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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 9 Oct 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Red watercolour life drawing of a man from behind
14 Aug – 11 Dec 2026

Every Body Friday Night Life Drawing Class

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
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 9 Oct 2026
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Matinee 2
10 Oct 2026

Matinee: Over 30's Clubbing Experience

Mooseheads Pub, Canberra
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Costa/Putcha/Luke
10 Oct 2026

Costa/Putcha/Luke

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:20pm
Pseudo Echo
10 Oct 2026

Pseudo Echo Live Show

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Alex Lloyd
10 Oct 2026

Alex Lloyd - Celebrating 25 Years of Watching Angels Mend

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Movie Screen showing CSFF logo with audience watching
10–17 Oct 2026

Canberra Short Film Festival

Dendy Cinemas Canberra, Canberra
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Adventure Reels Tour 2026
14–15 Oct 2026

Adventure Reels Film Tour 2026 Canberra

National Film & Sound Archives, McCoy Circuit, Acton, Canberra
Next on 14 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Landed
14–16 Oct 2026

Landed

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 14 Oct 2026 from 8:15pm to 9:05pm
The Fool (or Francesca Giselle)
14–16 Oct 2026

The Fool (or Francesca Giselle)

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 14 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:20pm
Burt Bacharach
15 Oct 2026

Burt Bacharach Songbook

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 15 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Bearded man wearing a grey suit holding a guitar
15 Oct 2026

Club Sandwich Comedy

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on 15 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background
30 Apr – 29 Oct 2026

Oh Yeah Life Drawing at OHNO! Manuka

OHNO!, Griffith
Next on 15 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
wine
16 Oct 2026

After Dark Book Club: Women of Crime

Griffin's Lounge at Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Yarralumla
Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Prada Clutch and friend dressed at Kath and Kim
16 Oct 2026

Kath & Kim Drag Bingo at the Harmonie German Club

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Group of Dusk till Dawn Participants at the front of the AWM
16–17 Oct 2026

Dusk till Dawn

Australian War Memorial, Campbell
Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 5:00pm to 11:59pm
Charm Of Finches
17 Oct 2026

Charm Of Finches - Bodysuit Single Launch

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 17 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:10pm
Ronan Apcar
17 Oct 2026

Ronan Apcar - Brahms and the Opposite of Brahms

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
Next on 17 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Group of people smiling and drawing
19 Jan – 19 Oct 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 19 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
men in balaclavas in a circle looking down at camera
21 Oct 2026

TSIM: No Mistakes Tour

Fortitude Music Hall, Canberra
Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm
Mike Rudd
21 Oct 2026

A Retro Spectrum - Mike Rudd

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The band membrs from jet standing in a line looking directly at the camera
22 Oct 2026

JET - The Rumblin' Regional Revue w/ Liquid Zoo

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 22 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:30pm
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