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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.

Sound Healing Canberra

24 Aug – 21 Dec 2025

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson

Next on 23 Nov 2025

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan – 15 Dec 2025

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 24 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Benedicte Maurseth

25 Nov 2025

Benedicte Maurseth in Concert at Tuggeranong Arts Centre: Polar Night and Midnight Sun

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 25 Nov 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Australian Parliament House at dusk with an orange illumination

25 Nov 2025

16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Illumination

Australian Parliament House, Capital Hill

Next on 25 Nov 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:59pm

Musicians playing piano and saxaphone in a dimly lit bar

23 Sep 2025 – 29 Dec 2026

Jazz on the Rocks

Molly, Canberra

Next on 25 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

A stock of Christmas titles at the National Library Bookshop

26 Nov 2025

2025 National Library Bookshop late night shopping

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 26 Nov 2025 from 9:00am to 7:00pm

3 women staring at each other

26 Nov – 20 Dec 2025

GOD by Ferdinand von Schirach

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 26 Nov 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Group of musicians playing instruments

17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Wednesday Jazz

Molly, Canberra

Next on 26 Nov 2025 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm

6 musicians, 4 are standing and 2 are sitting in front

27 Nov 2025

Mick Thomas' Roving Commission

Smiths Alternative, Canberra

Next on 27 Nov 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Crowd of people sitting in a bar

18 Sep 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Bourbon Street

Molly, Canberra

Next on 27 Nov 2025 from 9:00pm to 11:30pm

Bella Groove band at Tuggeranong Arts Centre

28 Nov 2025

Lakeside at 5: Bella Groove

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

80's Xmas Cruise

28 Nov 2025

80s Christmas Cruise

Canberra Party Boat, Kingston

Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

The Fleetwood Mac Experience

28 Nov 2025

Back to the Mac - the Fleetwood Mac Experience

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm

Two men, one playing flute, one playing guitar.

28 Nov 2025

Jorge Pardo & Paco Lara

Smiths Alternative, Canberra

Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 9:30pm to 11:30pm

Spirits

28–29 Nov 2025

Spirits at the Foreshore

Old Transport Depot, Kingston

Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

This Way Orkestra

29 Nov 2025

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

Gang Gang Cafe, Downer

Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Electric Fields

29 Nov 2025

Rock for Reconciliation

Stage 88 - Commonwealth Park, Parkes

Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 11:00am to 7:00pm

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 29 Nov 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

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 29 Nov 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Tyne-James Organ

29 Nov 2025

Tyne-James Organ Regional Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce

Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

A man sitting in a wicker chair in the garden

30 Nov 2025

Benedict Moleta

Smiths Alternative, Canberra

Next on 30 Nov 2025 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

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 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

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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