With lots of patrons expected to attend Enlighten Festival we recommend planning ahead and using public transport to help make your trip as hassle free as possible.
More information on road closures, recommended car parks and transport options will be available in January 2026.
Consider leaving the car at home, or somewhere close by and completing your journey to the Enlighten Festival with Transport Canberra.
There are multiple existing services that will stop within the National Triangle, plan your trip at Transport Canberra.
Due to event road closures, some bus detours and bus stop closures will be in place. For more information on transport options and for changes to bus services visit www.transport.act.gov.au.
The National Triangle is located in one of the most picturesque parts of the city. Consider parking in the city or along Lake Burley Griffin and walking or riding to the festival.
Bike racks are located within the National Triangle including at each of the national institutions and also locations around the lake. Bikes are not permitted within the Enlighten Festival hub however can be secured at designated points near each entry point to the festival. Please note you will need to provide your own bike lock.
During Enlighten Festival, there will be a No Ride Zone within the National Triangle. This is in the interest of public safety. There will be parking zones outside the event space.
Further information and a map displaying accessible car park spaces within the National Triangle will be available soon.
Further information and a map displaying car park spaces within the National Triangle will be available soon.
Existing taxi ranks on Parkes Place East and West will operate as normal.
Symphony in the Park is held at Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park
Symphony in the Park is on Sunday 8 March 2026.
Gates open at 5:00pm for a 7:30pm start, with the show ending at 9:30pm.
Information on parking will be available soon.
