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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.

The Australia Institute
17 Aug 2026

Shane Rattenbury | Dr Hugh Saddler Memorial Lecture 2026

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), Acton
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Man pushes wooden boat toward the camera
17 Aug 2026

In Conversation: Syaman Rapongan & Si Rapongan

CIW Seminar Room, The Australian National University, Acton
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Headshot of Professor John Priscu in a red, weatherproof jacket with hood,
18 Aug 2026

Searching for life beyond Earth: Lessons from Antarctica

National Museum of Australia, Acton
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Orlando Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong
20 Aug 2026

Orlando Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong

Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, Greenway
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Truffle
20 Aug 2026

Meet the Maker: Truffle Dinner

The Promenade Cafe at Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Canberra
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Club Sandwich August Comedians
20 Aug 2026

Live Comedy at Tuggeranong Arts Centre

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
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Josh Thomas – jiggle jiggle
21 Aug 2026

Josh Thomas – jiggle jiggle

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
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St Hugo Wine Dinner
21 Aug 2026

St Hugo Wine Dinner at the Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla
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Canberra Raiders player Sebastian Kris celebrating a try.
21 Aug 2026

Raiders v Broncos - NRL Round 25

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
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Dancing in the Shadows of Motown
22 Aug 2026

Dancing in the Shadows of Motown

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
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The Living End Band Promotional Tour Poster
22 Aug 2026

The Living End - I Only Trust Rock n Roll

UC Refectory, Bruce
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Baggy Trousers
22 Aug 2026

Baggy Trousers

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
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Vera Blue looking directly at the camera in a bright room
23 Aug 2026

Vera Blue - Modern Rituals Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce
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Space Faring Civilisation Film Festival 2026
23 Aug 2026

Canberra's Own Science Film Festival - Space Faring Civilisation (SFC) Film Festival

Dendy Cinemas Canberra, Canberra
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Sound Healing Canberra
19 Jul – 23 Aug 2026

Breathwork and Sound Healing Journey, Dickson

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson
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Liam Cooper’s King of the Keys
27 Aug 2026

Liam Cooper’s King of the Keys

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
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Jon Stevens
27 Aug 2026

Jon Stevens – Noiseworks & INXS Collection

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
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A smiling woman with gray hair wearing a red scarf over a dark floral top.
27 Aug 2026

Making of a medieval manuscript: from cover to cover

National Library of Australia, Parkes
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Catherine Crowley
27–28 Aug 2026

Catherine Crowley - Tripping Up That Hill

The Street Theatre, Canberra
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Crowd watching FABBA
28 Aug 2026

FABBA

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
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Wines of WA
28 Aug 2026

Wines of Western Australia Dinner at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Macquarie
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The Gypsy Jazz project playing live
28 Aug 2026

Lakeside at 5: The Gypsy Jazz Project

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
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Top Dog Film Festival 2026
29 Aug 2026

Top Dog Film Festival World Tour 2026

National Film And Sound Archive Of Australia, Canberra
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Miss/Mx Pole Dance ACT 2026
29 Aug 2026

Miss/Mx Pole Dance ACT 2026

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
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