What’s On
Our top pick of events coming up around the country...
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November 29–February 5
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December 28–January 3
Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience
Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival
Red Bull Lighthouse to Leighton Kiteboard Race
Taste of Tasmania, Hobart
Alice Springs knows how to turn up the cheer with this annual carnival held on the Council Lawns and in Todd Mall. There’ll be market stalls, musical acts and street performers. It’s a most enjoyable way to finish off your Chrissy shopping and the kids will be delighted by the fireworks display. alicesprings.nt.gov.au
The longest race of its kind in Australia and a unique spectacle, it has amateur and professional kiters sailing from Phillip Point on Rottnest Island across the Indian Ocean and the Gage Roads channel to finish at Leighton Beach in North Fremantle as they compete for title, trophy and prize money. redbull.com/au/en/events
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Travelling to Perth, Bunbury and Kalgoorlie, WA, this ground-breaking exhibition brings to life an infant Australia on the eve of war, following in the footsteps of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and nurses. You’ll be deeply moved by the interactive storytelling around more than 200 artefacts from the Australian War Memorial. spiritofanzac.gov.au
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Dec 30–Jan 1 Hogmanay Celebration Edinburgh, Scotland Scotland’s world-famous New Year festival runs over three days. edinburghshogmanay.com
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10-11 December Big Mountain Festival Phetchaburi, Thailand One of the biggest music festivals in South-East Asia, with hundreds of acts. bigmountainmusicfestival.com
Dec 31 New Year’s Eve on the Strip Las Vegas, USA The entire Strip is shut down to traffic and it becomes one gigantic party. vegas.com/newyears
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Hosted at the Hobart waterfront, this festival is a foodie’s heaven. Think seafood, cheeses, berries, cool-climate wines, boutique beers and ciders and much more, representing regions from right around the state. There’s free entertainment including buskers, local musicians and DJs, plus lots to keep the kids happy. thetasteoftasmania.com.au
Feb 11-28 Carnevale Di Venezia, Venice This annual festival is a great excuse to don a mask and parade around St Mark’s Square, Venice, until Lent. carnevale.venezia.it/en