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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.

Penny Ashton

23–24 May 2026

Promise & Promiscuity

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 23 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm

ConneXion Big Band performing, dressed up as video game characters from last performance at the Club

24 May 2026

Three Blind Cats

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 24 May 2026 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm

Group of people smiling and drawing

19 Jan – 22 Jun 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie

Next on 25 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Bright, stylised painting of several yellow numbats with black stripes.

27–29 May 2026

National Reconciliation Week illumination

Australian Parliament House, Canberra

Next on 27 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm

Night-time view of Australian Parliament House, brightly lit against a dark blue sky.

28 May 2026

Indigenous Stargazing at Parliament House

Australian Parliament House, Canberra

Next on 28 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Trivia Night 2026

29 May 2026

Trivia Night AF Canberra

Alliance Française de Canberra, Turner

Next on 29 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Kirsty Webeck

30 May 2026

Kirsty Webeck - Lost For Words

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 30 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Pictured is Phillip Johnston performing with his saxophone

30 May 2026

Puffs of Smoke at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 30 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Comedians Colin Lane and Frank Woodley Floating in space looking surprised

30 May 2026

Lano & Woodley - In Space

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 30 May 2026 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.

31 May 2026

Raiders v Cowboys - NRL Round 13

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 31 May 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm

Author Peter Mitchell

4 Jun 2026

In Conversation: Peter Mitchell with Michael McKernan

Dymocks Canberra, Canberra

Next on 4 Jun 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Dans les arbres improvising ensemble

5 Jun 2026

Dans les arbres: French and Norwegian Ensemble

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Ethan Sanders kicking a conversion.

5 Jun 2026

Raiders v Roosters - NRL Round 14

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Claire Edwardes

5 Jun 2026

Ensemble Offspring: The Oracle

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:40pm

St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong

5 Jun 2026

Mt Majura Wine Dinner at the Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla

Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Winter Wine Series

5 Jun – 28 Aug 2026

Winter Wine and Providore Series

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Yarralumla

Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

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 5 Jun 2026

Two women reading books in a room full of books and manuscripts

6 Jun 2026

Film Screening: How to Build a Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 6 Jun 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Artist Meg Mac

6 Jun 2026

Meg Mac w/ Special Guests

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 6 Jun 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm

Copy of Drag Paint & Sip Canberra

6 Jun 2026

Drag Paint and Sip Canberra

Badger & Co, Acton

Next on 6 Jun 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Apeiron Baroque: Afternoon Hours

7 Jun 2026

Afternoon Hours

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest

Next on 7 Jun 2026 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Tipsy Tea by the Fire

7 Jun 2026

Tipsy Tea by the Fire

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla

Next on 7 Jun 2026 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm

A painting depicting a battle between sailing ships at sea

11 Jun 2026

Maritime mayhem in early Botany Bay

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 11 Jun 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Three band members from Cola looking at the camera in a forest

11 Jun 2026

Cola (CA) - Australian Tour with Special Guests

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 11 Jun 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm

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