Home > What's On > Canberra after dark

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 group of diverse young children are sitting outdoors under lush green trees, engaged in reading.
27 Jul 2026

Indigenous Literacy Foundation: Strength in our stories

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on today from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Cheese
28 Jun – 30 Aug 2026

Bourbon Street - Sunday Night Jazz

Molly, Canberra
Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Trivia answer sheet with pen
16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on today 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 today from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A 1950s woman looks shocked surrounded by stars
17 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche

ACT Hub, Kingston
Next on tomorrow from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Workshop participants showing off their drawings
28 Jul – 15 Sep 2026

Draw and Chat course

Gungahlin Communities at Work building, Gungahlin
Next on tomorrow from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on tomorrow
Abbie Chatfield Loves Men
29 Jul 2026

Abbie Chatfield Loves Men

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 29 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel
29 Jul 2026

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith
Next on 29 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Workshop participants engaged in hands-on craft activities around a table in an art-filled studio.
15–29 Jul 2026

Material Resonance - Workshops with Michele Grimston

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 29 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Guests at Trivia Night
24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra
Next on 29 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Trivia
22 Jul 2026 – 25 Aug 2027

ChiChiz Trivia

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra
Next on 29 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 29 Jul 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Dinner, Uncorked: Four Winds Vineyard x Capitol Bar & Grill
30 Jul 2026

Dinner, Uncorked: Four Winds Vineyard x Capitol Bar & Grill

Capitol Bar & Grill, Canberra
Next on 30 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
BS
30 Jul 2026

Ben Sheen Masterclass

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
Next on 30 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
vintage radio
16–30 Jul 2026

Hosting an Underground Community Radio Show - Workshops with Trust FM

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 30 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background
30 Apr – 24 Sep 2026

Oh Yeah Life Drawing at OHNO! Manuka

OHNO!, Griffith
Next on 30 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Performer sits at audio equipment, speaking into a microphone before a glowing blue projection.
31 Jul 2026

Scenery 5

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Plated dish featuring truffle and rosemary
31 Jul 2026

Truffle degustation at Australian Parliament House

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Superwog – Big Daddy Energy Tour
31 Jul 2026

Superwog – Big Daddy Energy Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:15pm
BS
31 Jul 2026

Ben Sheen Organ Recital

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet
31 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:20pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
17 Jul – 14 Aug 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026
The Arboretum Village Centre with stars in the night sky.
4 Jul – 8 Aug 2026

Stargazing

National Arboretum Canberra, Molonglo
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 6:15pm to 7:45pm
Page 1 of 8
    Filter by
    Date
    Loading results