Canberra and Surrounds Events
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Measure Island
Mon 30th Jun, 2008 to Mon 1st Feb, 2010
Parkes - Take an adventure onto Measure Island to discover how you measure up. Use measurement to read your friends' mind. Find out why it's important to be accurate.... More
Over the Front: the Great War in the air
Fri 28th Nov, 2008 to Thu 31st Dec, 2009
Campbell - This stunning exhibition features unique aircraft from the Australian War Memorial's collection. It includes three allied aircraft and two German fighter... More
The Ballets Russes in Australia 1936 -1940
Thu 9th Apr, 2009 to Sun 31st Jan, 2010
Parkes - The National Library of Australia has the largest Ballets Russes collection in the country. This special display looks at the on and off stage lives of... More
Terrorsaurus
Mon 4th May, 2009 to Fri 1st Oct, 2010
Parkes - Uncover the myths and theories of the ancient world of the dinosaur in this awe-inspiring exhibition. See how the earth might have been eons ago when dinosaurs... More
Australian Democracy: More than 2,000 years in the making
Sat 9th May, 2009 to Sun 9th May, 2010
Parkes - Be one of the first to preview this stunning new exhibition. See Australia’s democracy in its historical and geographical context. Discover how vibrant,... More
Perception deception
Mon 6th Jul, 2009 to Tue 1st Feb, 2011
Parkes - Explore the world inside your head. Discover that reality isn’t what it seems. Change size before your eyes. Feel a phantom limb or experience being... More
Living Democracy: The power of the people
Wed 22nd Jul, 2009 to Sun 9th May, 2010
Parkes - Be one of the first to preview this incredible new exhibition on democracy. Ask yourself if you will stand up and be counted. Discover examples of those... More
Nick Cave: The Exhibition
Sat 15th Aug, 2009 to Sun 29th Nov, 2009
Parkes - Learn more about the life and work of iconic Australian musician, songwriter and author Nick Cave. Be party to Nick’s imagination and the sources... More
Resilience: Images from a New Delhi Children’s Shelter
Thu 27th Aug, 2009 to Mon 30th Nov, 2009
Acton - This series of prints by MacDougall, based on his recent film Gandhi's Children (2008), takes us beyond both observational cinema and photo-journalism,... More
Far-Sited: The Maps That Made Canberra
Wed 2nd Sep, 2009 to Sun 31st Jan, 2010
Parkes - One of Canberra's most signficant foundation narratives is about maps: who made them, where, when and why. Don't miss this Centenary exhibition, full of... More
From Little Things Big Things Grow
Thu 10th Sep, 2009 to Mon 8th Mar, 2010
Acton - Discover the story of a group of activists, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, who campaigned for equal rights for all Indigenous Australians during the... More
OBEY Shepard Fairey Posters
Fri 18th Sep, 2009 to Sun 17th Jan, 2010
Parkes - Shepard Fairey is best known for his iconic poster Obama/Hope which he made in support of Barack Obama for the 2008 US election. Fairey was already known... More
Emerging elders
Sat 3rd Oct, 2009 to Mon 14th Jun, 2010
Parkes - Discover the important role that elders play in Indigenous communities. They are admired and respected as keepers and enforcers of law, stories and culture.... More
Dale's Cars: Model toy cars from the 20th century
Sat 24th Oct, 2009 to Sun 7th Feb, 2010
Civic Square - See Dale Arthur's collection of rare, valuable, sometimes controversial and often nostalgic model cars from the world of 20th century motoring. The collection... More
Beyond Reasonable Drought
Sun 1st Nov, 2009 to Sun 14th Feb, 2010
Parkes - Beyond Reasonable Drought aspires to produce a comprehensive, sensitive, ethically sound and powerful body of work that is a permanent, diverse and valuable... More
Shimmer
Sat 7th Nov, 2009 to Sun 14th Feb, 2010
Parkes - Shimmer examines the many ways artists have employed colour, pattern, line and materials to give their work a special energy in the eye of the viewer.... More
Telstra International Defence Cricket Challenge
Sun 15th Nov, 2009 to Fri 27th Nov, 2009
Canberra - See cricket teams from Australia, New Zealand, India and Malaysia face off in the Telstra International Defence Cricket challenge. The tournament will... More
Bangarra Dance Company's Fire
Fri 20th Nov, 2009 to Sun 22nd Nov, 2009
Canberra City - Bangarra Dance Theatre celebrates 20 years of unique, exciting and inspirational dance theatre in 2009. Fire features the most potent elements of the company’s... More
It Runs in the Family
Fri 20th Nov, 2009 to Sat 12th Dec, 2009
Acton - Dr David Mortimore is about to give a speech that could earn him a knighthood. But the arrival of an old flame—with her 18-year-old son, the product... More
Foreshore 2009 - Summer Music Festival
Sat 28th Nov, 2009
Canberra - Don't miss Canberra’s premier music event. Get your tickets now to see some of the biggest national and international artists perform at what has... More
Paddy Pallin Adventure Race Series
Sat 28th Nov, 2009
Canberra - This short adventure race lets participants enjoy the amazing terrain around Canberra. Teams of three navigate around a secret course and find their way... More
Cricket Australia under 19 Male Cricket Championships
Sun 29th Nov, 2009 to Thu 10th Dec, 2009
Canberra - Come and see the next generation of young cricket stars fight it out for the National Championship title. Past players who have participated in this championship... More
Kennards Hire Canberra Cup
Sun 29th Nov, 2009
Lyneham - Don't miss Canberra's prestige day of thoroughbred racing. First prize in the Classic Ladies Race for Fashions on the Field is an all expenses paid trip... More
Angelina's Star Performance
Thu 3rd Dec, 2009 to Sat 5th Dec, 2009
Canberra City - Angelina Ballerina is a little star with big dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. Join this feisty little mouse as she works hard to reach her goal and... More
Of love and war
Thu 3rd Dec, 2009 to Wed 5th May, 2010
Campbell - Love touches us all. During times of conflict it plays an important role in the lives of our servicemen and women; the sweethearts and lovers they left... More
The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)
Thu 3rd Dec, 2009 to Sat 12th Dec, 2009
Canberra City - Loosen up with this fabulous five-part cabaret-style musical. In this hilarious satire of musical theatre, one story becomes five delightful musicals.... More
Water: H2O = Life
Thu 3rd Dec, 2009 to Sun 16th May, 2010
Acton - Experience water like never before in this thought-provoking, entertaining and inspiring exhibition. Learn how water shapes our planet and nearly every... More
Masterpieces from Paris:Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond
Fri 4th Dec, 2009 to Mon 5th Apr, 2010
Parkes - Masterpieces from Paris is one of the most exceptional art events ever to be held in Australia and it is only on in Canberra. See masterpieces on loan... More
Glen Campbell
Sat 5th Dec, 2009
Canberra City - The Rhinestone Cowboy is back! See the graceful vocal and guitar skills of Glen Campbell. Reminisce with his classic signature tunes, timeless lyrics and... More
Tim Minchin - Ready For This?
Sun 6th Dec, 2009
Canberra City - Are you ready for this witty, smart and unabashedly offensive show? Tim Minchin comes Canberra for the first time with his critically acclaimed solo show.... More
Urban Polaris 2009 and Metro 2009
Sun 6th Dec, 2009
Canberra City - See Canberra from a different view – the back of your bike! Join the Urban Polaris and Metro, unique mountain biking and navigation events set in... More
Idle Hours
Mon 7th Dec, 2009 to Sun 21st Feb, 2010
Parkes - Come and spend some idle hours at the National Portrait Gallery this summer. Delight in this exhibition of luxurious beauty. Paintings, prints and drawings... More
The Wiggles
Wed 9th Dec, 2009
Bruce - Your kids will be able to get closer than ever to all the Wiggly action as The Wiggles perform live in the round this Christmas! Join the Wiggles for the... More
Crowne Plaza Canberra Half Ironman
Sun 13th Dec, 2009
Reid - The Crowne Plaza Canberra Half Ironman is the ultimate challenge for Australia's middle and long distance triathletes. Whether you are a participant or... More
Dorothy the Dinosaur's Rockin' Christmas
Mon 21st Dec, 2009
Canberra City - Join everybody's favourite dinosaur, Dorothy the Dinosaur and Santa. Your kids won't want to miss this brand new live show full of fun, rosalicious music... More
New Years Eve in the City
Thu 31st Dec, 2009 to Fri 1st Jan, 2010
Canberra - Welcome in 2010 with a giant street party in the heart of the city. See fireworks over City Hill at 9pm and midnight. Enjoy live, family friendly entertainment... More
Summernats Car Festival
Thu 7th Jan, 2010 to Sun 10th Jan, 2010
Mitchell - Summernats - show cars, street machines, burn outs and full throttle entertainment.
Australia’s ultimate car show, Summernats is a spectator’s... More
National Futsal Championships
Mon 11th Jan, 2010 to Fri 15th Jan, 2010
Canberra - Futsal is past paced indoor soccer played by two teams of five players. Don't miss the pinnacle event on Australia's Futsal calendar. See 140 state and... More
Australia Day Live
Mon 25th Jan, 2010
Canberra - Australia Day Live is a national tribute to everything that is great about Australia and being Australian. It brings together the Australian of the Year... More
Australia Day
Tue 26th Jan, 2010
Parkes - Come and celebrate what's great about being an Aussie in the nation's capital. Enjoy something for everyone, from bush picnics and live music festivals... More
ActewAGL Royal Canberra Ladies Classic
Fri 29th Jan, 2010 to Sun 31st Jan, 2010
Yarralumla - Don't miss this 54 hole Official Order of Merit event on the Australian Ladies Professional Golf Tour. See top class golf at its best. High profile golfers... More
National Multicultural Festival
Fri 5th Feb, 2010 to Sun 7th Feb, 2010
Canberra - Eat, drink, laugh and dance your way around the world at the National Multicultural Festival 2010. Celebrate difference, share traditions and see performances... More
Movie Extra Tropfest 2010
Sun 21st Feb, 2010
Canberra - Join the largest audience outside of Sydney for the 18th annual screening of Movie Extra Trospfest. The 16 finalist films will be screened via satellite... More
ActewAGL Royal Canberra Show
Fri 26th Feb, 2010 to Sun 28th Feb, 2010
Canberra - The award winning Royal Canberra Show features more than 150 attractions, 5000 animals, 450 trade displays as well as 1500 competitors. Come along and... More
CA Brumbies vs Lions
Fri 5th Mar, 2010
Bruce - Rugby union's Super 14 comes to the nation's capital for the first time in 2010. Watch the CA Brumbies taking on the Lions. Tickets through Ticketek. More
Black Opal Stakes
Sun 7th Mar, 2010
Lyneham - Celebrate the 35th anniversary of Canberra's premium Thoroughbred Racing Event - The Black Opal Stakes. First prize in the Ladies Fashion on the Fields... More
CA Brumbies vs Sharks
Sat 13th Mar, 2010
Bruce - Don't miss rugby union's Super 14 in the nation's capital. Watch the CA Brumbies in their fifth game of the season as they take on the Sharks. Tickets... More
Hi-5 Surprise!
Sat 13th Mar, 2010 to Sun 14th Mar, 2010
Canberra City - Get ready to yell 'surprise!'. Come and celebrate with the Hi-5 Surprise! Live Tour 2010. The 10-year anniversary live show is bright, funny and packed... More
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