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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.

Sound Healing Canberra
24 Aug – 26 Oct 2025

Breathwork & Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
Next on 28 Sep 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
The Unofficial Taylor – A Tribute to the Eras
30 Sep 2025

The Unofficial Taylor – A Tribute to the Eras

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 30 Sep 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:15pm
A stack of books
30 Sep 2025

In conversation: 2025 Prime Minister's Literary Awards at the National Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 30 Sep 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
A young woman in overalls and a red shirt hangs from a coloured-blue aerial silk. Purple background.
1–4 Oct 2025

Canberra Circus Festival Presents: Popcorn Circus

The May Wirth Big Top, Chifley Community Oval, Chifley
Next on 1 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Headshot of Virginia Haussegger
2 Oct 2025

Brazen Hussies: Then and now at the National Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 2 Oct 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
See aerials, acrobats, jugglers and more in this one-hour show
3 Oct 2025

Canberra Circus Festival Presents: Circus De Licious

The May Wirth Big Top, Chifley Community Oval, Chifley
Next on 3 Oct 2025 from 9:00pm to 10:00pm
Three women from Out of Bounds
3 Oct 2025

Canberra Circus Festival Presents: Out of Bounds

The May Wirth Big Top, Chifley Community Oval, Chifley
Next on 3 Oct 2025 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Acrobatic displays inspired by famous paintings from the world's galleries.
3 Oct 2025

Canberra Circus Festival Presents: FRAMED by Circus Monoxide

The May Wirth Big Top, Chifley Community Oval, Chifley
Next on 3 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Henry Wagons
3 Oct 2025

Cash: A Journey Through The American Recordings

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 3 Oct 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:50pm
Creed Bratton – A Night of Comedy & Music
3 Oct 2025

Creed Bratton – A Night of Comedy & Music

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 3 Oct 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Trio Isimsiz
3 Oct 2025

Trio Isimsiz | Musica Viva Australia

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 3 Oct 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Looking for Alibrandi
3–4 Oct 2025

Looking for Alibrandi

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 3 Oct 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:50pm
a collage of vinyl album covers
7 Feb – 5 Dec 2025

Vinyl Lounge

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 3 Oct 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm
Playing with light and time
4–18 Oct 2025

City Night Walk - a collective projection journey

Walk begins and ends at Drill Hall Gallery Kingsley St, Acton ACT 2601, Australia, Acton
Next on 4 Oct 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Mystique – A Journey Beyond Reality
5 Oct 2025

Mystique – A Journey Beyond Reality

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 5 Oct 2025 from 2:00pm to 3:40pm
Xuefei Yang Image
9 Oct 2025

Xuefei Yang, Guitar Virtuoso - Canberra

Albert Hall, Yarralumla
Next on 9 Oct 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
The Opera Australia Gala Concert
9 Oct 2025

The Opera Australia Gala Concert

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 9 Oct 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Kevin Borich playing guitar
10 Oct 2025

Kevin Borich Express at The Zeppelin Room

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah
Next on 10 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Concert with red petals in background and images of three women in the foreground.
10 Oct 2025

Love Through Many Lenses

All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie
Next on 10 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The 60 Four: Hits of the ’60s and ’70s
10 Oct 2025

The 60 Four: Hits of the ’60s and ’70s

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 10 Oct 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Vintage guitar
11 Oct 2025

The National Vintage Guitar Expo

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah
Next on 11 Oct 2025 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Katie Noonan – Jeff Buckley’s Grace
12 Oct 2025

Katie Noonan – Jeff Buckley’s Grace

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 12 Oct 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Pride & Prejudice
15–18 Oct 2025

Pride & Prejudice

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 15 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:15pm
A winery, shows a vine and a sign pointing which way to go
16 Oct 2025

RIEDEL Riesling Masterclass

Hotel Realm, High Courtyard North, Barton
Next on 16 Oct 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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