SUMMER Australia Day fireworks
31 DECEMBER 2015 NEW YEAR’S EVE IN THE CITY Canberra City Watch the fireworks over City Hill at 9pm and midnight. Enjoy live, family-friendly entertainment in Civic Square and a dance party in Garema Place. Alcohol-free events. events.act.gov.au
UNTIL 28 MARCH TOM ROBERTS National Gallery of Australia See works by 19th-century Australian artist Tom Roberts, of the Heidelberg School of impressionist painters, including his famous Shearing the rams and A break away! nga.gov.au
UNTIL 28 MARCH ENCOUNTERS National Museum of Australia See rare Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander objects from The British Museum. These date back to the early years of European colonisation and are shown alongside contemporary objects from the Indigenous communities featured. nma.gov.au
Celestial Empire: Life in China 1644–1911, National Library of Australia: Map of West Lake (detail) c. 1799; gold, oil paint on goat skin; 256cm x 132cm; West Lake, in the modern city of Hangzhou
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2 JANUARY – 22 MAY CELESTIAL EMPIRE: LIFE IN CHINA 1644–1911
FEBRUARY THE POACHER’S WAY SUMMERSIDE FESTIVAL
National Library of Australia View the greatest treasures from the National Library of China in a joint exhibition with NLA that explores the richness of Chinese culture and tradition through the prism of two of the world’s great library collections. nla.gov.au
Various venues Follow the Poacher’s Way to discover the Canberra region’s hidden secrets during this month-long alfresco food and wine festival with masterclasses, twilight garden concerts and art exhibitions. thepoachersway.com.au/ summerside-festival
7–10 JANUARY SUMMERNATS Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell The ultimate car show is an enthusiasts’ paradise of street machines and traders’ pavilions. Also live bands and Kids Zone. summernats.com.au
20 JANUARY AUSTRALIA VS INDIA ODI Manuka Oval India is out to atone for its ICC Cricket World Cup loss against Australia in this One Day International game. cricketact.com.au
25 JANUARY AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES LIVE Parliament House Be on the lawns of Parliament House for this concert showcasing the hottest names in Australian music and the announcement of the Australian of the Year Awards. australiaday.org.au
2 FEBRUARY AUSTRALIAN SOUTHERN STARS VS INDIA ODI Manuka Oval On the back of their success at the Ashes, the world-champion Australian women’s cricket team takes on India in this One Day International game. cricketact.com.au
12–14 FEBRUARY NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL Civic Experience the world’s unique and diverse cultures that are the heart and soul of Canberra during this festival celebrating its 20th anniversary. Over three days Canberra’s multicultural communities showcase their cultures through food and performances. Most events are free. multiculturalfestival.com.au
26 JANUARY AUSTRALIA DAY
26–28 FEBRUARY ACTEWAGL ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW
Commonwealth Park Celebrate what’s great about being Australian with an Aussie breakfast, kids’ entertainment and a fireworks finale. australiaday.org.au
Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell Be entertained and educated by the hundreds of attractions and activities at this annual agricultural show for the whole family. canberrashow.org.au