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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.

Reece Mastin looking off the right

7 Aug 2026

Reece Mastin - The New Dawn Tour

UC Hub, Bruce

Next on 7 Aug 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm

Herman's Hermits

7 Aug 2026

Herman’s Hermits

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 7 Aug 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2026

8 Aug 2026

Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2026

National Film And Sound Archive Of Australia, Canberra

Next on 8 Aug 2026 from 2:00pm to 9:30pm

Image of Hockey Players

8–9 Aug 2026

Canberra Brave vs Melbourne Ice

AIS Arena, Bruce

Next on 8 Aug 2026 from 4:45pm to 6:45pm

Antique, vintage and collectable bespoke jewellery for the discerning buyer

8–9 Aug 2026

ACT Seasonal Antique and Collectable Fair

Quokka Pavilion, EPIC Park, Mitchell

Next on 8 Aug 2026 from 9:00am to 5:00pm

The Big Bike Film Night 2026

10 Aug 2026

The Big Bike Film Night - Canberra

Kambri at ANU, Acton

Next on 10 Aug 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Nicolas Altstaedt &Thomas Dunford

13 Aug 2026

Nicolas Altstaedt & Thomas Dunford | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 13 Aug 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Heathers The Musical

14–23 Aug 2026

Heathers The Musical

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 14 Aug 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

WVYC at Carols by Candlelight

15 Aug 2026

Touch the Sky: Woden Valley Youth Choir Annual Concert 2026

Wesley Uniting Church, Forrest

Next on 15 Aug 2026 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Nonna & Yiayia

15 Aug 2026

Nonna & Yiayia Comedy Show

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 15 Aug 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Canberra Raiders player Sebastian Kris celebrating a try.

21 Aug 2026

Raiders v Broncos - NRL Round 25

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 21 Aug 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The Living End Band Promotional Tour Poster

22 Aug 2026

The Living End - I Only Trust Rock n Roll

UC Refectory, Bruce

Next on 22 Aug 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm

Vera Blue looking directly at the camera in a bright room

23 Aug 2026

Vera Blue - Modern Rituals Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce

Next on 23 Aug 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:30pm

Jon Stevens

27 Aug 2026

Jon Stevens – Noiseworks & INXS Collection

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 27 Aug 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Merrick Watts - An Idiot's Guide to Wine: Volume 3

28–29 Aug 2026

An Idiot’s Guide to Wine: Vol. 3 (Canberra)

Pialligo Estate, Pialligo

Next on 28 Aug 2026 from 6:15pm to 9:15pm

Top Dog Film Festival 2026

29 Aug 2026

Top Dog Film Festival World Tour 2026

National Film And Sound Archive Of Australia, Canberra

Next on 29 Aug 2026 from 2:00pm to 9:15pm

Learn how to photograph the Milky Way on the 2023 Armidale Masterclass

30 Aug 2026

Canberra Milky Way Editing Masterclass

Gungahlin East Lakes, Gungahlin

Next on 30 Aug 2026 from 9:00am to 4:30pm

Canberra Milky Way Masterclass - how to photograph the Milky Way

31 Aug 2026

Canberra Milky Way Masterclass

Eastlake Cadwell, Calwell

Next on 31 Aug 2026 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm

Two people, with crowns, surrounded by hands

3–19 Sep 2026

Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick

Next on 3 Sep 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

A stage full of musicians with acoustic instruments.

4 Sep 2026

The Grunge Show presents MTV Unplugged Live

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on 4 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Photographer: Elli Webb

4 Sep – 7 Nov 2026

Canberra Art Biennial

The festival is multi site, across central Canberra, with a central hub at Lake Burely Griffin., Parkes

Next on 4 Sep 2026

Canberra Raiders NRLW player Madison Bartlett celebrating a try.

6 Sep 2026

Raiders v Eels - NRLW Round 10

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 6 Sep 2026 from 6:15pm to 9:15pm

The Gospel According to Paul

15–20 Sep 2026

The Gospel According to Paul

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 15 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

16–27 Sep 2026

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 16 Sep 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:50pm

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