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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.

Cheese
28 Jun – 30 Aug 2026

Bourbon Street - Sunday Night Jazz

Molly, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on today
Workshop participants engaged in hands-on craft activities around a table in an art-filled studio.
15–29 Jul 2026

Material Resonance - Workshops with Michele Grimston

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
A 1950s woman looks shocked surrounded by stars
17 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche

ACT Hub, Kingston
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Guests at Trivia Night
24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
vintage radio
16–30 Jul 2026

Hosting an Underground Community Radio Show - Workshops with Trust FM

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 23 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Mooseheads Canberra
24 Jul 2026

Back to 2016

Mooseheads, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm
Off Broadway
24 Jul 2026

Off Broadway

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
Jim Jefferies | Son of a Carpenter
24 Jul 2026

Jim Jefferies - Son of a Carpenter

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Casey Donovan Massive 2026 National Tour “THIS IS ME”
24 Jul 2026

Casey Donovan Massive 2026 National Tour “This Is Me”

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Canberra Parliament House
24–25 Jul 2026

Whisky Live Canberra

Unviersity of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Edge
24–25 Jul 2026

The Edge

Erindale Theatre, Wanniassa
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
17 Jul – 14 Aug 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026
The Arboretum Village Centre with stars in the night sky.
4 Jul – 8 Aug 2026

Stargazing

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
instruments
19 Jun – 7 Aug 2026

Squeaky Clean's Winter Series: Stripped Back

Squeaky Clean Bar, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Winter Wine Series
5 Jun – 28 Aug 2026

Winter Wine and Providore Series

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Yarralumla
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Sean playing guitar
15 May – 26 Dec 2026

PJs Live Music in the City

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Photo
25 Jul 2026

Rooftop Roots & Reggae - Winter Edition

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Great Gatsby Gala
25 Jul 2026

Great Gatsby Gala

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra, Barton
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Canberra Raiders player Jed Stuart celebrating a try.
25 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Tigers - NRLW Raiders v Sharks

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm
natural nine
25 Jul 2026

Christmas in July Banquet at natural nine

natural nine, Canberra City
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Majesty Rising
25 Jul 2026

Majesty Rising

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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