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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.

Trivia at PJs in the City

16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on today from 6:30pm 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

Image of a Grey-headed Flying Fox, Gang-gang Cockatoo , Koala and Green and Golden Bell Frog

8 Sep 2026

ACT Threatened Species Awareness - Presentation Evening

Verity Lane - Juliet room, Canberra

Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Workshop participants showing off their drawings

28 Jul – 15 Sep 2026

Draw and Chat course

Gungahlin Communities at Work building, Gungahlin

Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Bottomless Pasta

23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra

Next on tomorrow

Photo supplied by Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute.

9 Sep 2026

Film Screening | The Sandwich Man

RSSS Auditorium, Acton

Next on 9 Sep 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:45pm

A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel

9 Sep 2026

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith

Next on 9 Sep 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Guests at Trivia Night

24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra

Next on 9 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Trivia

22 Jul 2026 – 25 Aug 2027

ChiChiz Trivia

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 9 Sep 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Group of musicians playing instruments

17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra

Next on 9 Sep 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm

ConneXion Big Band performing at a recent event

11 Sep 2026

Yester-me, Yester-you, Yesterday

Belconnen Community Theatre, Belconnen

Next on 11 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Photographer: Elli Webb

11 Sep – 31 Oct 2026

Canberra Art Biennial

Various venues, Canberra

Next on 11 Sep 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Red watercolour life drawing of a man from behind

14 Aug – 11 Dec 2026

Every Body Friday Night Life Drawing Class

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 11 Sep 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Musician playing bass

15 May – 26 Dec 2026

PJs Live Music in the City

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on 11 Sep 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on 11 Sep 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm

19Twenty

12 Sep 2026

19Twenty

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 12 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

C.W. Stoneking

12 Sep 2026

C.W. Stoneking

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 12 Sep 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:15pm

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 12 Sep 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 12 Sep 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

Reich: Rejoice: Repeat

13 Sep 2026

Ensemble Offspring - Reich: Rejoice: Repeat

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 13 Sep 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:10pm

The four members of Dear Seattle facing in different directions away from the camera posing.

13 Sep 2026

Dear Seattle Regional Aus Tour 2026 with special guests Seahaven (usa) & more

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 13 Sep 2026 from 5:00pm to 11:30pm

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

16–27 Sep 2026

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 16 Sep 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:50pm

An audience clapping their hands while seated in yellow chairs.

17 Sep 2026

The Great Debate: That Australian politics is alive and well

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 17 Sep 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Promo photo of SONIDO

18 Sep 2026

Raices & Rhythms: Latin America in Australia - SONIDO

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 18 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

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