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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.

Eric Gales with guitar

21 Nov 2025

Eric Gales (USA) at The Zeppelin Room

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

Next on 21 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

The Fleetwood Mac Experience

28 Nov 2025

Back to the Mac - the Fleetwood Mac Experience

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm

Spirits

28–29 Nov 2025

Spirits at the Foreshore

Old Transport Depot, Kingston

Next on 28 Nov 2025 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Tyne-James Organ

29 Nov 2025

Tyne-James Organ Regional Tour

University of Canberra, Bruce

Next on 29 Nov 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

Group of people standing alongside Love Boat having a party

4 Dec 2025

Laughs on the Lake - Comedy Cruise

Love Boats Canberra, Kingston Foreshore

Next on 4 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Alan Davies – Think Ahead

8 Dec 2025

Alan Davies – Think Ahead

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 8 Dec 2025 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Hansel and Gretel running through a fairytale forrest, all leading to the witch

12–20 Dec 2025

Hansel & Gretel

Albert Hall, Yarralumla

Next on 12 Dec 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

A crowd of people enjoying music at dusk at Spilt Milk Festival

13 Dec 2025

Spilt Milk Canberra

Exhibition Park, Mitchell

Next on 13 Dec 2025 from 11:00am to 11:00pm

people sitting on a grass field watching Carols in Town Park Canberra

14 Dec 2025

Carols in Town Park

Tuggeranong Town Park, Greenway

Next on 14 Dec 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Elite Hall

8–11 Jan 2026

Street Machine Summernats 38

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Mitchell

Next on 8 Jan 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00pm

Circuit

31 Jan – 1 Feb 2026

Canberra Festival of Speed

Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham

Next on 31 Jan 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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

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

Picture of Jimmy Car

2 Mar 2026

Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

Royal Theatre, Canberra

Next on 2 Mar 2026

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

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 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

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour

18 Apr 2026

Guy Sebastian 100 Times Around The Sun Tour (Canberra)

AIS Arena, Bruce

Next on 18 Apr 2026

Mercure Canberra Front Exterior

25 Apr 2026

ANZAC Day at Mercure Canberra & Olims Bar and Bistro

Mercure Canberra, Braddon

Next on 25 Apr 2026 from 6:00am to 10:00pm

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

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