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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

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

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

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

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

3 women staring at each other

26 Nov – 20 Dec 2025

GOD by Ferdinand von Schirach

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 17 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 17 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 17 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 18 Dec 2025 from 9:00pm to 11:30pm

Hansel and Gretel running through a fairytale forrest, all leading to the witch

12–20 Dec 2025

Hansel & Gretel

Albert Hall, Yarralumla

Next on 19 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut

28 Nov – 19 Dec 2025

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on 19 Dec 2025

Cheese

3 Oct – 19 Dec 2025

Rhythm & Booze

Molly, Canberra

Next on 19 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 19 Dec 2025

Santa at Moose

20 Dec 2025

Mooseheads Xmas Party

Mooseheads, Canberra

Next on 20 Dec 2025 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm

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

Christmas Carols with Anna and Larissa

20 Dec 2025

Christmas Carols with Anna & Larissa

Wesley Music Centre, Griffith

Next on 20 Dec 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

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

13 Dec 2025 – 28 Nov 2026

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra

Next on 20 Dec 2025 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

Sound Healing Canberra

24 Aug – 21 Dec 2025

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson

Next on 21 Dec 2025

Wide shot view of Manuka Oval filled with fans

22 Dec 2025

BBL: Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat

Manuka Oval, Griffith

Next on 22 Dec 2025 from 7:15pm to 10:15pm

The Christmas Spectacular

22–23 Dec 2025

The Christmas Spectacular

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 22 Dec 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:20pm

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

27 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Sydney Flames - Round 11

AIS Arena, Bruce

Next on 27 Dec 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

T20 superstar Marcus Stoinis in action for the Melbourne Stars

28 Dec 2025

BBL: Melbourne Stars v Sydney Thunder

Manuka Oval, Griffith

Next on 28 Dec 2025 from 7:15pm to 10:15pm

Moose NYE

31 Dec 2025

Mooseheads NYE

Mooseheads, Canberra

Next on 31 Dec 2025 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm

Seafood Buffet

31 Dec 2025

New Year's Eve Seafood Buffet at The Promenade Cafe

The Promenade Cafe at Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Canberra

Next on 31 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

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