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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.

Whitefella Yella Tree

19 Apr – 23 May 2025

ATL Screening: Whitefella Yella Tree

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 23 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

The Wharf Revue 2015: Celebrating 15 Years

24 Apr – 24 May 2025

ATL Screening: The Wharf Revue 2015: Celebrating 15 Years

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 24 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm

Stay

25 Apr – 29 May 2025

ATL Screening: 宿 (stay)

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 29 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

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 19 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Ross Noble

16 May 2025

Ross Noble - Cranium of Curiosities - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on today from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

The Dictionary of Lost Words

15–24 May 2025

The Dictionary of Lost Words

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:15pm

Woman standing in the sea with an umbrella (in the rain)

8–17 May 2025

When The Rain Stops Falling

Rehearsal Room, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on today from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Promotional image for Blithe Spirit

1–17 May 2025

Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit

Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra

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

This Much Is True

1–31 May 2025

ATL Screening: This Much Is True

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

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

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

ACT Brumbies 2024

17 May 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Queensland Reds | Round 14 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on tomorrow from 4:55pm to 9:35pm

Italian Baroque with Circa

17 Apr – 17 May 2025

ATL Screening: Italian Baroque with Circa

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:40pm

Fanning Dempsey National Park

18 May 2025

Fanning Dempsey National Park

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 18 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:15pm

Sound Healing Canberra

18 May – 22 Jun 2025

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Fyshwick

Next on 18 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm

Scientist presenting their research to an audience, at Adelaide Pint AU event.

19–21 May 2025

Pint of Science Australia Annual Festival

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 19 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Tommy Emmanuel

20 May 2025

Tommy Emmanuel

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 20 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Tania Dutel

20 May 2025

Tania Dutel

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 20 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Tuesday night writing sessions at Drill Hall Gallery

6 May – 29 Jul 2025

Tuesday night writing sessions at Drill Hall Gallery

Drill Hall Gallery, Acton

Next on 20 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Image: Jazz & Contemporary Ensembles Concerts, May 2024. Photo by Yun Hu/ANU.

21 May 2025

ANU Jazz and Contemporary Ensembles Concerts

Big Band Room, ANU School of Music, Canberra

Next on 21 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Chris Ryan Comedian

22 May 2025

Club Sandwich Comedy hosted by Chris Ryan

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 22 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The Gospel According to Paul

18 Apr – 22 May 2025

ATL Screening: The Gospel According to Paul

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 22 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Charm Of Finches

23 May 2025

Charm Of Finches

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 23 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

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