Events in Canberra

What’s on in Canberra – Highlights from May – October 2010

There’s plenty happening in and around Canberra in 2010.

See below for more information on some of the best events and for more information go to www.visitcanberra.com.au

Canberra International Music Festival

Come to the nation’s capital in Autumn and experience compelling music making. Find yourself in wonderful venues that include embassy buildings. See international performers who come through the aid of those embassies. Hear Australian performers from across the nation. Witness the colourful ambience of Canberra’s autumn, and a rich mixture of musical forms, lectures and other artistic possibilities. Check their website for full details.

14 May – 23 May 2010          www.cicmf.org

National Capital Dance Sport Championships

Be part of the glitz and glamour when hundreds of Australia’s leading professional and amateur dancers are joined by international dancers for this championship. Watch them compete in Latin American, Ballroom and New Vogue dance styles in two days of dance magic. Enjoy the spectacular professional evening floorshows. Live DanceSport is even more exciting, athletic and glamorous than what you see on television!

26 June – 27 June 2010          www.ncdccanberra.com.au

Fireside Festival

The Fireside Festival is a series of events celebrating winter. See yourself curling up by a crackling fire, tasting the best winter cuisine, enjoying glasses of nice red wine, discovering new places and experiences, relaxing with friends and family and immersing yourself in winter. Events include degustation dinners, cooking classes, wine tastings, performances, special exhibitions and relaxing Bed and Breakfast packages. Make your winter escape an escape to winter. Check the Fireside Festival’s website for full details and bookings.

1 August – 29 August 2010          www.firesidefestival.com.au

The Australian Science Festival

Learn about sustainability, climate change and the environment at the 2010 Australian Science Festival. Take part in over 50 different science events. Keep checking their website for full program details.

2 August – 15 August 2010         www.sciencefestival.com.au

Terrorsaurus at Questacon

Seven life-like dinosaurs and numerous interactive exhibits relating to dinosaurs and palaeontology will give you a feel for how the earth might have been eons ago when dinosaurs roamed freely. In the swamp the huge green Apatosaurus stretches its enormous neck out towards the safety rail, while nearby the heavy Stegosaurus moves towards the tall and toothy Tyrannosaurus. Uncover the myths and theories of the ancient world of the dinosaur in this awe-inspiring exhibition.

4 May – 1 October 2010         www.questacon.edu.au