Are there any festivals on in Canberra over summer?

I know there's lots in spring with Floriade, but what about this time of year?

Hi,

There are plenty of festivals and events on in Canberra during the summer months.

There's Summernats in early Jan each year, Australia Day events, the Multicultral Festival in Febrauary, The Royal Canberra Show in late Febrauary, National Folk Festival at Easter.

For more information please visit either the Canberra Visitors Center on Northborne Avenue or visit the website at: http://www.visitcanberra.com.au

Otherwise you can have a look at the National Capital Authority website: http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au and follow the links to the Summer events page.

There's also events hosted by the ACT Government which includes Sundays in the park, picnics and other events.

'round Town: Free events around Canberra provided by the ACT Government:
http://www.tams.act.gov.au/play/communit...

Visiting Canberra in the summer is a great time of the year to visit as there's lots of things to see and do here.

Summmernats for street cars & hot rods has just been on. There is also a do for Australia Day 26 January. Also on 16 March is Wheels" on Old Parliament House Lawns which is mainly for classic & vintage cars, check the Canberra Times also for what's on.

In a few weeks the multicultral festival will be on.
Lots of embassies hold events during that time

A few weeks ago there was the science festical thing

At the end of february, the canberra royal show is on.

ON australia day eve is the australia day concert.

Guests include the veronicas, ben lee and gotye

For the best information on summer events in the ACT, check out: http://summer.nationalcapital.gov.au/ or http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/events...

I hope this helps...

While in the ACT go north about 20 Km to Gundaroo...a small town with a summer festival that may fit your travel plans. Great place to see the off the city country of OZ. Cheers.