There’s no better time to visit Canberra than for the Canberra Comedy Festival in March. Not only will your evenings be filled with laughs, but your days can be spent exploring the city at its most picturesque. Autumn on Ngunnawal Country brings crisp mornings, stunning golden foliage, and beautiful sunny days, and Canberra’s relaxed pace and compact layout means you can pack a lot into your visit without feeling rushed.
Coinciding with our Festival dates, the Canberra Balloon Spectacular runs from 14-22 March at Patrick White Lawns, Parkes. This iconic Canberra experience fills the skies over Lake Burley Griffin with colourful hot air balloons at sunrise. A perfect start to your day after a night of laughs.
For more information, visit the Canberra Balloon Spectacular website at: https://canberraballoonspectacular.com/
Photo copyright: Sal Witchalls / VisitCanberra
If you’re traveling with kids, or just curious how the world works, Questacon is packed with hands-on exhibits and interactive fun, making for an ideal daytime activity for the whole family.
For information, visit the Questacon website at: https://www.questacon.edu.au/
Photo copyright: Questacon
Canberra is home to some of Australia’s most iconic national institutes including the National Gallery of Australia, the National Museum of Australia and the Australian War Memorial. All are family friendly and offer immersive, engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. Together they bring Australia’s history, culture and creativity to life, providing an opportunity to learn, explore and be inspired.
For more information on these museums and galleries, and other cultural experiences, visit: https://visitcanberra.com.au/things-to-do/museums-and-galleries
QT Canberra is one of our Festival partners and preferred places to stay. Centrally located and just a 10-15 minute walk to all of our Festival venues, QT puts you right at the heart of the action. The hotel is also home to the Capitol Bar and Grill making it an ideal choice for pre or post show dining and drinks.
For availability and more information, visit the QT website at: https://www.qthotels.com/canberra/
Or, for more accommodation options across the city, visit: https://visitcanberra.com.au/accommodation
All Canberra Comedy Festival venues have licensed bars, so arrive early, grab a drink and soak up the atmosphere before the show.
In the heart of the city, Fun Time Pony is the ultimate late-night pizza bar providing live music, pinball, free pool and delicious pizza.
2/122 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601 - https://www.funtimepony.com.au
A Canberra icon, Bentspoke Brewing Co. is celebrated for its award-winning craft beers, tasty meals and buzzing atmosphere in Braddon.
48/38 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612 - https://www.bentspokebrewing.com.au/pages/brewpub
Looking for a place to eat when you come into the city for a show? We have partnered with @experience.eats to get the best recommendations to help you match the perfect restaurant with your night out.
Happy’s Chinese
Sliceria
Grill’d
Dosa Hut
Kathmandu Momo House
Tenkomori Ramen House
Yumko
Natural Nine
Little Steamers
Banana Leaf
BentSpoke Brewpub
Akiba
Wilma
Blu Ginger
Raku
Yakitori 38
Katsu 38
Kinn Thai
Iori
Lilong
Bar Lola
Bar Beirut
Vice
Terra
Luna
Amici
Mu Cicadas
Restaurant 1980
Squeaky Clean Bar
Clover Dining
Inka
Capitol Bar & Grill
Rebel Rebel
Bicicletta
The Meat & Wine Co
Flui
Such & Such
Azima
For more information on places to stay, eat or drink, or things to see and do while visiting Canberra, head to the Visit Canberra webpage at: https://visitcanberra.com.au/
Photo copyright: Sal Witchalls / VisitCanberra