Sun Dec 01 01:44:50 UTC 2024: ## Canberra’s Festive Season Packed with Events and Activities

**Canberra, ACT (November 28, 2024)** – Canberra is gearing up for a jam-packed festive season, with a diverse range of events catering to all interests and ages. From massive Black Friday sales to Christmas markets, concerts, exhibitions, and sporting events, there’s something for everyone.

**Christmas Shopping Extravaganza:** Shoppers can get a head start with Canberra’s biggest Black Friday sale in 2024 (details not provided in the original text) and various Christmas shopping events. Trove Canberra hosts a special shopping night on December 6th, offering drinks, nibbles, and exclusive discounts. The AIATSIS Indigenous Art Market (December 6th-8th) offers a unique opportunity to support Indigenous artists while finding authentic Australian art. Numerous other markets throughout December will offer handcrafted gifts, Christmas trees, and festive treats at locations including Haig Park Village Markets, Old Bus Depot Markets, Festive Lane Markets, Watson Arts Centre, Pearce Community Centre, Little Burley Markets, and the Exhibition Park in Canberra. The National Library Bookshop is offering a late-night Christmas shopping event on December 5th, with discounts up to 50% and gift-wrapping services.

**Arts and Culture:** Canberra’s vibrant arts scene explodes this December. The MAMAs (Music Awards) celebrate Canberra’s music scene at The Vault on December 3rd. A blockbuster Pompeii exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (December 13th – May 2025) immerses visitors in the ancient city’s final moments. Other highlights include:

* **Canberra Potters Christmas Fair:** (December 6th-15th)
* **The Christmas Spectacular:** (December 9th-10th) a musical extravaganza.
* **Jack Maggs:** (December 5th-7th), a theatrical production at the Canberra Theatre Centre.
* **Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas Show:** (December 6th)
* **The Gruffalo:** (December 6th-7th), a children’s theatre production.
* **Interactive Murder Mystery:** (December 6th-7th) at Tuggeranong Homestead.
* **Handel’s World:** (December 7th), an inventive salon experience at Belconnen Arts Centre.
* **Jewish Film Festival:** (December 7th-8th) at Dendy.
* **Stripping in the Name Of:** (December 7th), a burlesque and pop-punk show.
* **Tick, Tick… Boom!:** (December 11th-21st), a musical at 14 Spinifex Street, Kingston.
* **A Midsummer Night’s Dream:** (until December 15th), an outdoor Shakespearean production in Queanbeyan.
* **Canberra Comedy Club Christmas Special:** (December 18th)
* **R.A. Spratt Christmas Storytelling:** (December 19th)
* **Outdoor Cinema at the Australian National Botanic Gardens:** (until February 22nd, 2025)
* **Various exhibitions** at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Museum and Gallery, Pivot Gallery, Megalo Print Studio, Canberra Contemporary Art Space, and National Archives of Australia.

**Sporting Events:** Sports fans can enjoy:

* **Prime Ministers XI vs. India Cricket Match:** (December 1st) at Manuka Oval.
* **Canberra Capitals WNBL Game:** (December 4th) at AIS Arena.
* **Golf at GIO Stadium:** (December 5th-7th)
* **24-Hour Paddle Race:** (December 7th-8th) at Burley Griffin Canoe Club.
* **NICA Try-It-Out Day:** (December 7th) at Majura Pines.
* **BBL Cricket:** (December 17th) Sydney Thunder vs. Adelaide Strikers at Manuka Oval.
* **Canberra United Football:** (December 21st) at McKellar Park.
* **BBL Cricket:** (December 28th) at Manuka Oval.
* **UC Capitals WNBL Game:** (December 29th) at AIS Arena.
* **Canberra International Tennis Championships:** (December 29th – January 4th)

**Other Events:** A variety of other events are planned including food and drink events, workshops, community forums, and family activities. Details on many events are available through the links provided in the original text. Check local listings for further information and ticket bookings.

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