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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.

twelve musicians playing instruments

29 Apr – 3 May 2026

Canberra International Music Festival

Various venues, Canberra

Next on 29 Apr 2026 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm

Group of musicians playing instruments

17 Sep 2025 – 30 Dec 2026

Molly Pro Jazz Jam

Molly, Canberra

Next on 29 Apr 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm

Playlunch band members doing stereotypical Australian activiities

30 Apr 2026

Playlunch Sex Ed Regional Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce

Next on 30 Apr 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background

30 Apr – 11 Jun 2026

Oh Yeah Life Drawing at OHNO! Manuka

OHNO!, Griffith

Next on 30 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Photo of group of four men around 1950s classic car.

1 May 2026

The Detonators

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 1 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:00pm

The Disappearing Diplomat edit

1 May 2026

The Disappearing Diplomat

Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

Next on 1 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

The King of Pop Show – Michael Jackson Live Concert Experience

1 May 2026

The King of Pop Show – Michael Jackson Live Concert Experience

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 1 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

A close up image of a woman with long dark hair and a fringe

1 May 2026

Author talk: Look After Your Feet by Rosalie Ham

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 1 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

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 1 May 2026

Nazeem Hussain: I’D LIKE TO TELL YOU ABOUT SOME JOKES

2 May 2026

Nazeem Hussain: I'd Like to Tell to You About Some Jokes

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 2 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Dove flying against a sunset

2 May 2026

Passion and Resurrection

Anzac Memorial Chapel, Campbell

Next on 2 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Dr. Satinder Sartaaj | Heritage Tour | Canberra

2 May 2026

Dr. Satinder Sartaaj's Heritage Tour

Royal Theatre, Canberra

Next on 2 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm

Neel Kolhatkar

2 May 2026

Neel Kolhatkar - Black Belt Comedy

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 2 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Group plaining trivia game heads or tails

16 Mar 2026 – 15 Mar 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on 4 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel

6 May 2026

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith

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

Image of Aura Go

7 May 2026

Beethoven's Ghost | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 7 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong

26 Mar – 7 May 2026

De Bortoli Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong

Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, Greenway

Next on 7 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Sarah Wilson

8 May 2026

Sarah Wilson - I Eat The Stars Book Launch

The Street Theatre, Canberra

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

Close up of Bon Jovi impersonator performing

8 May 2026

The Bon Jovi Legacy

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 8 May 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Michael Paynter – Great Australian Songbook

8 May 2026

Michael Paynter – Great Australian Songbook

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 8 May 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:15pm

The Whitlams with Canberra Symphony Orchestra

8–9 May 2026

The Whitlams with Canberra Symphony Orchestra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 8 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL

8–10 May 2026

Footloose: The Musical - Canberra

Royal Theatre NCC, Canberra

Next on 8 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Katy Steel sits on a 70s-style carpeted floor, leaning against a bed, playing an acoustic guitar.

9 May 2026

Smith’s@Belco: Katy Steele

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on 9 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:20pm

Brumbies vs Force

9 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Western Force - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 9 May 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

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