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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.

ACT Brumbies 2024 vs Hurricanes
26 Apr 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Hurricanes | Round 11 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 26 Apr 2025 from 7:35pm to 9:35pm
Away
26 Apr – 30 May 2025

ATL Screening: Away

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 26 Apr 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
People sitting at tables drawing
27 Jan – 28 Apr 2025

Monday Magic | Life Drawing at Wakefield's

Wakefield's Bar & Wine, Ainslie
Next on 28 Apr 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
A headshot of Mike Bowers.
29 Apr 2025

Life Behind the Lens at the National Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 29 Apr 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Four men wearing black against dark background
30 Apr – 4 May 2025

Canberra International Music Festival

Various venues, Canberra
Next on 30 Apr 2025 from 2:00pm to 9:00pm
Kitty Flanagan
30 Apr – 11 May 2025

Kitty Flanagan - Work In Progress - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 30 Apr 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Magic Realism
1–2 May 2025

CIMF: Magic Realism

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 1 May 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:45pm
Promotional Image for REP's Blithe Spirit
1–17 May 2025

Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit

Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra
Next on 1 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
This Much Is True
1–31 May 2025

ATL Screening: This Much Is True

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 1 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Beyond Salvation live
2 May 2025

Beyond Salvation – The premier Angels tribute

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 2 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Lime Cordiale
3 May 2025

Lime Cordiale – The Love Is Off The Table Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 3 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Ali Mcgregor and Signum Saxophone Quartet
3 May 2025

Hollywood Songbook | Canberra | Musica Viva Australia

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 3 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
ACT Brumbies vs Waratahs 2024
3 May 2025

Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies vs Waratahs | Round 12 Super Rugby

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 3 May 2025 from 7:35pm to 9:35pm
The Cruel Sea – Straight Into The Sun Australian Tour
3 May 2025

The Cruel Sea – Straight Into The Sun Australian Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 3 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:20pm
Portrait of photographers under the Milky Way
3 May – 25 Oct 2025

Milky Way Workshop Canberra By Ari Rex

Wildbark, Throsby
Next on 3 May 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Banff Mountain Film Festival 2025 Hero Image
6–9 May 2025

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival 2025 | Canberra

National Film & Sound Archives, Acton
Next on 6 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel
7 May 2025

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith
Next on 7 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Man in wide brim hat pointing at camera, half of his face is that of a grey alien, green background
8 May 2025

Friendlyjordies Presents: Alien Hunter

The Baso, Belconnen
Next on 8 May 2025
A sepia photograph of Colum McCann.
9 May 2025

Author talk: Twist by Colum McCann at the National Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 9 May 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Male holding saxophone standing with three female musicians holding instruments.
9 May 2025

Matthew Ottignon's Volant - Canberra

Smiths Alternative, Canberra
Next on 9 May 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Fergus Neal
10 May 2025

Fergus Neal - Fergie Ferg

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 10 May 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Trumpet
10 May 2025

The Ratpack

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 10 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
The TEN Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour
11 May 2025

The TEN Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 11 May 2025 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Dion Pride Sings the Songs of His Father
14 May 2025

Dion Pride Sings the Songs of His Father

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 14 May 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:10pm
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