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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.

Making Cocktails
9 May 2026

Mother’s Day with Mixology Magic at The Sneaky Cauldron

Quizzic Alley, Fyshwick
Next on
Group plaining trivia game heads or tails
16 Mar 2026 – 15 Mar 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on today from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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
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
Howard, Storer, Nicholson
12 May 2026

Howard, Storer, Nicholson - For The Sake Of The Song

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on tomorrow
The Hon Senator Katy Gallagher addresses the crowd
13 May 2026

The FW La Trobe Federal Budget Dinner

The Great Hall, Parliament House, Capital Hill
Next on 13 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
WANKERNOMICS: Show_V4.1_Final_USETHIS
13 May 2026

Wankernomics

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 13 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Banff Mountain Film Festival hero Image 2026
13–16 May 2026

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival | Canberra

National Film And Sound Archive Of Australia, Canberra
Next on 13 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 13 May 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
Ralph McTell
14 May 2026

Ralph McTell

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 14 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Lisa Simone: A Daughter’s Tribute to Nina Simone
14 May 2026

Lisa Simone: A Daughter’s Tribute to Nina Simone

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 14 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
TOMMY LITTLE – NAMASTE THE F*CK AWAY FROM ME
15 May 2026

Tommy Little

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 15 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Not Drowning, Waving
15 May 2026

Not Drowning, Waving

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 15 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:50pm
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 15 May 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Shakira
16 May 2026

Shakira Tribute - Antologia - Australian Tour

Australian Croatian Club, Turner
Next on 16 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Jason Leong – In Laughing Memory
16 May 2026

Jason Leong – In Laughing Memory

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 16 May 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.
28 Mar – 19 Dec 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 16 May 2026 from 6:30pm 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 16 May 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
Lenny Pearce looking off into the distance
17 May 2026

Lenny's Toddler Techno Tour: Canberra

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 17 May 2026 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Helios + Selene
20–23 May 2026

Helios + Selene

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 20 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:05pm
Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.
21 May 2026

Raiders v Dolphins - NRL Round 12

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 May 2026 from 7:50pm to 10:50pm
Crowd of happy people standing next to a cruise boat
21 May 2026

Laughs on the Lake

Love Boats, Jetty 5, Trevillian Quay, Kingston
Next on 21 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong
22 May 2026

Lerida Estate Wine Dinner at the Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla
Next on 22 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
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