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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.

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

29 Jun 2026

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Cheese

28 Jun – 30 Aug 2026

Bourbon Street - Sunday Night Jazz

Molly, Canberra

Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Trivia answer sheet with pen

16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on today from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on today from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Bottomless Pasta

23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra

Next on tomorrow

Three cardboard birds soar across a bright blue sky with soft clouds in the background.

24 Jun – 8 Jul 2026

Flip & Flappin' Bird Puppets - Workshops with Tom Buckland

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra

Next on 1 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Guests at Trivia Night

24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra

Next on 1 Jul 2026 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 1 Jul 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm

Country Love: Gina Jeffreys & Rod McCormack, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, and O’Shea

2 Jul 2026

Country Love: Gina Jeffreys & Rod McCormack, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, O’Shea

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

Next on 2 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Tipsy Tea by the Fire

2 Jul 2026

Tipsy Tea by the Fire

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla

Next on 2 Jul 2026 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Colourful handmade plush face surrounded by thread, pens, and soft craft materials.

25 Jun – 9 Jul 2026

Monshter Making - Workshops with Alexis Malfores

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra

Next on 2 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Oompah Show Band at the Harmonie German Club

3 Jul 2026

The Winter Schnappsfest

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 3 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm

Alexandr Misko

3 Jul 2026

Alexandr Misko In Concert

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 3 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Mooseheads Canberra

3 Jul 2026

Taylor Swift Wedding Tribute

Mooseheads, Canberra

Next on 3 Jul 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm

Li Lantian

3 Jul 2026

Li Lantian - I Am An Immigrant

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 3 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

instruments

19 Jun – 7 Aug 2026

Squeaky Clean's Winter Series: Stripped Back

Squeaky Clean Bar, Canberra

Next on 3 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 3 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 3 Jul 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on 3 Jul 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm

A concert. Archer, in akubra hat, sings into a microphone and Eugene Ball plays trumpet.

4 Jul 2026

Smith’s@Belco: Archer and The Open Sky Big Brass Band

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on 4 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:20pm

Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.

28 Mar – 19 Dec 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on 4 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while our DJs create the rhythm of t

13 Dec 2025 – 28 Nov 2026

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra

Next on 4 Jul 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

Black and white photo of a man and woman hugging looking at each other

5 Jul 2026

The Colleano Heart + Q&A at the National Film and Sound Archive

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 5 Jul 2026

Parliament House at night, illuminated in blue & red light with projected artwork across the façade

5–7 Jul 2026

NAIDOC Week Illumination

Australian Parliament House, Canberra

Next on 5 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm

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