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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.

Portrait of photographers under the Milky Way
3 May – 25 Oct 2025

Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex

Wildbark, Throsby
Next on
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26 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby
Next on today
Sound Healing Canberra
22 Feb – 19 Apr 2026

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
Next on today from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
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
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on 24 Feb 2026
sunset Cinema, outdoor movies, Canberra, events, food, wine, cheese, bar, picnic
20 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

Sunset Cinema Canberra

The Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
Next on 25 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 25 Feb 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
canberra drag trivia
26 Feb 2026

80's & 90's Drag Trivia Canberra

Badger & Co, Acton
Next on 26 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Pankhurst Wine Dinner
26 Feb 2026

Pankhurst Wine Dinner

1882 Hall, Hall
Next on 26 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Rock of Origin
27 Feb 2026

Rock of Origin 5

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm
The Queen's Terrace at dusk filled with people.
27 Feb 2026

Food, Music and Drinks at Dusk

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
A Winter's Journey
27 Feb 2026

A Winter's Journey | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Old Parliament House illuminated
27 Feb – 7 Mar 2026

Enlighten - Department of Memories

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes
Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Questacon illuminated with Chines dragon dancers
27 Feb – 9 Mar 2026

Enlighten Festival

Various venues, Canberra
Next on 27 Feb 2026
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Cyclonats logo and cyclists
27 Feb 2026 – 7 Mar 2027

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Haig Park and venues across Canberra, Braddon
Next on 27 Feb 2026
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 27 Feb 2026
Brumbies vs Blues
28 Feb 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Blues - Super Rugby Pacific Round 3

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
Kingfish
28 Feb 2026

Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram - Hard Road Tour at The Zeppelin Room

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm
Concert in the Courtyard Gardens of Mercure Canberra
28 Feb 2026

Latin Fiesta Courtyard Concert in the Gardens

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Dragon dance
28 Feb 2026

Chinese Lantern Festival

Canberra Beijing Garden, Lennox Garden, Yarralumla
Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Visitors stand inside an immersive gallery as Mona Lisa projections glow across towering walls.
28 Feb – 29 Mar 2026

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius

Federation Centenary Fountains, Parkes
Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 11:00am 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 28 Feb 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
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