Der Buchklub ist in erster Linie eine soziale Gelegenheit, andere Deutsche und Deutschsprachige in Canberra kennenzulernen und in einer entspannten Atmosphäre über Bücher zu sprechen.  Offen für alle, die ausreichend Deutschkenntnisse (B2 oder höher) haben, um deutsche Bücher zu lesen und sich auf Deutsch zu unterhalten. Teilnahme am Buchklub kostet $20 pro Semester. Aus Versicherungsgründen ist Mitgliedschaft bei Das Zentrum erforderlich. Wir treffen uns wieder am 14. April

Come along and borrow books, movies and magazines from our German language library at Das Zentrum, Griffin Centre in Genge Street, Canberra. Current opening hours: Wednesday and Thursday 3:30-5:30pm.   You can ring us at (02) 62300441 to confirm that one of our volunteers is available. If leaving a message, make sure you give your name and number , as our answering machine does not record your number. We would love to see you there!

Join us for our monthly Kaffeeklatsch on 28 March 2026 , 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm at Das Zentrum, Australian-German Institute, Griffin Centre, Level 1, Room 1.03/20 Genge St, Canberra. What is a Kaffeeklatsch? Kaffeeklatsch is an opportunity to meet, chat and make new friends. Please bring a small plate of nibbles, fruit or biscuits to share! We will provide hot drinks (coffee and tea). Our library will open at the same time for our end of year borrowing bonanza - the perfect oppor

Join us for our very first German movie screening of 2026 at Das Zentrum on Friday, 13 March 2026. To celebrate our very first Movie Screening for 2026, we will be providing free popcorn and soft drinks. Registration required , as places are limited. We are showing " Die Goldfische " a German comedy from 2019. Film is in German with German subtitles! The Canberra German Movie Club is looking forward to seeing you there. The movie is free but registration is required. Place

The Canberra German Book Club will be meeting again on 17 March 2026. We still have a few places available, so if you have ever considered joining a German book club - why not come along? We will be discussing "Über Menschen" by Juli Zeh. Registration is required, please go to https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/b2-deutscher-buchklub-german-book-club-2026-1-2026-03-17-18-15 Registration is valid for Semester 1 (Feb-June). Membership of Das Zentrum is required for i

Registration for 2026 Semester 1 is now open. Please note that places are limited, so sign up early to avoid disappointment. To find out more, go to https://www.daszentrum.org.au/book-club

Das Zentrum will be closed between 20 December 2025 and 3 February 2026. If you are interested in joining our German language classes in 2026, you can register your interest here: https://www.daszentrum.org.au/language-classes . Looking forward to seeing you soon!

After a successful start in 2025, the Deutscher Buchklub will continue in 2026! We will be meeting once a month on a Monday. Looking forward to meeting all our existing and new Buchklub members! The number of participants is limited to 12. If you are interested in joining and are not yet part of the Buchklub, leave your details to go on the waiting list !

Yes, it is that time of the year again! Get your Christmas goodies from the German Christmas Market in Canberra. The Christmas Markets take place on the 14th of December from 9AM to 1PM. For more information see https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/german-markets-harmonie-club-canberra-2025-12-14-09-00

End of Year Picnic in the Park - Nikolaustag! Get a coffee at the markets before joining members in Haig Park for our end of the year celebration. Family and friends welcome! Light catering will be provided and there will be a Kris Kringle gifts swap provided by Das Zentrum. To be more sustainable, we ask you to bring your own plate, cup and cutlery. You may also want to bring a camping chair or a picnic blanket. Please RSVP and we look forward to seeing you to celebrate Sai

Join us for the last Kaffeeklatsch of the year! "Kaffeeklatsch" - The German ritual of catching up over coffee and cake (or biscuits) is the perfect occasion to meet, chat and make new friends. Please bring a small plate of nibbles, fruit or biscuits to share! We will provide hot drinks (coffee and tea). Join us for our last Das Zentrum Kaffeeklatsch of 2025 on 6 December from 1:30 - 2:30pm. Please RSPC to help us plan !

Our borrowing bonanza is back on 6 December 2025 at Das Zentrum, 1:30-2:30pm. Before we close for the Summer break come and check out our updated space and borrow to your heart's content for your holiday reading pile! You don't need to register for this event - just come along and join us, we'd love to see you there! For more information, please go to https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/book-borrowing-bonanza-2025

Willkommen zum Advent und damit zum letzten Buchklub von 2025! Es sind noch Plätze frei - bitte anmelden! Der Link zum Event ist hier: https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/deutscher-buchklub-german-language-book-club-december-2025 Diesmal ist jede/r eingeladen, eine Weihnachtsgeschichte, Weihnachtsgedicht oder ein Weihnachtsbuch mitzubringen und vorzustellen. Egal ob positiv oder negativ, lustig, ironisch oder besinnlich, der Text sollte nur irgendwie ein Weihnachtsmot

Get into the Christmas spirit with Advent Singen at the Harmonie Club in Canberra! Hear and listen to your favourite Christmas Carols Raffle including Christmas Hamper Visit from Santa More information and registration details can be found here: https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/advent-singen-at-the-harmonie-club

Join us for our monthly Das Zentrum Kaffeeklatsch hour on Saturday, 29 November from 1:30 - 2:30pm. This time we will be meeting at Via Dolce Pasticceria  in Canberra! Please register at https://www.daszentrum.org.au/event-details/kaffeeklatsch-at-via-dolce-pasticceria-in-november

Our annual AGM will be held on 25 November 2025 from 7:00 PM at the Das Zentrum library. Das Zentrum Members will receive all relevant documents prior to the AGM. All Das Zentrum members are welcome to attend. Members are invited to nominate for a Committee position not only to make an active contribution to the effective functioning of the organisation and to represent the interests of our members, but also to provide a contribution to the wider community. It is important fo

A provocative play by German playwright and author Ferdinand von Schirach. (In English) Enter the council, hear the experts, make your judgement. Rachel Gärtner has requested a dose of pentobarbital - a drug used overseas to peacefully end life. The legal courts have ruled she has the right to choose, but the ethical question remains: should a doctor assist her? The decision is in the audience’s hands... Performances will take place in November and December at the Mill Theatr

Their live performances reveal a mesmerizing synergy and technical brilliance  that have captivated audiences and critics alike.As  seasoned festival favorites, the Joscho Stephan Trio  has wowed crowds at prestigious events such as Leverkusener Jazz Tage  and Rheingau Music Festival , in addition to selling out concert halls across Germany. Their music has already captured hearts in Italy , Poland , USA , and Spain , and soon they’ll be bringing their extraordinary performan

Canberra German Week, 17-25 October with multiple free events across Canberra.

Celebrate Octoberfest with food, drinks and live entertainment at the Harmonie German Club, Canberra.