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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.

Rachael Thoms Trio

28 Mar 2025

Lakeside at 5: Rachael Thoms Trio

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on today from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

ACT Brumbies 2024 Charlie Cale

28 Mar 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Highlanders | Round 7 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on today from 7:35pm to 9:35pm

4 layered black and white images of a woman in various states of movement with arms outstretched.

19–29 Mar 2025

The House of Bernarda Alba

ACT Hub, Kingston

Next on today from 7:30pm to 11:00pm

The Jetty beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra

28 Mar – 13 Apr 2025

Viva Italia in Canberra Festival

Various venues, Parkes

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

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

20 Mar – 5 Apr 2025

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

Rehearsal Room, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

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

2 women seen 3 times being cheeky

19 Mar – 12 Apr 2025

The Moors by Jen Silverman directed by Joel Horwood

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Chandon

31 Jan – 25 Apr 2025

Twilight in the Gardens

Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Canberra

Next on today from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

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 today

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

Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell: The Songs of Elton & George

29 Mar 2025

Anthony Callea and Tim Campbell: The Songs of Elton & George

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:50pm

FREIBURG BAROQUE ORCHESTRA

29 Mar 2025

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra - Snow Concert Hall Season 2025

Snow Concert Hall - Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill

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

High Jinks Interactive Cocktail Class

21 Jan – 29 Mar 2025

High Jinks - Interactive Cocktail Class

High Jinks, Canberra

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

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 tomorrow from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 31 Mar 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The Pirates of Penzance

2–6 Apr 2025

The Pirates of Penzance

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 2 Apr 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Canberra Raiders Try Celebration

3 Apr 2025

Raiders v Sharks - NRL Round 5

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce

Next on 3 Apr 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Pierce Brothers

3 Apr 2025

Pierce Brothers - ‘The Night Tree’ 10 Year Anniversary Tour

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 3 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

An orange photograph of a building.

3–4 Apr 2025

The Australian Dream? with Tim Ross at the National Library of Australia

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 3 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

A Woman Dancing In A Crowd of People

3–5 Apr 2025

Mardi Gras Film Festival On Tour - Canberra

National Film and Sound Archive, Acton

Next on 3 Apr 2025

Playing live at the Harmonie German Club: The KING of Latin Blues

4 Apr 2025

Vargas Blues Band Live!

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 4 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Chrissy Smith serving Intrepidus Wines

4 Apr 2025

Canberra Wine Week Tasting Event - East Hotel

East Hotel, Canberra, Griffith

Next on 4 Apr 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Victorian State Ballet: Swan Lake

4–5 Apr 2025

Victorian State Ballet: Swan Lake

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 4 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:40pm

a collage of vinyl album covers

7 Feb – 5 Dec 2025

Vinyl Lounge

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 4 Apr 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm

ladies smiling at African Festival in the Park

5 Apr 2025

African Festival in the Park

STAGE 88, Parkes

Next on 5 Apr 2025 from 10:00am to 8:00pm

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