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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.

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
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 7 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 7 Nov 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm
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
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
Edu Diaz
13 Nov 2026

A Drag Is Born

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Salut! Baroque in Sydney
13 Nov 2026

Charms in Musick

Wesley Church, Forrest
Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
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
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
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
Funk & Soul Under the Stars at the Mercure Canberra Courtyard Concert
14 Nov 2026

Funk & Soul Under the Stars Courtyard Concert

The Courtyard Gardens at Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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