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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.

Photographer: Elli Webb

11 Sep – 31 Oct 2026

Canberra Art Biennial

Various venues, Canberra

Next on today from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Cocktails

14 Sep – 14 Nov 2026

The Spritz Club

Capitol Bar & Grill and Capitol Bar, Canberra

Next on today from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Trivia at PJs in the City

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 young man, blonde-haired woman and bearded man smiling

6 Oct 2026

Signature Series: Za Górami

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Bottomless Pasta

23 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2027

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra

Next on tomorrow

Alice Zawadzki – voice & Fred Thomas – piano

7 Oct 2026

Schubert Songs: The Beloved Colour

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 7 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

AUTO-TUNE

7–8 Oct 2026

Auto-Tune

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 7 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 7:55pm

Guests at Trivia Night

24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra

Next on 7 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Trivia

22 Jul 2026 – 25 Aug 2027

ChiChiz Trivia

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 7 Oct 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 7 Oct 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Paul Lewis: Mozart+

9 Oct 2026

Paul Lewis: Mozart+ | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Daniel Muggleton with his hand on his chin sitting on a lounge.

9 Oct 2026

Daniel Muggleton: White Here, White Now

UCLivex Theatrette, Bruce

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm

Poster

9 Oct 2026

Hits of the '60s and '70s by The 60 Four

Canberra Theatre Centre - The Playhouse, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Mikelangelo In The Belly of the Whale

9–11 Oct 2026

Mikelangelo In The Belly of the Whale

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

ICHOR

9–11 Oct 2026

ICHOR

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 8:15pm to 9:15pm

Garema Sessions

2 Oct – 18 Dec 2026

Garema Sessions

Garema Place, Canberra City

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Red watercolour life drawing of a man from behind

14 Aug – 11 Dec 2026

Every Body Friday Night Life Drawing Class

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Musician playing bass

15 May – 26 Dec 2026

PJs Live Music in the City

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

A group of young acrobats in a tableau of acrobatic forms

4 Sep 2026 – 26 Jun 2027

Circus in the City

Canberra City, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm

Costa/Putcha/Luke

10 Oct 2026

Costa/Putcha/Luke

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:20pm

Pseudo Echo

10 Oct 2026

Pseudo Echo Live Show

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Alex Lloyd

10 Oct 2026

Alex Lloyd - Celebrating 25 Years of Watching Angels Mend

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

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