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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.

A close shot of a man holding glasses
10–18 Apr 2026

Julius Caesar

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
10–18 Apr 2026

Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on today from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
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 today from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
The Jetty beside Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra
27 Mar – 9 May 2026

Viva Italia in Canberra Festival

Various venues, Parkes
Next on today
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on today from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
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
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 tomorrow from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Canberra Raiders Xavier Savage celebration.
17 Apr 2026

Raiders v Storm - NRL Round 7

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 17 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Never Never Distilling Co.
17 Apr 2026

Never Never Distilling Co. Cocktail Dinner at the Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla
Next on 17 Apr 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
13 Feb – 24 Apr 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 17 Apr 2026
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 17 Apr 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour
18 Apr 2026

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour (Canberra)

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 18 Apr 2026
Brumbies vs Drua
18 Apr 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua - Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 18 Apr 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
A group of dancers in a ballroom bowing to each other, dressed in Regency outfits.
18 Apr 2026

Limestone Plains Ball

Wesley Hall, Forrest
Next on 18 Apr 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
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 18 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 18 Apr 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
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 19 Apr 2026 from 5:30pm to 6:45pm
Sound Healing Canberra
22 Feb – 19 Apr 2026

Breathwork and Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
Next on 19 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Concert in Canberra, ACT
20 Apr 2026

Richard Marx - After Hours Tour

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 20 Apr 2026 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 20 Apr 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 20 Apr 2026 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
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
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