Old Parliament House Events Guide

Make sure you are in Canberra for this 12 day celebration of film at Dendy Cinemas and Arc Cinema at the National Film and Sound Archive. See an exceptional selection of feature films and..

It's almost 40 years since Neil Diamond performed at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre with a symphony orchestra and recorded what is still known today as one of the greatest epic live albums of..

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is touring Australia for the first time! Seen by over 10 million people, the classic murder mystery thriller The Mousetrap has kept audiences guessing for..

Grammy award-winning classic rock band America have harmonised their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song A Horse With No Name. Their string of hits..

Sydney Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company present Australia Day.This wickedly funny new play from stalwart of political satire, Jonathan Biggins, was inspired by his own..

See the world's best in Canberra this August at the Australian Open Squash Championships. Don't miss the action on the all-glass court as over a 100 players from around the world battle it..

Terrain, is a new story told through music, theatre and dance by acclaimed choreographer and longtime member of the Bangarra family, Frances Rings.Inspired by the landscape of one of..

Australia's greatest entertainment export, iconic performer, satirist, artist and comedian Barry Humphries will take his final bow to Australian audiences during Eat Pray Laugh!Humphries'..

Bell Shakespeare's associate director, Peter Evans fulfills a long awaited collaboration with Dan Spielman in the title role and Kate Mulvany who plays his highly erotic wife. This..

See Boy and Bear live in Canberra as they thank their fans for a year of big journeys and greater accomplishments.It doesn't seem that long ago that the nation was falling in love with..

Brace cage fighting is set to lay a path of destruction in Canberra in Brace For War. The Brace heavyweight title is on the line on this massive night of explosive cage fighting action...

Direct from sold out seasons in London, New Zealand and Los Angeles, the Australian made, international hit show Busting Out! is coming back to Canberra.Follow the ladies as they unleash..

Experience hot air, hot entertainment and hot brekkie! See the Lawns of Old Parliament House fill with a flurry of colour and movement, as giant balloons inflate around iconic attractions..

The Canberra International Riesling Challenge (CIRC) is a wine competition created in Canberra to highlight the grape that defines White Wine, Riesling. Now in its 13th year, the CIRC has..

Join in the celebration of Canberra's sister city relationship with Nara, Japan. Enjoy four hours of free entertainment, delicious Japanese food, cultural activities. The event peaks with a..

Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) presents a very special Gala event - An Evening with George Gershwin. Effervescent pianist Piers Lane plays a bewitching rendition of Rhapsody in Blue...

See international champion couples from ABC Televisions' Strictly Dancing and Channel 7's Dancing with the Stars , Luda Kroiter and Csaba Szirmai, Aric Yegudkin and Masha Belash join the..

Celtic Divas' Eilis Kennedy, Pauline Scanlon (Lumiere), Noriana Kennedy and Nicola Joyce present a beautiful set of songs that emerge from the timeless and windswept landscapes of an..

Immerse yourself in everything Christmassy! The Old Bus Depot Markets are open every Saturday and Sunday before Christmas in December.Why visit?Stock up on everything you will need for..

With bold, courageous spirit, Circus Oz brings you daring, dynamic, quirky circus that will leave you on the edge of your seat, steamed up and howling for more! Get ready for a one off..

Australia's own Dein Perry's Tap Dog returns to Canberra after storming the world with their unique brand of family entertainment. A global dance phenomenon, Tap Dogs has won over 11..

Elegance in exile is an exhibition surveying the work of Richard Read senior, Thomas Bock, Thomas Griffiths Wainewright and Charles Rodius. These four artists, though exiled to Australia as..

Be the first to witness Excite@Q at Questacon-The National Science and Technology Centre. Test your reflexes, skills and perception at Questacon's new Excite@Q exhibition, featuring..

Venues around the Canberra region are turning up the heat this August for the capital's annual celebration of winter - Fireside Festival.Sip on exquisite cool climate wines, taste the..

Floriade, Australia's celebration of spring, transforms Canberra's Commonwealth Park into a tapestry of colour every year.Over a million colourful bulbs and annuals bloom on cue, creating..

Experience spectacularly lit garden beds, live entertainment and bustling night markets at Floriade NightFest.See breathtaking views from the giant ferris wheel and grab a bite to eat and..

Guy Sebastian is headlining his own show in Canberra, coinciding with the release of his seventh album, Armageddon.Since Australian Idol, his success has carried over into six..

Handmade Canberra's Upmarket brings together talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets all at one destination. Buy something handmade for the ones you love this..

Handmade Canberra's Upmarket brings together talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets all at one destination. Be inspired by Spring and if you are visiting Floriade..

Handmade Canberra's Upmarket brings together talented artists, designers, stylists, craftspeople and gourmets all at one destination this Winter. Don't miss this event over the June long..

Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit celebrates the 110th Anniversary of publication by Frederick Warne UK, of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Based on the works of Beatrix Potter, The Tales of Peter..

A celebration of his 80th birthday, this special two-hour concert event captures the spirit of Johnny Cash. The concert features star of 2012 The Class of 59, Daniel Thompson, legendary..

The Kanga Cup is an annual youth soccer tournament held in Canberra. It is the most prestigious youth soccer tournament of its kind to be currently operating within Australia and is the..

Japan's acclaimed taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo joins Australia's own high-energy taiko musicians TaikOz in a performance of dynamic drumming and beautiful song.TaikOz, Australia's..

Australia's first Celebrity Apprentice, Lady Julia Morris gets the job done in No Judgement - a very funny evening of stories and songs about our daily frustrations and how not to kill..

Rediscover the familiar and ridiculously addictive 80's electropop sounds of Ladyhawke's hugely successful debut album. Hear perform musical gems like My Delirium, Paris Is Burning and..

Acclaimed UK comedian, actor, writer, TV presenter, radio host and all-round Renaissance man Lenny Henry returns to his roots with a funky, funny and personal one man show, Cradle to Rave..

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo come to Canberra from from New York.This company of professional male dancers presents an inspired blend of their loving knowledge of classical..

Get ready to laugh your socks off at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow. After being cooped up in the dark rooms of Melbourne for close to a month, the Melbourne..

Much loved Aussie songstress Missy Higgins finally returns to music with her The Ol' Razzle Dazzle Tour. Unashamed Desire is Missy's first new release in over five years. It follows her..

Be swept up in the stylishly sexy decadence straight out of La Dolce Vita in Oz Opera's new production of Mozart's classic opera. He's stolen kisses and broken hearts, but has opera's..

The National Gallery of Australia has an extensive program of talks and workshops run in conjunction with their current exhibitions.Hear about local and international artists or specific..

Eat, drink, laugh and dance your way around the world at the National Multicultural Festival 2012. Celebrate difference, share traditions and see performances from all parts of the world...

The National Portrait Gallery runs a range of talks and workshops throughout the year. Curators, historians and commentators present free lunchtime talks on the collection on selected..

One man, alone on stage, one huge story, and he alone can tell it. Fresh from the sellout national tour of Namatjira, Big hART brings you Ngapartji Ngapartji - One - pure unadorned craft..

Everyone's favourite explorer is embarking on a musical adventure in NICK JR.'s Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost Toys. Dora the Explorer has lost her teddy bear Osito...

Immerse yourself in creativity with the region's textile artists showcasing and selling their work. Why visit?To engage with the region's textile artists -people who design, print on..

Find your inner child or just enjoy this family day out for children, parents and grandparents. Why visit?For the markets' lively atmosphere and the buzzing energy levels of all the..

Pearl Versus the World is a touching and delightful story for anyone young at heart and a rhyme riddled musical journey about finding your place in the world.Sally Murphy's award winning..

Toby Schmitz stars in Private Lives, Noel Coward's comedy classic about love and marriage. A divorced couple, Amanda and Elyot, and their new spouses, Victor and Sybil, meet by chance..