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Music at Dusk on the Forecourt

A group of people sitting on the lawns of Australian Parliament House watching a choir.
A group of people sitting on the lawns of Australian Parliament House watching a choir.

Overview

Begin your Enlighten adventure at the Australian Parliament House, where the melodies of Canberra's choirs will fill the air.

Bring a picnic and a blanket and immerse yourself in the music as the sun sets, before the spectacular illumination inspired by Philip Bunting's book, Democracy!

Suitable for the whole family. Please note that no food or beverage will be for sale at the venue. This event is subject to change at short notice.

During Enlighten, you can park for free in the underground car park from 5:00 pm to midnight, subject to availability.

Dates

28 Feb – 7 Mar 2026
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Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
Australian Parliament House1 Parliament Drive, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Parents Room
  • Public Toilet
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.