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There is always something going on in the City. Canberra CBD Limited presents a programme of entertainment during the year.

Floriade in the City

September – October 2011

The City comes alive in Spring, Canberra CBD Limited will again install the large tulips to promote Floriade, along with banners to add some colour around the City.   Floriade last  year celebrated the theme of Imagination.  Musical guests included Katie Noonan and the Captains, along with Felicity Urquhart and daily lunchtime concerts by the ANU School of Music.  As usual, punters were enchanted by street performers, dancers and comedians, and the giant 35 metre ferris wheel, providing unbeatable views across the city. 

The popular NightFest will be back again in 2011 – stay tuned for more details.  View our link to the Floriade website  for program information.

Skate in the City

1 July 2011 - 29 July 2011

This year we presented the inaugural Skate in the City event, where Garema Place was overtaken by an open air ice skating rink, complete with winter-themed cafe and magical night-time shows and specacular lighting.  Watch this space for more info on the 2012 event.

Christmas in the City

Lighting of the Christmas Tree – 2 December 2011

Carols can be heard in various locations around the City,  to accompany the Christmas fairy lights in trees and the hanging flower baskets  during Christmas time. 

The lighting of the Christmas Tree and Christmas Concert mark the start of the Christmas season in the City. Canberra CBD Limited has added  1000′s more fairy lights  in trees in Petrie Plaza, Ainslie Avenue and  City Walk lights, and this year will be extending to West Row.

Details on this year’s ceremony will be available here as they come to hand.

You Are Here

March 2012

2011 saw the kick-off of the inaugural You Are Here festival, sponsored by Canberra CBD Limited.  Arts based events were held in various locations across the CBD. 

“Ten days in the City between Cities.  An army of dreamers at your front door.  Get up.  Get out.  You’re already here.”

We were delighted to be recognised at the annual Australia Business Arts Foundation awards, with an honorable mention – Good Practice Recognition.

 

 

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