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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

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UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game against Perth Lynx.

29 Nov 2025

UC Capitals v Perth Lynx - Round 7

AIS Arena, Bruce

Next on today from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

This Way Orkestra

29 Nov 2025

This Way Orkestra – A night of Afrobeat, Jazz, Ska, and Reggae

Gang Gang Cafe, Downer

Next on today from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Rock'n'roll concert at Mercure Canberra

29 Nov 2025

Rockabilly Concert in the Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon

Next on today from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Electric Fields

29 Nov 2025

Rock for Reconciliation

Stage 88 - Commonwealth Park, Parkes

Next on today from 11:00am to 7:00pm

Tyne-James Organ

29 Nov 2025

Tyne-James Organ Regional Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce

Next on today from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

Spirits

28–29 Nov 2025

Spirits at the Foreshore

Old Transport Depot, Kingston

Next on today from 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Tiramisu on a plate

15–29 Nov 2025

Trade Secret at Mezzalira

Mezzalira Ristorante, Canberra

Next on today from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

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20 Nov – 6 Dec 2025

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Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra

Next on today from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut

28 Nov – 19 Dec 2025

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on today

3 women staring at each other

26 Nov – 20 Dec 2025

GOD by Ferdinand von Schirach

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

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

Drag King with tophat

1–30 Nov 2025

Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival

Canberra SpringOUT PRIDE Festival Canberra, Braddon

Next on today

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 today from 6:00pm to 10:30pm

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 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

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 today from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

A man sitting in a wicker chair in the garden

30 Nov 2025

Benedict Moleta

Smiths Alternative, Canberra

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

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 1 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Musicians playing piano and saxaphone in a dimly lit bar

23 Sep 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Jazz on the Rocks

Molly, Canberra

Next on 2 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

On Display iDay

3 Dec 2025

Woden's World I-day Celebration

Woden Town Square, Phillip

Next on 3 Dec 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Group of musicians playing instruments

17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Wednesday Jazz

Molly, Canberra

Next on 3 Dec 2025 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm

Group of people standing alongside Love Boat having a party

4 Dec 2025

Laughs on the Lake - Comedy Cruise

Love Boats Canberra, Kingston

Next on 4 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Crowd of people sitting in a bar

18 Sep 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Bourbon Street

Molly, Canberra

Next on 4 Dec 2025 from 9:00pm to 11:30pm

Live Music at Mount Majura

5 Dec 2025

Live Music Fridays with Malia Stirling at Mount Majura Vineyard

Mount Majura Vineyard, Majura

Next on 5 Dec 2025 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

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