around the city's streets
• August: Australian Science Festival, full of the latest scientific wonders, including a number of demonstrations
• October: Oktoberfest, plenty of German fun, with food stalls and activities
• November: Tuggeranong Festival, featuring amusement rides, many art works and theatrical performances

National Convention Centre Canberra
Address: 31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2601, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6276 5200
Website: www.nccc.com.au/