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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 Dusk till Dawn Participants at the front of the AWM

16–17 Oct 2026

Dusk till Dawn

Australian War Memorial, Campbell

Next on today from 5:00pm to 11:59pm

10–17 Oct 2026

Canberra Short Film Festival

Dendy Cinemas Canberra, Canberra

Next on today from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Photographer: Elli Webb

11 Sep – 31 Oct 2026

Canberra Art Biennial

Various venues, Canberra

Next on today from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Garema Sessions

2 Oct – 18 Dec 2026

Garema Sessions

Garema Place, Canberra City

Next on today from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Cocktails

16 Oct 2026 – 30 Jan 2027

The Spritz Club

Capitol Bar & Grill and Capitol Bar, Canberra

Next on today from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Musician playing bass

15 May – 26 Dec 2026

PJs Live Music in the City

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on today from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on today from 9:30pm to 11:59pm

Ronan Apcar

17 Oct 2026

Ronan Apcar - Brahms and the Opposite of Brahms

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest

Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Charm Of Finches

17 Oct 2026

Charm Of Finches - Bodysuit Single Launch

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:10pm

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 tomorrow 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 tomorrow from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

Group of people smiling and drawing

19 Jan – 9 Nov 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie

Next on 19 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Trivia at PJs in the City

16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on 19 Oct 2026 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 19 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Bottomless Pasta

23 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2027

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra

Next on 20 Oct 2026

men in balaclavas in a circle looking down at camera

21 Oct 2026

TSIM: No Mistakes Tour

Fortitude Music Hall, Canberra

Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm

Mike Rudd

21 Oct 2026

A Retro Spectrum - Mike Rudd

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Capital Film Festival

21–25 Oct 2026

Capital Film Festival

Dendy Canberra, Canberra

Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm

Guests at Trivia Night

24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra

Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Dennis and Elvis

14 Oct 2026 – 1 Sep 2027

Karaoke with DJ Dennis and DJ Elvis

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Trivia

22 Jul 2026 – 25 Aug 2027

ChiChiz Trivia

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 21 Oct 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 21 Oct 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm

The band membrs from jet standing in a line looking directly at the camera

22 Oct 2026

JET - The Rumblin' Regional Revue w/ Liquid Zoo

UC Refectory, Bruce

Next on 22 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:30pm

Rugby player running with ball in hand while team mates watch

23 Oct 2026

WXV Global Series - Wallaroos v Scotland Women

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce

Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

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