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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.

Xuefei Yang Image

9 Oct 2025

Xuefei Yang, Guitar Virtuoso - Canberra

Albert Hall, Yarralumla

Next on today from 7:30pm to 8:45pm

The Opera Australia Gala Concert

9 Oct 2025

The Opera Australia Gala Concert

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

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

A photo of a teapot pouring a cocktail into a teacup at a bar.

13 Sep – 12 Oct 2025

Springtime Gin Garden

Midnight Bar, Braddon

Next on today from 3:00pm to 10:00pm

Crowd of people sitting in a bar

18 Sep 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Bourbon Street

Molly, Canberra

Next on today from 9:00pm to 11:30pm

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

Kevin Borich playing guitar

10 Oct 2025

Kevin Borich Express at The Zeppelin Room

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

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

The 60 Four: Hits of the ’60s and ’70s

10 Oct 2025

The 60 Four: Hits of the ’60s and ’70s

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

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

Concert with red petals in background and images of three women in the foreground.

10 Oct 2025

Love Through Many Lenses

All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie

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

Cheese

3 Oct – 19 Dec 2025

Rhythm & Booze

Molly, Canberra

Next on tomorrow 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 tomorrow

Vintage guitar

11 Oct 2025

The National Vintage Guitar Expo

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

Next on 11 Oct 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm

Playing with light and time

11–18 Oct 2025

City Night Walk - a collective projection journey

Walk begins and ends at Drill Hall Gallery, Acton

Next on 11 Oct 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

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 11 Oct 2025 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

Katie Noonan – Jeff Buckley’s Grace

12 Oct 2025

Katie Noonan – Jeff Buckley’s Grace

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 12 Oct 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 13 Oct 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 14 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Pride & Prejudice

15–18 Oct 2025

Pride & Prejudice

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 15 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:15pm

Drawing of naked humans next to a glass of wine

13 May – 18 Nov 2025

Long Pose in the Lounge

QT Canberra, Canberra

Next on 15 Oct 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Group of musicians playing instruments

17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Wednesday Jazz

Molly, Canberra

Next on 15 Oct 2025 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm

A winery, shows a vine and a sign pointing which way to go

16 Oct 2025

RIEDEL Riesling Masterclass

Hotel Realm, High Courtyard North, Barton

Next on 16 Oct 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Benjamin Grosvenor

16 Oct 2025

Benjamin Grosvenor - Snow Concert Hall Season 2025

Snow Concert Hall - Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill

Next on 16 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Newsies Jnr

16–19 Oct 2025

Newsies Jnr

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 16 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:10pm

Human Nature

17 Oct 2025

Human Nature Motown 20th Anniversary Regional Tour

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

Next on 17 Oct 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm

17 Oct 2025

Harpsichord Festival

Wesley Music Centre, Griffith

Next on 17 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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