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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
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26 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby
Next on today
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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 smiling and drawing
19 Jan – 23 Mar 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on tomorrow from 6:30pm 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 17 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 18 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 18 Feb 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 20 Feb 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
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 20 Feb 2026
Fanny Lumsden
21 Feb 2026

Fanny Lumsden Australian Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
FSK Rider
21 Feb 2026

Freestyle Kings Live World Tour in Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Canberra Lunar New Year
21 Feb 2026

Canberra Lunar New Year Festival

Woolley Street, Dickson
Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 10:00am to 10:00pm
80s Rewind Cruise
17 Jan – 21 Feb 2026

80s Rewind Cruise: The Ultimate Cruise for the Over 40s!

Canberra Party Boat, Kingston
Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
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 21 Feb 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
Sound Healing Canberra
22 Feb – 19 Apr 2026

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
Next on 22 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Pankhurst Wine Dinner
26 Feb 2026

Pankhurst Wine Dinner

1882 Hall, Hall
Next on 26 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
80's & 90's 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
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
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
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
Cyclonats logo and cyclists
27 Feb – 1 Mar 2026

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Haig Park and venues across Canberra, Braddon
Next on 27 Feb 2026
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
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