XMAS IN JULY FESTIVAL – THURSDAY 29 JUNE TO SUNDAY 2 JULY

What’s not to love about Christmas, the presents, bonding time with family, friends and let’s not forget the food! We may have it good in Australia, but we’re a few snowflakes, mulled wine, and toasty fires away from great. From the picturesque snow lane to the live concerts in the Mulled Wine Garden, the Fire Pit, this festival will become your preferred way to say hooray! Over the extraordinary four days, families, friends, and Christmas enthusiasts alike will have the opportunity to gaze through a memorable combination of free and ticketed experiences. See more.

TRUFFLE WEEK AT VERITY LANE – THURSDAY 29 JUNE TO SUNDAY 2 JULY

Join Verity Lane Market for 10 days of truffled inspired dishes, from June 29 – July 8. Indulge in the delightful flavours of truffle as their vendors from Italian, Chinese, Indonesian & Singaporean backgrounds prepare exquisite dishes infused with truffle. Book your table here.

BURLESQUE AT BAR BEIRUT – FRIDAY 30 JUNE

While things may be cooling down in Canberra, Bar Beirut are just getting fired up. Over winter, they will host the enchanting Jazida, who’ll be performing her mesmerising burlesque routines. Jazida has become recognised as one of Australia’s premiere burlesque performers. Her creativity, cheeky, and fun performance style (with a specialty in fan dancing) has won the heart of audiences across the nation. See more.

CANBERRA BMW MOTORRAD R18 RIDE DAYS – FRIDAY 30 JUNE

Canberra BMW are thrilled to invite you to an exhilarating experience of test riding the magnificent BMW R18! Discover the power, elegance, and engineering brilliance of this remarkable machine firsthand. Choose from multiple sessions available over the next few weeks and join Canberra BMW for an unforgettable adventure. Get your free tickets here.

WINTER IN THE CITY – FRIDAY 30 JUNE TO SUNDAY 2 JULY

Snow is forecast in the Canberra City Centre for winter! The City Centre will come alive with enchanting activities and delightful winter festivities as part of Winter in the City. Glide across the ice, build a snowman, go for a toboggan ride, sip hot chocolate or toast marshmallows over an open fire. Whatever your winter flavour, Winter in the City has you covered. Book now.

MEGAFAUNA AFTER DARK – SATURDAY 1 JULY TO SUNDAY 2 JULY

Alerting all little explorers! Australian National Botanic Gardens need your help to discover their long-lost creatures! Travel back in time with them for a family-friendly outdoor discovery trail combining nature, science, art, culture, history and fun! Throughout July, adventurers are encouraged to take a walk through the Gardens to see some unique plants and animals that existed in prehistoric Australia! Book now.

WHISKEY TASTING AT HIPPO CO – SATURDAY 1 JULY

In Hippo Co’s weekly whisky tasting, they will take you through 6 whiskies from around the world. You’ll have your own table with a cheese plate to tuck into over the hour of whisky chat with their in-house specialist. You will be taken through flavour, history, production and tasting techniques. Book now.