Festivals, arts and Culture
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New to Events Management and need help to develop, manage and operate an event? Download our Events Checklist and Guidelines. This document has been prepared to assist you with the management and smooth operation of your event. To help us organise these events we need your help on our organising committee. If you wish to participate please contact our Events Coordinator on 97899327. |
The City of Canterbury presents a number of festivals each year including:
Canterbury City Council stages community and cultural events within our City celebrating the multiculturalism, diversity and energy that defines our community.
Each year, we host a number of major festivals and events for our community to enjoy which are:
- Australia Day Celebration on 26 January.
- Campsie Food Festival sees Beamish Street transformed into an international smorgasbord with a variety of international cuisines.
- Lakemba shines during the Haldon Street Festival as we celebrate our rich cultural diversity and promotes 'Respect, Unity and Peace'.
- Earlwood Village Festival promotes great community spirit and features local entertainment.
- Wiley Park comes alive with Christmas cheer during our Carols in the Park, including a spectacular fireworks performance.
Festival fun
The festivals, arts and culture program in the City of Canterbury make artistic and cultural celebrations accessible to all with numerous attractions, all of which are free. Each year promises to be just as well received and exciting as the previous years' celebrations.
By producing high-calibre events with free outdoor festivals, Canterbury City Council's program has gained a diverse and loyal audience. With the generous support of our community and corporate partners, we are able to continuously offer the quality events and attractions that participants and the community have become accustomed to.
By supporting our Community Events you can make a positive contribution to both the cultural lifestyle of our community and the City of Canterbury.
Our talented community
The City of Canterbury encourages artistic expression and is proud of the many talented local artists, musicians and writers who are willing to express and share their ability to the people of Canterbury through the art, music and written work that they create.
So, the next time that one of our events are taking place, we hope to see you there.
Art and the City
The Boxed Art Project project aims to beatify the City of Canterbury by decorating all traffic signal boxes in vibrant designs painted by community artists. To find out more check out the Boxed Art Project page.
As part of our Multicultural Street Mosaics program, mosaics have been constructed at Earlwood, Campsie, Lakemba and Riverwood. Each mosaic has a distinct theme, for example multiculturalism, young people's experiences, Anzacs or Aboriginal heritage, and features a unifying motto of "Respect. Unity. Peace".
Where to find out more
If you're interested in any of our festivals or celebrations and would like to find out how you can get involved or become a sponsor, contact our Events Coordinator on 9789 9327.
This is just one of the many ways we are working with the community to make the City of Canterbury 'A Great Place to Live and Work!'
