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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
Tanya Losanno – Boulevard of Broken Bonbonnière
15 Mar 2026

Tanya Losanno – Boulevard of Broken Bonbonnière

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Antique, vintage and collectable bespoke jewellery for the discerning buyer
14–15 Mar 2026

ACT Seasonal Antique and Collectable Fair

Quokka Pavilion, EPIC Park, Mitchell
Next on today from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Makedonka and Marie – Aerobics: Wog Style
14–16 Mar 2026

Makedonka and Marie – Aerobics: Wog Style

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Canberra Comedy Festival Gala
11–22 Mar 2026

Canberra Comedy Festival

Various Venues, Canberra
Next on today
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 today from 11:00am to 8:00pm
AF FFF 26
5 Mar – 8 Apr 2026

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2026

Palace Electric Cinemas, Canberra
Next on today from 6:00pm 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
Claire Hooper – fun show xx
16 Mar 2026

Claire Hooper – fun show xx

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Group plaining trivia game heads or tails
16 Mar 2026 – 15 Mar 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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
People celebrating St Patrick's Day at PJs
17 Mar 2026

St Patrick's Day at PJs

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on 17 Mar 2026 from 12:00pm to 9:30pm
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on 17 Mar 2026
Daniel Muggleton
18 Mar 2026

Daniel Muggleton - White Here, White Now

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 18 Mar 2026
Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day
18–19 Mar 2026

Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 18 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Two male and female couples . 1 man proposing to a woman. the other couple wearing boxing gloves
18–19 Mar 2026

Wedding Ring, suffeRing

The Steet Theatre, Canberra
Next on 18 Mar 2026 from 7:45pm to 8:45pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 18 Mar 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Ivan Aristeguieta – Ready to Mambo!
19 Mar 2026

Ivan Aristeguieta – Ready to Mambo!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 19 Mar 2026 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Dan Rath
19 Mar 2026

Dan Rath - Help Me Please

Fun Time Pony, Canberra
Next on 19 Mar 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Lizzy Hoo – Says Hoo?
19 Mar 2026

Lizzy Hoo – Says Hoo?

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 19 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Nathan Hillman & Seany Boy – Get the party started!
19 Mar 2026

Nathan Hillman & Seany Boy – Get the party started!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 19 Mar 2026 from 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Rob Carlton – Virgin In A Knife Fight
19 Mar 2026

Rob Carlton – Virgin In A Knife Fight

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 19 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.
19 Mar 2026

Raiders v Bulldogs - NRL Round 3

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 19 Mar 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
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