Where: Hindmarsh Sw to Elder Parl, Adelaide

When: 6pm–7pm

Cost: Free

The colourful Australia Day Parade featuring over 100 community groups will start from Hindmarsh Sq at 6pm, and make its way via North Terrace to Elder Park. More info

 

Where: Elder Park, Adelaide

When: 7pm–10pm

Cost: Free

This year’s annual family concert to celebrate our national day will feature Ricki Lee and Stan Walker, followed by a spectacular fireworks finale. More info

 

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Where: The Parklands South Bank, Brisbane

When: 10am

Cost: Free

Be entertained with live music, a vibrant stage program and creative, hands-on activities. The annual Multi-Faith Ceremony will take place at 10am, followed by the traditional Flag Raising Ceremony at 11am. This will conclude with a 21-gun military salute and flypast from one of our new fighter jets, the F/A-18F Super Hornet. More info

 

Where: The Parklands South Bank, Brisbane

When: 5pm–7.30pm

Cost: Free

Experience a live outdoor concert on the banks of the Brisbane River, headlined by the X Factor’s Christina Parie. There’ll also be a live radio broadcast to attempt a Guinness World Record for the most people singing live on radio. After the concert, the sky will light up for a spectacular fireworks display. More info

 

Where: Rond Terrace, Commonwealth Park, Canberra

When: 7am–12pm

Plenty of entertainment for the kids, with a children’s concert, rides, craft activities, face-painting and, of course, the Great Aussie Day Breakfast. More info

Where: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra

When: 7pm–9.30pm

Round up your family and friends, pack a picnic or enjoy the Aussie tucker on sale, and settle in for the dazzling fireworks display on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin – best viewed from Regatta Point, the lawns of the National Library or Rond Terrace. More info

 

Where: Esplanade, Darwin

When: 7am–12pm (registrations from 6am)

Cost: Free (gold coin donation appreciated)

Celebrate being Australian with a healthy start to the day – a 2km or 4.5 run or walk. Submit the registration form and you'll also go into the draw for a handcrafted pendant from Creative Jewellers. Stay in Bicentennial Park afterwards for a free sausage sizzle. More info

 

Where: Cyprus Community Centre, Marrara, Darwin

When: 4pm–8pm

Cost: Free (gold coin donation appreciated)

Soak up the unique culture of our national day with an exciting blend of multicultural performances and activities. Food and drinks on sale. More info

 

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Where: The Boardwalk Bellerive, Hobart

When: 8.30am–12.30pm

Start the day with a budget breakfast thanks to the Lions Club, accompanied by free musical entertainment and activities for the kids. The formal Citizenship Ceremony and raising of the flag will take place at 11am, presided over by the Mayor of Clarence. More info

 

 

Where: Alexandria Gardens, Melbourne

When: 8am–10am

Enjoy live music, cuisines from around the world and kids entertainment from Tommy the Noodle Man. More info 

 

Where: King Domain Gardens, Melbourne

When: 11am–4pm

Cost: Gold coin donation

2012 is the year of the farmer – a great opportunity to milk a cow, make butter and learn a bit about Australia’s farming communities. More info 

 

Where: Melbourne Town Hall, 100 Swanston Street
, Melbourne

When: 10:30am–11am


Cost: Free


Be part of the official Flag Raising Ceremony as the Governor of Victoria leads the Australia Day Affirmation, followed by the Australian Unity People's March. More info

 

Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Alexandra Avenue, Melbourne

When: 2pm–9.15pm

Cost: Free

Enjoy a free concert in the great outdoor atmosphere of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Events include Celtic Ceilidh at 2pm, Latin American music & salsa concert Mambo at 4pm, and the annual Australia Day concert What’s in your Suitcase? at 7pm.

 

Melbourne’s iconic Fed Square is celebrating Australia Day with free live music, a book market, meditation sessions and more. You can also pull up a chair and enjoy a live broadcast of the Aus Open. More info 

 

Buy a ground pass and enjoy the tennis in Melbourne Park’s general admission area. You can watch the women’s semi-final on the big screen during the day, rock out to the Potbelleez on the Heineken live stage at 6pm, then settle in for the men’s semi-final at night. More info

 

 

Where: Hyde Park, Sydney
When: 10am–7pm

Cost: Free


John Williamson and the organ trio Cookin On Three Burners head the line-up for Hyde Park's 2012 day of family fun, music and entertainment. The Lord Mayor's Citizenship Ceremony will take place at 2pm and earlier in the day, the kids can see Bananas in Pyjamas, Spot Miffy and The WotWots. More info

 

Where: Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, Sydney


When: 11:30am–9pm


Cost: Free


Start your day with the children’s entertainment or the World Music & Dance Program, and top it off with the Australian Day Spectacular. This year’s main event features the Governor’s address, boat parades, an action-packed Water Police rescue, and of course a stunning firework display. More info

 

Where: The Rocks, Sydney
When: 11.30am–8.30pm

Cost: Free

Head to The Rocks for nine hours of live Aussie music including Archie Roach, Blue King Brown and The Cat Empire’s Harry James Angus. More info

 

There are plenty of events around Sydney Harbour – the Great Aussie Swim, the 176th Australia Day Regatta and the Sydney Ports Jazz on the Water Concert, to name just a few. More info

 

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Where: The Esplanade, Crn Barrack St & Riverside Dr, Perth
When: 6.30pm–8.30pm

Perth's spectacular fireworks display is one of the largest in the nation, attracting hundreds of thousands of people. This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating the Australian Spirit’. Pack some snacks and enjoy the live music and free roving entertainment from one of the BYO picnic zones on the Esplanade or in Kings Parks. More info