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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.

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

7 May 2025

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith

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

Banff Mountain Film Festival 2025 Hero Image

6–9 May 2025

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival 2025 | Canberra

National Film & Sound Archives, Acton

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

Kitty Flanagan

30 Apr – 11 May 2025

Kitty Flanagan - Work In Progress - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

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

Promotional image for Blithe Spirit

1–17 May 2025

Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit

Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra

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

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

Man in wide brim hat pointing at camera, half of his face is that of a grey alien, green background

8 May 2025

Friendlyjordies Presents: Alien Hunter

The Baso, Belconnen

Next on tomorrow

Woman standing in the sea with an umbrella (in the rain)

8–17 May 2025

When The Rain Stops Falling

Rehearsal Room, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Whitefella Yella Tree

19 Apr – 23 May 2025

ATL Screening: Whitefella Yella Tree

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

A sepia photograph of Colum McCann.

9 May 2025

Author talk: Twist by Colum McCann at the National Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 9 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Male holding saxophone standing with three female musicians holding instruments.

9 May 2025

Matthew Ottignon's Volant - Canberra

Smiths Alternative, Canberra

Next on 9 May 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

The Wharf Revue 2015: Celebrating 15 Years

24 Apr – 24 May 2025

ATL Screening: The Wharf Revue 2015: Celebrating 15 Years

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 9 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm

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 9 May 2025

Trumpet

10 May 2025

The Ratpack

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 10 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

The Jetty beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra

2–10 May 2025

Viva Italia in Canberra Festival

Various venues, Parkes

Next on 10 May 2025

Stay

25 Apr – 29 May 2025

ATL Screening: 宿 (stay)

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 10 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

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

20 Jan 2024 – 20 Dec 2025

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra

Next on 10 May 2025 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

The TEN Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour

11 May 2025

The TEN Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 11 May 2025 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 12 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Tuesday night writing sessions at Drill Hall Gallery

6 May – 29 Jul 2025

Tuesday night writing sessions at Drill Hall Gallery

Drill Hall Gallery, Acton

Next on 13 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Dion Pride Sings the Songs of His Father

14 May 2025

Dion Pride Sings the Songs of His Father

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 14 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:10pm

The Dictionary of Lost Words

15–24 May 2025

The Dictionary of Lost Words

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 15 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:15pm

Away

26 Apr – 30 May 2025

ATL Screening: Away

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 15 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Ross Noble

16 May 2025

Ross Noble - Cranium of Curiosities - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 16 May 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

This Much Is True

1–31 May 2025

ATL Screening: This Much Is True

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 16 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

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