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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.

Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar
10–18 Apr 2026

Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 10 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Band
2 Jan – 18 Dec 2026

Straight, No Chaser

Molly, Canberra
Next on 10 Apr 2026 from 9:30pm to 11:59pm
Artist JAMO
11 Apr 2026

JÄMO @ UC Hub

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 11 Apr 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:30pm
Sound and Fury Ensemble
11 Apr 2026

Sound and Fury: Live. Art. Rapture. Party.

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 11 Apr 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:59pm
Photo of a group of performers
11–12 Apr 2026

Smith's Cabaret Cabal

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 11 Apr 2026 from 3:00pm to 11:00pm
Group plaining trivia game heads or tails
16 Mar 2026 – 15 Mar 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on 13 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Bic Runga
14 Apr 2026

Bic Runga

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 14 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:20pm
Event image
14 Apr 2026

Bright Minds, Bold Voices: Reimagining how we fly

Shine Dome, Canberra
Next on 14 Apr 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Man looks at camera, fixing his tie, unsettled
15–25 Apr 2026

Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 15 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
a male and female look directly at the camera. a background of starry night sky
16–25 Apr 2026

Constellations

ACT Hub, Kingston
Next on 16 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Canberra Raiders Xavier Savage celebration.
17 Apr 2026

Raiders v Storm - NRL Round 7

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 17 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Never Never Distilling Co.
17 Apr 2026

Never Never Distilling Co. Cocktail Dinner at the Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla
Next on 17 Apr 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
13 Feb – 24 Apr 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 17 Apr 2026
Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour
18 Apr 2026

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour (Canberra)

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 18 Apr 2026
Brumbies vs Drua
18 Apr 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua - Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 18 Apr 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
A group of dancers in a ballroom bowing to each other, dressed in Regency outfits.
18 Apr 2026

Limestone Plains Ball

Wesley Hall, Forrest
Next on 18 Apr 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Sound Healing Canberra
22 Feb – 19 Apr 2026

Breathwork and Sound Healing Journey

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
Next on 19 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Concert in Canberra, ACT
20 Apr 2026

Richard Marx - After Hours Tour

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 20 Apr 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Daniel Sloss – Bitter
22 Apr 2026

Daniel Sloss – Bitter

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 22 Apr 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:45pm
Cody Pennington playing guitar and singing
23 Apr 2026

Cody Pennington: Country Show Tour

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 23 Apr 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Victorian State Ballet: Aladdin
23–24 Apr 2026

Victorian State Ballet: Aladdin

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 23 Apr 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:10pm
Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare
23–24 Apr 2026

Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare - Hamlet - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 23 Apr 2026
Sh!t-faced Shakespeare – Hamlet
23–24 Apr 2026

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare – Hamlet

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 23 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Salut! Baroque in Sydney
24 Apr 2026

Invitation to the Dance

Wesley Church, Forrest
Next on 24 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
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