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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.

The Ultimate Vegas Show
9 Jul 2026

The Ultimate Vegas Show

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 9 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Leila Josefowicz
9 Jul 2026

The Fairy's Kiss Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill
Next on 9 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
K-POP Icons
10 Jul 2026

K-POP Icons

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 10 Jul 2026 from 3:00pm to 4:40pm
lady pouring wine
10–11 Jul 2026

Rutherglen in the City Canberra

Old Parliament House, Members Dinning Room, Parkes
Next on 10 Jul 2026
Aretha Franklin performing
10 Jul – 21 Oct 2026

Legends of Soul: Aretha Franklin x The Commitments

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 10 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm
5-Course Truffle Degustation with Matched Wines
11 Jul 2026

Truffle & Wine Dinner In Canberra

Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 11 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Workshop participants engaged in hands-on craft activities around a table in an art-filled studio.
15–29 Jul 2026

Material Resonance - Workshops with Michele Grimston

Blank Cultural Platform, Canberra
Next on 15 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Thelma Plum – I Don’t Play That Song Anymore Tour
16 Jul 2026

Thelma Plum – I Don’t Play That Song Anymore Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 16 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
kerosene
16–19 Jul 2026

kerosene

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 16 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:20pm
Vika & Linda – Where Do You Come From?
17 Jul 2026

Vika & Linda – Where Do You Come From?

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 17 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Canberra Raiders player Joseph Tapine running the ball.
18 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Rabbitohs - NRLW Raiders v Roosters

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 18 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm
Nurse Georgie Carroll
18 Jul 2026

Nurse Georgie Carroll

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 18 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:50pm
Blake Pavey
19 Jul 2026

Blake Pavey - A Bit Scared

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 19 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:40pm
Jim Jefferies | Son of a Carpenter
24 Jul 2026

Jim Jefferies - Son of a Carpenter

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
Canberra Parliament House
24–25 Jul 2026

Whisky Live Canberra

Unviersity of Canberra, Bruce
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Edge
24–25 Jul 2026

The Edge

Erindale Theatre, Wanniassa
Next on 24 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Canberra Raiders player Jed Stuart celebrating a try.
25 Jul 2026

Double Header | NRL Raiders v Tigers - NRLW Raiders v Sharks

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce
Next on 25 Jul 2026 from 12:45pm to 6:00pm
A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel
29 Jul 2026

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith
Next on 29 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Woman drinking sparkling wine with art model sitting in background
30 Apr – 30 Jul 2026

Oh Yeah Life Drawing at OHNO! Manuka

OHNO!, Griffith
Next on 30 Jul 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Superwog – Big Daddy Energy Tour
31 Jul 2026

Superwog – Big Daddy Energy Tour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:15pm
Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet
31 Jul – 1 Aug 2026

Izzard: The Tragedy of Hamlet

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 31 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:20pm
illuminated bug
1 Aug 2026

Light Up Lyneham

Lyneham shops, Lyneham
Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
A woman with short grey hair and glasses holding a microphone on stage
4 Aug 2026

2026 Kenneth Myer Lecture Canberra: Ronni Kahn AO

National Library of Australia, Parkes
Next on 4 Aug 2026 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Large groups of cheering people standing next to a big boat called Love Boat Canberra
6 Aug – 29 Oct 2026

Laughs on the Lake Comedy Cruise

Love Boats, Kingston Foreshore Jetty 5, Kingston
Next on 6 Aug 2026 from 6:15pm to 9:00pm
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