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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.

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 10 Oct 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:59pm

Trivia at PJs in the City

16 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2027

PJs Monday Night Trivia

PJs in the City, Canberra

Next on 12 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Group of people outside pub

20 Jan 2025 – 14 Dec 2026

Smith's Poetry Thing

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 12 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Adventure Reels Tour 2026

14–15 Oct 2026

Adventure Reels Film Tour 2026 Canberra

National Film & Sound Archives, McCoy Circuit, Acton, Canberra

Next on 14 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Landed

14–16 Oct 2026

Landed

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 14 Oct 2026 from 8:15pm to 9:05pm

The Fool (or Francesca Giselle)

14–16 Oct 2026

The Fool (or Francesca Giselle)

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 14 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:20pm

Burt Bacharach

15 Oct 2026

Burt Bacharach Songbook

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 15 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Bearded man wearing a grey suit holding a guitar

15 Oct 2026

Club Sandwich Comedy

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 15 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background

30 Apr – 29 Oct 2026

Oh Yeah Life Drawing at OHNO! Manuka

OHNO!, Griffith

Next on 15 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Prada Clutch and friend dressed at Kath and Kim

16 Oct 2026

Kath & Kim Drag Bingo at the Harmonie German Club

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

wine

16 Oct 2026

After Dark Book Club: Women of Crime

Griffin's Lounge at Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Yarralumla

Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Group of Dusk till Dawn Participants at the front of the AWM

16–17 Oct 2026

Dusk till Dawn

Australian War Memorial, Campbell

Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 5:00pm to 11:59pm

Ronan Apcar

17 Oct 2026

Ronan Apcar - Brahms and the Opposite of Brahms

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest

Next on 17 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Charm Of Finches

17 Oct 2026

Charm Of Finches - Bodysuit Single Launch

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 17 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:10pm

Group of people smiling and drawing

19 Jan – 19 Oct 2026

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie

Next on 19 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

men in balaclavas in a circle looking down at camera

21 Oct 2026

TSIM: No Mistakes Tour

Fortitude Music Hall, Canberra

Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm

Mike Rudd

21 Oct 2026

A Retro Spectrum - Mike Rudd

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

The band membrs from jet standing in a line looking directly at the camera

22 Oct 2026

JET - The Rumblin' Regional Revue w/ Liquid Zoo

UC Refectory, Bruce

Next on 22 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:30pm

Rugby player running with ball in hand while team mates watch

23 Oct 2026

WXV Global Series - Wallaroos v Scotland Women

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce

Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

Arabian Night Buffet Dinner & Show at Jamison

23 Oct 2026

Arabian Night Buffet Dinner and Show at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club, Macquarie

Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm 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 23 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

24 Oct 2026

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

Canberra Nara Peace Park, Capital Hill

Next on 24 Oct 2026

Quentin Angus & MSFS: Time Cycles Album Launch

24 Oct 2026

Quentin Angus & MSFS: Time Cycles Album Launch

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 24 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm

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25 Oct 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Ainslie Arts Centre, Braddon

Next on 25 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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