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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.

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

Teenagers working on their game at Campfire Canberra, a previous event similar to Haven

14–15 Nov 2026

Haven Canberra Game Jam

UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra, Belconnen

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 9:00am to 6:00pm

Belly dancer performing at Bar Beirut. She is balancing a sword on a seated customer's head.

28 Mar – 19 Dec 2026

Belly Dancing at Bar Beirut

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna’s Cabaret Dancers while our DJs create the rhythm of t

13 Dec 2025 – 28 Nov 2026

Luna Saturdays

Luna, Canberra

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

Bald woman wearing red dress with bare arms held high

15 Nov 2026

Being BOLD

Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon

Next on 15 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

An Evening with Ben Macintyre

15 Nov 2026

An Evening with Ben Macintyre

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 15 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:20pm

Trivia at PJs in the City

16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on 16 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 16 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

close up of someone playing bass guitar

17 Nov 2026

Jazz Junction: ANU Community Music Centre

Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, ANU, Canberra

Next on 17 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm

Bottomless Pasta

23 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2027

Bottomless Pasta

Amici, Canberra

Next on 17 Nov 2026

A smiling woman sits on a balcony, wearing a red shirt and a red and yellow scarf.

18 Nov 2026

Book launch: Lachlan Kalari Bila - Sweet Water to the Sea

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 18 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Sydney Premiere of Juvenescence

19 Nov 2026

Juvenescence Canberra Premiere and Q&A

Dendy Canberra, Canberra

Next on 19 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:10pm

The Inadequates

19 Nov 2026

The Inadequates

Erindale Theatre, Wanniassa

Next on 19 Nov 2026 from 6:45pm to 8:45pm

Hall Fire Brigade with Santa

20 Nov 2026

Hall Village Christmas Fair & Street Party

Hall Heritage Village, ACT, Hall

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm

close up of someone playing snare drum with brushes

20 Nov 2026

Jazz Jambo!: ANU Community Music Centre

Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, ANU, Canberra

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

joshy

20 Nov 2026

Joshua Hauville - Joshy In Paris

ChiChiz Bar, Canberra

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Capital Brewing Co. Beer Dinner at Jamison

20 Nov 2026

Capital Brewing Co. Beer Dinner at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club, Macquarie

Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:59pm

Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut

6–20 Nov 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra

Next on 20 Nov 2026

Mosaic of multicoloured concentric circles with a star at the centre

21 Nov 2026

Christmas Oratorio

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

Next on 21 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:40pm

Teenage boy with long hair playing electric guitar

21 Nov 2026

Battle of the Bands Finals: Lakeside Jam

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 21 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm

Laneway full of people at festival

21 Nov 2026

Free Laneway Party - Radium Dolls at Squeak Out 3: Tokyo Drift

Squeaky Clean, Canberra

Next on 21 Nov 2026 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm

Joseph Tawadros - OUD MAESTRO

22 Nov 2026

Joseph Tawadros - OUD MAESTRO

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 22 Nov 2026 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Sound Healing Canberra

20 Sep – 22 Nov 2026

Breathwork and Sound Healing Journey, Dickson

Soma Woman's Wellbeing, Dickson

Next on 22 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm

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 22 Nov 2026 from 10:30am to 1:30pm

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