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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.

Ayurveda Seasonal Sound Healing for balance at Flow and Food in Lynheam
19 Apr 2026

Ayurveda Seasonal Sound Healing: Sharad

Flow and Food, Lyneham
Next on today from 5:30pm to 6:45pm
a male and female look directly at the camera. a background of starry night sky
16–25 Apr 2026

Constellations

ACT Hub, Kingston
Next on today from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
The Jetty beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra
27 Mar – 9 May 2026

Viva Italia in Canberra Festival

Various venues, Parkes
Next on today
Sound Healing Canberra
22 Feb – 19 Apr 2026

Breathwork and 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
Concert in Canberra, ACT
20 Apr 2026

Richard Marx - After Hours Tour

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 8:00pm to 10:30pm
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
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on 21 Apr 2026
Daniel Sloss – Bitter
22 Apr 2026

Daniel Sloss – Bitter

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 22 Apr 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 22 Apr 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Cody Pennington playing guitar and singing
23 Apr 2026

Cody Pennington: Country Show Tour

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 23 Apr 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Victorian State Ballet: Aladdin
23–24 Apr 2026

Victorian State Ballet: Aladdin

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 23 Apr 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:10pm
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare – Hamlet
23–24 Apr 2026

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare – Hamlet

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 23 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare
23–24 Apr 2026

Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare - Hamlet - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 23 Apr 2026
Man looks at camera, fixing his tie, unsettled
15–25 Apr 2026

Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 23 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Salut! Baroque in Sydney
24 Apr 2026

Invitation to the Dance

Wesley Church, Forrest
Next on 24 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Keenan Te sitting on concrete looking off in the distance
24 Apr 2026

Keenan Te – The Constellations Tour: Canberra

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 24 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
13 Feb – 24 Apr 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 24 Apr 2026
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 24 Apr 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Mercure Canberra Front Exterior
25 Apr 2026

ANZAC Day at Mercure Canberra & Olims Bar and Bistro

Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 25 Apr 2026 from 6:00am to 10:00pm
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 25 Apr 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 25 Apr 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
Ballroom Blitz
26 Apr 2026

Ballroom Blitz

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 26 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
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