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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.

A speaker addressing a bar full of people
12–13 Aug 2025

Pint of Science Australia x National Science Week

King O'Malley's, Canberra
Next on today from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Drawing of naked humans next to a glass of wine
13 May – 16 Sep 2025

Long Pose in the Lounge

QT Canberra, Canberra
Next on today from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
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
Daniel Connell
14 Aug 2025

Daniel Connell: Box-Headed Manbaby - Canberra

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 14 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm
A sepia photograph of Judith Wright
14 Aug 2025

The environmental vision of Judith Wright with Prof John Morrissey at the National Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 14 Aug 2025 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
An image of a black plate with antipasto roulade on a white background.
15 Aug 2025

Truffle Degustation

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 15 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
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 15 Aug 2025
Takács Quartet
16 Aug 2025

Takács Quartet & Angie Milliken | Musica Viva Australia

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 16 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Hottest Hot August Night – Hits of Diamond & Olivia NJ
16 Aug 2025

Hottest Hot August Night – Hits of Diamond & Olivia NJ

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 16 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
GIANTS AFLW Players Celebrating
16 Aug 2025

AFLW - GIANTS v Essendon Bombers

Corroboree Group Oval, Manuka, Griffith
Next on 16 Aug 2025 from 5:35pm to 8:35pm
Portrait of photographers under the Milky Way
3 May – 25 Oct 2025

Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex

Wildbark, Throsby
Next on 16 Aug 2025 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
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 16 Aug 2025 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
The Kransky Sisters
17 Aug 2025

The Kransky Sisters - Assorted Nuts

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 17 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
ARC presents Pink Floyd
17 Aug 2025

ARC presents Pink Floyd

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 17 Aug 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Woman stands with wings, man holds her hand to kiss it
22 Jun – 17 Aug 2025

Book Club at National Film and Sound Archive

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 17 Aug 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Big Bike Film Night
18 Aug 2025

The Big Bike Film Night - Canberra

Kambri at ANU, Acton
Next on 18 Aug 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 18 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Photo of Edith Pageaud
20 Aug 2025

Edith Pageaud, Guitar Virtuoso

Albert Hall, Yarralumla
Next on 20 Aug 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Russell Morris
21 Aug 2025

Russell Morris

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 21 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Herman's Hermits at Canberra Southern Cross Club
21 Aug 2025

Herman’s Hermits

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 21 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Harrison Whalan and Imogene Blake preforming live
22 Aug 2025

Lakeside at 5: Harry and Imogen Duo

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on 22 Aug 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Cameron Jones
23 Aug 2025

Cameron Jones Trio - Gypsy Swing Guitar at Smith's Alternative

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 23 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Roses in a galaxy Pattern
23–31 Aug 2025

Der Rosenkavalier | The Street Theatre

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 23 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:10pm
Sound Healing Canberra
24 Aug – 26 Oct 2025

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
Next on 24 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
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