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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.

Portrait of photographers under the Milky Way

3 May – 25 Oct 2025

Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex

Wildbark, Throsby

Next on

80's Xmas Cruise

28 Nov 2025

80s Christmas Cruise

Canberra Party Boat, Kingston

Next on today from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Two men, one playing flute, one playing guitar.

28 Nov 2025

Jorge Pardo & Paco Lara

Smiths Alternative, Canberra

Next on today from 9:30pm to 11:30pm

Bella Groove band at Tuggeranong Arts Centre

28 Nov 2025

Lakeside at 5: Bella Groove

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on today from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

The Fleetwood Mac Experience

28 Nov 2025

Back to the Mac - the Fleetwood Mac Experience

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on today from 8:00pm to 10:30pm

Spirits

28–29 Nov 2025

Spirits at the Foreshore

Old Transport Depot, Kingston

Next on today from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

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20 Nov – 6 Dec 2025

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Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra

Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut

28 Nov – 19 Dec 2025

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on today

3 women staring at each other

26 Nov – 20 Dec 2025

GOD by Ferdinand von Schirach

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Drag King with tophat

1–30 Nov 2025

Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival

Canberra SpringOUT PRIDE Festival Canberra, Braddon

Next on today

Cheese

3 Oct – 19 Dec 2025

Rhythm & Booze

Molly, Canberra

Next on today from 10:00pm to 11:59pm

sunset Cinema, outdoor movies, Canberra, events, food, wine, cheese, bar, picnic

20 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

Sunset Cinema Canberra

The Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton

Next on today from 6:00pm to 10:30pm

Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.

17 Jan 2025 – 28 Mar 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on today

BACKBAR

6 Feb 2025 – 6 Jun 2026

Blackbird Live Music

Blackbird Bar - Live Music - Cocktails - Nightclub - Underground Speakeasy, Canberra

Next on today from 7:30pm to 11:59pm

UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game against Perth Lynx.

29 Nov 2025

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx - Round 7

AIS Arena, Bruce

Next on tomorrow from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

This Way Orkestra

29 Nov 2025

This Way Orkestra – A night of Afrobeat, Jazz, Ska, and Reggae

Gang Gang Cafe, Downer

Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Rock'n'roll concert at Mercure Canberra

29 Nov 2025

Rockabilly Concert in the Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon

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

Electric Fields

29 Nov 2025

Rock for Reconciliation

Stage 88 - Commonwealth Park, Parkes

Next on tomorrow from 11:00am to 7:00pm

Tyne-James Organ

29 Nov 2025

Tyne-James Organ Regional Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce

Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

Tiramisu on a plate

15–29 Nov 2025

Trade Secret at Mezzalira

Mezzalira Ristorante, Canberra

Next on tomorrow from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while our DJs create the rhythm of t

20 Jan 2024 – 20 Dec 2025

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra

Next on tomorrow from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

A man sitting in a wicker chair in the garden

30 Nov 2025

Benedict Moleta

Smiths Alternative, Canberra

Next on 30 Nov 2025 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 1 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Musicians playing piano and saxaphone in a dimly lit bar

23 Sep 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Jazz on the Rocks

Molly, Canberra

Next on 2 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

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