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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.

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

Live Music at Mount Majura

14 Feb 2026

Valentines Live Music Malia Stirling

Mount Majura Vineyard, Majura

Next on 14 Feb 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

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

Group of people smiling and drawing

19 Jan – 16 Feb 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie

Next on 16 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

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

Old Parliament House illuminated

27 Feb – 7 Mar 2026

Enlighten - Department of Memories

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Parkes

Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Questacon illuminated with Chines dragon dancers

27 Feb – 9 Mar 2026

Enlighten Festival 2026

Various venues, Canberra

Next on 27 Feb 2026

Kingfish

28 Feb 2026

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

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

Concert in the Courtyard Gardens of Mercure Canberra

28 Feb 2026

Latin Fiesta Courtyard Concert in the Gardens

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm 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

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

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

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

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