Lighting of the Christmas Tree
To celebrate the start of the Christmas season, the ACT Government and ActewAGL are proud to present the official Lighting of Canberra’s Christmas Tree, with a free concert on Friday 4th December!
From 7.00pm, bring your chair and picnic to Civic Square and be entertained by Playschool favourite, Monica Trapaga , performing her Christmas show, and special guests Opera Australia performer, Michael Martin and Santa Claus may even make an appearance!
Come nightfall the stunning 21m Christmas tree will be lit to officially commence the Canberra festive season!
Bring a picnic down and enjoy the official start to Christmas in Canberra.
New Year's in the City
Canberra’s city centre will be the best place for families to party and welcome in 2010. A huge New Year’s Eve is guaranteed as two sites in Civic play host to a packed program of entertainment, including a family concert in Civic Square, a dance party in Garema Place, and two dazzling fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight.
Are you interested in being an Event Volunteer?
The Chief Minister’s Department deliver a suite of special events for the Canberra community between September and March each year.
Event Volunteers are currently being sought for Australia Day celebrations in January. Various positions are available and many opportunities exist to become involved in these great community events.
For more information, please email events@act.gov.au or call 13 22 81.
Planning an event in the ACT
" A Guide to Organising Public Events in the ACT" offers an overview of the many issues to be considered when planning an event in the ACT Community.
For more information, contact the Office of Regulatory Services, Department of Justice and Community Safety or the Special Events Unit of the Chief Minister's Department.
Canberra Nara Candle Festival
Family and Community Fun Day
Lighting of the Christmas Tree
New Year's in the City
Australia Day in the Park 2010
Canberra and Region Heritage Festival 2009
