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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.

Rodrigo y Gabriela

17 Apr 2025

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:40pm

Ed Kuepper

17 Apr 2025

Ed Kuepper. Solo. At Last!

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on today from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

A street performer performs for a crowd at the Festival

17–21 Apr 2025

National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Lyneham

Next on today from 3:00pm to 11:59pm

A man is holding a crown to his head and looking at the camera

10–20 Apr 2025

Henry 5

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

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

Infamous Cabaret Cirque

11 Apr – 3 May 2025

Infamous Cabaret Cirque

Under the Spiegeltent, Gungahlin

Next on today

Italian Baroque with Circa

17 Apr – 17 May 2025

ATL Screening: Italian Baroque with Circa

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

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

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

The Black Blues Brothers

18 Apr 2025

The Black Blues Brothers

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

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

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 tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Canberra Steam Train Rides

8 Mar – 20 Apr 2025

Canberra Steam Train Rides

Canberra Railway Station, Kingston

Next on tomorrow

Ghostly dark night at harbour side

19 Apr 2025

Foreshore Ghosts, Tales and True Crime

Norgrove Park, Kingston

Next on 19 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Whitefella Yella Tree

19 Apr – 23 May 2025

ATL Screening: Whitefella Yella Tree

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 19 Apr 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

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 19 Apr 2025

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 19 Apr 2025 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 21 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Madagascar the Musical

22–23 Apr 2025

Madagascar the Musical

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 22 Apr 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm

Sh!tfaced Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

24–26 Apr 2025

Sh!tfaced Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 24 Apr 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:10pm

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 Apr 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm

Adam Kay – This Is Going To Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

25 Apr 2025

Adam Kay – This Is Going To Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 25 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Adam Kay Ouch

25 Apr 2025

Adam Kay, This is Going to Hurt Tour | Canberra

Canberra Theatre, Canberra

Next on 25 Apr 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Stay

25 Apr – 29 May 2025

ATL Screening: 宿 (stay)

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 25 Apr 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

ACT Brumbies 2024 vs Hurricanes

26 Apr 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Hurricanes | Round 11 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 26 Apr 2025 from 7:35pm to 9:35pm

Manuka Oval

26 Apr 2025

AFL Round 7 - GIANTS v Western Bulldogs

Manuka Oval, Griffith

Next on 26 Apr 2025 from 7:35pm to 10:35pm

Away

26 Apr – 30 May 2025

ATL Screening: Away

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 26 Apr 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

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