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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.

Tuesday night writing sessions at Drill Hall Gallery
6 May – 29 Jul 2025

Tuesday night writing sessions at Drill Hall Gallery

Drill Hall Gallery, Acton
Next on today from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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
Ali and DJ
23 Jul 2025

Lakeside at 5: Divine Devilles

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on tomorrow from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Sjaella
23 Jul 2025

Sjaella - Snow Concert Hall Season 2025

Snow Concert Hall - Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill
Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A woman in a white blouse leans over the shoulder of a man facing away from the camera, smiling.
23 Jul – 2 Aug 2025

Julius Caesar

ACT Hub, Kingston
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
A greedy man on wall street seen three times
16 Jul – 9 Aug 2025

Enron by Lucy Prebble directed by Adam Broinowski

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Zach Ruane & Alexei Toliopoulos
24–25 Jul 2025

Zach Ruane & Alexei Toliopoulos: Refused Classification

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2025 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm
ECHO
24–26 Jul 2025

ECHO (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
21 Hearts Live Theatre Performance at the Australian War Memorial
24 Jul – 3 Aug 2025

21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke | Live Theatre Performance

Australian War Memorial Theatre, Campbell
Next on 24 Jul 2025
Promotional image for Blithe Spirit
24 Jul – 9 Aug 2025

Spider's Web

Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Portrait of photographers under the Milky Way
3 May – 25 Oct 2025

Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex

Wildbark, Throsby
Next on 24 Jul 2025 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Fox in top hat with Christmas lights
25 Jul 2025

Foxmas in July Cabaret Canberra

Sea Scouts Hall, Yarralumla
Next on 25 Jul 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Nathan Foley: Aussie to the Bone
25 Jul 2025

Aussie to the Bone - Nathan Foley

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 25 Jul 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Merrick Watts
25–26 Jul 2025

Merrick Watts 'An Idiot's Guide To Wine' — Canberra

Pialligo Estate, Pialligo
Next on 25 Jul 2025 from 5:30pm to 6:40pm
A new contemporary dance work by The Training Ground
25–26 Jul 2025

THE FOLD

Erindale Theatre, Wanniassa
Next on 25 Jul 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Winter Wine Series
4 Jul – 1 Aug 2025

Winter Wine Series

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Yarralumla
Next on 25 Jul 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
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 25 Jul 2025
People and bikes line up beside Lake Burley Griffin during a bike party.
26 Jul 2025

Mick Jagger's Birthday Bike Party

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 26 Jul 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Mooseheads Canberra
26 Jul 2025

Moosechella: Mooseheads' 21st Birthday Festival

Mooseheads, Canberra
Next on 26 Jul 2025 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm
crowd of people inside a large, well lit warehouse tasting whiskies.
26 Jul 2025

The Whisky Show Canberra

The Fitter's Workshop, Kingston
Next on 26 Jul 2025 from 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicola Boud
26 Jul 2025

Mozart's Clarinet | Canberra | Musica Viva Australia

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 26 Jul 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Daniel Röhn
26 Jul 2025

Century Concert - 100 years ago

Wesley Music Centre, Mansfield Room, Forrest
Next on 26 Jul 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:15pm
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 26 Jul 2025 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
10cc The Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour
27 Jul 2025

10cc The Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 27 Jul 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
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