The Nations capital of Canberra commemorates Anzac Day with the early dawn service at the Australian War Memorial. The Anzac Day Canberra dawn service can be quite chilly in the brisk early morning air. So make sure you rug up as it all starts around 5am. It is a fabulous event held with great dignity.
The dawn service is followed later around 10am by the National ceremony and march. In between the service and the march it is a good opportunity to have some tucker with an Anzac Breakfast. Many of the cafes and restaurants of Canberra will be open to serve. And then later in the day after the march it's ideal to catch an Anzac Day Lunch and reflect on the earlier services.
Enjoy your Anzac Day in Canberra.
ANZAC Day Events in Canberra 2026
Here is our guide for the hottest events in Canberra over the ANZAC Day long weekend.
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Margot Wine & Espresso Bar
Canberra |ANZAC Day
Need refreshments after the ANZAC Day Dawn Service? Margot Bar will be open for Coffee from 6am. Plus Pizza and Drinks from 12pm.
Open from 6am for Coffee
More ideas for ANZAC Day in Canberra 2026
| LOCATION | BUSINESS | IDEA | COMMENTS |
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| Canberra | Margot Wine & Espresso Bar
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ANZAC Day Refreshments | Attending a Dawn Service this ANZAC Day? Stop by Margot Bar afterwards and warm up with a Coffee from 6am. Also open from Pizza and Drinks from 12pm. Check out the menu. |
ANZAC Day Canberra 2026 Community Events
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Canberra | Australian War Memorial
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Canberra ANZAC Day Dawn Service | Arrive early (around 4.30am) for this event as crowds can be quite large. The service starts around 5.30am. Head into the CBD venues for breakfast afterwards. |
| Canberra | Anzac Parade
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Canberra ANZAC Day March | Annual event starts around 9.30am. Veterans and some family descendants. Moving ceremony embraced by all. |
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