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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.

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 musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Wednesday Jazz

Molly, Canberra
Next on 3 Dec 2025 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
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
Crowd of people sitting in a bar
18 Sep 2025 – 31 Dec 2026

Bourbon Street

Molly, Canberra
Next on 4 Dec 2025 from 9:00pm to 11:30pm
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
Golfers at GIO Stadium Canberra
5–7 Dec 2025

Stadium Golf at GIO Stadium Canberra

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 5 Dec 2025 from 3:00pm to 8:30pm
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 5 Dec 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Kopasetic
6 Dec 2025

Rooftop Roots + Reggae : Kopasetic + Reserve Skank

Rooftop Above King O'Malley's (next to Latin Dance Canberra), Canberra
Next on 6 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas
6 Dec 2025

A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 6 Dec 2025
Basil & Manuel
6–7 Dec 2025

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Canberra

Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 6 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
shows crowd
7 Dec 2025

North Canberra Carols

Dickson Playing Fields, Dickson
Next on 7 Dec 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Bob Downe – 40 Ridiculous Years!
7 Dec 2025

Bob Downe – 40 Ridiculous Years!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 7 Dec 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:15pm
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26 Oct 2025 – 18 Jan 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Wildbark Wildlife Centre, Throsby
Next on 7 Dec 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Alan Davies – Think Ahead
8–9 Dec 2025

Alan Davies – Think Ahead

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 8 Dec 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
9 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Adelaide Lightning - Round 8

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 9 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Andy Trieu doing a live DJ set on stage doing a peace sign
12 Dec 2025

Opening party Hallyu! The Korean Wave

National Museum of Australia, Acton
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball while a defender closes in.
12 Dec 2025

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers - Round 9

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Hansel and Gretel running through a fairytale forrest, all leading to the witch
12–20 Dec 2025

Hansel & Gretel

Albert Hall, Yarralumla
Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Ginninderry Christmas in the Park
13 Dec 2025

Ginninderry Christmas in the Park

Paddys Park, Strathnairn
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Choir and orchestra on stage with conductor, two female and one male soloist. auience in foreground
13 Dec 2025

A Handel Celebration

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
The Amosa family sitting and smiling dressed in formal wear and posed for a photo shoot
13 Dec 2025

Christmas with The Amosa Family at Lanyon Homestead

Lanyon Homestead, Tharwa
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm
A crowd of people enjoying music at dusk at Spilt Milk Festival
13 Dec 2025

Spilt Milk Canberra

Exhibition Park, Mitchell
Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 11:00am to 11:00pm
people sitting on a grass field watching Carols in Town Park Canberra
14 Dec 2025

Carols in Town Park

Tuggeranong Town Park, Greenway
Next on 14 Dec 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Sydney Kings player and opponent on court
17 Dec 2025

NBL - Sydney Kings v Adelaide 36ers

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 17 Dec 2025 from 7:15pm to 9:15pm
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