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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.

Group of musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 15 Jul 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
Jay Sierra
16 Jul 2026

Luna Live: Winter Heat featuring Jay Sierra

Luna Bar, Canberra
Next on 16 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Thelma Plum – I Don’t Play That Song Anymore Tour
16 Jul 2026

Thelma Plum – I Don’t Play That Song Anymore Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 16 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
kerosene
16–19 Jul 2026

kerosene

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 16 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:20pm
Mooseheads Emo Party
17 Jul 2026

Into The Dark - Emo Party

Mooseheads Pub, Canberra
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm
Vika & Linda – Where Do You Come From?
17 Jul 2026

Vika & Linda – Where Do You Come From?

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
A 1950s woman looks shocked surrounded by stars
17 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche

ACT Hub, Kingston
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
12 Jun – 31 Jul 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 17 Jul 2026
Man at a bar, making a drink
18 Jun – 9 Aug 2026

Love and Forgetting – Tales from a Young Mixer

Ambrosia Lounge, Fyshwick
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Golden toasted sandwich with melted cheese, caramelised onions and mushrooms, topped with chives.
18 Jul 2026

Toasty with a Most-y

Trust Cafe Club, Canberra
Next on 18 Jul 2026 from 2:30pm to 6:00pm
Two sets of hands wrap around a green pole. Black and white forest background. Smoke in foreground.
18 Jul 2026

Glasshouse Dance Collective presents Kindling

Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon
Next on 18 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Frank Sultana playing guitar
18 Jul 2026

Frank Sultana Blues Band at The Zeppelin Room

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah
Next on 18 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.
18 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Rabbitohs - NRLW Raiders v Roosters

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 18 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm
Nurse Georgie Carroll
18 Jul 2026

Nurse Georgie Carroll

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 18 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:50pm
Blake Pavey
19 Jul 2026

Blake Pavey - A Bit Scared

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 19 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:40pm
Sound Healing Canberra
19 Jul – 23 Aug 2026

Breathwork and Sound Healing Journey, Dickson

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
Next on 19 Jul 2026
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
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
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
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
Great Gatsby Gala
25 Jul 2026

Great Gatsby Gala

Hotel Kurrajong Canberra, Barton
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
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
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