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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.

Group of people outside pub
7 Aug 2023 – 30 Sep 2024

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on today from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Eireborne
1 May 2024

Eireborne

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 1 May 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Woman with brown hair with her hands clasped under her chin with a blue background behind her.
1 May 2024

Fearless: In Conversation with Jelena Dokic

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 1 May 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Monthly Jam Workshop
6 Dec 2023 – 4 Dec 2024

Jam Workshop with Canberra Blues Society

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 1 May 2024 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Sybil, Manuel and Basil
2 May 2024

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Mercure Canberra

Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 2 May 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Promotional Image for The Actress at Canberra REP, playing 2 - 28 May
2–18 May 2024

The Actress

Canberra REP Theatre, Acton
Next on 2 May 2024 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Twilight Sessions Musicians
29 Feb – 6 Jun 2024

Twilight Sessions

Amici Wine Bar & Deli, Canberra
Next on 2 May 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
man with long hair dressed in black standing in front of brown curtains
3 May 2024

Omar Musa album launch w/ Lucy Sugerman

Sideway, Canberra
Next on 3 May 2024
A digital artwork of a brolga bird, looking over its shoulder.
3 May 2024

BROLGA: A Queer Koori Wonderland at the National Portrait Gallery

National Portrait Gallery, Parkes
Next on 3 May 2024 from 6:30pm to 11:59pm
Salut! Baroque
3 May 2024

The Influencers

Wesley Church, Forrest
Next on 3 May 2024 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Jessica Mauboy’s Yours Forever Tour.
3 May 2024

Jessica Mauboy’s Yours Forever Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 3 May 2024 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Burlesque performer breathing fire
2 Feb – 4 May 2024

Jazida Burlesque (18+)

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 3 May 2024
ImproACT actors performing a scene about the challenges of family
5 Apr – 2 Aug 2024

Thank God It's Theatre

Blank, Canberra
Next on 3 May 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
An armchair in front of a turntable and a lava lamp
1 Mar – 6 Dec 2024

Vinyl Lounge

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 3 May 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.
11 Jan – 21 Dec 2024

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 3 May 2024
BACKBAR
3 Nov 2023 – 28 Dec 2024

Blackbird Live Music

Blackbird Bar - Live Music - Cocktails - Nightclub - Underground Speakeasy, Canberra
Next on 3 May 2024 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Stormtrooper at Questacon
4 May 2024

Sci(Fi)Night

Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre, Parkes
Next on 4 May 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Bjorn Again
4 May 2024

Bjorn Again - Waterloo Anniversary Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 4 May 2024 from 8:00pm to 10:20pm
Landscape painting featuring blue sky and yellowing bush by Ken Knight
4 May 2024

A Knight with 6+1 Cellos

Aarwun Gallery, Nicholls
Next on 4 May 2024 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Smith’s@Belco: Shortis and Simpson “Under the Influence” with Fred Smith
4 May 2024

Smith’s@Belco: Shortis and Simpson

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 4 May 2024 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Brumbies Flyhalf Jack Debreczeni
4 May 2024

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 4 May 2024 from 7:35pm to 9:35pm
Still from Aliens showing a girl with an alien behind her
4 May 2024

Double feature: Alien + Aliens

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 4 May 2024 from 5:00pm to 10:15pm
Group photo under the stars
9 Dec 2023 – 31 Aug 2024

Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex

Wildbark, Throsby
Next on 4 May 2024 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while our DJs create the rhythm of t
20 Jan – 30 Nov 2024

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra
Next on 4 May 2024 from 8:00pm to 11:59pm
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