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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.

Whitefella Yella Tree
19 Apr – 23 May 2025

ATL Screening: Whitefella Yella Tree

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 23 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
The Wharf Revue 2015: Celebrating 15 Years
24 Apr – 24 May 2025

ATL Screening: The Wharf Revue 2015: Celebrating 15 Years

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 24 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
Stay
25 Apr – 29 May 2025

ATL Screening: 宿 (stay)

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 29 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
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 tomorrow from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 19 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ross Noble
16 May 2025

Ross Noble - Cranium of Curiosities - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 8:00pm to 9:00pm
The Dictionary of Lost Words
15–24 May 2025

The Dictionary of Lost Words

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:15pm
Woman standing in the sea with an umbrella (in the rain)
8–17 May 2025

When The Rain Stops Falling

Rehearsal Room, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Promotional image for Blithe Spirit
1–17 May 2025

Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit

Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
This Much Is True
1–31 May 2025

ATL Screening: This Much Is True

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
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 today
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
ACT Brumbies 2024
17 May 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Queensland Reds | Round 14 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on tomorrow from 4:55pm to 9:35pm
Italian Baroque with Circa
17 Apr – 17 May 2025

ATL Screening: Italian Baroque with Circa

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:40pm
Fanning Dempsey National Park
18 May 2025

Fanning Dempsey National Park

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 18 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:15pm
Sound Healing Canberra
18 May – 22 Jun 2025

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Fyshwick
Next on 18 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Scientist presenting their research to an audience, at Adelaide Pint AU event.
19–21 May 2025

Pint of Science Australia Annual Festival

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 19 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Tommy Emmanuel
20 May 2025

Tommy Emmanuel

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 20 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Tania Dutel
20 May 2025

Tania Dutel

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 20 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
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 20 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Image: Jazz & Contemporary Ensembles Concerts, May 2024. Photo by Yun Hu/ANU.
21 May 2025

ANU Jazz and Contemporary Ensembles Concerts

Big Band Room, ANU School of Music, Canberra
Next on 21 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Chris Ryan Comedian
22 May 2025

Club Sandwich Comedy hosted by Chris Ryan

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on 22 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Gospel According to Paul
18 Apr – 22 May 2025

ATL Screening: The Gospel According to Paul

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 22 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Charm Of Finches
23 May 2025

Charm Of Finches

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 23 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
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