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LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN CANBERRA

30 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2026

World class rowing • Live music • Local flavours • more than $100,000 in prize money • World class rowing • Live music • Local flavours

DON’T MISS CANBERRA’S WORLD-CLASS REGATTA FESTIVAL

30 October – 1 November 2026 | Black Mountain Peninsula

Set on the iconic waters of Lake Burley Griffin, The Golden Oar returns in 2026 – bigger, bolder and more spectacular than ever.

Elite international and Australian rowers will once again battle it out for glory and serious prize money, as Canberra’s premier regatta festival takes centre stage.

Across three action-packed days at Black Mountain Peninsula, you’ll experience the best seat in the house, with racing on the water and a vibrant festival atmosphere onshore. Expect crowd favourites to return, alongside exciting new additions we can’t wait to reveal.

Be part of history. Be part of The Golden Oar.

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What athletes are saying

“The Golden Oar was amazing. Everyone was so friendly, the racing was super high standard, and the atmosphere was electric. We can’t wait to get back down under and race in Canberra again!”

Martin & Valent Sinković, CRO, 3-time Olympic Gold Medallists

“The mixed quad format was so much fun and the Row Nation events were unreal! Such a great vibe and an awesome way to race. I can’t wait to be back for GO26!”

Georgie Rowe, AUS, Olympian and 5 km Concept 2 World Record Holder

“Racing Golden Oar with my fellow Kiwis was unreal. Amazingly competitive racing, awesome people, and the perfect way to kick-start preseason prep. Can’t wait to get back again this year and do it all over again!”