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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.

A landscape image shows a row of food vans and vendor stalls with lots of people of all ages
10–19 Jul 2026

The Village - Winter in the Woods

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on today from 10:00am to 5:30pm
Ravioli — Shiitake Broth, Truffle Oil, Nasturtium
8–18 Jul 2026

The Winter Clover Collection

Clover Dining, Canberra City
Next on today from 11:00am to 10:00pm
Cheese
28 Jun – 30 Aug 2026

Bourbon Street - Sunday Night Jazz

Molly, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Group of people smiling and drawing
19 Jan – 13 Jul 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on today from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Trivia answer sheet with pen
16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on today from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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
Winter in the City
8–18 Jul 2026

Winter in the City

Petrie Plaza, City Walk, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 3:30pm to 8:00pm
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on tomorrow
Workshop participants engaged in hands-on craft activities around a table in an art-filled studio.
15–29 Jul 2026

Material Resonance - Workshops with Michele Grimston

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 15 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Guests at Trivia Night
24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra
Next on 15 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 15 Jul 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
Jay Sierra
16 Jul 2026

Luna Live: Winter Heat featuring Jay Sierra

Luna Bar, Canberra
Next on 16 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Thelma Plum – I Don’t Play That Song Anymore Tour
16 Jul 2026

Thelma Plum – I Don’t Play That Song Anymore Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 16 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
kerosene
16–19 Jul 2026

kerosene

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 16 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:20pm
vintage radio
16–30 Jul 2026

Hosting an Underground Community Radio Show - Workshops with Trust FM

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 16 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Vika & Linda – Where Do You Come From?
17 Jul 2026

Vika & Linda – Where Do You Come From?

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Mooseheads Emo Party
17 Jul 2026

Into The Dark - Emo Party

Mooseheads Pub, Canberra
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm
A large collection of bonsai plants are displayed at night under feature spotlights
10–19 Jul 2026

Arboretum After Dark - Winter in the Woods

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 4:00pm to 7:30pm
A 1950s woman looks shocked surrounded by stars
17 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche

ACT Hub, Kingston
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
The Arboretum Village Centre with stars in the night sky.
4 Jul – 8 Aug 2026

Stargazing

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
12 Jun – 31 Jul 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 17 Jul 2026
instruments
19 Jun – 7 Aug 2026

Squeaky Clean's Winter Series: Stripped Back

Squeaky Clean Bar, Canberra
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Man at a bar, making a drink
18 Jun – 9 Aug 2026

Love and Forgetting – Tales from a Young Mixer

Ambrosia Lounge, Fyshwick
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Winter Wine Series
5 Jun – 28 Aug 2026

Winter Wine and Providore Series

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Yarralumla
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
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