There is a rapidly growing list of events that have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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As of Wednesday, March 18 the Australian government has banned inside gatherings of 100 people or more, and outside gatherings of 500 people or more, to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
Here are the events that we are aware of that have been cancelled.
March 19
- Canberra Symphony Orchestra's Llewellyn One: Organ Symphony.
- Canberra Comedy Festival.
- All Libraries ACT and ACT Heritage Library events from today until further notice.
- The ACT Eightball Association (pool) has postponed all competitions indefinitely.
March 20
- Antiques and Collectables Fair at Albert Hall.
- Canberra Comedy Festival.
March 21
- Canberra Wine Week events have been cancelled.
- Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival.
- Multicultural Harmony Day Peace Belle Picnic at the Park, to be hopefully rescheduled in September.
- Handmade Markets at EPIC.
- Antiques and Collectables Fair at Albert Hall.
- Table in the Vines Good Food Month event at Four Winds Vineyard.
- Canberra Comedy Festival.
- Spit Shack's Croatian party in Mitchell.
- Australian Native Plants Society Canberra Region Autumn Plant Sale
- Netier National Capital Rally.
March 22
- Handmade Markets at EPIC.
- The Children Tumour Foundation Cupids undie run.
- Antiques and Collectables Fair at Albert Hall.
- Canberra Comedy Festival.
- Netier National Capital Rally.
March 23
- ACT Seniors Week, planned for March 23 to 28, has been postponed. This includes a the Chief Ministers Concert and the Seniors Expo at EPIC.
March 24
- Reid Residents' Association AGM.
March 27
- Salut! Baroque's 25th anniversary concert, Rebels, to be rescheduled later in the year.
March 28
- Cancer Council's Relay for Park, which was due to be held at AIS on March 28-29.
- Monaro Folk Society 50th anniversary celebration and Shearers Ball at Yarralumla Woolshed. It will be postponed to later in the year if the venue is available.
- The AusIndia Fair
- Anthems Festival
March 29
- Canberra MS Walk Run + Roll.
April 2
- The Scotch Malt Whisky Society's Taste and Test Whisky Dinner
April 3
- Canbeurovision
April 4
- Canberra Times Running Festival has been postponed to August 23.
April 5
- Canberra Times Running Festival has been postponed to August 23.
- Canberra Vaishaki Mela
- Canberra Airport open day
- 2020 HeartKids Hillclimb has been postponed.
April 9
- National Folk Festival, which was scheduled for April 9 to 13.
April 17
- Artists Society of Canberra/ACT Catchments Groups art exhibition
April 18
- Canberra Area Theatre Awards 25th Anniversary Evening at Llewellyn Hall.
April 25
- ANZAC Day services won't go ahead overseas
- War Memorial ANZAC Day service to be televised only
- Groovin the Moo at Exhibition Park
May 1
- Narooma Oyster Festival
- Canberra International Music Festival
May 2
- Canberra MS 24 Hour Mega Swim
May 3
- Canberra MS 24 Hour Mega Swim
May 7
- Let's get to work conference, to be hopefully rescheduled in October or November.
May 8
- Let's get to work conference, to be hopefully rescheduled in October or November.
May 21-24
- Australian National Eisteddfod Bands & Orchestras
Has your event been cancelled or is it going ahead as planned? Let us know at online@canberratimes.com.au and we'll update this article with the latest information.
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