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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.

Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.
28 Mar – 19 Dec 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while our DJs create the rhythm of t
13 Dec 2025 – 28 Nov 2026

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
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
Trivia answer sheet with pen
16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra
Next on 27 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 27 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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
Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background
30 Apr – 24 Sep 2026

Oh Yeah Life Drawing at OHNO! Manuka

OHNO!, Griffith
Next on 30 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper
31 Jul 2026

The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Superwog – Big Daddy Energy Tour
31 Jul 2026

Superwog – Big Daddy Energy Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:15pm
Plated dish featuring truffle and rosemary
31 Jul 2026

Truffle degustation at Australian Parliament House

Australian Parliament House, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
BS
31 Jul 2026

Ben Sheen Organ Recital

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Performer sits at audio equipment, speaking into a microphone before a glowing blue projection.
31 Jul 2026

Scenery 5

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet
31 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:20pm
Drag artist man wearing a blonde wig and brown moustache
21 Nov 2025 – 11 Dec 2026

Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
illuminated bug
1 Aug 2026

Light Up Lyneham

Lyneham shops, Lyneham
Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Mooseheads Canberra
1 Aug 2026

Moosechella – Mooseheads 22nd Birthday Celebration

Mooseheads, Canberra
Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm
Anthony Locascio – The Divine Comedy
1 Aug 2026

Anthony Locascio – The Divine Comedy

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Ginninderra Wind Orchestra at Australian National Eisteddfod 2026 - join us at Lyneham Shops
1 Aug 2026

Ginninderra Wind Orchestra at Light Up Lyneham

Light Up Lyneham, Lyneham
Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 6:55pm to 8:00pm
People enjoying the rooftop space a Blank Cultural Platform launch event.
1 Aug 2026

Memory Card 3GB

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 3:00pm to 11:59pm
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