CANBERRA
National Citizenship & Flag Raising Ceremony
26 January 2026 | 8.45am-10.30am | Lake Burley Griffin
Each year the Prime Minister, Governor-General, diplomatic corps and Australian of the Year Awards recipients and alumni attend the National Citizenship and Flag Raising Ceremony on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
This annual ceremony is delivered in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, the National Australia Day Council, Australian Defence Force and the ABC.
It welcomes some of our newest citizens, shares their stories and includes a helicopter fly past, a bomber fly over, the Band of the Royal Military College and 21 gun salute. The ceremony also reflects on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' continuous connection to country.
Don't forget your hats and water bottles. Can't make it? Watch it live on ABC TV and ABC iView.
Australia Day at Regatta Point
26 January 2026 | 10.30am-2.30pm | Commonwealth Park
Following the National Citizenship and Flag Raising Ceremony, Australia Day at Regatta Point invites Canberrans to come together and promote unity in the community.
This free public event includes a BBQ, live music, roving entertainment, family-friendly lawn games and face painting for the kids.