Enliven your March with a visit to Canberra for the Enlighten Festival
Ready to be dazzled? Enjoy over two weeks of spectacular events and entertainment from 3 - 19 March, with the Enlighten Festival.
Don't miss out on a number of spectacular events and displays, including the Illuminations across an array of public buildings, Canberra Balloon Spectacular, Symphony in the Park, Canberra Day and Canberra After Dark.
As the Balloons decorate the sky during the day, the city will also prepare to embrace a herd of laughter thanks to the annual Canberra Comedy Festival. Featuring a huge range of comedians from Stephen K Amos, Wil Anderson, Cal Wilson and Rove McManus, anticipate this to be the icing on the cake.
Your Canberra hotel for the Enlighten Festival 2023
For your Enlighten Canberra accommodation, stay close to all the action in the Canberra CBD. When you stay at Crowne Plaza Canberra, you'll be only a 12 minute walk to Stage 88 at Commonwealth Park for Symphony in the Park, plus a short 10 minute walk to Canberra Theatre.
Enlighten Illuminations
3-13 March 2023
See most iconic buildings in the Parliamentary Triangle lit up after dark with moving large scale illuminated projections. The area will be transformed into an arts and culture precinct with roving artists, live band and unique performances.
The Illuminations will be shown from 8pm until 11pm each night. Check the program for details of associated events.
Canberra Balloon Spectacular
11-19 March 2023
Over nine early mornings from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 March, more than 25 hot air balloons will inflate at the Patrick White Lawns, ready to lift off and drift across Canberra
A special Pride Flight will take off on the opening morning (11 March). Hot air balloons from Australia and overseas will fill the sky with LGTBIQA+ flags in a blaze of colour and movement.
Symphony in the Park
12 March 2023
Grab your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie the night away on Sunday 12 March! Fresh from headlining at WorldPride in Sydney, multi-award-winning duo Electric Fields will be bringing their unique fusion of living traditional culture and electronic music to the stage in a collaboration with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra.
Taking place from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm, it’s the perfect excuse to pack a picnic and enjoy a stunning autumn night at Symphony in the Park as modern and classical music fuse.
When: 12 March, 6:30pm – 9:30pm with performances starting from 7.30pm
Where: Commonwealth Park
Tickets: This is a free event
Canberra Day
13 March 2023
Canberra Day @ Enlighten Festivalbrings Commonwealth Park to life with with fabulous food, beverages and performers. The exciting program also includes local community group activities, kids games and roving and family entertainment, making it a great day out for the whole family.
No tickets required.
When: 13 March
Where: Commonwealth Park
This is a free event
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