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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.

Guests at Trivia Night
24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra
Next on 22 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 22 Jul 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
vintage radio
16–30 Jul 2026

Hosting an Underground Community Radio Show - Workshops with Trust FM

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 23 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Jim Jefferies | Son of a Carpenter
24 Jul 2026

Jim Jefferies - Son of a Carpenter

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Mooseheads Canberra
24 Jul 2026

Back to 2016

Mooseheads, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm
Off Broadway
24 Jul 2026

Off Broadway

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
Casey Donovan Massive 2026 National Tour “THIS IS ME”
24 Jul 2026

Casey Donovan Massive 2026 National Tour “This Is Me”

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
The Edge
24–25 Jul 2026

The Edge

Erindale Theatre, Wanniassa
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Canberra Parliament House
24–25 Jul 2026

Whisky Live Canberra

Unviersity of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
instruments
19 Jun – 7 Aug 2026

Squeaky Clean's Winter Series: Stripped Back

Squeaky Clean Bar, Canberra
Next on 24 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 24 Jul 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Majesty Rising
25 Jul 2026

Majesty Rising

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
natural nine
25 Jul 2026

Christmas in July Banquet at natural nine

natural nine, Canberra City
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Canberra Raiders player Jed Stuart celebrating a try.
25 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Tigers - NRLW Raiders v Sharks

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm
Photo
25 Jul 2026

Rooftop Roots & Reggae - Winter Edition

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Great Gatsby Gala
25 Jul 2026

Great Gatsby Gala

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra, Barton
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Kirian J Callinan portrait.
26 Jul 2026

Kirin J Callinan with ESCAP-ISM + RFOP at Gang Gang Cafe

Gang Gang Cafe, Downer
Next on 26 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
A group of diverse young children are sitting outdoors under lush green trees, engaged in reading.
27 Jul 2026

Indigenous Literacy Foundation: Strength in our stories

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 27 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Workshop participants showing off their drawings
28 Jul – 15 Sep 2026

Draw and Chat course

Gungahlin Communities at Work building, Gungahlin
Next on 28 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel
29 Jul 2026

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith
Next on 29 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Abbie Chatfield Loves Men
29 Jul 2026

Abbie Chatfield Loves Men

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 29 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
BS
30 Jul 2026

Ben Sheen Masterclass

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
Next on 30 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Dinner, Uncorked: Four Winds Vineyard x Capitol Bar & Grill
30 Jul 2026

Dinner, Uncorked: Four Winds Vineyard x Capitol Bar & Grill

Capitol Bar & Grill, Canberra
Next on 30 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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