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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.

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm

Drag artist man wearing a blonde wig and brown moustache

21 Nov 2025 – 11 Dec 2026

Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Dream On Dreamer band performing infront of a busy crowd from the crowd pov.

14 Nov 2026

Dream on Dreamer - Hope/Heartbound Revival Tour

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm

Canberra and Region Wine Show

14 Nov 2026

The Canberra and Region Wine Show - Tasting Experience

Terrace Restaurant, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Portrait of Karen Baldwin, a woman with short dark hair with pink highlights, smiling and wearing a

14 Nov 2026

Evening of Mediumship

Ainslie Football & Social Club, Ainslie

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Funk & Soul Under the Stars at the Mercure Canberra Courtyard Concert

14 Nov 2026

Funk & Soul Under the Stars Courtyard Concert

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Latvian Radio Choir

14 Nov 2026

Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Teenagers working on their game at Campfire Canberra, a previous event similar to Haven

14–15 Nov 2026

Haven Canberra Game Jam

UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra, Belconnen

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 9:00am to 6:00pm

Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.

28 Mar – 19 Dec 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

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 14 Nov 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

An Evening with Ben Macintyre

15 Nov 2026

An Evening with Ben Macintyre

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 15 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:20pm

Bald woman wearing red dress with bare arms held high

15 Nov 2026

Being BOLD

Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon

Next on 15 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

close up of someone playing bass guitar

17 Nov 2026

Jazz Junction: ANU Community Music Centre

Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, ANU, Canberra

Next on 17 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm

A smiling woman sits on a balcony, wearing a red shirt and a red and yellow scarf.

18 Nov 2026

Book launch: Lachlan Kalari Bila - Sweet Water to the Sea

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 18 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Sydney Premiere of Juvenescence

19 Nov 2026

Juvenescence Canberra Premiere and Q&A

Dendy Canberra, Canberra

Next on 19 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:10pm

The Inadequates

19 Nov 2026

The Inadequates

Erindale Theatre, Wanniassa

Next on 19 Nov 2026 from 6:45pm to 8:45pm

Capital Brewing Co. Beer Dinner at Jamison

20 Nov 2026

Capital Brewing Co. Beer Dinner at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club, Macquarie

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:59pm

Hall Fire Brigade with Santa

20 Nov 2026

Hall Village Christmas Fair & Street Party

Hall Heritage Village, ACT, Hall

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm

Building Bad

20 Nov 2026

Building Bad

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

close up of someone playing snare drum with brushes

20 Nov 2026

Jazz Jambo!: ANU Community Music Centre

Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, ANU, Canberra

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

joshy

20 Nov 2026

Joshua Hauville - Joshy In Paris

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut

6–20 Nov 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on 20 Nov 2026

Laneway full of people at festival

21 Nov 2026

Free Laneway Party - Radium Dolls at Squeak Out 3: Tokyo Drift

Squeaky Clean, Canberra

Next on 21 Nov 2026 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

Mosaic of multicoloured concentric circles with a star at the centre

21 Nov 2026

Christmas Oratorio

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

Next on 21 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:40pm

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