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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.

A group of young acrobats in a tableau of acrobatic forms

4 Sep 2026 – 26 Jun 2027

Circus in the City

Canberra City, Canberra

Next on 8 Nov 2026 from 10:30am to 1:30pm

Group of people smiling and drawing

19 Jan – 9 Nov 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie

Next on 9 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Trivia at PJs in the City

16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra

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

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 9 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Bottomless Pasta

23 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2027

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra

Next on 10 Nov 2026

You Can See Everything - Eyes Open Preview at Dendy Cinemas Canberra

11 Nov 2026

You Can See Everything - Eyes Open Preview at Dendy Cinemas

Dendy Cinemas Canberra, Canberra

Next on 11 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:15pm

Guests at Trivia Night

24 Jun – 25 Nov 2026

Trivia Night at 88mph

88mph, Canberra

Next on 11 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Dennis and Elvis

14 Oct 2026 – 1 Sep 2027

Karaoke with DJ Dennis and DJ Elvis

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 11 Nov 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Trivia

22 Jul 2026 – 25 Aug 2027

ChiChiz Trivia

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 11 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Group of musicians playing instruments

17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra

Next on 11 Nov 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm

Two of the Fijian Perfomers from INISDE OUT in native attire and body markings.

12 Nov 2026

INSIDEOUT

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 12 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:30pm

The Church – A Psychedelic Symphony with The George Ellis Orchestra

12 Nov 2026

The Church – A Psychedelic Symphony with The George Ellis Orchestra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 12 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background

30 Apr – 26 Nov 2026

Oh Yeah Life Drawing at OHNO! Manuka

OHNO!, Griffith

Next on 12 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Edu Diaz

13 Nov 2026

A Drag Is Born

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

One of those nights: The Eagles experience

13 Nov 2026

One of these nights The Eagles Experience

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:59pm

The Animals (UK)

13 Nov 2026

The Animals (UK): The House of the Rising Sun Tour

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Salut! Baroque in Sydney

13 Nov 2026

Charms in Musick

Wesley Church, Forrest

Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm

close up picture of a someone playing a viola

13 Nov 2026

Chamber Musicale: ANU Community Music Centre

Larry Sitsky Recital Room, ANU School of Music, Canberra

Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:15pm

Red watercolour life drawing of a man from behind

14 Aug – 11 Dec 2026

Every Body Friday Night Life Drawing Class

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

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 13 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Dream On Dreamer band performing infront of a busy crowd from the crowd pov.

14 Nov 2026

Dream on Dreamer - Hope/Heartbound Revival Tour

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm

Latvian Radio Choir

14 Nov 2026

Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Portrait of Karen Baldwin, a woman with short dark hair with pink highlights, smiling and wearing a

14 Nov 2026

Evening of Mediumship

Ainslie Football & Social Club, Ainslie

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Canberra and Region Wine Show

14 Nov 2026

The Canberra and Region Wine Show - Tasting Experience

Terrace Restaurant, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

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