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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.

Burt Bacharach
15 Oct 2026

Burt Bacharach Songbook

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 15 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
wine
16 Oct 2026

After Dark Book Club: Women of Crime

Griffin's Lounge at Hyatt Hotel Canberra, Yarralumla
Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Prada Clutch and friend dressed at Kath and Kim
16 Oct 2026

Kath & Kim Drag Bingo at the Harmonie German Club

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Group of Dusk till Dawn Participants at the front of the AWM
16–17 Oct 2026

Dusk till Dawn

Australian War Memorial, Campbell
Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 5:00pm to 11:59pm
Ronan Apcar
17 Oct 2026

Ronan Apcar - Brahms and the Opposite of Brahms

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
Next on 17 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Charm Of Finches
17 Oct 2026

Charm Of Finches - Bodysuit Single Launch

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 17 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:10pm
Mike Rudd
21 Oct 2026

A Retro Spectrum - Mike Rudd

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
men in balaclavas in a circle looking down at camera
21 Oct 2026

TSIM: No Mistakes Tour

Fortitude Music Hall, Canberra
Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm
The band membrs from jet standing in a line looking directly at the camera
22 Oct 2026

JET - The Rumblin' Regional Revue w/ Liquid Zoo

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 22 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:30pm
Arabian Night Buffet Dinner & Show at Jamison
23 Oct 2026

Arabian Night Buffet Dinner & Show at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club, Macquarie
Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Rugby player running with ball in hand while team mates watch
23 Oct 2026

WXV Global Series - Wallaroos v Scotland Women

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce
Next on 23 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Canberra Nara Candle Festival
24 Oct 2026

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

Canberra Nara Peace Park, Capital Hill
Next on 24 Oct 2026
Quentin Angus & MSFS: Time Cycles Album Launch
24 Oct 2026

Quentin Angus & MSFS: Time Cycles Album Launch

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 24 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:20pm
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25 Oct 2026

Twilight Flow and Live Music

Ainslie Arts Centre, Braddon
Next on 25 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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 29 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper
30 Oct 2026

The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 30 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Peking Duk duo, Adam hyde having a sip of tea and Reuben Styles eating ramen at a restaurant.
30 Oct 2026

Peking Duk ‘Paradise’ Album Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 30 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm
Daniel Connell
31 Oct 2026

Daniel Connell: Prairie Dog - Canberra

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 31 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Daniel Connell looking ahead with trees and eletctrical wires behind him
31 Oct 2026

Daniel Connell: Prairie Dog

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 31 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Lawrence Mooney
31 Oct 2026

Lawrence Mooney - Full Moon Party - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 31 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Greg Davies | Full Fat Legend Tour
31 Oct 2026

Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 31 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Drag King with tophat
31 Oct – 30 Nov 2026

Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival

Canberra SpringOUT PRIDE Festival Canberra, Braddon
Next on 31 Oct 2026
Seven classical musicians in elegant dress.
5 Nov 2026

Series 4 - Haydn's Oxford | Canberra

Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia, Parkes
Next on 5 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
From a Diamond to a King
6 Nov 2026

From a Diamond to a King

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
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