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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.

Howard, Storer, Nicholson
12 May 2026

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

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

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, 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
WANKERNOMICS: Show_V4.1_Final_USETHIS
13 May 2026

Wankernomics

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
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 tomorrow from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
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 tomorrow 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 tomorrow from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
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
Ralph McTell
14 May 2026

Ralph McTell

The Street Theatre, 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
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
Shakira
16 May 2026

Shakira Tribute - Antologia - Australian Tour

Australian Croatian Club, Turner
Next on 16 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
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
Group plaining trivia game heads or tails
16 Mar 2026 – 15 Mar 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on 18 May 2026 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 18 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Helios + Selene
20–23 May 2026

Helios + Selene

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 20 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:05pm
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
88mph Comedy
21 May 2026

Dark & Dirty Comedy Comp at 88mph

88mph, Canberra
Next on 21 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
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
St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong
22 May 2026

De Bortoli Wine Dinner at Jamison

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