You’re visiting Australia. Your travels have taken you South. And now you’re stood outside the bus depot in Canberra wondering what happens next. Happily, we’re here to make travelling Australia easier. So dump the backpack, settle back, and find out what’s on in Canberra this September.
Joan Baez in Concert
America’s legendary folk singer, songwriter and activist, Joan Baez returns. With songs encompassing everything from folk rock to country and gospel music, this is a rare opportunity to experience this musical and political powerhouse.
If you want to book your tickets whilst visiting Canberra please visit here.
When: 17th September
Where: Royal Theatre, Canberra Convention Centre, 31 Constitution Avenue, Canberra
Cost: $96.85 to $152.92
Mt Stromlo Observatory September Public Night
Mount Stromlo Observatory in conjunction with the Canberra Astronomical Society invite you to September’s public observation night. See the rings of Saturn, the craters of the moon and beautiful star clusters and nebulae. On the night, there will be talks by astronomers from Mt. Stromlo Observatory and observations on several telescopes.
In the event of cloudy weather, star gazing will be cancelled but the talks will occur regardless of the weather. Check the weather using the Mt. Stromlo all-sky camera on their website.
If you want to book your tickets whilst visiting Canberra please visit here.
When: 25th September
Where: Mt Stromlo Observatory, Mt Stromlo Road, Weston Creek, Canberra
Cost: FREE
A State of Grace – The Music of Tim & Jeff Buckley
Tim and Jeff Buckley’s legacy has inspired generations of musicians and listeners. Don’t miss the world premiere event A State of Grace for one night only. The show celebrates their brilliant, complicated lives and music, bringing together six peerless singers – and musicians with an intimate understanding of the music of the Buckleys – starring Martha Wainwright (Canada), Gary Lucas with Gods and Monsters (USA), Steve Kilbey- The Church (Aus), Willy Mason (USA), Casper Clausen – Efterklang (Denmark), Camille O’Sullivan (UK), Cold Specks (Canada)
If you want to book your tickets whilst visiting Canberra please visit here.
When: 30th September
Where: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra
Cost: $89.00 to $139.00
Circus Oz – But Wait There’s More
Performed within a spectacular large-scale set inspired by an abandoned theatre in tatters, But Wait …There’s More uses circus to satirise the rising tide of information, consumerism and visual pollution that form today’s manic-paced lifestyles. You’ll see an astonishing mix of stunt jumping acrobatics, cutting-edge juggling and much more. All of this is entwined within original music performed by Circus Oz’s live and physically acrobatic band.
This selection of breathtaking stunts, irreverent humour and cracking live music is a stunning show for the whole family from one of Australia’s most successful touring troupes.
If you want to book your tickets whilst visiting Canberra please visit here.
When: 23rd – 26th September
Where: Canberra Theatre Centre, Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra
Cost: $60.00 to $89.00
Floriade 2015
Floriade, the national capital’s annual flagship tourism event, is the largest floral festival in the Southern Hemisphere. Each year in September visitors are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring with a 30-day celebration featuring cooking demonstrations, gardening tips, recreational activities for kids and families, entertainment and horticultural workshops all peppered with some high profile celebrities to add some spice.
Set amongst Canberra’s Commonwealth Park on the picturesque shores of Lake Burley Griffin, Floriade’s four-hectare site is filled with over a million blooms in a variety of themed garden beds designed to fit within an overarching theme each year.
If you want to get your tickets whilst visiting Canberra please visit here.
When: 12th September – 11th October
Where: Commonwealth Park, Commonwealth Avenue, Acton, Canberra
Cost: FREE
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