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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.

Prinnie Stevens
11 Jul 2025

Prinnie Stevens - Lady Sings Soul

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Big Name, No Blankets
10–12 Jul 2025

Big Name, No Blankets

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:05pm
Winter in the City
5–19 Jul 2025

Winter in the City

Grand Winter Stage | City Walk , Canberra, Canberra
Next on today from 2:00pm to 7:45pm
Winter Wine Series
4 Jul – 1 Aug 2025

Winter Wine Series

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Yarralumla
Next on today 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 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
Vanessa Larry Mitchell
12 Jul 2025

Vanessa Larry Mitchell

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Mel Buttle – Taking My Sunglasses Off To Hear You Better
12 Jul 2025

Mel Buttle – Taking My Sunglasses Off To Hear You Better

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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
L'Esprit de Paris
13 Jul 2025

L'Esprit de Paris

Luna Bar, Canberra
Next on 13 Jul 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 14 Jul 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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 15 Jul 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Drawing of naked humans next to a glass of wine
13 May – 12 Aug 2025

Long Pose in the Lounge

QT Canberra, Canberra
Next on 15 Jul 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
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 16 Jul 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Headshot of Luke Cornish
17 Jul 2025

Book Launch: The stencil art of Luke Cornish at the National Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 17 Jul 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Puccini’s La Bohème
17–19 Jul 2025

Puccini’s La Bohème

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 17 Jul 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:35pm
Mooseheads Country Night
18 Jul 2025

Country Takeover at Mooseheads

Mooseheads, Canberra
Next on 18 Jul 2025 from 9:00pm to 11:45pm
Mikelangelo & The Black Sea Gentlemen – Journey Through the Land of Shadows
19 Jul 2025

Mikelangelo & The Black Sea Gentlemen – Journey Through the Land of Shadows

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 19 Jul 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
The Forage
19 Jul 2025

The Forage

Canberra City, Canberra
Next on 19 Jul 2025 from 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Lee Kernaghan
19 Jul 2025

Lee Kernaghan - Boys from the Bush

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 19 Jul 2025
Guests doing the steinhold competition.
19 Jul 2025

Winter Schnappsfest

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 19 Jul 2025 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Sound Healing Canberra
20 Jul 2025

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Fyshwick
Next on 20 Jul 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Pete Murray
20 Jul 2025

Pete Murray

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 20 Jul 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Ali and DJ
23 Jul 2025

Lakeside at 5: Divine Devilles

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