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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.

Garema Sessions

2 Oct – 18 Dec 2026

Garema Sessions

Garema Place, Canberra City

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Band

2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm

Laneway full of people at festival

21 Nov 2026

Free Laneway Party - Radium Dolls at Squeak Out 3: Tokyo Drift

Squeaky Clean, Canberra

Next on 21 Nov 2026 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

Mosaic of multicoloured concentric circles with a star at the centre

21 Nov 2026

Christmas Oratorio

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

Next on 21 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:40pm

Teenage boy with long hair playing electric guitar

21 Nov 2026

Battle of the Bands Finals: Lakeside Jam

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 21 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Joseph Tawadros - OUD MAESTRO

22 Nov 2026

Joseph Tawadros - OUD MAESTRO

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 22 Nov 2026 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Sound Healing Canberra

20 Sep – 22 Nov 2026

Breathwork and Sound Healing Journey, Dickson

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson

Next on 22 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm

A group of young acrobats in a tableau of acrobatic forms

4 Sep 2026 – 26 Jun 2027

Circus in the City

Canberra City, Canberra

Next on 22 Nov 2026 from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Australian Parliament House illuminated in orange at dusk, with the building and flag mast reflected

25 Nov 2026

Illumination for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Australian Parliament House, Canberra

Next on 25 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:59pm

Wine Dinner

26 Nov 2026

Ross Hill Wine Dinner

Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, Greenway

Next on 26 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Man with glasses smiles in front of bookshelf

26 Nov 2026

The Craft of Science Fiction

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 26 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm

Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background

30 Apr – 26 Nov 2026

Oh Yeah Life Drawing at OHNO! Manuka

OHNO!, Griffith

Next on 26 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

The five members of Karnivool in a neone blue background looking different ways off camera.

27 Nov 2026

Karnivool w/ Special Guests

UC Refectory, Bruce

Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm

Black and white photo of Marc Dwyer standing in front of a striped wall.lle

27 Nov 2026

Buzz Kull Regional Tour

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm

Rachael Thoms Trio

27 Nov 2026

Lakeside at 5: Rachael Thoms Tri

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

St Hallett Wine Dinner

27 Nov 2026

Moppity Wine Dinner at the Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla

Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

A black and white image of a toy horse

27 Nov 2026

Eco Darkroom Series: Caffenol Developing Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith

Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

SENES Flamenco Canberra

27 Nov 2026

Vivencias - SENES Flamenco Trio in Canberra

Live At The Polo - Polish White Eagle Club, Turner

Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Four actors strike absurd poses around a bench with two aubergines and a rabbit-shaped lamp.

27–29 Nov 2026

The Night Before

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Mr Snotbottom

27–29 Nov 2026

Mr Snotbottom's Stinky Silly Show

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm

Miriam Lieberman Trio

28 Nov 2026

Miriam Lieberman Trio

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 28 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:50pm

CommBank Matildas in a team huddle

28 Nov 2026

CommBank Matildas v Colombia

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 28 Nov 2026 from 7:35pm to 11:59pm

Fiji Untold

30 Nov 2026

Fiji Untold

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 30 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Man wearing a red feather head piece with blue sky in background

1 Dec 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

Summer Film Series at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 1 Dec 2026

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