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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

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26 Oct 2025 – 31 Mar 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby

Next on today

Lizzy Hoo – Says Hoo?

19 Mar 2026

Lizzy Hoo – Says Hoo?

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on today from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Nathan Hillman & Seany Boy – Get the party started!

19 Mar 2026

Nathan Hillman & Seany Boy – Get the party started!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on today from 8:30pm to 9:30pm

Rob Carlton – Virgin In A Knife Fight

19 Mar 2026

Rob Carlton – Virgin In A Knife Fight

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on today from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Dan Rath

19 Mar 2026

Dan Rath - Help Me Please

Fun Time Pony, Canberra

Next on today from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.

19 Mar 2026

Raiders v Bulldogs - NRL Round 3

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on today from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Ivan Aristeguieta – Ready to Mambo!

19 Mar 2026

Ivan Aristeguieta – Ready to Mambo!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on today from 8:30pm to 9:30pm

Two male and female couples . 1 man proposing to a woman. the other couple wearing boxing gloves

18–19 Mar 2026

Wedding Ring, suffeRing

The Steet Theatre, Canberra

Next on today from 7:45pm to 8:45pm

Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

18–19 Mar 2026

Hear My Eyes – Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

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

Canberra Comedy Festival Gala

11–22 Mar 2026

Canberra Comedy Festival

Various Venues, Canberra

Next on today

Visitors stand inside an immersive gallery as Mona Lisa projections glow across towering walls.

28 Feb – 29 Mar 2026

Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius

Federation Centenary Fountains, Parkes

Next on today from 11:00am to 8:00pm

AF FFF 26

5 Mar – 8 Apr 2026

Alliance Française French Film Festival 2026

Palace Electric Cinemas, Canberra

Next on today from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

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

Brumbies vs Chiefs

20 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Chiefs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 6

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on tomorrow from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Frankie McNair – Huge Ass Mindset

20 Mar 2026

Frankie McNair – Huge Ass Mindset

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on tomorrow from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on tomorrow 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 tomorrow

Danielle Walker

21 Mar 2026

Danielle Walker - Bittersweet

Kambri at ANU, Canberra

Next on 21 Mar 2026

Matinee 2

21 Mar 2026

Matinee: Over 30's Clubbing Experience

Mooseheads, Canberra

Next on 21 Mar 2026 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm

Celia Pacquola – Gift Horse

21 Mar 2026

Celia Pacquola – Gift Horse

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 21 Mar 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Matt Okine – No. 10 Hope St

21 Mar 2026

Matt Okine – No. 10 Hope St

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 21 Mar 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

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 21 Mar 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

The Women's Room Trio: Trish Hurley, Jacqui Richards and Tanya Lossano

22 Mar 2026

The Women's Room Comedy Presents Underestimated

Ainslie Football & Social Club, Ainslie

Next on 22 Mar 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

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