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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
Alan Davies – Think Ahead
8–9 Dec 2025

Alan Davies – Think Ahead

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on today from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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 shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
9 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Adelaide Lightning - Round 8

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm 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 tomorrow from 7:00pm to 10:30pm
3 women staring at each other
26 Nov – 20 Dec 2025

GOD by Ferdinand von Schirach

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 10 Dec 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
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 10 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Wednesday Jazz

Molly, Canberra
Next on 10 Dec 2025 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Crowd of people sitting in a bar
18 Sep 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Bourbon Street

Molly, Canberra
Next on 11 Dec 2025 from 9:00pm to 11:30pm
Andy Trieu doing a live DJ set on stage doing a peace sign
12 Dec 2025

Opening party Hallyu! The Korean Wave

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
12 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers - Round 9

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Hansel and Gretel running through a fairytale forrest, all leading to the witch
12–20 Dec 2025

Hansel & Gretel

Albert Hall, Yarralumla
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cheese
3 Oct – 19 Dec 2025

Rhythm & Booze

Molly, Canberra
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 10:00pm to 11:59pm
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 12 Dec 2025
Ginninderry Christmas in the Park
13 Dec 2025

Ginninderry Christmas in the Park

Paddys Park, Strathnairn
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Choir and orchestra on stage with conductor, two female and one male soloist. auience in foreground
13 Dec 2025

A Handel Celebration

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
The Amosa family sitting and smiling dressed in formal wear and posed for a photo shoot
13 Dec 2025

Christmas with The Amosa Family at Lanyon Homestead

Lanyon Homestead, Tharwa
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
A crowd of people enjoying music at dusk at Spilt Milk Festival
13 Dec 2025

Spilt Milk Canberra

Exhibition Park, Mitchell
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 11:00am to 11:00pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
28 Nov – 19 Dec 2025

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 13 Dec 2025
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 13 Dec 2025 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
people sitting on a grass field watching Carols in Town Park Canberra
14 Dec 2025

Carols in Town Park

Tuggeranong Town Park, Greenway
Next on 14 Dec 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Sydney Kings player and opponent on court
17 Dec 2025

NBL - Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 17 Dec 2025 from 7:15pm to 9:15pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.
20 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Geelong Venom - Round 10

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 20 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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