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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.

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19 Jun – 7 Aug 2026

Squeaky Clean's Winter Series: Stripped Back

Squeaky Clean Bar, Canberra

Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Winter Wine Series

5 Jun – 28 Aug 2026

Winter Wine and Providore Series

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Yarralumla

Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Sean playing guitar

15 May – 26 Dec 2026

PJs Live Music in the City

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Mooseheads Canberra

1 Aug 2026

Moosechella – Mooseheads 22nd Birthday Celebration

Mooseheads, Canberra

Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm

Anthony Locascio – The Divine Comedy

1 Aug 2026

Anthony Locascio – The Divine Comedy

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

illuminated bug

1 Aug 2026

Light Up Lyneham

Lyneham shops, Lyneham

Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm

People enjoying the rooftop space a Blank Cultural Platform launch event.

1 Aug 2026

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Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra

Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 3:00pm to 11:59pm

Ginninderra Wind Orchestra at Australian National Eisteddfod 2026 - join us at Lyneham Shops

1 Aug 2026

Ginninderra Wind Orchestra at Light Up Lyneham

Light Up Lyneham, Lyneham

Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 6:55pm to 8:00pm

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 1 Aug 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 1 Aug 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

Tipsy Tea by the Fire

2 Aug 2026

Tipsy Tea by the Fire

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla

Next on 2 Aug 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

An Evening with Tristan Hughes

2 Aug 2026

An Evening with Tristan Hughes

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 2 Aug 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Two knights locked in combat

2 Aug 2026

Steins & Steel Medieval Combat Fight Night

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 2 Aug 2026 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

Wil Anderson

5–9 Aug 2026

CCF Wil Anderson Whatchu Talkin' 'Bout Wil?

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 5 Aug 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:40pm

King and Queen in furs and feathers looking directly at the camera, one happy, one stern

5–15 Aug 2026

The Winter’s Tale Youth Production

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

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

Drawing with hand holding pencil

6 Aug 2026

Fine Lines and Wine | Life Drawing at Contentious Character

Contentious Character, Kingston

Next on 6 Aug 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Large groups of cheering people standing next to a big boat called Love Boat Canberra

6 Aug – 29 Oct 2026

Laughs on the Lake Comedy Cruise

Love Boats, Kingston Foreshore Jetty 5, Kingston

Next on 6 Aug 2026 from 6:15pm to 9:00pm

Herman's Hermits

7 Aug 2026

Herman’s Hermits

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 7 Aug 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Reece Mastin looking off the right

7 Aug 2026

Reece Mastin - The New Dawn Tour

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 7 Aug 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm

Takashi Wakasugi

7–8 Aug 2026

CCF Takashi Wakasugi - Wabi-Sabi Comedy

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 7 Aug 2026 from 8:15pm to 9:15pm

Booth Seating

7–31 Aug 2026

Club Art

ONE22, Canberra

Next on 7 Aug 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

John on piano

7 Aug – 4 Sep 2026

Big Gay Piano Bar

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 7 Aug 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm

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