Canberra Festivals and Events

Canberra a great holiday destination!

Canberra's event calendar is booked for much of the year, so planning your holiday to the capital of Australia at a time when it's buzzing, isn't a difficult chore. The Australian Capital Territory is a beautiful part of the country, making Canberra, Australia the choice of festival venue for many national events each year.

One of the biggest and loudest Canberra festivals on the calendar is the annual four-day Summernats Car Festival. This high energy event draws car enthusiasts from all over Australia and the world to celebrate everything about cars and racing, entertainment, food, music and stalls.

The Rally of Canberra is another major event for car lovers, where motor sport cars tackle public forest roads around Canberra.

If you want to get in with the locals, succumb to rugby fever and support the ACT Brumbies rugby team when they play a home game at the Canberra Stadium. To watch the game on a big screen television, head to the newly built Canberra Raiders Sports Club.

To celebrate Canberra's natural beauty and culture, visit from September to October for the Floriade Festival, a celebration of spring. Watch more than one million flowers bloom and celebrate the music, art, cultural celebrations, recreational activities and entertainment on offer throughout the city.

The spring weather in Canberra is sunny and mild, reaching temperatures of 23 degrees.

Aside from events, there are plenty activities in Canberra to keep you occupied. And remember - it's not just about what's happening on the ground; hot air ballooning across Canberra is a great way to experience the city too.