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What’s on in the City Centre and Braddon

Discover a festive calendar filled with exciting events, activities, and experiences to make your holiday season unforgettable.

Christmas Tree and festive decorations
Canberra’s biggest Christmas tree is back to brighten up your holiday season and your home for the holidays.
Date: 14 November - 6 January
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Free merry-go-round
Get ready to experience the enchanting joy of the merry-go-round every day this December!
Date: 1 - 24 December
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Snow Globe and Wishing Tree
Find Canberra's snow globe and wishing trees at City Walk next to the merry-go-round!
Date: 1 - 24 December
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Bruce Reynolds: How Soon Is Now?
How Soon is Now? brings together a selection of Bruce Reynolds’ exquisite cast relief works with two-dimensional collaged linoleum works.
Date: 2 Nov 2024 - 16 Mar 2025
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Christmas Day Lunch Banquet at natural nine
Make this Christmas unforgettable with a Christmas Day Lunch Banquet at natural nine, located inside Casino Canberra. 
Date: 25 December 2024
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Christmas Lunch at Midnight Hotel
Take the effort out of Christmas Day and celebrate in style at Midnight Hotel with a festive lunch featuring share-style courses served across the bar and restaurant.
Date: 25 December
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Festive Lane Markets
Enjoy delicious bites to eat & drink, festive tunes, Santa and the promise of some unique Christmas gifts to tick off your Christmas list.
Date: 6-8 December
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Free 5-Week Yoga Series
Northside Community Service will be offering a FREE 5-week Yoga series and morning tea in the centre of the city at our beautiful venue, Salthouse Community Centre in Braddon.
Date: 12th Nov, 26th Nov, 3rd Dec, 10th Dec, 17th Dec
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Hiroe & Cornel Swen: Making a Creative Life
This exhibition celebrates two of Canberra’s most influential artists, Hiroe and Cornel Swen, who together, led a uniquely creative life in this region.
Date: 1 Nov 2024 - 16 Mar 2025
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Holiday Card Making Workshop
Get creative and celebrate the giving season at CMAG. Join us for a holiday card-making workshop suitable for the whole family to ring in the festive season.
Date: Saturday 7 December
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NYE Banquet at natural nine
Ring in 2025 with an unforgettable dinner at natural nine, located in the heart of Casino Canberra.
Date: 31 December 2024
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NYE Buffet at Redsalt Restaurant
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Summer-themed buffet at Redsalt Restaurant.
Date: 31 December 2024
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Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars
Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Mount Stromlo Observatory, bringing to life the groundbreaking discoveries and hidden history of this remarkable institution.
Date: 16 Nov 2024—16 Nov 2025
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Pre-Christmas Buffet at Redsalt Restaurant
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with a sumptuous buffet lunch, surrounded by your friends or colleagues.
Date: 6 & 13 December
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The 60 Four: Hits of the 60s and 70s at Canberra Theatre Centre
Heralded as Australias best tribute act, The 60 Four present the biggest hits of the 60s and 70s in an energetic, Las Vegas-style performance.
Date: Sunday 10 November 2024
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The Christmas Spectacular at Canberra Theatre Centre
The Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of music, circus, dance and magic that celebrates the joy and excitement of Christmas.
Date: 9-10 December 2024
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The Nutcracker at Canberra Theatre Centre
Be enchanted by the incredible talent of international ballet stars as they take you on a journey through a winter wonderland.
Date: 13-14 December 2024
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Haig Park Village Markets
Want to show some love to your local businesses this Christmas? For four incredible Sundays in December it's time to jingle all the way to the Haig Park Village Markets and get ready to sleigh the gift game!
Date: 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd of December
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