Check out these Anzac Day 2026 events happening in Canterbury-Bankstown
Spend the day close to home with a mix of community gatherings, services and relaxed club events across the area.
Early morning marches and memorials set a reflective tone, followed by casual catch ups over breakfast, lunch or a drink.
Local clubs and venues open their doors with traditions like Two-Up, live music and shared meals bringing people together.
There are meaningful services to attend and plenty of opportunities to connect with others throughout the day.
It’s a simple way to take part, support local venues and spend time in the community while marking an important occasion.
Enjoy a sausage sizzle
Start early at Panania Diggers with a dawn gathering at Edwards Reserve beside the station, then head back as the club opens for a low cost breakfast and live music.
Settle in for Two-Up through the morning, grab lunch in the bistro or catch live sets on the Green.
The afternoon rolls into happy hour schooners, a community sausage sizzle and relaxed dinner service to finish.
It’s a full day to spend time with others, take part in long standing traditions and move between moments of reflection and easy social catch ups across the venue.
Play two-up
Head to Padstow RSL for a mix of community moments across the day, starting with services at the local war memorial and a free breakfast soon after.
The morning continues with live music from Stringybark Bush Band before things shift into Two-Up in the auditorium.
Later in the day, settle in with a sausage sizzle and the Fisho’s raffle, then catch the big match on the screens with others.
It’s an easy going program that blends tradition, entertainment and time with the local crowd all in one place.
Have a gunfire breakfast
Join the early morning crowd at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL for a respectful service at the Bert Crook Memorial.
After the formalities, head into the Arena for a hearty gunfire breakfast with plenty on offer to sit down and share.
The morning has a steady, community feel as people come together, catch up and spend time reflecting before easing into the rest of the day.
It’s a simple way to be part of something meaningful while staying close to home and surrounded by familiar faces.
March from Lakemba
Start the morning at Lakemba Club before joining the march to the war memorial at Lakemba Station.
The short walk brings the community together ahead of the service, which begins soon after arrival.
Once proceedings wrap up, head back to the club as it opens early, giving you time to settle in for breakfast or return later for lunch.
It’s a straightforward, local way to take part, with a strong sense of community connection from the march through to the relaxed time spent back at the club.
