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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.

John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!

6 Feb 2026

John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Three women in cultural dress clap for the festival parade performers

6–8 Feb 2026

National Multicultural Festival

Canberra CBD, Canberra

Next on 6 Feb 2026

person playing screen golf with audience

6–8 Feb 2026

Taste of Korea at Status Golf

Status Golf, Canberra

Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 10:00am to 10:00pm

Audience in a theatre and a man at the front preparing to play a vinyl

7 Feb 2025 – 4 Dec 2026

Vinyl Lounge at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 6 Feb 2026

Large boat with lots of people on it celebrating and having fun

12 Feb – 5 Mar 2026

Laughs on the Lake - comedy cruise and romantic sunset

Love Boats, Canberra, Kingston

Next on 12 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Charity Black-Tie Gala - Valentines Masquerade Ball - Feb 2026

14 Feb 2026

Gold Odyssey Events Valentines Masquerade Ball

Hotel Realm Ballroom, Barton

Next on 14 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:55pm

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Yacht Club

14 Feb 2026

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla

Next on 14 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

FSK Rider

21 Feb 2026

Freestyle Kings Live World Tour in Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Canberra Lunar New Year

21 Feb 2026

Canberra Lunar New Year Festival

Woolley Street, Dickson

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 10:00am to 10:00pm

Fanny Lumsden

21 Feb 2026

Fanny Lumsden Australian Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

80s Rewind Cruise

17 Jan – 21 Feb 2026

80s Rewind Cruise: The Ultimate Cruise for the Over 40s!

Canberra Party Boat, Kingston

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

canberra drag trivia

26 Feb 2026

80's & 90's Drag Trivia Canberra

Badger & Co, Acton

Next on 26 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

A Winter's Journey

27 Feb 2026

A Winter's Journey | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Rock of Origin

27 Feb 2026

Rock of Origin 5

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm

Simon playing a guitar while riding his penny-farthing

27 Feb – 1 Mar 2026

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 27 Feb 2026

Questacon illuminated with Chines dragon dancers

27 Feb – 9 Mar 2026

Enlighten Festival 2026

Various venues, Canberra

Next on 27 Feb 2026

SFC Trivia night event feb 2026

28 Feb 2026

Trivia Night on Science, Space, Film & Fun!

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Brumbies vs Blues

28 Feb 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Blues - Super Rugby Pacific Round 3

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Dragon dance

28 Feb 2026

Chinese Lantern Festival

Canberra Beijing Garden, Lennox Garden, Yarralumla

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Kingfish

28 Feb 2026

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm

Picture of Jason Aldean

1 Mar 2026

Sunburnt Country | Jason Aldean

Stage 88, Parkes

Next on 1 Mar 2026 from 1:00pm to 9:20pm

Picture of Jimmy Car

2–3 Mar 2026

Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

Royal Theatre, Canberra

Next on 2 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Large boat surrounded with people having fun

5 Mar 2026

Laughs on the Lake - sunset comedy cruise

Love Boats Canberra, Parkes

Next on 5 Mar 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Crowd sitting in front of screen for Lights! Canberra! Action!

6 Mar 2026

Lights! Canberra! Action! 2026

Senate Rose Garden, Parkes

Next on 6 Mar 2026

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