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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 musicians playing instruments
17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra
Next on 4 Nov 2026 from 8:30pm to 11:30pm
Drawing with hand holding pencil
5 Nov 2026

Fine Lines and Wine | Life Drawing at Contentious Character

Contentious Character, Kingston
Next on 5 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Seven classical musicians in elegant dress.
5 Nov 2026

Series 4 - Haydn's Oxford | Canberra

Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 5 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
From a Diamond to a King
6 Nov 2026

From a Diamond to a King

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Kevin Borich
6 Nov 2026

Kevin Borich Express and The Zeppelin Room

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Bearded man painting his face yellow
6 Nov 2026

Creative Juices

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Mooseheads Canberra
6 Nov 2026

Back to 2016

Mooseheads, Canberra
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 9:00pm to 11:59pm
Three dancers in a disc of light
6–7 Nov 2026

ALTER – A Double Bill of Design, Dance, Disability and Dissent

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Backstage shot of model about to go on to runway
6–7 Nov 2026

Clothing the Loop: Sustainable Fashion and Circular Design Festival

CIT Woden Campus, Phillip
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:30pm
Fountain Lakes: Y2k
6–7 Nov 2026

Fountain Lakes: Y2k

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Jazida Burlesque sitting on the bar at Bar Beirut
6–20 Nov 2026

Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 6 Nov 2026
Khaled Khalafalla - The Let Me Take You There Tour
7 Nov 2026

Khaled Khalafalla - The Let Me Take You There Tour

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Moonlight Meanders – Lake Burley Griffin, southern foreshore
7 Nov 2026

Moonlight Meanders – Lake Burley Griffin, southern foreshore

Walk begins and ends at Canberra Contemporary Arts Space, Lake Burley Griffin Southern Shore, Parkes
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:00pm
5 performers gathered together laughing next to a grand piano
7 Nov 2026

One-Take Musical

Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
a dancer wearing black with black projected lines on her body
7 Nov 2026

ALTER

Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Lamia Yared & Efren Lopez
7 Nov 2026

Lamia Yared & Efren Lopez - From Minho to Euphrates

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
This shows a display of the aurora from the Tharwa area where the workshop will be conducted
7 Nov 2026 – 6 Feb 2027

Introduction to Night Sky Photo and Aurora Forecasting Thawra

Various venues, Tharwa
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
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
David Rovis & Kamala Emanuel singing live at a protest in front of a Palestinian flag.]
11 Nov 2026

David Rovics - Ministry of Culture Tour

Dissent Bar and Cafe, Canberra
Next on 11 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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
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
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
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
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