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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.

The Queen's Terrace at dusk filled with people.

27 Feb 2026

Food, Music and Drinks at Dusk

Australian Parliament House, Canberra

Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

A composite image of Canberra cyclists

27 Feb – 1 Mar 2026

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Haig Park and venues across Canberra, Braddon

Next on 27 Feb 2026

Old Parliament House illuminated

27 Feb – 7 Mar 2026

Enlighten - Department of Memories

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes

Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Questacon illuminated with Chines dragon dancers

27 Feb – 9 Mar 2026

Enlighten Festival

Various venues, Canberra

Next on 27 Feb 2026

SFC Trivia night event feb 2026

28 Feb 2026

Trivia Night on Science, Space, Film & Fun!

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Dragon dance

28 Feb 2026

Chinese Lantern Festival

Canberra Beijing Garden, Lennox Garden, Yarralumla

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Brumbies vs Blues

28 Feb 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Blues - Super Rugby Pacific Round 3

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Concert in the Courtyard Gardens of Mercure Canberra

28 Feb 2026

Latin Fiesta Courtyard Concert in the Gardens

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Kingfish

28 Feb 2026

Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram - Hard Road Tour at The Zeppelin Room

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm

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

Patrick White Lawns Canberra, Parkes

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 11:00am to 8:00pm

Picture of Jason Aldean

1 Mar 2026

Sunburnt Country | Jason Aldean

Stage 88, Parkes

Next on 1 Mar 2026 from 1:00pm to 9:20pm

Picture of Jimmy Car

2–3 Mar 2026

Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

Royal Theatre, Canberra

Next on 2 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

People sitting on the lawn of Parliament House at night.

3 Mar 2026

Lunar Eclipse at Australian Parliament House

Australian Parliament House, Canberra

Next on 3 Mar 2026 from 8:50pm to 11:00pm

Large boat surrounded with people having fun

5 Mar 2026

Laughs on the Lake - sunset comedy cruise

Love Boats Canberra, Parkes

Next on 5 Mar 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Enlighten

5–7 Mar 2026

Luminous Life: After Dark

Australian National Botanic Gardens, Acton

Next on 5 Mar 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Crowd sitting in front of screen for Lights! Canberra! Action!

6 Mar 2026

Lights! Canberra! Action! 2026

Senate Rose Garden, Parkes

Next on 6 Mar 2026

Audience in a theatre and a man at the front preparing to play a vinyl

7 Feb 2025 – 4 Dec 2026

Vinyl Lounge at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 6 Mar 2026

Brumbies vs Reds

7 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Queensland Reds - Super Rugby Pacific Round 4

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 7 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Hoodoo Gurus at Stage 88 Canberra for Symphony in the Park

8 Mar 2026

Symphony in the Park

Commonwealth Park, Parkes

Next on 8 Mar 2026

A photograph of a seated theatre audience talking with coloured lights in the background

11 Mar 2026

Betty Churcher AO Memorial Oration with Quincy Houghton

National Gallery of Australia, Parkes

Next on 11 Mar 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm

Canberra Comedy Festival Gala

11–22 Mar 2026

Canberra Comedy Festival

Various Venues, Canberra

Next on 11 Mar 2026

Comedian Dave Hughes standing in front of a dark background

13 Mar 2026

Dave Hughes - Cooked

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 13 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Skyfire

14 Mar 2026

Skyfire

Lake Burley Griffin, Parkes

Next on 14 Mar 2026

crowd of people inside a large, well lit warehouse tasting whiskies.

14 Mar 2026

The Whisky Show Canberra

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham

Next on 14 Mar 2026 from 12:30pm to 8:30pm

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