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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.

Canberra Milky Way Masterclass Photography Workshop
29 May 2025

Canberra Milky Way Masterclass

Eastlake Gunghalin, Gungahlin
Next on today from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Artwork showing multiple swirling layers in shades of blue, purple, and hints of brown.
27–29 May 2025

National Reconciliation Week Illumination

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on today from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Stay
25 Apr – 29 May 2025

ATL Screening: 宿 (stay)

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
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 Tom Wright
30 May 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Crusaders | Round 16 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on tomorrow from 7:35pm to 9:35pm
Thelma Plum
30 May 2025

Thelma Plum: "I'm Sorry, Where Is That?" Regional Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on tomorrow from 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Wua1Co
30–31 May 2025

WUA1CO Crossover Latin Party

Luna Bar, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 9:00pm to 11:45pm
Away
26 Apr – 30 May 2025

ATL Screening: Away

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Portrait of photographers under the Milky Way
3 May – 25 Oct 2025

Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex

Wildbark, Throsby
Next on tomorrow
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 tomorrow
Lior
31 May 2025

Lior

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 31 May 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:20pm
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour 2025
31 May 2025

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 31 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
This Much Is True
1–31 May 2025

ATL Screening: This Much Is True

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 31 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
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 31 May 2025 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
Australia's forward #16 Hayley Raso celebrates scoring her team's first goal
2 Jun 2025

CommBank Matildas v Argentina - GIO Stadium

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 2 Jun 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 2 Jun 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 3 Jun 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Person Life Drawing Photography provided by Tipsy Sketching
4 Jun 2025

Workshop | Life Drawing | Tipsy Sketching with Loz

Craft + Design Canberra, Canberra
Next on 4 Jun 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Dark moody street scene at night
4 Jun 2025

Science.Art.Film at the National Film and Sound Archive

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 4 Jun 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
1984
5 Jun – 21 Sep 2025

1984

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 5 Jun 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:10pm
a collage of vinyl album covers
7 Feb – 5 Dec 2025

Vinyl Lounge

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 6 Jun 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Manuka Oval
7 Jun 2025

AFL Round 13 - GIANTS v Port Adelaide

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 7 Jun 2025 from 7:35pm to 10:35pm
Kate Ceberano – Australian Made Tour 2025
8 Jun 2025

Kate Ceberano – Australian Made Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 8 Jun 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:20pm
Picture of Spacey Jane
10 Jun 2025

Spacey Jane - If That Makes Sense

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 10 Jun 2025
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