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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.

Daniel Sloss – Bitter
22 Apr 2026

Daniel Sloss – Bitter

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 6:30pm to 7:45pm
a male and female look directly at the camera. a background of starry night sky
16–25 Apr 2026

Constellations

ACT Hub, Kingston
Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
The Jetty beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra
27 Mar – 9 May 2026

Viva Italia in Canberra Festival

Various venues, Parkes
Next on today
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on today from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
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
Cody Pennington playing guitar and singing
23 Apr 2026

Cody Pennington: Country Show Tour

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare
23–24 Apr 2026

Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare - Hamlet - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow
Victorian State Ballet: Aladdin
23–24 Apr 2026

Victorian State Ballet: Aladdin

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:10pm
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare – Hamlet
23–24 Apr 2026

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare – Hamlet

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Man looks at camera, fixing his tie, unsettled
15–25 Apr 2026

Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Keenan Te sitting on concrete looking off in the distance
24 Apr 2026

Keenan Te – The Constellations Tour: Canberra

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 24 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Salut! Baroque in Sydney
24 Apr 2026

Invitation to the Dance

Wesley Church, Forrest
Next on 24 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
13 Feb – 24 Apr 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 24 Apr 2026
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 24 Apr 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Mercure Canberra Front Exterior
25 Apr 2026

ANZAC Day at Mercure Canberra & Olims Bar and Bistro

Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 25 Apr 2026 from 6:00am to 10:00pm
Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.
28 Mar – 19 Dec 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 25 Apr 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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 25 Apr 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
Ballroom Blitz
26 Apr 2026

Ballroom Blitz

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 26 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
GIANTS Players Celebrating
26 Apr 2026

GIANTS v North Melbourne Kangaroos - Toyota AFL Premiership

Corroboree Group Oval, Manuka, Griffith
Next on 26 Apr 2026 from 4:40pm to 7:40pm
Group of people smiling and drawing
19 Jan – 25 May 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 27 Apr 2026 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 27 Apr 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Drum Tao
28 Apr 2026

Drum Tao “Samurai of the Drum”

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 28 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum
28 Apr 2026

Drum Tao: Samurai of the Drum

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 28 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on 28 Apr 2026
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