The Australian War Memorial is proud to host Anzac Day commemorations annually on 25 April. Every year, thousands of people join together to pay tribute to and remember those who have served.
Anzac Day commemorations will begin on the evening of Monday 23 April with the projection onto the Memorial building of images of Australian servicemen and servicewomen. These projections will run again on 24 April until the commencement of the Dawn service on 25 April.
The activities for the day include:
- Dawn Service; 4.30am- 6am
Reflect on their service in those quiet, peaceful moments before dawn. - Anzac Day breakfast; 6.30am
A ticketed event held in the Memorial’s Anzac Hall. - The National Ceremony; 10.30am – 12.45pm
The Ceremony includes the veteran’s march, laying of wreaths, the sounding of the Last Post, and observance of one minute’s silence. - The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commemorative Ceremony; 6.30am
This commemorative ceremony is conducted to honour those Indigenous Australians who have served in the Australian forces since 1901. - Last Post Ceremony; 4.45pm – 5.15pm
A special Last Post Ceremony is held each year for Anzac Day, concluding the day’s commemorations.
For further detail in regards to visitor information on seating, road closures, parking, public transport and ticketing, visit: www.awm.gov.au