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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.

Lisa Simone: A Daughter’s Tribute to Nina Simone
14 May 2026

Lisa Simone: A Daughter’s Tribute to Nina Simone

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 14 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Ralph McTell
14 May 2026

Ralph McTell

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 14 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
TOMMY LITTLE – NAMASTE THE F*CK AWAY FROM ME
15 May 2026

Tommy Little

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 15 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Not Drowning, Waving
15 May 2026

Not Drowning, Waving

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 15 May 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:50pm
Arabian Night Buffet at Woden
15 May 2026

Arabian Night Buffet at Woden

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 15 May 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Jason Leong – In Laughing Memory
16 May 2026

Jason Leong – In Laughing Memory

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 16 May 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Lenny Pearce looking off into the distance
17 May 2026

Lenny's Toddler Techno Tour: Canberra

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 17 May 2026 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm
Helios + Selene
20–23 May 2026

Helios + Selene

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 20 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:05pm
Crowd of happy people standing next to a cruise boat
21 May 2026

Laughs on the Lake

Love Boats, Jetty 5, Trevillian Quay, Kingston
Next on 21 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.
21 May 2026

Raiders v Dolphins - NRL Round 12

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 21 May 2026 from 7:50pm to 10:50pm
St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong
22 May 2026

De Bortoli Wine Dinner at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison, Macquarie
Next on 22 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong
22 May 2026

Lerida Estate Wine Dinner at the Yacht Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, Greenway
Next on 22 May 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
ConneXion Big Band performing, dressed up as video game characters from last performance at the Club
24 May 2026

Three Blind Cats

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 24 May 2026 from 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Comedians Colin Lane and Frank Woodley Floating in space looking surprised
30 May 2026

Lano & Woodley - In Space

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 30 May 2026 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.
31 May 2026

Raiders v Cowboys - NRL Round 13

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 31 May 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm
Two women reading books in a room full of books and manuscripts
4 Jun 2026

Film Screening: How to Build a Library

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 4 Jun 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Author Peter Mitchell
4 Jun 2026

In Conversation: Peter Mitchell with Michael McKernan

Dymocks Canberra, Canberra
Next on 4 Jun 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Canberra Raiders player Ethan Sanders kicking a conversion.
5 Jun 2026

Raiders v Roosters - NRL Round 14

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 5 Jun 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Artist Meg Mac
6 Jun 2026

Meg Mac w/ Special Guests

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 6 Jun 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Copy of Drag Paint & Sip Canberra
6 Jun 2026

Drag Paint and Sip Canberra

Badger & Co, Acton
Next on 6 Jun 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Tipsy Tea by the Fire
7 Jun 2026

Tipsy Tea by the Fire

Canberra Southern Cross Club Yacht Club, Yarralumla
Next on 7 Jun 2026 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Three band members from Cola looking at the camera in a forest
11 Jun 2026

Cola (CA) - Australian Tour with Special Guests

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 11 Jun 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Salut! Baroque in Sydney
12 Jun 2026

Bohemian Rhapsody

Wesley Church, Forrest
Next on 12 Jun 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
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17–21 Jun 2026

Steel Magnolias

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 17 Jun 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
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