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28/01/2025 |
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Summer Vibes at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
It’s the beginning of 2025 in Canberra - the sun is hot and the mood is high! Before you dive back into your studies, hit up some events or try out new activities. We’ve done the vibe check - here are our top suggestions for catching that summer feeling at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and its surroundings.
Canberra’s Sunset Cinema
When: Until 22 February
Where: Australian National Botanic Gardens
Tickets: $20 for students, buy them
Looking for a way to spend a relaxed summer evening? Head to Canberra’s . Set amongst the towering trees of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, you’ll hear the buzzing of nature and the Oscars.
There’s popcorn, ice cream and food trucks onsite or bring your own picnic to keep things budget-friendly. You can also hire bean bags and deck chairs when you book tickets, though we think your comfiest blanket will do just fine!
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Summer BBQ
When: 23 January, 1 pm to 3 pm
Where: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Concourse Lawns
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Life Team is hosting a spectacular Summer BBQ for all ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students in January. Head over to the concourse lawns for delicious food, games and music. Don’t forget a hat and some sunscreen for this free summer event!
This is a great chance to grab some grub and get mingling - you never know, you might meet some pals who are interested in other events on this list!
Catch a gig on the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Campus
Trophy Eyes - Summer in Slow Motion Tour
Fresh off their 2024 international tour, Trophy Eyes is bringing their unique brand of Australian punk to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.
- When: 23 January, 7:30 pm to 11 pm
- Where: Building 1, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Hub
- Tickets: $56.87
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
Canberra’s very own punk rockers return to their roots for this year’s O-Week celebrations!
- When: 31 January, 7 pm to 11 pm
- Where: North Concourse Lawns
- Tickets: $25 for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students
Allday
Celebrated Australian rapper Allday returns with his long-awaited fifth record to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for O-Week.
- When: 1 February, 6:30 pm to 11 pm
- Where: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Concourse
- Tickets: $25 for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students
Void of Vision - What I'll Leave Behind Tour
Melbourne’s metalcore band is heading out on its farewell tour with special guests Gideon, UnityTX, and Knosis.
- When: 19 February, 7 pm to 11 pm
- Where: Building 1, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Hub
- Tickets: $59.90
Catch a game of basketball with the WNBL
Sparks will fly at AIS Arena as the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Capitals take on foes, old and new, in the 24/25 WNBL season.
WNBL Round 13: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Capitals v Southside Flyers
- When: 25 January, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
- Where: AIS Arena
- Tickets: From $30, discounts for students
WNBL Round 14: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Capitals v Sydney Flames
- When: 30 January, 6:30 pm to 8 pm
- Where: AIS Arena
- Tickets: From $30, discounts for students
WNBL Round 15: ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Capitals v Bendigo Spirit
- When: 15 February, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
- Where: AIS Arena
- Tickets: From $30, discounts for students
Spend a day cruising Lake Burley Griffin
Tickets: Prices vary, see for details
Head out onto the high seas, or rather, the calm waters of Lake Burley Griffin in your very own . Get a crew together, pack a picnic and set sail for a few hours to see Canberra’s iconic landmarks.
The boats are electric and don’t require a license to operate. While they are shaded, we highly recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen, and wearing appropriate clothing to avoid that summer sting.
