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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

MMM TF Image 1

26 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby

Next on today

Three women in cultural dress clap for the festival parade performers

6–8 Feb 2026

National Multicultural Festival

Canberra CBD, Canberra

Next on today

Photo of POP Canberra

6–8 Feb 2026

POP Canberra Multicultural Festival Street Celebrations

POP Canberra, Braddon

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

person playing screen golf with audience

6–8 Feb 2026

Taste of Korea at Status Golf

Status Golf, Canberra

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

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

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

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

Bottomless Pasta

23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra

Next on 10 Feb 2026

Musicians playing piano and saxaphone in a dimly lit bar

23 Sep 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Jazz on the Rocks

Molly, Canberra

Next on 10 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

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 11 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:30pm

Group of musicians playing instruments

17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra

Next on 11 Feb 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Large boat with lots of people on it celebrating and having fun

12 Feb – 5 Mar 2026

Laughs on the Lake - comedy cruise and romantic sunset

Love Boats, Canberra, Kingston

Next on 12 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut

13 Feb – 24 Apr 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on 13 Feb 2026

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on 13 Feb 2026 from 9:30pm 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 13 Feb 2026

Live Music at Mount Majura

14 Feb 2026

Valentines Live Music Malia Stirling

Mount Majura Vineyard, Majura

Next on 14 Feb 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Mooseheads Valentines Day

14 Feb 2026

Moose at First Sight - Valentine's Day

Mooseheads, Canberra

Next on 14 Feb 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Yacht Club

14 Feb 2026

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla

Next on 14 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

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 14 Feb 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

Group of people smiling and drawing

19 Jan – 23 Mar 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie

Next on 16 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

FSK Rider

21 Feb 2026

Freestyle Kings Live World Tour in Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Canberra Lunar New Year

21 Feb 2026

Canberra Lunar New Year Festival

Woolley Street, Dickson

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 10:00am to 10:00pm

Fanny Lumsden

21 Feb 2026

Fanny Lumsden Australian Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

80s Rewind Cruise

17 Jan – 21 Feb 2026

80s Rewind Cruise: The Ultimate Cruise for the Over 40s!

Canberra Party Boat, Kingston

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

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