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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.

Drawing with hand holding pencil
6 Aug – 1 Oct 2026

Fine Lines and Wine | Life Drawing at Contentious Character

Contentious Character, Kingston
Next on 1 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
The Magical World of Crazy Science
2 Oct 2026

The Magical World of Crazy Science

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 2 Oct 2026 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
Offical Marketing Collateral for Bill Baileys
2 Oct 2026

Bill Bailey - Vaudevillean

National Convention Centre Canberra, Canberra
Next on 2 Oct 2026 from 8:00am to 10:00am
National Guitar Show
3 Oct 2026

The National Guitar Show - Vintage & Boutique

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 3 Oct 2026 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me
3 Oct 2026

Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 3 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Canberra Bach Ensemble
3–4 Oct 2026

Canberra Bach Ensemble: Trauerode BWV 198

St Christopher's Cathedral, Forrest
Next on 3 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
The Heroines
3–4 Oct 2026

The Heroines

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 3 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
A young man, blonde-haired woman and bearded man smiling
6 Oct 2026

Signature Series: Za Górami

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
Next on 6 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Alice Zawadzki – voice & Fred Thomas – piano
7 Oct 2026

Schubert Songs: The Beloved Colour

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 7 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm
AUTO-TUNE
7–8 Oct 2026

Auto-Tune

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 7 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 7:55pm
Poster
9 Oct 2026

Hits of the '60s and '70s by The 60 Four

Canberra Theatre Centre - The Playhouse, Canberra
Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Paul Lewis: Mozart+
9 Oct 2026

Paul Lewis: Mozart+ | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Daniel Muggleton with his hand on his chin sitting on a lounge.
9 Oct 2026

Daniel Muggleton: White Here, White Now

UCLivex Theatrette, Bruce
Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm
ICHOR
9–11 Oct 2026

ICHOR

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:25pm
Mikelangelo In The Belly of the Whale
9–11 Oct 2026

Mikelangelo In The Belly of the Whale

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Alex Lloyd
10 Oct 2026

Alex Lloyd - Celebrating 25 Years of Watching Angels Mend

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Pseudo Echo
10 Oct 2026

Pseudo Echo Live Show

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Matinee 2
10 Oct 2026

Matinee: Over 30's Clubbing Experience

Mooseheads Pub, Canberra
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
Costa/Putcha/Luke
10 Oct 2026

Costa/Putcha/Luke

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:20pm
Movie Screen showing CSFF logo with audience watching
10–17 Oct 2026

Canberra Short Film Festival

Dendy Cinemas Canberra, Canberra
Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
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 6:30pm to 7:20pm
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
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
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