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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.

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1 Nov – 3 Dec 2023

Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival

Canberra SpringOUT PRIDE Festival Canberra, Braddon
Next on today from 9:00am to 11:00pm
Burlesque performer breathing fire
11 Aug – 31 Dec 2023

Burlesque @ Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Man on stage with microphone
5 Dec 2023

Open Mic Comedy @ The Baso

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 5 Dec 2023 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Knitting
6 Dec 2023

CIIF Knitting

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 6 Dec 2023 from 8:45pm to 9:30pm
THE WAR ON 2023: ANNUAL COMEDY GALA
6 Dec 2023

The War on 2023: Annual Comedy Gala

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 6 Dec 2023 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Peregrine V
6 Dec 2023

CIIF Peregrine V

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 6 Dec 2023 from 7:30pm to 8:15pm
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23 Nov 2023 – 24 Feb 2024

Sunset Cinema

The Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
Next on 6 Dec 2023 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm
Monthly Jam Workshop
6 Dec 2023 – 4 Dec 2024

Jam Workshop with Canberra Blues Society

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 6 Dec 2023 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Melomania
7 Dec 2023

CIIF Melomania

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 7 Dec 2023 from 7:45pm to 8:30pm
Psychedelic
7 Dec 2023

CIIF Psychedelic

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 7 Dec 2023 from 6:30pm to 7:15pm
TOME
7 Dec 2023

CIIF TOME

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 7 Dec 2023 from 9:00pm to 9:45pm
Still from Rise of the Planet of the Apes showing apes overrunning a bridge full of cars
7 Dec 2023

SCIENCE. ART. FILM. Rise of the Planet of the Apes screening + discussion

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 7 Dec 2023 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Four men with colourful background
7 Dec 2023

You Am I | The You's Pull Up Their Troos Tour

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 7 Dec 2023 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Female belly dancer posing inside Bar Beirut
29 Jun – 28 Dec 2023

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 7 Dec 2023 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Improvision Song Contest
8 Dec 2023

CIIF Improvision Song Contest

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 8 Dec 2023 from 9:30pm to 10:20pm
UC Capitals v Sydney Flames
8 Dec 2023

WNBL Round 6: UC Capitals v Sydney Flames

National Convention Centre Canberra, Canberra
Next on 8 Dec 2023 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Still from Edward Scissorhands: close up of Edward
8 Dec 2023

A Very NFSA Christmas: Edward Scissorhands

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 8 Dec 2023 from 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Performers on stage wearing black and silver costumes with white face paint
8 Dec 2023

Kiss Tribute Show | The Last Kiss Goodnight

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 8 Dec 2023 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Willy Willy
8 Dec 2023

CIIF Willy Willy

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 8 Dec 2023 from 7:00pm to 7:45pm
Appetite
8 Dec 2023

CIIF Appetite

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 8 Dec 2023 from 8:15pm to 9:00pm
BACKBAR
3 Nov 2023 – 28 Dec 2024

Blackbird Live Music

Blackbird Bar Live Music Cocktails, Canberra
Next on 8 Dec 2023 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Hotel Sol
9 Dec 2023

CIIF Hotel Sol

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 9 Dec 2023 from 7:00pm to 7:45pm
Our Place
9 Dec 2023

CIIF Our Place

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 9 Dec 2023 from 8:15pm to 9:00pm
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9 Dec 2023

Christmas at the Opera 2023 presented by National Opera

Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Barton
Next on 9 Dec 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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