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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.

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22 Feb 2025

Smiths@ Belco: Alex Lloyd

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on today from 7:00pm to 9:05pm
ACT Brumbies Len Ikitau
22 Feb 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Western Force | Round 2 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on today from 5:05pm to 9:35pm
Band on raised stage
22 Feb 2025

Celtic Concert in the Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on today from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
A photo of a boy and a girl surrounded by cartoon hearts, the girl looks to the boy in infatuation
14–23 Feb 2025

Queanbeyan Players Presents: Bubble Boy

Belconnen Community Theatre, Belconnen
Next on today from 1:30pm to 9:30pm
Chandon
31 Jan – 28 Feb 2025

Twilight in the Gardens

Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Canberra
Next on today from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
High Jinks Interactive Cocktail Class
21 Jan – 29 Mar 2025

High Jinks - Interactive Cocktail Class

High Jinks, Canberra
Next on today from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
A man stands in the desert
1 Dec 2024 – 28 Feb 2025

Summer Film Series

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on today
sunset cinema, outdoor cinema, openair cinema, movies, Canberra, Australian National Botanic Gardens
21 Nov 2024 – 22 Feb 2025

Sunset Cinema

The Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
Next on today from 6:30pm to 11:30pm
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
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 today from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
Geoff with guitar and Tom with saxophone
23 Feb 2025

Tom Waters (UK) & Geoff Achison (AUS) Brush With The Blues Tour

Canberra Irish Club, Weston
Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 9:30pm
People sitting at tables drawing
27 Jan – 28 Apr 2025

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 24 Feb 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 24 Feb 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Tuesday night writing sessions at Drill Hall Gallery
18 Feb – 25 Mar 2025

Tuesday night writing sessions at Drill Hall Gallery

Drill Hall Gallery, Acton
Next on 25 Feb 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Bar side view
27 Feb 2025

Nostalgia Week: Free Film Screening

Verity Lane Market, Canberra
Next on 27 Feb 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Diana Untold
27 Feb 2025

Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 27 Feb 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:05pm
Joseph (played by Tim Dal Cortivo) with the child cast of Joseph.
27 Feb – 15 Mar 2025

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Erindale Theatre, Wanniassa
Next on 27 Feb 2025
Person standing behind a large silkscreen with 2 posters on the wall behind themge silk
28 Feb 2025

Enlighten Festival Artist Talk with Alison Alder

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 28 Feb 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Chairs and tables with sun umbrellas on a terrace on a sunny day.
28 Feb 2025

Food, Music and Drinks at Dusk

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 28 Feb 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Manuka Oval
28 Feb 2025

AFL - AAMI Community Series, GIANTS v Carlton

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 28 Feb 2025 from 5:20pm to 8:20pm
Music Friday's
28 Feb 2025

Sunset Live Music Friday with Wayne Jones

Mount Majura Vineyard, Majura
Next on 28 Feb 2025 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
John Waters presents Radio Luxembourg
28 Feb – 1 Mar 2025

John Waters presents Radio Luxembourg - Smash Hits from the 60's

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 28 Feb 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
John Waters - Radio Luxembourg
28 Feb – 1 Mar 2025

John Waters - Radio Luxembourg

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 28 Feb 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:40pm
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