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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.

Bernard Fanning – Tea & Sympathy Anniversary Tour

24 Mar 2026

Bernard Fanning – Tea & Sympathy Anniversary Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 24 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:15pm

St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong

26 Mar 2026

St Hugo Wine Dinner at Tuggeranong

Canberra Southern Cross Club Tuggeranong, Greenway

Next on 26 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Meg Washington – Natural Beauty Tour

26 Mar 2026

Meg Washington – Natural Beauty Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 26 Mar 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

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

Two Blondes and a Bloke

27 Mar 2026

Lakeside at 5: Two Blonds and a Bloke

Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway

Next on 27 Mar 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

band

28 Mar 2026

In The Mood For Swing. Featuring the Blamey Street Big Band

Lanyon Vikings Club, Conder

Next on 28 Mar 2026 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

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

Old Guy

28 Mar 2026

Live Fast Die Old - UPSTAGEING

Rose Cottage Canberra, Gilmore

Next on 28 Mar 2026 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm

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

Ireland the Voyage

29 Mar 2026

Ireland the Voyage

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 29 Mar 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:50pm

A woman at a space station wearing a blue astronaut uniform

30 Mar 2026

Exploring space with Katherine Bennell-Pegg and Neil Hart

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 30 Mar 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

An illustration of men on buffalos with whips

1 Apr 2026

Echoes of the long paddock: A folksong celebration

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 1 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

First Feast Cheers

1 Apr 2026

Sneaky with a Twist: Magical Mixology for April Fool’s Day

Quizzic Alley, Fyshwick

Next on 1 Apr 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

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

Audience in a theatre and a man at the front preparing to play a vinyl

7 Feb 2025 – 4 Dec 2026

Vinyl Lounge at the NFSA

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, Acton

Next on 3 Apr 2026

A man dressed as a rabbit in the desert. Green smoke is coming from a can in his hand.

7 Apr 2026

Bunny Racket

Garema Stage, Canberra

Next on 7 Apr 2026 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm

A sepia photograph of a naval battle ship

7 Apr 2026

Australia's Naval Alliances: John Seymour and Hugh White

National Library of Australia, Parkes

Next on 7 Apr 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

The Outdoor Dining space at Verity Lane Market

7–11 Apr 2026

The Lost Wonders of the City at Verity Lane Market

Verity Lane Market, Canberra

Next on 7 Apr 2026 from 4:00pm to 9:00pm

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

Sabrina

9 Apr 2026

Sabrina Live - Not for real... but pretty close

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

Next on 9 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

10–18 Apr 2026

Bell Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

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

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

Event image

14 Apr 2026

Bright Minds, Bold Voices

Shine Dome, Canberra

Next on 14 Apr 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Man looks at camera, fixing his tie, unsettled

15–25 Apr 2026

Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 15 Apr 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

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