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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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