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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.

RADICAL REELS 2024
22–23 Oct 2024

Radical Reels 2024

National Film & Sound Archives, Acton
Next on today from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Only Everything
17–26 Oct 2024

Only Everything

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 8:00pm to 10:15pm
Peter and the Starcatcher
15–27 Oct 2024

Peter and the Starcatcher

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Elvis Richardson Estanlishment / Treaty, 2022
27 Sep – 26 Oct 2024

Canberra Art Biennial

The festival is multi site, across central Canberra, with a central hub at Lake Burely Griffin., Parkes
Next on today from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Musicians playing piano and saxaphone in a dimly lit bar
22 Oct – 17 Dec 2024

Jazz on the Rocks

Molly, Canberra
Next on today from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
People sitting at tables drawing
30 Jan 2024 – 25 Feb 2025

Tipsy Tuesday | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on today from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Image: Lachlan's Ensemble at Jazz & Contemporary Ensembles Concerts, May 2024. Photo by Yun Hu/ANU
23 Oct 2024

ANU Jazz and Contemporary Student Ensembles Concert

Big Band Room, ANU School of Music, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
A group of people standing amonst the branches of a tree in white clothing, looking at the camera
12 Oct – 2 Nov 2024

The Inheritance

ACT Hub | Australian Capital Theatre Hub, Kingston
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
23 Oct – 18 Dec 2024

Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Lake Burley Griffin
24 Oct 2024

What Lies Beneath

National Capital Exhibition, Parkes
Next on 24 Oct 2024 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Man sitting down, smiling at camera, in front of game machine
24 Oct 2024

CB Ghost & Pinky Ring

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 24 Oct 2024 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Oktoberfest 2022 poster.
24–26 Oct 2024

Oktoberfest 2024

The Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah
Next on 24 Oct 2024 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Children wearing suits and lanyards stand with arms crossed, in front of a whiteboard.
18–27 Oct 2024

The Department of Responsible Adulting by Canberra Youth Theatre

The Department of Responsible Adulting, Belconnen
Next on 24 Oct 2024 from 5:30pm to 6:45pm
Acoustic guitar leaning on a red leather chair
24 Oct – 7 Nov 2024

Bourbon Street

Molly, Canberra
Next on 24 Oct 2024 from 9:30pm to 11:30pm
Still from The Wizard of Oz showing a scarecrow, tin man, woman and lion on a yellow brick road
11 Oct – 30 Nov 2024

Spring Film Series

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 24 Oct 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
The bar @ The Manor
25 Oct 2024

Gin Masterclass at The Manor

The Manor@pulp, Nicholls
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Six people looking at the camera
25 Oct 2024

Mucho Sonar - Flight of the Bandito Tour

The Baso Canberra, Belconnen
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Jeff Lang
25 Oct 2024

Jeff Lang More Life Album Launch w/ band and guest William Crighton

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Spiderbait
25 Oct 2024

Spiderbait - Black Betty 20th Anniversary Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 6:30pm to 11:30pm
A photograph showing an outdoor scene of people outside tents on a sunny day
25 Oct 2024

photo access 40th Birthday Celebration

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Man wearing hat strumming guitar
25 Oct 2024

Friday Night Grooves with Sean

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
Champagne Tower
25 Oct 2024

Centenary of Style Cocktail Gala

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Canberra
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Performances All Night at Spookfeast
25–27 Oct 2024

Spookfeast Canberra 2024

Canberra Greyhound Racing Club, Symonston
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Black and white image of a band on stage
25 Oct – 13 Dec 2024

Welcome To Friday Live Music

Canberra Irish Club, Weston
Next on 25 Oct 2024 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
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