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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.

Making Cocktails

1 Apr 2026

Sneaky with a Twist: Magical Mixology for April Fool’s Day

Quizzic Alley, Fyshwick

Next on 1 Apr 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

A street performer performs for a crowd at the Festival

2–6 Apr 2026

National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Lyneham

Next on 2 Apr 2026

Kingfish Tartare

3 Apr 2026

Good Friday Feast

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on 3 Apr 2026 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm

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 3 Apr 2026

A man dressed as a rabbit in the desert. Green smoke is coming from a can in his hand.

7 Apr 2026

Bunny Racket

Glebe Park stage, Canberra

Next on 7 Apr 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

A sepia photograph of a naval battle ship

7 Apr 2026

Australia's Naval Alliances: John Seymour and Hugh White

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 7 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

A cartoon of a child drawing a blue creature that is coming to life off the page

7 Apr 2026

Wondercard Workshop: Making wonderful characters with Arran McKenna

Impact Comics, Canberra

Next on 7 Apr 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Battle of the Bands picture

7–11 Apr 2026

The Wonderful Battle of the Bands

Dissent Cafe and Bar, Canberra

Next on 7 Apr 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

The Outdoor Dining space at Verity Lane Market

7–11 Apr 2026

The Lost Wonders of the City at Verity Lane Market

Verity Lane Market, Canberra

Next on 7 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Smiling cartoon versions of a gorgon a bull and a horse

8 Apr 2026

Make Monster Comics With David Conley

Impact Comics, Canberra

Next on 8 Apr 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey

8–12 Apr 2026

The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey - Canberra

Canberra Theatre, Canberra

Next on 8 Apr 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Sabrina

9 Apr 2026

Sabrina Live - Not for real... but pretty close

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

Next on 9 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Raio de Sol

9 Apr 2026

Raio de Sol

Glebe Park stage, Canberra

Next on 9 Apr 2026 from 5:35pm to 6:00pm

Third Anniversary

10–12 Apr 2026

IIIxIII: Level 3 Unlocked - Cypher's Third Anniversary

Cypher Brewing Co, Gungahlin

Next on 10 Apr 2026 from 11:00am to 11:00pm

Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

10–18 Apr 2026

Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 10 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

A close shot of a man holding glasses

10–18 Apr 2026

Julius Caesar

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 10 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Sound and Fury Ensemble

11 Apr 2026

Sound and Fury: Live. Art. Rapture. Party.

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra

Next on 11 Apr 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:59pm

Kids will thoroughly enjoy playing with plant based colours in a safe, family friendly environment

11 Apr 2026

Holi Festival Canberra

Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla

Next on 11 Apr 2026

Photo of a group of performers

11–12 Apr 2026

Smiths Cabaret Cabal

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 11 Apr 2026 from 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Event image

14 Apr 2026

Bright Minds, Bold Voices

Shine Dome, Canberra

Next on 14 Apr 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Bic Runga

14 Apr 2026

Bic Runga

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 14 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:20pm

Man looks at camera, fixing his tie, unsettled

15–25 Apr 2026

Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

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

a male and female look directly at the camera. a background of starry night sky

16–25 Apr 2026

Constellations

ACT Hub, Kingston

Next on 16 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Canberra Raiders Xavier Savage celebration.

17 Apr 2026

Raiders v Storm - NRL Round 7

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 17 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

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