Canberra Events Listings

12th Australian Transplant Games

Be inspired during this week long dual sporting and awareness raising event. The Transplant Games celebrate a second chance of life through organ and tissue donation on the sporting field. All competitors are organ or tissue recipients, are on dialysis, have cysitc fibrosis or are living donors or donor family members. Includes public events. Check their website for full details.

2010 Australian Solo 24 Hour MTB Championships

Witness the nation's best endurance riders going hard in Australia's most gruelling solo mountain bike race. The 24 Hour is a two day mountain biking event that tests riders' skills and endurance over a demanding course. Riders compete solo to complete the most laps in the 24 hour period. Enjoy exciting entertainment and demonstrations. Whether you want to qualify for the World Champs or are just looking for a fun weekend - this is it. Check their website for more details.

2010 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Round 8: Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs

See Australian Football League action here in the nation's capital! Watch 2009 final series contenders the Western Bulldogs go head to head with the Sydney Swans. Anything can happen this early in the season! Check their website for ticketing details. Book your accommodation now and make a weekend of it!

A Voyage Round My Father by John Mortimer

John Mortimer’s autobiographical play is the affectionate portrait of a son’s relationship with his father. The son continually yearns for his father’s love and respect but he grew up in the shadow of the brilliant barrister, who adored his garden and hated visitors, and whose blindness was never mentioned.

ABBA Mania

Do not miss ABBA Mania's recreation of ABBA's last ever live concert in 1979. Relive the memories with over two hours of dance inducing hit songs like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Waterloo, Fernando, Take A Chance On Me, Super Trouper and The Winner Takes It All. ABBA Mania brings the 70's era to life with vibrant costumes and extravagant lighting. ABBA Mania formed in 1999 with the ABBA Orchestra and has been touring the world non-stop ever since. Get your tickets now from Ticketek for the perfect excuse to party. Tickets $75, Concessions/students $65. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

AFL Masters National Carnival

Head to Canberra for the Australian Football League Masters - the carnival for players over 35 years of age. The National Carnival has grown to become the largest Australian Rules Football Championship in Australia. See or participate in games for over 35s, 40s, 45s, 50s and 55s playing all around the nation's capital. The carnival culminates with a spectacular presentation night at the Australian Institute of Sport Arena. Check their website for full details.

Al Di Meola World Sinfonia

Al Di Meola is a bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner and virtuoso of the highest order. He has also been recognized over the past 30 years as a prolific composer and respected artist. Di Meola’s dazzling technique on acoustic and electric guitars has afforded him regal status among fretboard aficionados. The depth of his writing, his soulfulness and inherent lyricism have won him legions of fans worldwide beyond the six-string set. See the legend for yourself. Tickets $107.90/$117.90 from Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Alina Ibragimova and Cédric Tiberghien: Moscow and Par

See the electrifying duo of violinist Alina Ibragimova and pianist Cédric Tiberghien. Russian-born Ibragimova is an artist of outstanding sensitivity and technical command. Tiberghien, born in France, has an impressive international career as a soloist and chamber musician. Both artists have a unique approach to music. Their inspiration comes from the contemporary visual arts, film and literature. The duo's joie de vivre captivates audiences worldwide. Book your tickets through Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Ten people, strangers to each other, are invited to a lavish estate on an island. Through a recording, their mysterious host accuses each of his guests of murder and proceeds to execute justice. The tension mounts as, one by one, the number of people are reduced through the ingenious plotting of the unseen killer. There are twists, turns and clues to die for in this classic Christie. Tickets from Canberra Rep.

Anzac Day

Canberra’s ANZAC Day Dawn Service is one of the nation’s most moving ceremonies. Gather with thousands of Australians in the pre-dawn light to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the first military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces. Experience the emotion of the lone bugler playing the Last Post. Pay your respects to those who gave their lives in the service of their country and leave a poppy on the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier. After the ceremony, gain a true understanding of the experiences of our ANZACs and explore the galleries at the Australian War Memorial.

Atos Trio: Berlin

The Atos Trio features Thomas Hoppe on piano, Annette von Hehn on violin, and Stefan Heinemeyer on cello. There's a physical ease between the trio and they show an unbounded joy in playing together. Small wonder that this ensemble has garnered swathes of rave reviews and competition awards. On its first Australian tour, the Atos Trio will perform masterworks for piano, violin and cello alongside a trio by Musica Viva's Featured Composer Paul Stanhope. Book your tickets through Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Australia Day

Come and celebrate what's great about being an Aussie in the nation's capital. Enjoy something for everyone, from bush picnics and live music festivals to children's festivals. Stay for the fireworks finale and water spectacular on Lake Burley Griffin.

Australia Day Live

Australia Day Live is a national tribute to everything that is great about Australia and being Australian. It brings together the Australian of the Year Awards and some of Australia’s hottest home-grown music talent. Celebrate underneath the national flag at the apex of Parliament House, which is specially lit for Australia Day Live. The Australian of the Year Awards includes the Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year and Australia's Local Hero. Arrive early to secure your spot.

Australian Democracy: More than 2,000 years in the making

Be one of the first to preview this stunning new exhibition. See Australia’s democracy in its historical and geographical context. Discover how vibrant, innovative and controversial Australia's road to democracy has been. See George Washington’s writing set; on loan for the first time outside America. View a first edition of Thomas Paine’s The Rights of Man, published in response to the French Revolution. Learn about Catherine Helen Spence, who fought for women’s suffrage. Hear about Eddie Mabo, who won legal recognition of his people’s land rights against enormous odds. Exhibition access included in the Museum's entry fee.

Auto Italia

Discover the simplicity and beauty of Italian motoring design through the past century. Visit this annual display of Italian cars, motorbikes and scooters. See the pride that aficionados of Italian motoring have for their vehicles. Share their passion with other owners and enthusiasts. Alfa Romeo is the featured marque for Auto Italia Canberra 2010 to commemorate the Alfa's centenary. You can also see a range of Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis, Lancias, Fiats, Ducatis and Vespas. Food and drink will be available.

Bach and Beyond

Hear the awarded Richard Tognetti's selection of one mass, one motet and one cantata from Bach’s vast catalogue. Two of Australia’s leading Baroque singers, Sara Macliver and Fiona Campbell, and two of the most exciting singers from the British vocal scene, Nicholas Mulroy and Matthew Brook, sing one voice per part. Expect deeply affecting, fearsomely virtuosic music-making. Book your tickets through Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Barefoot Fiddler

Marvel at Patricia Kopatchinskaja's performances with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Kopatchinskaja is captivating and a perfect guest director. Witness her free-spirited, imaginative, vivid, and shoeless recital for yourself. Hear not one, not two, but three concertos, including a rarity by Haydn. Book your tickets through Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Beatlemania on Tour

Experience Beatlemania with this fully produced multimedia theatrical production. Beatlemania on Tour takes you across the universe on a magical mystery tour. Explore the Beatle’s revolution in popular music and culture. Relive songs like I Want To Hold Your Hand, She Loves You, A Hard Days Night, and Hey Jude. Step back in time to Hamburg, the Cavern Club and the Ed Sullivan Show. Beatlemania On Tour is as close to the real thing as you can imagine. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

CA Brumbies vs Cheetahs

Make sure you're in the nation's capital for rugby union's Super 14 action this week. Watch the CA Brumbies in their nineth game of the season as they take on the Cheetahs. Tickets through Ticketek.

CA Brumbies vs Chiefs

Make sure you're in the nation's capital for rugby union's Super 14 action this week. Watch the CA Brumbies in their seventh game of the season as they take on the Chiefs. Tickets through Ticketek.

CA Brumbies vs Highlanders

Don't miss rugby union's Super 14 in the nation's capital. Watch the CA Brumbies in their last game of the season as they take on the Highlanders. Tickets through Ticketek.

CA Brumbies vs Hurricanes

Don't miss the CA Brumbies' 10th game of rugby union Super 14 action this season. Watch them as they take on the Hurricanes in the nation's capital. Tickets through Ticketek.

CA Brumbies vs Reds

Get your tickets now to see the CA Brumbies take on the Reds in the nation's capital. Don't miss this rugby union Super 14 action. Tickets through Ticketek.

Canberra Airport Open Day

Get up close and personal with aircraft at the Canberra Airport Open Day. See planes from Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Blue. Ride in a tethered RAAF hot air balloon. View Brindabella Airline’s J41 and Metro, Super Constellation Connie, a DC3/C47, Neptune Bomber and Catalina flying boat. Have fun with jumping castles, face painting and glitter tattoos. Enjoy the animal patting paddock, roving entertainment and food stalls. Follow the signs to Airport Open Day. Free parking in and around Brindabella Business Park.

Canberra and Region Heritage Festival

Come and celebrate Australia's Aboriginal, natural and historic heritage. Your challenge is which of the 70 plus events to go to! Some of the region's most significant heritage sites are hosting films, talks, open days, performances, bushwalks, tours, music, workshops and more. There are plenty of school holiday activities for children. A small number of events have an entry fee but most are free.

Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival

The Canberra District Wine Harvest Festival is a celebration of the annual wine harvest. The Festival weekend showcases the Canberra District Wineries with all the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of harvest, a time when picking, pressing and even stomping of the grapes becomes centre stage. Engage your senses with special wine tastings or talks from the winemakers. Join a tour, watch wine making demonstrations, enjoy live music and challenge your tastebuds with food and wine matching. There are over 30 cellar doors and cafes to choose from, so spend a day or more exploring the local region.

Canberra Festival

The Canberra Festival is nine days of exhibitions, displays, sporting events, music, film, dance and theatre. Favourites include the Balloon Spectacular, the free family concert Celebrate in the Park and Canberra’s unique short film competition. See the Canberra Symphony play outdoors at Stage 88. Experience Flip-Art; Australia’s first dedicated celebration of street and physical theatre. Visit the National Gallery of Australia during Starry Nights as doors open after hours for the first time. View Masterpieces from Paris at your leisure, taste Pol Roger and take in an outdoor French film. Check their website for full details.

Canberra Festival Balloon Spectacular

Celebrate the Canberra Festival in the air or on the ground. Both are great spots to enjoy the 2010 Canberra Festival Balloon Spectacular. There’s nothing like standing right next to a massive hot air balloon as it inflates and then rises gently into the skies. Witness the beauty of the balloons floating across the national capital’s iconic buildings from 6.30am each morning on the Lawns of Old Parliament House. Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast and a variety of live and free entertainment.

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.

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

Join in the celebration of Canberra's sister city relationship with Nara, Japan. Take part in origami, calligraphy, didgeridoo and boomerang painting. Make your own Japanese lantern for the evening procession. Purchase Japanese cuisine and beautiful designer Japanese handicrafts. At dusk marvel at more than 2000 floating candles arranged in the dry riverbed of Canberra Nara Park. See the candles flicker into the evening sky and illuminate the park with a soft glow as the sun sets. No admission charge.

Canberra Road Running Festival

Take in Canberra's many significant landmarks as a festival spectator or a competitor. Circle Australia’s Parliament House, go past the National Library, the National Gallery, the High Court and Lake Burley Griffin. The marathon and half marathon both finish at Manuka oval with a stadium-like atmosphere for runners and spectators to enjoy. The weather in early May is an ideal time for distance running. Come and immerse yourself in the scenery on one of Australia's fastest and most scenic courses. Check their website for full details.

Canberra Symphony Orchestra Grand Gala

Verdi's Requiem will be an unforgettable evening of epic proportions. Book early for what promises to be another sold-out Grand Gala event. Nicholas Milton conducts this stunning journey through death, hope, eternal love and the human desire for forgiveness. The huge orchestra and massed choir join forces to create one of the most powerful musical experiences in the classical repertoire. Book your tickets through Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Candy Man

Celebrate the song and dance man with the award-winning multi talented Wayne Scott Kermond. Enjoy the vibes from a sensational big band and cast of Australia’s best musical theatre dancers. This show captures the inspiration and feel-good essence that is synonymous with song and dance. Kermond is just the man for the job. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Capital Punishment MTB Enduro

This mountain bike enduro event puts together the best of what Canberra has to offer in one wild ride! Capital Punishment incorporates tracks from World Cup and Championship host Mt Stromlo, Mont 24 Hours’ Majura Forest, Sparrow Hill, Kowen, Bruce Ridge and Black Mountain. See the best of Canberra on this 100km ride! A 50km option is also available. Check their web site for entry details.

Deep Purple

Book your tickets now to see Deep Purple rock Canberra! Live through Smoke On The Water, Black Night, Hush, Highway Star, Woman From Tokyo and much more live on stage. Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Morse and Don Airey will rock the foundations. Deep Purple's special guest band for the night is Electric Mary. Tickets from Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Drum Tao

Witness this blend of ancient and modern percussion artistry in Drum Tao's new awe inspiring and innovative production. Be moved by the powerful, intensely physical Taiko drumming and the softer voices of the Japanese flute and horizontal harp that are Drum Tao. They will transport you in a single and unforgettable universe with their stunning performances. Drum-Tao's all new production is definitely the show that you don't want to miss. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Dry Spell Gardening with Brendan Moar - Australia's Open Garden Scheme

The aim of Australia's Open Garden Scheme is to promote the knowledge and pleasure of gardens and gardening across Australia. You have the chance to visit Australia's most inspiring private gardens. Noted landscape designer and Lifestyle Channel television presenter Brendan Moar has created a garden surrounding a stunning piece of modernist architecture that celebrates its context and proves that exciting gardens can still be created in tough dry times. No charge for children under 18.

Elastic Reality: Australian Animation in the 21st Century

Elastic Reality celebrates Australia's most prominent creators of animation. The digital age has made a huge impact in film. Animation has developed rapidly with the new technologies. See a collection of images from a variety of animation types. The exhibition includes work from Yoram Gross, Bruce Petty, Sarah Watt, Sejong Park, Adam Elliot and George Miller.

Emerging elders

Discover the important role that elders play in Indigenous communities. They are admired and respected as keepers and enforcers of law, stories and culture. They guide communities today as they have done for generations, and their ability to visualise significant stories gives rise to some of Australia’s most dynamic and stunning contemporary works of art.

Equator

The latitude of the equator is 0 degrees, dividing the earth into a Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere. The Equator series asks what do you see when you stand at zero? Artist Pete Smith explores the creative potential of the spirit and connects to it through a process of mindfulness in the mark making itself.

Fiona O'Loughlin - On A Wing And A Prayer

Fiona O’Loughlin is back! Fiona is a living comedy treasure and some say the Queen of Australian comedy. Recently you may have seen her on Dancing with the Stars and she's kicked the bottle so she definitely has a lot to say. So much in fact we couldn't it into an hour! Don’t miss her latest hilarious installment in this full length two hour show. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

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.

Flatspin by Alan Ayckbourn

Enjoy a night of comedy and thrills at the theatre. Can Rosie convince the new handsome neighbour that she owns the apartment instead of just being the cleaner? Secret compartments, hidden cameras, unexpected weapons and sexual frustration are only the beginning. Witness this rollercoaster ride of confusion, misunderstanding, comedy and intrigue. Tickets from Canberra Rep.

Floriade 2010

With something special instore for 2010 you won't want to miss Floriade, Australia's celebration of spring. Over a million blooms will set the scene to stimulate all your senses. Be intrigued by the inspired garden bed designs. Get captivated by the artistic entertainment. Be fascinated with engaging exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops. Get absorbed into family time with fun kids' activities. Be enchanted by the beautiful ambience of NightFest. There is plenty to do in Canberra during Floriade. The possibilities are endless, so start planning your Spring holiday in the nation's capital now!

Floriade NightFest

NightFest returns to Floriade with style in 2010! Experience an array of live entertainment and great activities set amongst spectacularly lit garden beds. See breathtaking views of the park and our city at night from the top of the giant ferris wheel. Shop for something special at the bustling night markets. Enjoy a cocktail from the stylish Glow Bar or grab a bite to eat from one of the many food and drink outlets onsite. There will also be a special dedicated kids' area and plenty more to enchant visitors of all ages. Keep an eye on the website for further details and ticketing information closer to the event.

Flow and Fusion

Sally Blake and Vedanta Nicholson share an interest in patterns and processes of the natural world and how these manifest internally and externally. Their work explores the dynamic flow of energies and the fusion of colour and vibration where these energies meet. See their fascination with the inherent order and structure of the natural world.

FM 104.7 Skyfire

See a magnificent display of fireworks set to a soundtrack simultaneously broadcast on FM 104.7. Canberra lights up for the 22nd time on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin's central basin. Get there well before 8.30pm to secure your spot.

Foreshore Summer Music Festival

Don't miss Canberra’s premier music event on the foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin. See some of the biggest national and international artists perform at what has been described as Australia's most astonishing festival location. There's no better way to celebrate the end of exams, the start of summer and another amazing year of amazing music. Check their website for footage of last year's massive event and get your tickets as soon as they go on sale!

Framing Conflict: Iraq and Afghanistan - Lyndell Brown and Charles Green

Collaborative artists Lyndell Brown and Charles Green travelled for six weeks through the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf as the Australian War Memorial’s official war artists in early 2007. Brown and Green’s works of art record the activities and experiences of the Australian troops. They are contemplative works that reveal new and strange configurations of landscape, culture, and technology.

Grinspoon

See Grinspoon live; fresh from Big Day Out and a special one off show with Cold Chisel at the V8 supercars after party. The band is also now on their sixth studio album. In celebration of all these great things, Grinspoon are hitting the road for their first major national tour since 2008. Come and see why Grinspoon have been proclaimed one of Australia's premier live acts, time and time again. Over 18s only. Tickets from Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Groovin the Moo (GTM)

Rumble with an incredible array of artists for five spectacular shows over one day! Line up includes: Ajax, Empire of the Sun, Funkoars, Grinspoon, Illy, Jonathan Boulet, Kid Koala Presents The Slew Live (USA), Killaqueenz, Kisschasy, Lisa Mitchell, Muph and Plutonic, Silverchair, Spoon (USA), Tegan and Sara (Canada), Triple J Unearthed, Vampire Weekend (USA) and more. Cavort in front of a magnificent outdoor double stage. Rave in one of the biggest dance tents around. Whatever you do, get your tickets now from their website or any Moshtix outlet. Booking fee of $4 per ticket applies.

Harlem Gospel Choir - Concert of Hope

Witness the Harlem Gospel Choir live in Canberra. This incredible group has performed for Nelson Mandela, Sir Elton John, and Pope John Paul II. The choir has performed with Andre Rieu, Jessica Simpson, Cindy Lauper, U2 and Bono. Their credentials are impeccable. Feel the magic for yourself. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Hi-5 Surprise!

Get ready to yell 'surprise!'. Come and celebrate with the Hi-5 Surprise! Live Tour 2010. The 10-year anniversary live show is bright, funny and packed with upbeat songs, dancing and party games, a wonderful treat for all. Join the Hi-5 team of Casey, Stevie, Fely, Tim and Lauren as they plan a wonderful surprise party for their special friend Chats’ birthday. Everyone is invited! Tickets $29.90 - $45.90 from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Honour

George and Honor are a golden couple. Even after 32 years of marriage, they're still desperately in love. Honor discovers the appalling fragility of love when George abandons his wife and marriage for a stunning young journalist. Wendy Hughes and William Zappa feature as Honor and George in this revival of a modern Australian classic. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Jazz Garters

This journey through musical variety promises to transport you to other places, other times, and other dimensions without ever leaving your seat. Custom-made in Canberra. Book your tickets for this exciting entertainment experience from Canberra Rep.

King Lear

In an unprecedented union of Bell Shakespeare's artistic leaders, Marion Potts directs John Bell as Lear in a poetic and powerful production of one of the greatest works in western literature. When the ageing King prepares to divide his kingdom, he asks his three daughters how much they love him. Two tell him what he wants to hear and the third is disinherited and banished to France. From there it's just a short trip to total chaos. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Kreutzer Sonata

Beethoven’s sonata is the psychological pivot of Leo Tolstoy’s novella “The Kreutzer Sonata”, about a man who kills his adulterous wife. That she and her violinist lover play the Kreutzer together is testament to its emotional power. Janácek’s violent reaction to the piece inspired his first string quartet; itself a psychological drama bursting with passion. The Australian Chamber Orchestra brings these two pieces together 100 years after the death of Tolstoy, whose still-controversial story connects these two wildly dramatic pieces. Book your tickets through Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

La Traviata

La Traviata epitomises what the world loves about Italian opera. It is an enthralling story, full of fascinating characters, who sing devastatingly romantic music. This new production, directed by Rachel McDonald, promises to bring Verdi's unforgettable music to the stage with an elegant and searching new look at opera's favourite working girl. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Lady Gaga

Don't miss this enigmatic superstar. See the record breaking and chart topping Lady Gaga live on stage. Enjoy a shifting artscape of the past, present and future. A live performance by Lady Gaga will leave you wondering how music survived without her. Tickets $89.90 from Ticketek.

Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde

Prepare to be charmed by Wilde’s trademark wit and intelligence. Lady Windermere considers leaving her husband of two years when she believes he’s been unfaithful with another woman… and their world begins to unravel. Lady Windermere’s Fan was Oscar Wilde’s first produced play and an instant success. Tickets from Canberra Rep.

Lee Kernaghan

Lee Kernaghan is renowned for delivering one of the most exciting live shows in Australia. Australia’s number one country music star will perform all of his hits plus many new songs off his new smash hit album – Planet Country. The album may well be his finest to date, revealing masterful songwriting, enormous depth and maturity. Lee’s special guests on the tour are country music’s new sensation Jasmine Rae plus rising star Markus Meier. This will be his biggest production to date so get your tickets now from Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Living Democracy: The power of the people

Be one of the first to preview this incredible new exhibition on democracy. Ask yourself if you will stand up and be counted. Discover examples of those who have said yes. See how Australians can participate in the running of their country. Learn about organisations such as GetUp! and the Farmers Federation. Hear from politically active schools such as Perth's Shenton College. Find reflections from everyday Australians on what democracy means to them. Exhibition access included in the Museum's entry fee.

Masterpieces from Paris:Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond

The National Gallery of Australia proudly presents Masterpieces from Paris: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond. This extraordinary exhibition is a first for Australia and will only be on show in Canberra. See major and numerous works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Paul Cézanne, Georges Seurat, Pierre Bonnard, Claude Monet, Maurice Denis, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and Édouard Vuillard. The works of art usually reside at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. This is the first time that these paintings will be exhibited together outside France. This is your chance, for four months only, to see them in Canberra.

McDonalds Kanga Cup International Youth Football Tournament

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 largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Winning a Kanga Cup is the most coveted prize in Australian youth soccer. The tournament is open to club, school, association or community based teams. It caters for male and female youth ranging from 11 years to 19 years of age. Check their website for full details.

Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow 2010

Get your tickets now to see the Melbourne International Comedy Festival's most adventurous comedians. The Roadshow brings the Comedy Festival vibe from Melbourne to Canberra. The cast of big local names, newcomers, and overseas guests means there is something for everyone. Join them for a hootenanny of a good time. Twelve years and still going strong.; all aboard for the Comedy Festival Roadshow! Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Moon Over Buffalo by Ken Ludwig

If you love the madcap comedy like Lend me a Tenor, then Moon Over Buffalo is for you. George and Charlotte Hay are fading stars of the 1950s. They have one last shot at stardom. Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinée, and if he likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie. Of course, everything that could go wrong does, but knowing it could happen makes it even better. Tickets from Canberra Rep.

National Capital Craft Beer Festival

Raise your beer glass to a showcase of up to 80 craft beers. The festival features top brewers and breweries from Australia and around the world. Enjoy the local gourmet food stores. Witness the Craft Chef Competition, where local chefs battle it out, cooking and matching food with beer. Meet the Brewer and get educated in the art of beer. Party with Dragon on Saturday night after the tents have closed. Tickets available from Moshtix, Olims Hotel and the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre.

National Capital DanceSport Championships

Be part of the 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!

National Folk Festival

Join in singing, dancing and non-stop entertainment at the National Folk Festival this Easter. Take part in a cultural celebration of traditional and contemporary music, dance, poetry and storytelling, staged in the nation’s capital during the Easter Break. Hundreds of the world’s best folk musicians perform daily, in a non-stop flow of entertainment across twenty two fabulous venues. Every day is packed with workshops and sessions, where you can join in the dancing, singing and playing and become part of the celebrations. Settle back and enjoy an impressive program of colourful and captivating dance displays from around the world or dance the night away at one of the dances, played by the finest dance bands in the country. Listen to yarns, storytelling and poetry, or join one of the many jam sessions taking place under the trees. With 55 craft stalls to explore and a special kids program, the National Folk Festival will entertain the whole family.

National Photographic Portrait Prize 2010

See the best photographic portraits by the best. The annual National Photographic Portrait Prize intends to promote the very best in contemporary photographic portraiture by professional and aspiring Australian photographers. With the generous support of Visa, the National Portrait Gallery offers a prize of $25,000 for the most outstanding photographic portrait.

National Police Remembrance Day

Honour the memory of police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. This annual commemorative service recognises all Australian police jurisdictions and police members from the South-West Pacific Region including Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and the Solomon Islands. Please note: Wendouree Drive will be closed from 1pm.

Nature's Canvas: Yvonna de Jong

You can almost smell the salt air and feel the warmth of the sun on your face when you see this artwork. Yvonna de Jong's stretched canvas photographic work takes visitors to the sea and through the Australian bush. de Jong's exhibition may look like abstract art, but it actually details the intricacies of nature.

New Years Eve in the City

Welcome in 2011 with a giant street party in the heart of the city. See fireworks over City Hill with the children at 9pm, or stay later for the midnight display. Enjoy live, family friendly entertainment in Civic Square, or dance the night away at a dance party in Garema Place. These celebrations are all alcohol free events.

Nick JR's Dora The Explorer Live! Search For The City of Lost Toys

Dora the Explorer is embarking on an all-new live musical adventure. Join Dora, Boots the monkey, Diego and their friends as they embark on an exciting journey through the number pyramid, the mixed-up jungle and more. Along the way you can use your map-reading, counting, musical and language skills to help get Dora and friends to the City of Lost Toys. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Of Earth and Sky

Always innovative and exciting, Bangarra presents two stories hailing from the Wiradjuri Aboriginal people, who originally lived in the Bathurst region of New South Wales. Rejoining the company is highly regarded choreographer Frances Rings. Bangarra is also excited to introduce the new choreographic talents of Canberra's Daniel Riley McKinley, making his debut with this work. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Of love and war

Love touches us all. During times of conflict it plays an important role in the lives of our servicemen and women; the sweethearts and lovers they left behind or those they met while serving. This exhibition looks at the impact of war on these relationships and the ways in which Australians incorporated affairs of the heart into their wartime lives.

Paul Lewis: London

Paul Lewis has been recognised as The Great Beethoven Pianist of Today. Don't miss this inspiring program of quintessential piano works by Beethoven, Mozart, Liszt and Schumann. Lewis moves seamlessly from solo recital to chamber music to concerto. He is one of the most sought-after musicians of his generation. Lewis has captivated concert audiences worldwide with his profound and intensely musical interpretations. His Canberra concert will be no exception. Book your tickets through Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Perception Deception

Explore the world inside your head. Discover that reality isn’t what it seems. Change size before your eyes. Feel a phantom limb or experience being unable to use your voice to speak. Questacon's latest exhibition Perception Deception will challenge what you think you know! Plan your visit to the National Science and Technology Centre now.

Rain Man

Alex Dimitriades and Daniel Mitchell take on the roles of Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman in this intimate adaption of the Oscar award-winning film, Rain Man. Charles Babbit is in crisis at work and in his personal life. After Charlie discovers his long lost brother, Raymond, an autisic savant with an astonishing gift for numbers, he also discovers the true meaning of love and brotherhood. If you loved the film, enjoy the story all over again but seen through completely different eyes. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Remembrance Day

At 11.00 am on 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. This year marks the 92nd anniversary of the armistice on 11 November. Australians pause to remember those who fought and died for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts. Members of the public are encouraged to attend this important ceremony. Please note that the Memorial will be closed during the ceremony and will re-open after the ceremony's conclusion.

Romeo and Juliet

Experience the greatest love story ever told with the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra. Set to Sergei Prokofiev's ravishing score, this highly dramatic and visually stunning production is inspired by the look of Fellini's La Dolce Vita and Baz Luhrmann's film version of the Shakespearean masterpiece. Join the lovers as they battle against their families in order to follow their hearts, only to have their happiness shattered forever. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Ross Noble

Ross Noble returns to Canberra fresh from a mammoth sell-out run on London’s West End. Noble was voted one of the top ten greatest stand ups of all time by British television viewers. Here's your chance to see why. In his new show Noble covers the topic of things - big things and small things. Things that have happened to him, things that have happened to you. Join ‘the most brilliant stand-up of his generation’ (Sunday Telegraph) in a free form, free wheeling ride into the way things are. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Short Stack

Short Stack are here to deliver! After three sell out tours, the overwhelming demand for tickets has prompted the Stack Is The New Black 2010 Tour. Stackmania is set to rock Canberra. The boys will be performing all the hits from their number one Stack Is The New Black and their hit new single Sweet December. If you don't know their music, check them out on YouTube and MySpace, then get your tickets from Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Sri Chinmoy Triathlon Festival

This event is the total triathlon package: a sumptuous banquet of triathlon for athletes and spectators. There is a children's race, novice event, sprint and olympic distances and the Sri Chinmoy Peace Triathlon. All the action revolves around the sublime Yarralumla Bay; utilising Canberra's superb network of roads and lakeside running trails. All races are open to solo athletes and relay teams of two or three members. This is triathlon racing at its finest. Check their website for full details.

Sustainable Watson: Growing for the Future - Australia's Open Garden Scheme

The aim of Australia's Open Garden Scheme is to promote the knowledge and pleasure of gardens and gardening across Australia. Take the chance to visit Australia's most inspiring private gardens. See a Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden in action at Majura Primary School. Experience a city farm with its combination of food plants, native habitiat, frog pond and chooks at the Watson Sustainable Garden. Take tours, see demonstrations, and buy refreshments and produce. No charge for children under 18. Check their website for full details.

Tea and Symphony: Dance Fantasy

Join Nicholas Milton, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and guest dancers for the exquisite music and movement of ballet. Tea and Symphony is the perfect Saturday afternoon family concert and a wonderful way to end the year. Buy your tickets now from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply. Show is 100 minutes including interval.

Terrorsaurus

Uncover the myths and theories of the ancient world of the dinosaur in this awe-inspiring exhibition. See how the earth might have been eons ago when dinosaurs roamed freely. Giant animatronic dinosaurs include a huge green Apatosaurus, the heavy Stegosaurus, a tall and toothy Tyrannosaurus and more. There is so much to see and learn that one visit is never enough.

The 'Dunera Boys': 70 years on

This National Library collection-in-focus display coincides with the 70th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Dunera from Britain in September 1940. This ship carried over 2,500 German and Austrian internees. The so-called 'Dunera Boys', were escaping the horrors of Nazi Germany but were interned as enemy aliens in camps in rural New South Wales and Victoria. The internees’ story is one of individual survival and of considerable achievement. Many ‘Dunera Boys’ stayed in Australia after the war, and made significant contributions to Australian society in many different fields.

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.

The Barber of Seville

International star Sally-Anne Russell stars as Rosina in Melbourne Opera's highly entertaining production of The Barber of Seville. Enjoy popular tenor Roy Best and Phillip Calcagno as The Barber. Rossini's comic masterpiece is still as popular as the day it was written. Hear some of the most virtuosic music ever written for the voice. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

The Choir Of Trinity College Cambridge

Trinity College is steeped in a wealth of choral history and its Choir is among the cream of Britain's mixed voice choirs. Hear works by much-loved English composers and music by some of today's most acclaimed composers under the direction of Stephen Layton.The program includes a cappella works by composers including William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, Henry Purcell, Arvo Pärt, Pawel Lukaszewski, John Tavener and Paul Stanhope, and works for choir and organ by Charles Stanford William Walton and Benjamin Britten. Book your tickets through Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

The Dead Weather

The Dead Weather features Alison Mosshart of The Kills on lead vocals, Jack White, former White Striper on drums, White's Raconteur bandmate Jack Lawrence on bass and former Raconteur Dean Fertita, also of Queens of the Stone Age, on guitar. Their onstage presence reflects the raw energy sparking from their collaborative talent and is a performance certainly not to be missed! Tickets from Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

The Harp Consort: Europe

The Harp Consort is formed around a diverse group of stringed and wind instruments. Players improvise on these instruments. Dance adds a unique dimension of drama and comedy to the group's performances. A blend of scholarship, instinct and a refined sense of rule breaking is typical. On this tour, the group will take Canberra audiences on an intriguing journey to seventeenth century Ireland with the music of Turlough O'Carolan, considered Ireland’s most famous harpist and composer. Book your tickets through Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

The Jewel of Canberra

Jewellery is one of the most sought after handcrafted products at the Old Bus Depot Markets. At The Jewel of Canberra, the range expands even more. Jewellery designers and makers offer a huge selection of styles, sizes and price points. See unusual techniques, fresh approaches to colour and mixed media. There are resin necklaces, pearls, blown glass beaded pieces and antique button creations. Find precious and semi precious stones in gold and silver, unique hand crafted silver pieces, bridal styles and more.

The RocKwiz National Tour 2010

You've seen them in your lounge room - now see them live! The RocKwiz Live show features all the usual kwiz mayhem, plus more music and more guests. Brian will conduct his pre show selection quiz to find contestants from the audience. It could be you guessing who the mystery Who Can It Be Now guests are! Expect the regular Million Dollar Riff, Master Blaster, and Furious Five rounds of music and questions, but be ready for more. Friday night has already sold out. Book your tickets now through Ticketek for the Thursday show. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

The Walworth Farce

Join the thousands who, from Galway to Edinburgh and London to New York, have been thrilled by this outrageous black comedy. Enda Walsh is one of the most innovative and thrilling playwrights of his generation. The Walworth Farce is an achingly tender insight into what happens when we become stuck in the stories we tell ourselves. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply. Warning: this show contains strong coarse language.

Tidbinbilla Extravaganza

Discover Canberra’s wild side and enjoy a free, fun day event at Tidbinbilla’s Extravaganza. Kids will love the Nature Discovery Playground. Enjoy the Great Aussie Bush Show, Aboriginal dance and family games. Dance to the upbeat sounds of The Jukes. Bring a picnic, or enjoy barbeques, coffee and other food available for purchase. Discover Tidbinbilla and its wonderful experiences. Take their free shuttle buses to the Sanctuary, Ribbon Gum Theatre for Aboriginal stories, art and dance, and Rock Valley Homestead for scones and tea with the Pioneers.

Tom Green - World Stand-Up Comedy Tour

Experience one of the great comic minds in the field of entertainment. Tom Green provides non-stop laughter with his brilliantly cracked view of the world. You know Green from MTV and his deliciously loony film roles. He's played guest-host on The Late Show with David Letterman and set the internet alight with his talk show Tom Green's House Tonight. Now Green brings his unique brand of hilarity to stand-up comedy and to Canberra. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Toy Symphony

Discover what drives an artist to create. Highly regarded playwright and Artistic Director of Queensland Theatre Company, Michael Gow presents a rare insight into the heart and mind of the artist and the inescapable power of memory. Toy Symphony is a compelling journey of personal self-discovery and regeneration. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply. Warning: this show contains strong language, sexual and drug references.

Twelfth Night

Delight in Bell Shakespeare's original comedy of mistaken identity. Orsino is head over heels for Olivia, but she's too busy mourning her dead brother to notice. Meanwhile, her steward is trying to run a strict household while grappling with sexual frustration, and her boozy old uncle is chasing the maid and generally causing trouble. Into this mayhem enter the twins - one male, one female - equally lovable but a little too hard to tell apart. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Uncle Earl

Uncle Earl is one of America’s leading lights in the on-going renaissance of old-time music. See this sensational all female bluegrass string band gleefully kick old time music into the 21st century. It is enticingly raw, urban, edgy and irresistibly high-stepping. The band has been performing for a decade. Don’t miss their first trip to Canberra. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Urban Polaris

See the nation's capital from a different view – the back of your bike! The Urban Polaris is a unique seven hour mountain biking and navigation event set in and around Canberra. Get together in teams of two and find the fastest route throughout a series of control points. Each control point has a point value. The team with the highest score wins!

Warehouse Festival 2010

See the current dons of dance performing on a three-dimensional super structure! Hear the biggest Warehouse sound system to date pumping out sounds from; The Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 , Steve Angello, MSTKFT, Ferry Corsten, LMFAO, Marco V, Green Velvet, Kid Sister, Bingo Players and more. Warehouse 2010 is a limited capacity event. Get your tickets now from Ticketek. Transaction fees from $4.95 per transaction apply.

Water: H2O = Life

Experience water like never before in this thought-provoking, entertaining and inspiring exhibition. Learn how water shapes our planet and nearly every aspect of our lives. Be inspired by water stories from around the world. Discover what you and your family can do to protect and conserve our planet’s water. See interactive displays and live fish and frogs. Water: H2O = Life gives you a firsthand experience of the power and importance of water. This international exhibition features a special section devoted to Australia’s own water story. Immerse yourself in Water: H2O = Life this summer and celebrate this beautiful and precious resource. Entry fees apply.

We Unfold

Witness the undeniable chemistry between Rafael Bonachela's combustible choreographic language and the Sydney Dance Theatre company. The result is a work where rigour, freedom, strength and precision are deftly combined. Bonachela's piece We Unfold was inspired by the music of Ezio Bosso. It will take your breath away. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

When The Rain Stops Falling

When the Rain Stops Falling was the surprise theatrical hit of the 2008 Adelaide Festival and has gone on to win a swathe of awards. In Alice Springs in the year 2039 a fish falls from the sky and lands at the feet of Gabriel York. It still smells of the sea. It's been raining for days and Gabriel knows something is wrong. This sweeping Australian drama of epic proportions comes from the writer of the Australian film Lantana. Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.

Wine, Roses and all that Jazz

Wine, Roses and all that Jazz celebrates the art of the grape in Canberra. Get out to one of the 25 wineries and local businesses. Sample award-winning wines, indulge in gourmet food, relax to live music in the vineyards, and take a wine tour and meet Canberra's passionate vignerons. Tell your friends now! Check their web site for full details.