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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

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26 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby

Next on today from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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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 smiling and drawing

19 Jan 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie

Next on tomorrow from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

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 20 Jan 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 20 Jan 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 21 Jan 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 21 Jan 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm

Cirque Alice

22–31 Jan 2026

Cirque Alice

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 22 Jan 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on 23 Jan 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 23 Jan 2026

Buhurt

24 Jan 2026

The Canberra Burly Griffin's Medieval Combat Cage Fights

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 24 Jan 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm

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 24 Jan 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.

25 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit - Round 15

AIS Arena, Bruce

Next on 25 Jan 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

The Eagles experience

31 Jan 2026

One of these nights - The Eagles Experience

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 31 Jan 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Circuit

31 Jan – 1 Feb 2026

Canberra Festival of Speed

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham

Next on 31 Jan 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Manpower Australia – Australia’s Thunder From Down Under

1 Feb 2026

Manpower Australia – Australia’s Thunder From Down Under

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 1 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.

3 Feb 2026

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers - Round 16

AIS Arena, Bruce

Next on 3 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Wooten Brothers

4 Feb 2026

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers (USA)

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 4 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel

4 Feb 2026

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith

Next on 4 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

5 Feb 2026

Krama Brass Band

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 5 Feb 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:50pm

Wine Glass Dinner

5 Feb 2026

'Around The World' Wine Tasting Night

VICE, Canberra

Next on 5 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Harry Manx sitting down, holding stringed instrument

6 Feb 2026

Harry Manx

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

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