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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.

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
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
Salut! Baroque in Sydney
13 Nov 2026

Charms in Musick

Wesley Church, Forrest
Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
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
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
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
Edu Diaz
13 Nov 2026

A Drag Is Born

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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
Canberra and Region Wine Show
14 Nov 2026

The Canberra and Region Wine Show - Tasting Experience

Terrace Restaurant, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell
Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
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
Dream On Dreamer band performing infront of a busy crowd from the crowd pov.
14 Nov 2026

Dream on Dreamer - Hope/Heartbound Revival Tour

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
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
Latvian Radio Choir
14 Nov 2026

Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
An Evening with Ben Macintyre
15 Nov 2026

An Evening with Ben Macintyre

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 15 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:20pm
Bald woman wearing red dress with bare arms held high
15 Nov 2026

Being BOLD

Gorman Arts Centre, Braddon
Next on 15 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
close up of someone playing bass guitar
17 Nov 2026

Jazz Junction: ANU Community Music Centre

Big Band Room, Peter Karmel Building, ANU, Canberra
Next on 17 Nov 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
A smiling woman sits on a balcony, wearing a red shirt and a red and yellow scarf.
18 Nov 2026

Book launch: Lachlan Kalari Bila - Sweet Water to the Sea

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 18 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Sydney Premiere of Juvenescence
19 Nov 2026

Juvenescence Canberra Premiere and Q&A

Dendy Canberra, Canberra
Next on 19 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:10pm
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