Top Australia Day Events 2017- Canberra

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Celebrate the most important day of our country in our national capital city: Canberra!

The list below features both free and ticketed Australia Day events:

1. Australia Day Festival
When: 26 January 2017: 10am-9pm
Where: National Museum of Australia, Lawson Circuit, Acton
Cost: Free & Ticketed events
Details: Dress up and celebrate the many cultures of Australia with this community Australia Day event! There will be plenty of free and ticketed events for all ages including music, dance, demonstrations, entertainment, workshops, games, art & craft, live cultural performances and much more. Be sure to also check out the firework displays at 9pm. Click here for the website.



2. Australia Day Fireworks Spectacular
When: 26 January 2017: Entertainment from 6:30pm & Firework displays from 9pm.
Where: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra
Cost: Free
Details: Have fun and be in awe with this spectacular firework display show this Australia Day. The best vantage points are Regatta Point, the lawns of the National Library and Rond Terrance. There will be entertainment as well. Click here for the website.

3. Australia Day in the Park
When: 26 January 2017: 7:30am-9pm
Where: Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, Canberra
Cost: Free
Details: Be entertained this Australia Day at Commonwealth Park. The event will start of with The Great Aussie Day Breakfast followed by a day jam-packed with entertainment, activities, amusement rides, games, art & craft workshops, Aussie face painting and tattoos, National Flag Raising, Citizenship Ceremony concerts, kids activities, firework displays and much more. Click here for the website.



4. Australia Day Cocktails at the Museum Bar
When: 26 January 2017: 7pm-11pm
Where: National Museum of Australia, Museum Bar, Lawson Circuit, Acton
Cost: $120pp- ticket includes exhibition entry, entertainment, food and premium drinks package. Click here for ticket info.https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australia-day-cocktail-party-tickets-30343347770
Details: This over 18s event will feature a celebration of Australia Day with a cocktail party. There will be plenty of entertainment, great food & drinks, best lakeside views and firework displays. Click here for the website.

5. Australia Day in Yass Valley
When: 26 January 2017: From 7am
Where: Coronation Park, 259 Comur St, Coronation Park
Cost: Free
Details: Celebrate Australia Day in the Yass Coronation Park. There will be breakfast from 7am, followed by Australia Day Citizen Awards and entertainment. Click here for the website.


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6. National Carillon: Australia Day Special Concert **
When: 26 January 2017: 12:30pm-1:20pm
Where: National Carillon, Parkes
Cost: See website.
Details: Bring your picnic and enjoy the celebrations of Australia Day with a concert with real Australian flavour played on the bells of the National Carillon. The concert will also feature performances of folk songs, reflections, Australian pop and rock. Click here for the website.

7. Open House: Australia Day Picnic
When: 26 January 2017: 10am-4pm
Where: Lanyon Homestead, Thawra Drive, Thawra
Cost: Free
Details: Celebrate Australia Day at the historic Lanyon Homestead Open House event. Bring a picnic or enjoy lunch at the Lanyon Café as you celebrate in the stunning gardens. There will be free tours of the homestead. Click here for the website.



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