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Events in the City
There is always something going on in the City.
Skate in the City
1 July 2011 - 29 July 2011
This year we present the inaugural Skate in the City event, where Garema Place will be overtaken by an open air ice skating rink, complete with winter-themed cafe, handmade markets and magical night-time shows and specacular lighting. Tickets go on sale 30 May 2011.
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 is will be back again in 2011 – stay tuned for further details. View our link to the Floriade website for program information.
Canberra International Film Festival
26 October - 6 November 2011
Canberra CBD Limited is pleased to once again announce its sponsorship of the 15th annual Canberra International Film Festival. The festival has built a reputation as the premier film event in the Canberra region, and this year will showcase 50 films from more than 25 countries, screened over 12 days. Films will be shown at Dendy Cinemas, Canberra Centre and Arc Cinema at the National Film and Sound Archive. The Festival celebrates a full 12-page program, which include the opportunity for audiences and film students to meet and learn from some of the industry’s most gifted professionals.
View the program guide for this year’s festival here.
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.
More details on this year’s ceremony will be available as they come to hand.
New Year’s Eve in the City
31 December 2011
Canberra’s city centre is the place to party and welcome in The New Year. A huge New Year’s Eve is guaranteed, two sites in Civic play host to a packed program of entertainment, including a family concert in Civic Square, a dance party in Garema Place, and two dazzling fireworks displays at 9pm and midnight.
Summernats
6 - 8 January 2012
A series of events are held along Lonsdale Street in Braddon as part of Summernats. Program details are available at their website.
Multicultural Festival
February 2012
The National Multicultural Festival is on once again in the City and should again prove to be one of Canberra’s most popular attractions. This is your chance to enjoy culture, dance, food and fun from all over the world, right here in Canberra. The city centre will turn into a vibrant multi cultural melting pot, jam-packed with free events all week.
Canberra Festival
With so much to see, do and enjoy, there is no better place to be than right here in March!
With the return of the much loved Balloon event, the flagship event Celebrate in the Park, and the quirky and fun Lights! Canberra! Action! held each year, the Festival gets bigger and bigger counting down to our centenary in 2013.
ACT Tourism Events
Canberra hosts many festivals from large events such as Floriade, Stonefest, The National Folk Festival and Summernats to smaller community music and arts programmes….
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