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Canberra after dark

Experience the diversity and magic of Canberra’s after-dark scene all year round.

From live music of every genre, to theatre, captivating art, dance, delicious food, intriguing film and comedy, Canberra’s nightlife offers up a surprising range of experiences and events throughout the city.

Check this guide so you don’t miss a thing.

Drag King with tophat

31 Oct – 30 Nov 2026

Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival

Canberra SpringOUT PRIDE Festival Canberra, Braddon

Next on today

Trivia at PJs in the City

16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on today from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on today from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Bottomless Pasta

23 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2027

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra

Next on tomorrow

photo of number junky

4 Nov 2026

Number Junky Odd Meter Workshop

Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, ANU, Canberra

Next on 4 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Young woman in white dress looks scared off camera

23 Oct – 7 Nov 2026

Picnic at Hanging Rock

ACT Hub, Kingston

Next on 4 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Guests at Trivia Night

24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra

Next on 4 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Dennis and Elvis

14 Oct 2026 – 1 Sep 2027

Karaoke with DJ Dennis and DJ Elvis

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 4 Nov 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Trivia

22 Jul 2026 – 25 Aug 2027

ChiChiz Trivia

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 4 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Group of musicians playing instruments

17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra

Next on 4 Nov 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Seven classical musicians in elegant dress.

5 Nov 2026

Series 4 - Haydn's Oxford | Canberra

Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia, Parkes

Next on 5 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Drawing with hand holding pencil

5 Nov 2026

Fine Lines and Wine | Life Drawing at Contentious Character

Contentious Character, Kingston

Next on 5 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

From a Diamond to a King

6 Nov 2026

From a Diamond to a King

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Kevin Borich

6 Nov 2026

Kevin Borich Express and The Zeppelin Room

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm

Bearded man painting his face yellow

6 Nov 2026

Creative Juices

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Mooseheads Canberra

6 Nov 2026

Back to 2016

Mooseheads, Canberra

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm

Three dancers in a disc of light

6–7 Nov 2026

ALTER – A Double Bill of Design, Dance, Disability and Dissent

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm

Backstage shot of model about to go on to runway

6–7 Nov 2026

Clothing the Loop: Sustainable Fashion and Circular Design Festival

CIT Woden Campus, Phillip

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:30pm

Fountain Lakes: Y2k

6–7 Nov 2026

Fountain Lakes: Y2k

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut

6–20 Nov 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on 6 Nov 2026

Garema Sessions

2 Oct – 18 Dec 2026

Garema Sessions

Garema Place, Canberra City

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Cocktails

16 Oct 2026 – 30 Jan 2027

The Spritz Club

Capitol Bar & Grill and Capitol Bar, Canberra

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Musician playing bass

15 May – 26 Dec 2026

PJs Live Music in the City

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm

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