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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.

John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!

6 Feb 2026

John Williamson – 55 Years – My Travellin’ Days are Done!

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 6 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Three women in cultural dress clap for the festival parade performers

6–8 Feb 2026

National Multicultural Festival

Canberra CBD, Canberra

Next on 6 Feb 2026

Charity Black-Tie Gala - Valentines Masquerade Ball - Feb 2026

14 Feb 2026

Gold Odyssey Events Valentines Masquerade Ball

Hotel Realm Ballroom, Barton

Next on 14 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:55pm

Fanny Lumsden

21 Feb 2026

Fanny Lumsden Australian Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

FSK Rider

21 Feb 2026

Freestyle Kings Live World Tour in Canberra

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Canberra Lunar New Year

21 Feb 2026

Canberra Lunar New Year Festival

Woolley Street, Dickson, Dickson

Next on 21 Feb 2026 from 10:00am to 10:00pm

Rock of Origin

27 Feb 2026

Rock of Origin 5

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm

A Winter's Journey

27 Feb 2026

A Winter's Journey | Canberra | Musica Viva Australia

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 27 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Simon playing a guitar while riding his penny-farthing

27 Feb – 1 Mar 2026

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Next on 27 Feb 2026

Questacon illuminated with Chines dragon dancers

27 Feb – 9 Mar 2026

Enlighten Festival 2026

Various venues, Canberra

Next on 27 Feb 2026

Kingfish

28 Feb 2026

Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm

Brumbies vs Blues

28 Feb 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Blues - Super Rugby Pacific Round 3

GIO Stadium, Bruce

Next on 28 Feb 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm

Picture of Jimmy Car

2–3 Mar 2026

Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

Royal Theatre, Canberra

Next on 2 Mar 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Crowd sitting in front of screen for Lights! Canberra! Action!

6 Mar 2026

Lights! Canberra! Action! 2026

Senate Rose Garden, Parkes

Next on 6 Mar 2026

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

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

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

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 7:15pm to 9:35pm

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

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

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