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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.

James May

2 Aug 2025

Explorers – The Age of Discovery - with James May - Live on Stage: Canberra

Llewellyn Hall- ANU, Canberra

Next on 2 Aug 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

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

6 Aug 2025

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith

Next on 6 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler

7 Aug 2025

Conversations LIVE with Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 7 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

8 Aug 2025

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 8 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Seb Kris Try

8 Aug 2025

Raiders v Sea Eagles - NRL Round 23

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce

Next on 8 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Antique, vintage and collectable bespoke jewellery for the discerning buyer

8–10 Aug 2025

ACT Seasonal Antique and Collectable Fair

Albert Hall, Yarralumla

Next on 8 Aug 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, John Denver and Friends Tribute Show

9 Aug 2025

Kenny Rogers and Friends Tribute Show - Canberra

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Woden

Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm

Tommy Little – I’m Not Proud

9 Aug 2025

Tommy Little – I’m Not Proud

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Sooshi Mango

10 Aug 2025

Sooshi Mango – Home Made Encore

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 10 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Manuka Oval

10 Aug 2025

AFL Round 22 - GIANTS v North Melbourne

Manuka Oval, Griffith

Next on 10 Aug 2025 from 1:40pm to 4:00pm

Daniel Connell

14 Aug 2025

Daniel Connell: Box-Headed Manbaby - Canberra

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 14 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Hottest Hot August Night – Hits of Diamond & Olivia NJ

16 Aug 2025

Hottest Hot August Night – Hits of Diamond & Olivia NJ

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 16 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Takács Quartet

16 Aug 2025

Takács Quartet & Angie Milliken | Musica Viva Australia

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 16 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

ARC presents Pink Floyd

17 Aug 2025

ARC presents Pink Floyd

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 17 Aug 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

The Big Bike Film Night

18 Aug 2025

The Big Bike Film Night - Canberra

Kambri at ANU, Acton

Next on 18 Aug 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Russell Morris

21 Aug 2025

Russell Morris

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 21 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Photo of Tim Freedman

30 Aug 2025

Smiths at Belco: Tim Freedman

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on 30 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:15pm

Promotional image for REP's Lizzy, Darcy & Jane

4–20 Sep 2025

Lizzy, Darcy & Jane

Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra

Next on 4 Sep 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Cast

13 Sep 2025

Confetti and Chaos - Canberra

Mercure Canberra, Braddon

Next on 13 Sep 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Hank Marvin Gypsy Jazz

19 Sep 2025

Hank Marvin Gypsy Jazz – East Coast Tour

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 19 Sep 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

1984

5 Jun – 21 Sep 2025

1984

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 21 Sep 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:40pm

Trent Dalton’s Love Stories

24–27 Sep 2025

Trent Dalton’s Love Stories

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 24 Sep 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:10pm

ANTHONY MARWOOD & JAMES CRABB

25 Sep 2025

Anthony Marwood & James Crabb - Snow Concert Hall Season 2025

Snow Concert Hall - Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill

Next on 25 Sep 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Ben Lee

25 Sep 2025

Ben Lee - Awake is the New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce

Next on 25 Sep 2025 from 7:30pm to 11:00pm

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