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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.

Monthly Jam Workshop

6 Dec 2023 – 4 Dec 2024

Jam Workshop with Canberra Blues Society

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 4 Dec 2024 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

A display of books and Christmas cards at the National Library Bookshop.

5 Dec 2024

Late night Christmas shopping at the National Library Bookshop

National Library of Australia Bookshop, Parkes

Next on 5 Dec 2024 from 9:00am to 8:00pm

Jack Maggs

5–7 Dec 2024

Jack Maggs

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 5 Dec 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Man on stage wearing a beanie, holding a mobile phone and speaking into a microphone

1 Aug – 5 Dec 2024

Open Mic Poetry Night

The Pot Belly Bar, Belconnen

Next on 5 Dec 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Chat 10 Looks 3

6 Dec 2024

Chat 10 Looks 3

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

Next on 6 Dec 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas

6 Dec 2024

A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 6 Dec 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

3 guests laugh over drinks while discussing the mystery at hand

6–7 Dec 2024

(Sleigh) Slay - An Interactive Murder Mystery

Tuggeranong Homestead, Richardson

Next on 6 Dec 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

An armchair in front of a turntable and a lava lamp

1 Mar – 6 Dec 2024

Vinyl Lounge

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 6 Dec 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

ConneXion Big Band plays for a private dance event

7 Dec 2024

Battle of the Big Bands

Albert Hall, Yarralumla

Next on 7 Dec 2024 from 7:30pm to 11:00pm

Canberra Christmas Party

7 Dec 2024

City Centre Christmas Party

City Walk next to the Christmas tree, Canberra

Next on 7 Dec 2024 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm

19-Twenty

7 Dec 2024

19-Twenty - A Xmas Party at The Zeppelin Room

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

Next on 7 Dec 2024 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Smiths@Belco: Glorious! A Handel Celebration

7 Dec 2024

Smiths@Belco: Glorious! A Handel Celebration

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on 7 Dec 2024 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

shows crowd and entertainers singing

8 Dec 2024

Carols in the Park

Dickson Playing Fields, Dickson

Next on 8 Dec 2024 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm

The Christmas Spectacular

9–10 Dec 2024

The Christmas Spectacular

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 9 Dec 2024 from 6:30pm to 8:20pm

Banner for series

13 Feb – 10 Dec 2024

The Journey of Australian Science: Tracing our History, Discovering New Paths

Shine Dome, Acton

Next on 10 Dec 2024 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Cheek Live with Hannah Ferguson and Sarah-Jane Adams

11 Dec 2024

Cheek Live with Hannah Ferguson and Sarah-Jane Adams

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 11 Dec 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:40pm

Two young women sit next to each other. One of the women feeds the other a chocolate.

11–15 Dec 2024

SAUCE

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 11 Dec 2024 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Jon at the piano composing

11–21 Dec 2024

Tick, Tick...Boom!

ACT Hub | Australian Capital Theatre Hub, Kingston

Next on 11 Dec 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Darren Hanlon

13 Dec 2024

Darren Hanlon - Xmas Show 24

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 13 Dec 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:50pm

The Nutcracker

13–14 Dec 2024

The Nutcracker

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 13 Dec 2024 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Still from Ghostbusters showing a group of men in overalls with equipment

27 Sep – 13 Dec 2024

Cult Classics with Venus Mantrap

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 13 Dec 2024 from 8:00pm to 10:15pm

Gene Perla (USA)

14 Dec 2024

Gene Perla: The Jazz Haus

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 14 Dec 2024 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

people sitting on a grass field watching Carols in Town Park Canberra

15 Dec 2024

Carols in Town Park

Tuggeranong Town Park, Greenway

Next on 15 Dec 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

canberra blues society sunday pro jam

18 Feb – 15 Dec 2024

Canberra Blues Society Sunday Pro Jam

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 15 Dec 2024

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