Commonwealth Park | Stage 88

Commonwealth Park is in Canberra, Australia, on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin. The annual spring Floriade festival is held in the park. The gardens were designed by the eminent British landscape designer, Dame Sylvia Crowe in 1964 at the time the Lake was filled.

The park has many small ponds and water features, walking trails, bike paths, sculptures and is popular with tourists and Canberrans. Located at the park is the outdoor Stage 88, which often holds concerts. The park includes Regatta Point and has a view of the National Gallery, High Court, and National Library on the other side of the lake. Kings Park is located adjacent to Commonwealth Park, along the lake to the east.

This park straddles the site of the first two land grants in the region. An integral component of Griffins original design, this site and the present Kings Park were to include a stadium, theatre, museums and aquatic gardens.

Although there are original Weston plantings on the site, the present park only began to take shape in the 1960s with official gifts, such as the Canadian Flagpole. In 1965 Dame Sylvia Crowe, esteemed British landscape architect, prepared a master plan for the detailed development of the park.

Now a much admired example of an urban park, it covers 34.5 hectares.

Venue Facilities:
-:- BBQ Facilities
-:- Bicycle Rack
-:- Car park
-:- Coach Parking
-:- Access With Assistance for the Disabled
-:- Parking for the Disabled
-:- Picnic Area
-:- Public Toilet
-:- Shaded Area
-:- Sheltered Area

Open all hours
Free entry

Stage 88

Our event site is on Ngunnawal land, please aknowledge and respect this when coming to the event.

Stage 88 is the most iconic outdoor venue in Canberra. Nestled in-between the trees of Commonwealth Park; Stage 88 is a permanent stage, which houses a variety of events throughout the year.

The stage itself is sits at the bottom of a slow decline, with lush green grass running across the ground. Sometimes referred to as Canberra's Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Stage 88 is a beloved outdoor venue.

KEEPING IT GREEN
We are serious about reducing our events impact on the enviroment and spreading the environmental sustainability message. Make sure you do your bit on the night and recycle. Remember: there are no concerts on a dead planet

Getting to Stage 88
WALKING
Walking is the best way to get to Stage 88 is just a short stroll from the city center. It only takes 14 minutes to walk from the Civic Bus Interchange to Stage 88.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT
You can catch a bus to the city and then walk to Stage 88 from the interchange.

Buses from Gungahlin, Belconnen, Woden and Tuggeranong all run regularly into the city.

PARKING
There is limited parking available off Commonwealth Avenue on Regatta Place. Parking costs $5 per car. All money raised will go to the Dragons Water Polo Club.