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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.

Photographer: Elli Webb
11 Sep – 31 Oct 2026

Canberra Art Biennial

Various venues, Canberra
Next on today from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
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 today 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 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
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2027

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on tomorrow
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
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
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
Arabian Night Buffet Dinner & Show at Jamison
23 Oct 2026

Arabian Night Buffet Dinner and Show at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club, Macquarie
Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
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
Young woman in white dress looks scared off camera
23 Oct – 7 Nov 2026

Picnic at Hanging Rock

ACT Hub, Kingston
Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Garema Sessions
2 Oct – 18 Dec 2026

Garema Sessions

Garema Place, Canberra City
Next on 23 Oct 2026 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 23 Oct 2026 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 23 Oct 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
A group of young acrobats in a tableau of acrobatic forms
4 Sep 2026 – 26 Jun 2027

Circus in the City

Canberra City, Canberra
Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Drag artist man wearing a blonde wig and brown moustache
21 Nov 2025 – 11 Dec 2026

Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Man wearing a black suit leaning on a wall
24 Oct 2026

Gregg Arthur Trio in Concert

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on 24 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Quentin Angus & MSFS: Time Cycles Album Launch
24 Oct 2026

Quentin Angus & MSFS: Time Cycles Album Launch

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 24 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
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