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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.

The Hon Senator Katy Gallagher addresses the crowd

13 May 2026

The FW La Trobe Federal Budget Dinner

The Great Hall, Parliament House, Capital Hill

Next on 13 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm

WANKERNOMICS: Show_V4.1_Final_USETHIS

13 May 2026

Wankernomics

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 13 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Banff Mountain Film Festival hero Image 2026

13–16 May 2026

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival | Canberra

National Film And Sound Archive Of Australia, Canberra

Next on 13 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Ralph McTell

14 May 2026

Ralph McTell

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 14 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Lisa Simone: A Daughter’s Tribute to Nina Simone

14 May 2026

Lisa Simone: A Daughter’s Tribute to Nina Simone

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 14 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Not Drowning, Waving

15 May 2026

Not Drowning, Waving

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 15 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:50pm

TOMMY LITTLE – NAMASTE THE F*CK AWAY FROM ME

15 May 2026

Tommy Little

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

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

Shakira

16 May 2026

Shakira Tribute - Antologia - Australian Tour

Australian Croatian Club, Turner

Next on 16 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm

Jason Leong – In Laughing Memory

16 May 2026

Jason Leong – In Laughing Memory

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 16 May 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Lenny Pearce looking off into the distance

17 May 2026

Lenny's Toddler Techno Tour: Canberra

UC Refectory, Bruce

Next on 17 May 2026 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm

Helios + Selene

20–23 May 2026

Helios + Selene

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 20 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:05pm

Crowd of happy people standing next to a cruise boat

21 May 2026

Laughs on the Lake

Love Boats, Jetty 5, Trevillian Quay, Kingston

Next on 21 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.

21 May 2026

Raiders v Dolphins - NRL Round 12

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 21 May 2026 from 7:50pm to 10:50pm

St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong

22 May 2026

Lerida Estate Wine Dinner at the Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla

Next on 22 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong

22 May 2026

De Bortoli Wine Dinner at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Macquarie

Next on 22 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

ConneXion Big Band performing, dressed up as video game characters from last performance at the Club

24 May 2026

Three Blind Cats

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 24 May 2026 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm

Group of people smiling and drawing

19 Jan – 25 May 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie

Next on 25 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Trivia Night 2026

29 May 2026

Trivia Night AF Canberra

Alliance Française de Canberra, Turner

Next on 29 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Comedians Colin Lane and Frank Woodley Floating in space looking surprised

30 May 2026

Lano & Woodley - In Space

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 30 May 2026 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.

31 May 2026

Raiders v Cowboys - NRL Round 13

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 31 May 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm

Author Peter Mitchell

4 Jun 2026

In Conversation: Peter Mitchell with Michael McKernan

Dymocks Canberra, Canberra

Next on 4 Jun 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Canberra Raiders player Ethan Sanders kicking a conversion.

5 Jun 2026

Raiders v Roosters - NRL Round 14

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

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 5 Jun 2026

Two women reading books in a room full of books and manuscripts

6 Jun 2026

Film Screening: How to Build a Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 6 Jun 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm

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