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Your Canberra Guide to Christmas & New Year 2025/26
Christmas Events in Canberra ACT (Nov–Dec 2025)
City Hill & Civic Area
Christmas in the City – City Walk & Petrie Plaza
Dates: 1–24 Dec
Details: 16-metre Christmas tree, free merry-go-round rides, festive decorations.
Carols in Garema Place
Dates: 5, 12 & 19 Dec (evenings)
Details: Community carols under the stars.
Handmade Market – Summer Edition (EPIC)
Dates: 28–30 Nov
Details: Artisan gifts, festive treats, charity donations welcome.
Barton
Lilotang NYE Preview & Festive Dining
Dates: Throughout December
Details: Japanese-inspired menus and seasonal specials at Burbury Close.
Belconnen
Capital Food Market 2nd Birthday Celebration
Dates: 6–7 Dec
Time: 10am–2pm
Details: Free family event with live music, market stalls, and festive food tastings.
Rotary Belconnen Christmas Dinner – Café Birrigai
Date: Wed 17 Dec
Time: 6:30pm–9:30pm
Details: Community dinner, raffle, and Secret Santa.
Belconnen Lions Christmas Cakes & Puddings
Dates: 1–24 Dec
Locations: Jamison Centre & Westfield Belconnen.
New Year’s Eve Events (31 Dec 2025)
City Hill & Civic Area
Official Canberra NYE Fireworks – Lake Burley Griffin
Times: 9pm & midnight
Details: Free family-friendly event with picnic hubs at Regatta Point, Rond Terrace, and Bowen Park.
Barton
Lilotang NYE Tasting Menu
Time: From 7pm
Details: Seven-course Japanese degustation, glass of Veuve Clicquot on arrival.
Belconnen
Mercure Belconnen NYE Celebration
Details: Lakeside picnic option or hotel dining with fireworks views.
Other Highlights
NYE Fireworks Cruise – MV Southern Cross (Yarralumla)
Details: Gourmet canapés, beverages, and midnight fireworks on Lake Burley Griffin.
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Merry City West Canberra Parking: Holiday Saver Rates Now Available!
Enjoy stress-free parking this holiday season with Merry Parking!
From 19 December 2025 to 12 January 2026 (excluding 31 Dec 2025), pay a flat $7* rate per entry, per day at selected car parks in Canberra. It’s the perfect way to save on parking while you enjoy the school holidays and festive shopping!
Save Big on Holiday Parking
With school holidays in full swing and the festive season just around the corner, parking can be one of the biggest stressors. But not anymore! Whether you're shopping for gifts, visiting family, or simply heading out for a day of fun, Merry Parking gives you an easy and affordable way to park.
$7* flat rate per entry, per day at City West, Canberra City Car Park ACT.
How It Works:
Pick Your Dates: Choose the dates you’ll be parking during the offer period (19 December - 12 January, not including NYE - 31 Dec 2025).
Get the Rate: If your dates fall within the offer period, you’ll see the rate offer price automatically in the search results.
Pre-Purchase for the Best Deal: Lock in your holiday parking by pre-purchasing online this ensures you get the Merry Parking rate.
Rates are only available for online pre-paying. Please note that standard car park rates will apply to drive up vehicles.
Participating car park: City West, Canberra City Car Park
Holiday Saver - Terms and Conditions Apply:
- Offer is available from 19th December 2025- 12th January 2026 excluding 31 December 2025.
- Valid only at participating car parks.
- Car Park Terms of Entry apply including the $20 Out of Hours Fee for parking after car park closure.
- New day resets daily as stated on the signage.
- Parking offer must be pre-purchased online.
- Subject to space availability and a maximum daily quota.
- Rates are subject to change after the promotion period, and Car Parks may be unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Not valid with any other offers.
- Full terms and conditions.
Discover Canberra
Canberra is not all politics, with everything from great shopping, National Museums and Galleries, major annual events like Floriade along with concerts and sports events. To discover what is on this month click here.
For updated information events in Canberra please click for more information.
A Festival every month!
Canberra is the city of festivals with yearly events like the National Folk Festival and the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival and even a Truffle Festival.
Click to find out more
Every Sunday
Lovers of fine handcrafted wares, clothing collectors, food fanatics and jewellery junkies are just a few of the people who make their way to Canberra’s famous Old Bus Depot Markets.
In a fabulous old industrial building you will experience the endless colour, tastes, sounds and atmosphere that is “Canberra’s Sunday Best”.
Terms & Conditions:
- Subject to space availability and maximum daily quota.
- Offer subject to change and offer may be withdrawn without notice.
- Rates are subject to change - Parking rates are current for today but may vary if paying for a future date or time.
- Car Parks may be unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances. We may direct you to another car park or refund your Parking Fee if your selected car park is unavailable at your entry time.
- Click for further information and Terms and Conditions.