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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.

Portrait of photographers under the Milky Way
3 May – 25 Oct 2025

Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex

Wildbark, Throsby
Next on
Manpower Australia – Australia’s Thunder From Down Under
1 Feb 2026

Manpower Australia – Australia’s Thunder From Down Under

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on today from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Circuit
31 Jan – 1 Feb 2026

Canberra Festival of Speed

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on today from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
MMM TF Image 1
26 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby
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
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on tomorrow from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.
3 Feb 2026

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers - Round 16

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 3 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Bottomless Pasta
23 Dec 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra
Next on 3 Feb 2026
Musicians playing piano and saxaphone in a dimly lit bar
23 Sep 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Jazz on the Rocks

Molly, Canberra
Next on 3 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm
A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel
4 Feb 2026

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith
Next on 4 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Wooten Brothers
4 Feb 2026

Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 4 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
sunset Cinema, outdoor movies, Canberra, events, food, wine, cheese, bar, picnic
20 Nov 2025 – 28 Feb 2026

Sunset Cinema Canberra

The Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton
Next on 4 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 4 Feb 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
4 musicians playing brass instruments, shot in profile
5 Feb 2026

Krama Brass Band

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 5 Feb 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:50pm
Wine Glass Dinner
5 Feb 2026

'Around The World' Wine Tasting Night

VICE, Canberra
Next on 5 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Harry Manx sitting down, holding stringed instrument
6 Feb 2026

Harry Manx

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!
6 Feb 2026

John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Photo of POP Canberra
6–8 Feb 2026

POP Canberra Multicultural Festival Street Celebrations

POP Canberra, Braddon
Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 9:00am to 9:00pm
person playing screen golf with audience
6–8 Feb 2026

Taste of Korea at Status Golf

Status Golf, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 10:00am to 10:00pm
Three women in cultural dress clap for the festival parade performers
6–8 Feb 2026

National Multicultural Festival

Canberra CBD, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
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 6 Feb 2026
Audience in a theatre and a man at the front preparing to play a vinyl
7 Feb 2025 – 4 Dec 2026

Vinyl Lounge at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 6 Feb 2026
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 7 Feb 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
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