Lawson Crescent, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Trace the broad history of Australia since European colonisation at the National Museum of Australia's newest gallery, Landmarks: People and Places across Australia.
Celebrate the return of Phar Lap's heart. See a convict shirt found in Tasmania, the Holden No.1 prototype, a 15 tonne rock shovel bucket from Western Australia, a Simplex windmill from central Queensland, and a 1911 stripper harv ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Monday 27th June 2011 - Tuesday 27th December 2011
McCoy Circuit, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Take off on your rock 'tour' to the nation's capital cities. Do you have what it takes to be Australia's next rock and roll idol?
The National Film and Sound Archive's Spring School Holiday Program is inspired by its latest exhibition, Collective Passions: the art of the festival poster.
Suitable for ages four and up. Children must be accompanied.
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PREVIOUSLY HELD: Saturday 1st October 2011 - Sunday 16th October 2011
Childers Street, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
The Indonesian National Orchestra is a truly unique ensemble that brings the vibrancy of Indonesian musical culture from across this beautiful and culturally diverse archipelago to the Llewellyn Hall.
Performing on a diverse range of traditional indigenous Indonesian instruments and musical repertoire, the orchestra is drawn from the best musicians of various local cultural backgrounds in Indo ...
McCoy Circuit, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Bring the kids to see a movie all about rock dreams.
The National Film and Sound Archive's Spring School Holiday Program is inspired by its latest exhibition, Collective Passions: the art of the festival poster.
Children must be accompanied.
Movie ratings range from G to PG. Please check their website for full details. ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Thursday 6th October 2011 - Friday 14th October 2011
University Avenue, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
The Drones are without a doubt one of the most acclaimed and revered bands of modern Australian music. They're famous for their exhaustingly brutal live shows, lyrical honesty, and uncompromising approach to their music.
Good friend Adalita joins them on tour. The Magic Dirt front woman will open the night with her hauntingly beautiful solo show.
Over 18s only. Tickets from Ticketek. Trans ...
McCoy Circuit, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Ever wanted to start your own band and be a rock star? Make a hairy headband and sunglasses so cool you will want to wear them at night and more.
Once you are dressed for success, perform under the spotlight on stage.
The National Film and Sound Archive's Spring School Holiday Program is inspired by its latest exhibition, Collective Passions: the art of the festival poster.
Please book ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Monday 10th October 2011 - Friday 14th October 2011
University Avenue, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
See Floatingme live in Canberra.
The band comprises vocalist Andrew Gillespie, guitarist Antony Brown and keyboards Tobias Messiter of ground-breaking '90s Sydney band Scarymother, along with drummer Lucius Borich of influential prog rock trio Cog, and Jon Stockman of Karnivool on bass.
Since the release of FLOATINGME, the Sydney 5 piece have supported Shihad, Dead Letter Circus and have so ...
Clunies Ross Street, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Join us in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens for a party under the stars. Be entertained by three of the local bands who will play at Corinbank 2012. Be the first to find out which other great bands will be on the line-up.
Limited seats are available for an exclusive Slow Food Banquet cooked by award-winning chef, Kim De Poorter. An organic sausage sizzle and d ...
University Avenue, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Lead by charismatic Columbian ex-pat, Oscar Jimenez, Watussi are a well- traveled troupe of Latino-tinged roots rockers. Think blustering horns, party-fuelled rhythms and rocking roots bass-lines; think Watussi.
Their 2008 ARIA-nominated debut album 'Tequila, Sangre y Fuego' was hailed a work of genius. The band recently supported their musical idol Santana on his Australian tour. Watussi's new ...
University Avenue, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Having spent a good deal of 2011 touring overseas in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Canada and Singapore, The Jezabels return to stages here at home to launch their debut LP Prisoner.
With Specials Guests: Hey Rosetta! (Canada) and Alpine
Over 18s only. Tickets from Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply. ...
University Avenue, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Sydney's Papa vs Pretty and Melbourne's The Vasco Era are joining forces in Canberra. Both bands will play songs fresh off their new albums.
With Papa vs Pretty enjoying critical praise for their debut album United in Isolation (released in May) and The Vasco Era releasing their highly anticipated self-titled album on the 14th October, the time is now! See two of of Australia's most dy ...
3 Repertory Lane, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
Out of Order is a hilarious farce from Ray Cooney, directed by Canadian Director Walter Learning.
On the night of an important vote in the House, Richard Wiley is about to embark on an affair!
But the presence of a dead body, a private detective, a jealous husband and a myriad of other characters seem to doom his efforts and comic confusion runs wild.
Web bookings from the Rep website inc ...
PREVIOUSLY HELD: Thursday 17th November 2011 - Saturday 3rd December 2011
Childers Street, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
See international champion couples from ABC Televisions' Strictly Dancing and Channel 7's Dancing with the Stars , Luda Kroiter and Csaba Szirmai, Aric Yegudkin and Masha Belash join the Canberra Symphony Orchestra to delight you with ballroom classics.
Take a cruise down the Blue Danube with the waltz king Johann Strauss. Be seduced by a spicy tango set to music from Bizet's Carmen. This afte ...
Commonwealth Avenue, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601, Australia
A highlight of the Canberra Festival, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will perform a range of hits from the world's most popular movies at Stage 88.
The "Hollywood Hits" concert will feature Musical Theatre favourites Rachael Beck and Ian Stenlake.
This event is the perfect way to enjoy the 2012 Canberra Festival. ...
