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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.

Group of people smiling and drawing
19 Jan 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 19 Jan 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Group of people outside pub
20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 19 Jan 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cirque Alice
22–25 Jan 2026

Cirque Alice

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 22 Jan 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
UC Capitals player driving to the basket for a layup during a WNBL game.
25 Jan 2026

UC Capitals v Bendigo Spirit - Round 15

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 25 Jan 2026 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
The Eagles experience
31 Jan 2026

One of these nights - The Eagles Experience

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 31 Jan 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Circuit
31 Jan – 1 Feb 2026

Canberra Festival of Speed

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham
Next on 31 Jan 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Manpower Australia – Australia’s Thunder From Down Under
1 Feb 2026

Manpower Australia – Australia’s Thunder From Down Under

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 1 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
UC Capitals player shooting the basketball.
3 Feb 2026

UC Capitals v Southside Melbourne Flyers - Round 16

AIS Arena, Bruce
Next on 3 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Wooten Brothers
4 Feb 2026

Victor Wooten & The Wooten Brothers (USA)

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 4 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel
4 Feb 2026

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith
Next on 4 Feb 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
4 musicians playing brass instruments, shot in profile
5 Feb 2026

Krama Brass Band

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 5 Feb 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:50pm
Harry Manx sitting down, holding stringed instrument
6 Feb 2026

Harry Manx

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!
6 Feb 2026

John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Three women in cultural dress clap for the festival parade performers
6–8 Feb 2026

National Multicultural Festival

Canberra CBD, Canberra
Next on 6 Feb 2026
Guests playing indoor golf at Status Golf
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
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
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
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
Fanny Lumsden
21 Feb 2026

Fanny Lumsden Australian Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Canberra Lunar New Year
21 Feb 2026

Canberra Lunar New Year Festival

Woolley Street, Dickson, Dickson
Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 10:00am to 10:00pm
Armidale Drag Trivi
26 Feb 2026

80's & 90's Drag Trivia

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 | Musica Viva Australia

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
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