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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.

Brumbies vs Reds

7 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Queensland Reds - Super Rugby Pacific Round 4

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 7 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Hoodoo Gurus at Stage 88 Canberra for Symphony in the Park

8 Mar 2026

Symphony in the Park 2026

Commonwealth Park, Parkes

Next on 8 Mar 2026

Canberra Comedy Festival Gala

11–22 Mar 2026

Canberra Comedy Festival

Various Venues, Canberra

Next on 11 Mar 2026

Comedian Dave Hughes standing in front of a dark background

13 Mar 2026

Dave Hughes - Cooked

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 13 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Antique, vintage and collectable bespoke jewellery for the discerning buyer

14–15 Mar 2026

ACT Seasonal Antique and Collectable Fair

Quokka Pavilion, EPIC Park, Mitchell

Next on 14 Mar 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Daniel Muggleton

18 Mar 2026

Daniel Muggleton - White Here, White Now

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 18 Mar 2026

Two male and female couples . 1 man proposing to a woman. the other couple wearing boxing gloves

18–19 Mar 2026

Wedding Ring, suffeRing

The Steet Theatre, Canberra

Next on 18 Mar 2026 from 7:45pm to 8:45pm

Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling passing the ball.

19 Mar 2026

Raiders v Bulldogs - NRL Round 3

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 19 Mar 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Dan Rath

19 Mar 2026

Dan Rath - Help Me Please

Fun Time Pony, Canberra

Next on 19 Mar 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Brumbies vs Chiefs

20 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Chiefs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 6

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 20 Mar 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Danielle Walker

21 Mar 2026

Danielle Walker - Bittersweet

Kambri at ANU, Canberra

Next on 21 Mar 2026

Brumbies vs Waratahs

27 Mar 2026

ACT Brumbies vs NSW Waratahs - Super Rugby Pacific Round 7

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 27 Mar 2026 from 5:00pm to 9:30pm

Comedian Tom Gleeson sitting on a stool, smiling

28 Mar 2026

Tom Gleeson - Out of Touch

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 28 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Hudson Young running the ball.

29 Mar 2026

Raiders v Sharks - NRL Round 4

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 29 Mar 2026 from 4:05pm to 7:05pm

A street performer performs for a crowd at the Festival

2–6 Apr 2026

National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Lyneham

Next on 2 Apr 2026

The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey

8–12 Apr 2026

The Great Gatsby: A Jazz Ballet Odyssey - Canberra

Canberra Theatre, Canberra

Next on 8 Apr 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

A close shot of a man holding glasses

10–18 Apr 2026

Julius Caesar

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 10 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Canberra Raiders Xavier Savage celebration.

17 Apr 2026

Raiders v Storm - NRL Round 7

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 17 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour

18 Apr 2026

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour (Canberra)

AIS Arena, Bruce

Next on 18 Apr 2026

Brumbies vs Drua

18 Apr 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua - Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 18 Apr 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Concert in Canberra, ACT

20 Apr 2026

Richard Marx - After Hours Tour

Royal Theatre, Canberra

Next on 20 Apr 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm

Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare

23–24 Apr 2026

Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare - Hamlet - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 23 Apr 2026

Salut! Baroque in Sydney

24 Apr 2026

Invitation to the Dance

Wesley Church, Forrest

Next on 24 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm

Mercure Canberra Front Exterior

25 Apr 2026

ANZAC Day at Mercure Canberra & Olims Bar and Bistro

Mercure Canberra, Braddon

Next on 25 Apr 2026 from 6:00am to 10:00pm

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