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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.

Portrait of photographers under the Milky Way
3 May – 25 Oct 2025

Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex

Wildbark, Throsby
Next on
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26 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby
Next on today
The Women's Room Trio: Trish Hurley, Jacqui Richards and Tanya Lossano
22 Mar 2026

The Women's Room Comedy Presents Underestimated

Ainslie Football & Social Club, Ainslie
Next on today from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Canberra Comedy Festival Gala
11–22 Mar 2026

Canberra Comedy Festival

Various Venues, Canberra
Next on today
Visitors stand inside an immersive gallery as Mona Lisa projections glow across towering walls.
28 Feb – 29 Mar 2026

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius

Federation Centenary Fountains, Parkes
Next on today from 11:00am to 8:00pm
AF FFF 26
5 Mar – 8 Apr 2026

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2026

Palace Electric Cinemas, Canberra
Next on today from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Sound Healing Canberra
22 Feb – 19 Apr 2026

Breathwork and Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
Next on today from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
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
Group of people smiling and drawing
19 Jan – 23 Mar 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on tomorrow from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Group plaining trivia game heads or tails
16 Mar 2026 – 15 Mar 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on tomorrow 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 tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Bernard Fanning – Tea & Sympathy Anniversary Tour
24 Mar 2026

Bernard Fanning – Tea & Sympathy Anniversary Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 24 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:15pm
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on 24 Mar 2026
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 25 Mar 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Meg Washington – Natural Beauty Tour
26 Mar 2026

Meg Washington – Natural Beauty Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 26 Mar 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong
26 Mar – 7 May 2026

De Bortoli Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong

Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, Greenway
Next on 26 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Brumbies vs Waratahs
27 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs NSW Waratahs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 7

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 27 Mar 2026 from 5:00pm to 9:30pm
Two Blondes and a Bloke
27 Mar 2026

Lakeside at 5: Two Blonds and a Bloke

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on 27 Mar 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
The Jetty beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra
27 Mar – 9 May 2026

Viva Italia in Canberra Festival

Various venues, Parkes
Next on 27 Mar 2026
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 27 Mar 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
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 27 Mar 2026
band
28 Mar 2026

In The Mood For Swing. Featuring the Blamey Street Big Band

Lanyon Vikings Club, Conder
Next on 28 Mar 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Old Guy
28 Mar 2026

Live Fast Die Old - UPSTAGEING

Rose Cottage Canberra, Gilmore
Next on 28 Mar 2026 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm
Comedian Tom Gleeson sitting on a stool, smiling
28 Mar 2026

Tom Gleeson - Out of Touch

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 28 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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