Autumn 2018 lights up this autumn

Eat, see and explore this autumn in Lonely Planet’s third best city in travel and discover what you have been missing. Be entertained throughout the Enlighten Festival.

EAT, DRINK AND EXPLORE There's so much to eat, see and 9 March), spectacular hot air explore at this year’s Enlighten balloons in flight (Canberra Balloon Festival (2–18 March), proudly Spectacular, 10–18 March) and presented by Singapore Airlines. mesmerising fireworks Over 16 days the nation’s capital (Skyfire, 17 March). comes alive to celebrate the best Explore the culture and creativity of events Canberra has to offer. our national attractions and vibrancy Eat to your heart’s content at the of our city’s two new arts and mind Enlighten Night Noodle Markets precincts, as they open their doors (2–11 March) and food and to host an array of exclusive events drink precinct. See stunning and surprising experiences. architectural projections and Discover the full program at installations (2–11 March), live music enlightencanberra.com and performances, locally produced films (Lights! Canberra! Action!,

Front Cover: See balloons take over the capital during the Canberra Balloon Spectacular (10–18 March) Left: Skyfire will light up the sky (17 March) Kids will love learning in unique spaces, like at PlayUP at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.

BIG THINGS TO DO WITH LITTLE ONES Canberra is brimming with activities Take your camera, your friends, and to keep children active and engaged. any burning dinosaur questions for From school holiday programs to a fun and educational journey back dedicated kid-friendly spaces at our in time on a tour of the National national attractions, here are our Dinosaur Museum. Learn about the picks for where to play, learn different types of fossils, dig and and discover. catalogue real fossils, and earn a certificate upon completion. Dodge sniper fire or peer through the Tours are free with entry and periscope of a Cold War submarine suitable for children of all ages. at the ’s Discovery Zone. Suitable for children Send your little ones on a Zoocation aged 8+ years. at the National Zoo & Aquarium — a fun-filled day where kids can Discover PlayUP’s new exhibition get up close and personal with many at the Museum of Australian of the zoo’s animals, play games, Democracy at Old Parliament House make toys for the animals and that, in the name of democracy, learn something along the way. takes play — and the rights of Suitable for children aged 5+ years. children, seriously. Listening pods, a fuzzy felt wall and a Kindness café Stop by the National Galley of are all part of the space. Suitable for ’s NGA Play space, an preschool and primary school exhibition where children can join aged children. the Indieguerillas on a culture journey through the stories of For a climbing oasis and possibly their homeland. Ride a bike into a one of Australia's best playgrounds, puppet-inspired adventure and work head to Pod Playground at the together to create sound, movement National Arboretum Canberra. and stories surrounded by colour Over the school holidays, discover and joy — it’s a playful celebration mini-beasts and mushrooms or get of contemporary Balinese culture. hands on with a wood whittling or Suitable for children of all ages. bonsai workshop. Suitable for varying ages. Step across to the National Portrait Gallery for a myriad of family- Go on a treasure hunt at the friendly activities and workshops and learn how such as Portrait Play, Story Time, all of Australia’s circulating coins Cameraless Photography and Little are made. Just pick up a copy of the Faces to name a handful. Suitable for My Visit to the Mint activity booklet varying ages. from the front desk or shop and get exploring. Once you’ve completed the Visit the Colour exhibition at free activity booklet, be sure to make — the National Science your own coin to commemorate and Technology Centre and turn a your journey. Suitable for all school blue butterfly green, learn how pixels aged children. and paint differ, visit the Room of Missing Colours and hear fascinating stories from people who see colour when they hear music. Spend the rest of the day discovering Make the Canberra Questacon’s eight interactive and Region Visitors exhibitions and hundreds of hands-on experiences. Suitable for Centre your one stop shop children of all ages. for all your booking, Escape from suburbia and allow shopping and information your kids to discover a stunning needs. Head to Regatta collection of hundred of plants at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Point, Barrine Drive to The newly opened Paperbark organise your short-break Treehouse is a great place for the kids to climb and explore. in Canberra. Suitable for all school aged children. What’s on throughout autumn

Take a walk on the wild side at the National Dinosaur Museum.

SIDNEY NOLAN MUSEUM TOURS AIS TOURS FOUNDATION NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE COLLECTION DINOSAUR MUSEUM OF SPORT CANBERRA MUSEUM Bring your camera, your Discover where our AND GALLERY friends and those burning top athletes train in Catch these works on dinosaur questions for a Australia’s premier display from the Nolan fun and educational elite sports precinct. Collection by eminent journey back in time. Go behind the scenes Australian artist Sidney Tours run every weekend and challenge yourself Nolan. This significant and during the ACT/NSW in Sportex, an engaging collection was donated school holidays. sport experience where by the artist to the people nationaldinosaurmuseum. you can try wheelchair of Australia in 1974 and com.au , virtual includes works from 02 6230 2655 downhill skiing and the Kelly series, Burke more for yourself. and Wills expedition, experienceais.com.au/ Under the pier and more. visit-ais/tours cmag.com.au 02 6214 1010 02 6207 3968 During the Centenary period, the name of each of the 62,000 Australians who gave their lives during the First World War are being projected onto the façade of the Australian War Memorial’s Hall of Memory.

MUSEUM TOURS ROLL OF HONOUR BEHIND THE FINDERS KEEPERS: NATIONAL PROJECTIONS LINES 2017: COLLECTORS AND DINOSAUR MUSEUM AUSTRALIAN THE YEAR’S THEIR STORIES Bring your camera, your WAR MEMORIAL BEST POLITICAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN friends and those burning Explore the First CARTOONS DEMOCRACY AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE dinosaur questions for a World War galleries. MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN fun and educational At night see the Peek into the collections of DEMOCRACY AT OLD five fascinating Australians. journey back in time. names of those who PARLIAMENT HOUSE gave their lives From mementoes of political Tours run every weekend Roll up, roll up! Marvel projected onto the careers, to well-worn protest and during the ACT/NSW at the political Memorial. Check the T-shirts, each collection tells school holidays. cartooning spectacle website for the extraordinary stories about nationaldinosaurmuseum. that is ‘The Three-Ring com.au name schedule. the ideas, individuals and Circus’ — showcasing 02 6230 2655 events that have shaped awm.gov.au Australian cartoonists’ 02 6243 4211 the nation. best takes on 2017, a moadoph.gov.au tumultuous year under 02 6270 8222 the Big Top of politics. moadoph.gov.au/BTL 02 6270 8222 Explore the Canberra region’s majestic natural surrounds with a ranger guided walk.

LAST POST RANGER GUIDED THE GIFT: ART, CEREMONY WALKS ARTEFACTS AUSTRALIAN TIDBINBILLA AND ARRIVALS WAR MEMORIAL NATURE RESERVE MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN The Last Post Ceremony Don't miss your chance DEMOCRACY AT OLD is held at the end of to see Australian PARLIAMENT HOUSE each day at 4.55pm. wildlife, including This new contemporary In this moving kangaroos, platypus, art exhibition explores the ceremony, a member wombats and more role migrants have played of the Australian in their beautiful in enriching the fabric of Defence Force shares natural environment. Australian life, and the gift the story of one person Check out the of democracy they have listed on the Roll website for the Explore received in return. of Honour. Program for school moadoph.gov.au awm.gov.au holiday programs. 02 6270 8222 02 6243 4211 tidbinbilla.act.gov.au 02 6205 1233 Discover the hidden side of Australia’s Special Forces in From the Shadows at the Australian War Memorial.

RANGER GUIDED FROM THE SHADOWS: COLOUR FILMS AT THE WALKS AUSTRALIA’S QUESTACON — NATIONAL FILM TIDBINBILLA SPECIAL FORCES THE NATIONAL AND SOUND NATURE RESERVE AUSTRALIAN SCIENCE AND ARCHIVE Don't miss your chance WAR MEMORIAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE NATIONAL FILM AND to see Australian Their activities are Turn a blue butterfly SOUND ARCHIVE wildlife, including secret. Their missions green or visit the Room Check the website for kangaroos, platypus, classified. Their identities of Missing Colours. an extensive screening wombats and more protected. More than Discover Colour at program and a range in their beautiful 600 objects, rarely seen Questacon, and see the of special events natural environment. by the public, tell the world in a new light. throughout the year. Check out the story of how Australia’s questacon.edu.au nfsa.gov.au website for the Explore Special Forces operate 02 6270 2800 02 6248 2000 Program for school in secrecy to protect our holiday programs. national interests. tidbinbilla.act.gov.au awm.gov.au 02 6205 1233 02 6243 4211 Venture into outer space at the National Museum of Australia © Science Museum Group.

LUSTRE: PEARLING DEEDS NOT WORDS: SPACE DESCENT VR & AUSTRALIA THE BESSIE WITH TIM PEAKE NATIONAL MUSEUM RISCHBIETH NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA COLLECTION OF AUSTRALIA Discover the intriguing NATIONAL LIBRARY Experience the thrill of stories behind northern OF AUSTRALIA being an astronaut inside Australia’s unique Explore the collection a Russian space capsule pearling tradition. of one of the using the latest 360° VR Learn how pearls and prominent figures technology. Take the pilot’s pearl shell evolve, and in Australian and seat to make a breathtaking hear the stories of the international 400km descent to Earth people who have feminism. from the International collected and harvested nla.gov.au Space Station. these Saltwater 02 6262 1111 This awe-inspiring VR Country treasures. experience is narrated nma.gov.au by British astronaut 1800 026 132 Tim Peake. Costs apply. nma.gov.au 1800 026 132 Abbie Cornish as Candy and Heath Ledger as Dan on the Gravitron by Hugh Hartshorne, Candy, 2006, Courtesy Candy Productions, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia.

1968: UNTIL 4 MARCH UNTIL 18 MARCH CHANGING TIMES STARSTRUCK: CROSSING THREADS: NATIONAL LIBRARY AUSTRALIAN MOVIE 50 YEARS OF THE OF AUSTRALIA PORTRAITS CANBERRA SPINNERS Sex, drugs, rock 'n' NATIONAL PORTRAIT AND WEAVERS roll, and a missing GALLERY CANBERRA MUSEUM AND GALLERY prime minister — A collaboration between 1968 was a the National Portrait See one of the group’s momentous year. Gallery and the National two exhibitions at CMAG Explore the Film and Sound Archive, which will include textiles tumultuous events Starstruck explores the gathered from many private that took place in striking portraiture from and public collections the year of the 100 years of Australian spanning many years of Library’s opening. movies. The show features practice: rugs and wall nla.gov.au imagery of beloved hangings, silk shawls to 02 6262 1111 Australian films, as well as samplers, and placemats highlighting the early years to ponchos. of our film industry. cmag.com.au portrait.gov.au 02 6207 3968 02 6102 7000 Visit ’ galleries to see Penny Byrne’s Hurt Locker and Harriett Schwarzrock’s pulsating life size hearts filled with neon.

UNTIL 25 MARCH UNTIL 1 APRIL UNTIL 2 MAY HEARTS AND MINDS SILVER AND THE OPENING DAY: CANBERRA GOLD: UNIQUE 9 MAY 1927 GLASSWORKS AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM OF This exhibition includes OBJECTS AUSTRALIAN the first Australian ROYAL AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE exhibition of Penny MINT Byrne’s Hurt Locker and Showcasing exceptional Old Parliament House Harriet Schwarzrock’s Australian silver and was once brand new. innovative neon gold objects drawn from What was it like to be a installation, between the National Gallery of spectator at the opening stillness and movement. Australia’s collection, ceremony? Follow this exhibition through the canberraglassworks.com this exhibition reveals 02 6260 7005 the exceptional skill of corridors to discover the Australia’s earliest pomp and pageantry, professional craft humour and tragedy of practitioners. this historic day. ramint.gov.au moadoph.gov.au 02 6202 6999 02 6270 8222 March

Eat your way around Canberra during Good Food Month presented by Citi.

UNTIL 25 MAY 1–31 MARCH 1 MARCH YES: THE ONGOING GOOD FOOD MONTH THE SEEKERS IN STORY OF THE PRESENTED BY CITI CONVERSATION REFERENDUM VARIOUS LOCATIONS NATIONAL LIBRARY MUSEUM OF Good Food Month OF AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN returns for another year The Seekers topped DEMOCRACY of delicious, unique and the charts all over the Discover the historic engaging events taking world in the 60s with events and strong place across Canberra. hits such as ‘Georgy relationships involved in goodfoodmonth.com Girl’ and ‘I’ll Never making the referendum Find Another you’. happen and explore the Athol Guy and Keith significance of the Potger reminisce about referendum today. their rollercoaster ride moadoph.gov.au of success and the 02 6270 8222 emotional farewell concert in 1968. nla.gov.au 02 6262 1111 Canberra comes to life after dark for the Enlighten Illuminations (2–11 March).

2–11 MARCH 2–11 MARCH 2 MARCH ENLIGHTEN ENLIGHTEN MASQUERADE PARTY ILLUMINATIONS NIGHT NOODLE WITH A TWIST VARIOUS LOCATIONS MARKETS PARLIAMENT HOUSE Over 10 nights, Canberra’s RECONCILIATION For a celebration of the Parliamentary Triangle and PLACE beautiful with a touch of satellite venues will be Enjoy tasty eats the strange, join the transformed into a vibrant in a buzzing, Festival's premier canvas, showcasing atmospheric masquerade party at Australian talent, open-air Asian Parliament House. amazing roving artists, hawker market, with Enjoy a roaming food live bands and enchanting delicious food stalls service showcasing performances — all set to choose from. regional produce and a against a backdrop of enlightencanberra.com selection of Canberra’s stunning architectural best wines. Channel your projections shining a light ‘inner Bond’ at the Martini on some of Australia’s Bar and be entertained by most iconic attractions. cool rhythms. enlightencanberra.com enlightencanberra.com The Enlighten Night Noodle Markets return as part of Good Food Month.

2–11 MARCH 2–3, 8–10 MARCH 2–3 MARCH 3 MARCH ENLIGHTEN LIGHT AND DARK NEON CIRCUS CHINESE LANTERN NIGHT NOODLE NIGHT TOURS NATIONAL GALLERY FESTIVAL MARKETS AUSTRALIAN OF AUSTRALIA RECONCILIATION NATIONAL BOTANIC Explore a magical world In Chinese culture the GARDENS PLACE with neon circus Lantern Festival is held Enjoy tasty eats Spend an evening performers and giant two weeks after Chinese in a buzzing, exploring the gardens projections of beautiful New Year and marks atmospheric by lantern. Get misted artworks. Play in a the formal end of that open-air Asian in the rainforest and colourful Indonesian- celebration. This year hawker market, with indulge in delicious inspired wonderland, the ACT Branch of delicious food stalls desserts in the join a parade of strange the Australia China to choose from. Red Centre Garden. creatures around a Friendship Society will enlightencanberra.com Experience the light mysterious sculpture, hold the Lantern Festival and dark sections of and dance the night at the Beijing Garden the gardens on these away in the gallery with (part of Lennox Gardens). ranger-guided tours. dance tragics at No acfs.org.au enlightencanberra.com Lights No Lycra pop-up. 02 6247 8231 enlightencanberra.com See the National Zoo & Aquarium’s animals come to life as the sun goes down.

3 & 10 MARCH 4 MARCH 4 MARCH TWILIGHT ON ICON WATER QUEANBEYAN THE SAVANNAH PRESENTS A DAY MULTICULTURAL NATIONAL ZOO & AT THE LAKE FESTIVAL AQUARIUM QUEANBEYAN PARK Bring a picnic and Join Icon Water for The much anticipated enjoy the landscaped live music, aquatic Queanbeyan Multicultural surroundings of the new activities, jumping Festival returns for savannah zoo area. castles and the return another year, even more Meet the nearby animal of The Royal Life vibrant and culturally residents. Relax and Saving ACT Duck packed! Arrive for the unwind to the sounds Derby. Bring your performances, stay for of the classical string swimmers, towel and the food and free family quartet, Mostly Mozart all the family for a activities, the dancing and delight in the fun-filled day at and all round warm wonderful ambience the lake! feeling that is the created in the Zoo as the rlssa.org multicultural community. day comes to an end. 02 6260 5800 visitqueanbeyan.com.au enlightencanberra.com 02 6285 6170 Experience the National Arboretum Canberra as the sun sets.

6 MARCH 7 MARCH 7–8, 14–15 MARCH WIDE BROWN LAND DINNER UNDER MINT MASTER CLASS SUNSET @ THE THE STARS @ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT ARBORETUM THE ARBORETUM Immerse yourself in an NATIONAL NATIONAL authentic coin modelling and ARBORETUM ARBORETUM CANBERRA CANBERRA sculpting experience through an exclusive master class Experience a special Whilst relishing the hosted by Royal Australian guided scenic forest many aspects of the Mint coin designers. walk with sunset Arboretum, delight Learn the arts of traditional views from the Wide in live music as you plaster and modern 3D coin Brown Land sculpture. dine under the stars modelling techniques as Return at dusk to the in the discovery practised by masters in National Bonsai and garden, with a mints around the world. Penjing Collection for seasonal menu by Select from a range of refreshments. award-winning chef animal coin models to Janet Jeffs. enlightencanberra.com personalise and cast enlightencanberra.com in plaster. enlightencanberra.com A piece of Hollywood will return to Enlighten as the 15th Lights! Canberra! Action! film-making festival prepares to amaze audiences.

8–10, 15–16 MARCH 9 MARCH 9 MARCH ANU LIGHTS! CANBERRA! AN ENIGMA ENLIGHTEN MINDS ACTION! REVEALED: AUSTRALIAN SENATE ROSE THE MYSTERY AND NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GARDENS, PARKES MYSTICISM OF The ANU campus will Picnic under the stars PRIME MINISTER come to life over five as you watch the top ALFRED DEAKIN thrilling nights with 12 films created in just NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA vibrant projections, 10 days around the fire-side chats and theme of ‘Strange, Join historian David a special Saturday Beautiful and Headon as he shed light night market. Unexpected’ at this on Australia’s second enlightencanberra.com local film maker event. Prime Minister — enlightencanberra.com a spiritual and creative man whose extraordinary life often transcended politics in unexpected ways. enlightencanberra.com Experience the beauty as hot air balloons take to the sky, launching from the lawns of Old Parliament House.

9 MARCH 10–18 MARCH 11 MARCH 12 MARCH LIGHTS! CANBERRA! CANBERRA SYMPHONY IN CANBERRA DAY ACTION! BALLOON THE PARK SENATE ROSE SPECTACULAR STAGE 88 The nation’s capital GARDENS, PARKES OLD PARLIAMENT Framed by the tree lined turns 105! Join in the HOUSE LAWNS Picnic under the stars landscape of the iconic celebrations with a as you watch the top Wake up early and Commonwealth Park, program bursting to the 12 films created in just enjoy the excitement of sit back and relax as the seams with live music 10 days around the more than 30 hot air Canberra Symphony and entertainment theme of ‘Strange, balloons from across Orchestra accompanied for all. Kids will dance, Beautiful and the globe launching by Queen tribute band play and laugh as their Unexpected’ at this from the lawns of Killer Queen bring the favourite entertainers local film maker event. Old Parliament House. work of the well-known take to the stage. enlightencanberra.com enlightencanberra.com band to life. enlightencanberra.com enlightencanberra.com Canberra lights up on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin as Hit 104.7 Skyfire returns in 2018.

16–18 MARCH 17 MARCH 17 MARCH 19–25 MARCH BUNGENDORE ART, NOT APART HIT 104.7 SKYFIRE BONSAI WEEK HARVEST FESTIVAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS COMMONWEALTH PARK NATIONAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS Canberra’s largest Canberra lights up on the ARBORETUM CANBERRA Celebrate local food, contemporary arts shores of Lake Burley Griffin farming and fibre in a festival returns for with a magnificent display A week of special celebration of the another huge day of fireworks as Hit 104.7 events and growing, breeding and of exhibitions, Skyfire returns for its activities, including production of produce performance art, 30th year and closes the demonstrations, in the Southern numerous music Enlighten Festival for 2018. workshops, tours Harvest Region. stages, installations, enlightencanberra.com of the Collection southernharvest.org.au strange interventions, and an evening of film and projection, presentations by street food, dance international parties and more. bonsai artists. artnotapart.com nationalarboretum. act.gov.au 02 6207 848 Experience the beauty of bonsai during Bonsai Week at the National Arboretum Canberra.

17–18 MARCH 19–25 MARCH 19–26 MARCH YASS SHOW AND BONSAI WEEK CANBERRA PBR BULL RIDE NATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL YASS SHOW GROUNDS ARBORETUM VARIOUS LOCATIONS Enjoy popular events CANBERRA The fifth annual festival and attractions A week of special features more than including the antique events and 60 headline international, farm machinery, activities, including national and local artist shearing competition, demonstrations, across a variety of comedy yard dogs, wood workshops, tours format in venues around chopping, vintage and of the Collection Canberra, including Ross veteran cars, animal and an evening of Noble, Stephen K Amos, petting farm plus your presentations by Arj Baker, Dave Hughes, own pet competition international Nazeem Hussain and at the Yass Show bonsai artists. many more. yassshow.org.au nationalarboretum. canberracomedyfestival.com.au act.gov.au 02 6207 848 Don’t miss the National Folk Festival at Exhibition Park over the Easter long weekend.

24 MARCH 29 MARCH – 2 APRIL FROM 30 MARCH CANBERRA CRAFT NATIONAL FOLK CARTIER: BEER & CIDER FESTIVAL THE EXHIBITION FESTIVAL EXHIBITION PARK NATIONAL GALLERY MERCURE CANBERRA Be entertained as the OF AUSTRALIA Now in its 11th year, National Folk Festival Immerse yourself this festival will feature brings exceptional in more than 300 breweries from across musicians and spectacular items from Australia, along with performers from across the astonishing Cartier live bands, food, Australia and the world collection showcasing entertainment and kids to Canberra in a five day exclusively at the activities, while helping celebration of traditional National Gallery of raise funds for ACT and contemporary Australia, including Cancer support. folk life. royal tiaras, necklaces, canberrabeerfest.com.au folkfestival.org.au brooches and earrings. 02 6262 4792 nga.gov.au 02 6240 6411 April

Enjoy the opulence and glamour of Cartier’s collection at the National Gallery of Australia. Photo: Vincent Wulveryck Cartier Collection.

29 MARCH – 2 APRIL 30 MARCH – 2 APRIL 7 APRIL 7–15 APRIL NATIONAL FOLK TIDBINBILLA THE FORAGE CANBERRA DISTRICT FESTIVAL SANCTUARY LITTLE NATIONAL WINE WEEK EXHIBITION PARK CELEBRATIONS HOTEL VARIOUS LOCATIONS Be entertained as the TIDBINBILLA NATURE Feast to your heart’s The Canberra District Wine National Folk Festival RESERVE content at Canberra’s Week offers an exciting brings exceptional In April 2018, the street food feast, the program of wine dinners, musicians and Sanctuary at Tidbinbilla Forage. Eat, drink and tastings and themed events performers from across celebrates its 10 year be merry as you enjoy in the city and right around Australia and the world reopening anniversary the tastes of local the Canberra wine district. to Canberra in a five day after being destroyed by food vendors and be This full program of wine celebration of traditional fire in 2003. Visit over entertained by tastings, food matchings and contemporary Easter while staff and musicians, dancers and tours will be held in folk life. volunteers celebrate the and models in this Canberra, Murrumbateman, folkfestival.org.au re-emergence of this unique showcase of Yass, Hall, Bungendore and 02 6262 4792 wonderful open-air local cafes, food Gundaroo, and incorporates visitor and trucks, wineries the annual Harvest Festival. education site. and breweries. canberrawines.com.au tidbinbilla.act.gov.au theforage.com.au 02 6205 1233 Commemorate Anzac Day at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

14–29 APRIL 15 APRIL 15 APRIL 25 APRIL CANBERRA AND ACT PERMACULTURE AUTO ITALIA ANZAC DAY REGION HERITAGE FESTIVAL PIALLIGO ESTATE COMMEMORATION FESTIVAL CANBERRA CITY FARM Passion and pride AUSTRALIAN VARIOUS LOCATIONS Celebrate 40 years of intersect as Italian WAR MEMORIAL The theme for this permaculture with automotive enthusiasts The spirit of Anzac, with its years festival is co-originator David gather to witness this qualities of mateship and 'My Culture, My Story'. Holmgren and discover showcase of beautiful sacrifice, continues to have Come explore, this lifestyle that’s all design and excellence meaning and relevance for celebrate, share about the harmonious Autoitaliacanberra.com our sense of national identity. and preserve our integration of landscape The Dawn Service, National cultural heritage. and people. Anzac Day Ceremony and environment.act.gov.au southernharvest.org.au Last Post Ceremony will 13 22 81 commemorate the 103rd anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces in the First World War. awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211 Groovin the Moo returns to its beloved Canberra in 2018.

25 APRIL 27 APRIL – 6 MAY 29 APRIL ANZAC DAY CANBERRA GROOVIN THE MOO COMMEMORATION INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF AUSTRALIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL CANBERRA WAR MEMORIAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS This leading regional The spirit of Anzac, with its Enjoy intimate touring music festival qualities of mateship and performances returns with a stellar sacrifice, continues to have and exceptional line-up including meaning and relevance for musicianship, Paul Kelly, Grinspoon, our sense of national identity. featuring classical, Flight Facilities The Dawn Service, National contemporary and and more! Anzac Day Ceremony and world music, in some gtm.net.au Last Post Ceremony will of the capital’s most commemorate the 103rd iconic settings. anniversary of the first major cimf.org.au military action fought by 02 6230 5880 Australian and New Zealand forces in the First World War. awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211 Sport

All of the best talent from all across Australia will be back to compete for the AFL Women’s premiership.

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL RUGBY TRIATHLON FOOTBALL LEAGUE ROND TERRACE LEAGUE GIO STADIUM 3 MARCH UNSW CANBERRA OVAL 18 MARCH Proximity Corporate 25 MARCH v Knights and Community GIANTS v Western 24 MARCH Triathlon Festival Bulldogs Canberra Raiders v Warriors 14 APRIL 5 APRIL MIXED MARTIAL GIANTS v Fremantle Canberra Raiders v Bulldogs ARTS AIS ARENA 14 APRIL AUSTRALIAN Canberra Raiders v Eels 3 MARCH FOOTBALL Brace 53 LEAGUE WOMEN 5 MAY UNSW CANBERRA OVAL Canberra Raiders v Titans MOTORSPORT 13 MAY 10 MARCH VARIOUS LOCATIONS GIANTS v Western Canberra Raiders v Sharks 21–27 MAY Bulldogs 15 MAY National Capital Rally Canberra Raiders v Sea Eagles See mountain bikers from all over Australia conquer the Stromlo trails during the AMBx 100 Mountain Bike Marathon.

SUPER RUGBY HORSE RACING SWIMMING GIO STADIUM THOROUGHBRED PARK AIS AQUATIC AND 17 MARCH 11 MARCH FITNESS CENTRE 19–20 MAY Plus500 v John McGrath Auto Group MS 24 Hour Mega Swim Sharks Black Opal Stakes 31 MARCH 24 MARCH TENNIS Plus500 Brumbies v Canberra Outlet Centre CANBERRA TENNIS Waratahs Charity Race Day CENTRE 17-25 MARCH, 7 APRIL supporting Marymead 24 MARCH–1 APRIL Plus500 Brumbies v Reds MARCHMONT ACT Clay Court 22 APRIL RACECOURSE, YASS International #1 and #2 Plus500 Brumbies v 3 MARCH RUNNING Jaguares Yass Picnic Races OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE 28 APRIL LAWNS Plus500 Brumbies v CYCLING 14–15 APRIL Crusaders STROMLO FOREST PARK Australian Running 12 MAY 15 APRIL Festival Plus500 Brumbies v AMB 100 Mountain Bike Rebels Marathon Markets

Head to the Capital Region Farmers Market for seasonal food options on Saturday mornings.

FRIDAYS SUNDAYS KINGSTON NIGHT OLD BUS DEPOT MARKETS MARKETS OLD BUS DEPOT, KINGSTON WENTWORTH AVENUE, 10am–4pm KINGSTON 4pm–late SPECIAL THEMES 4 March, 8 April, 6 May Multicultural Sunday SATURDAYS 11 March Retro Depot CAPITAL REGION FARMERS MARKET 18 March, 15 April, 13 May Designer Sunday EXHIBITION PARK 25 March, 22 April, 27 May Collectable Sunday IN CANBERRA 1 April Portobello Road 7.30am–11.30am 19 May Canberra Wool Expo

SUNDAYS 17–18 MARCH, 5–6 MAY SOUTHSIDE FARMERS MARKET HANDMADE MARKET CANBERRA COLLEGE EXHIBITION PARK IN CANBERRA 9am–12pm 10am–4pm The Old Bus Depot Markets is the perfect spot to pick up a unique gift.

7 APRIL, 5 MAY 8 APRIL 3RD SUNDAY KIDS MARKET COLLECTED AND BUNGENDORE EXHIBITION PARK CREATED GUNDAROO MARKETS 10am–3pm MARKET BUNGENDORE VARIOUS LOCATIONS, 9am–3pm GUNDAROO 9am–3pm

1ST SATURDAY 1ST SUNDAY 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY CAPTAINS FLAT HARTLEY HALL YASS COMMUNITY COUNTRY MARKETS MARKETS MARKET 9.30am–1.30pm HALL 10am–1pm 10am–3pm

1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY SATURDAYS BRAIDWOOD MURRUMBATEMAN SOUTHERN HARVEST MARKETS VILLAGE MARKET FARMERS MARKETS BRAIDWOOD MURRUMBATEMAN BUNGENDORE 8am–12.30pm 9am–1pm 9am–12pm Theatre and music

Relieve the tale of the most famous couple that ever lived when Bell Shakespeare performs Antony and Cleopatra.

CANBERRA 26 APRIL– 20 MAY 22 MARCH THEATRE Spiegeltent: Doug Anthony All Stars Blanc de Blanc 2–4 MARCH 28–31 MARCH Lano & Woodley 28 APRIL Black is the New White Dan Sultan 14 MARCH 5–7 APRIL Celtic Illusion 25–30 MAY Junk The Australian Ballet — 17–18 MARCH 12–21 APRIL The Merry Widow Jimmy Barnes Antony and Cleopatra 20 MARCH THE PLAYHOUSE, 1–5 MAY Canberra Comedy The Aspirations Festival Gala CANBERRA of Daise Morrow THEATRE CENTRE 28 MARCH 9–12 MAY 6–10 MARCH The Bleeding Tree Jackson Browne Strassman’s — iTedE 29 MARCH 23 MAY 11 MARCH Sarah Blasko José González Andrew Strong performs 5 APRIL The Commitments 29 MAY–2 JUNE Sense and Sensibility Sergio Mendes 19 MARCH Courtney Act Witness a collaboration between two of Australia’s most successful artists when Lior and Paul Grabowsky perform in concert.

LLEWELLYN THE STREET GORMAN ARTS HALL THEATRE CENTRE 3 MARCH 3–4 MARCH 8–11 MARCH Chinese New Year The Weight of Light Red Concert 8 MARCH Yolanda Brown WESLEY UNITING HIGH COURT 14 MARCH CHURCH OF AUSTRALIA Harry Manx 16 MARCH 4 MARCH Byrd Round Table Canberra Opera 16 MARCH Lior & Paul Grabowsky 18 MARCH AIS ARENA Canberra Wind 4 APRIL Symphony THEATRE 3 Lionel Richie 5–12 APRIL Dr Frankenstein 17 APRIL Harlem Globetrotters 17 MAY – 2 JUNE Arms and the Man ALBERT HALL 25 MAY Avison’s Essay Visitor information done differently Make the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre your first stop when you visit Lonely Planet’s third best city in travel.

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