Canberra’s City Centre is set to come alive again this winter as Winter in the City returns with a completely free program of world-class entertainment from 8–18 July 2026.
The much-loved annual event transforms Canberra’s heart into a lively winter destination, filled with free performances designed to bring people together to enjoy the city in winter.
Across 10 days of the July school holidays, audiences can enjoy a dynamic program of family-friendly circus performances and spectacular nightly fire shows, all within the heart of the city.
The program is carefully designed to appeal to all ages—whether you’re planning a family outing, meeting friends after work, or looking for something different to do in the evening.
Event details:
- What: Winter in the City–Free daily circus and nightly fire performances.
- When: 3:30-7:45pm daily, 8-18 July 2026. Excluding Monday 13 July.
- Where: City Walk, next to the civic merry-go-round.
Winter in the City plays an important role in activating the City Centre. By providing free, high-quality entertainment, the program encourages people to spend more time in the city—exploring local businesses, dining out, and enjoying everything that is on offer.
A purpose built, 14-metre-wide stage will be installed on City Walk next to the Civic merry-go-round with performances each afternoon and into the evening, making it easy to drop in at any time and catch part of the action.
Whether you’re a regular city visitor or looking for a school holiday experience for the whole family to enjoy, Winter in the City is an opportunity to experience Canberra in a new way—warm, welcoming and full of energy.
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28 May 26
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