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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.

Ballet International Gala: BIG VI

2 Aug 2025

Ballet International Gala: BIG VI

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 2 Aug 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

A photograph of a hand taking film off of a film reel

6 Aug 2025

Film Developing and Scanning Workshop

photo access, Griffith

Next on 6 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler

7 Aug 2025

Conversations LIVE with Sarah Kanowski and Richard Fidler

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 7 Aug 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Manuka Oval

7 Aug 2025

AFL Round 22 - GIANTS v North Melbourne

Manuka Oval, Griffith

Next on 7 Aug 2025 from 5:20pm to 8:20pm

Seb Kris Try

8 Aug 2025

Raiders v Sea Eagles - NRL Round 23

GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce

Next on 8 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

8 Aug 2025

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 8 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Antique, vintage and collectable bespoke jewellery for the discerning buyer

8–10 Aug 2025

ACT Seasonal Antique and Collectable Fair

Albert Hall, Yarralumla

Next on 8 Aug 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Tommy Little – I’m Not Proud

9 Aug 2025

Tommy Little – I’m Not Proud

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

Kenny Rogers, Glen Campbell, John Denver and Friends Tribute Show

9 Aug 2025

Kenny Rogers and Friends Tribute Show - Canberra

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Woden

Next on 9 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 10:30pm

Sooshi Mango

10 Aug 2025

Sooshi Mango – Home Made Encore

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 10 Aug 2025 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Takács Quartet

16 Aug 2025

Takács Quartet & Angie Milliken | Musica Viva Australia

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 16 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Hottest Hot August Night – Hits of Diamond & Olivia NJ

16 Aug 2025

Hottest Hot August Night – Hits of Diamond & Olivia NJ

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 16 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

ARC presents Pink Floyd

17 Aug 2025

ARC presents Pink Floyd

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 17 Aug 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

The Big Bike Film Night

18 Aug 2025

The Big Bike Film Night - Canberra

Kambri at ANU, Acton

Next on 18 Aug 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Photo of Tim Freedman

30 Aug 2025

Smiths at Belco: Tim Freedman

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on 30 Aug 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:15pm

Promotional image for REP's Lizzy, Darcy & Jane

4–20 Sep 2025

Lizzy, Darcy & Jane

Canberra REP Theatre, Canberra

Next on 4 Sep 2025 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Cast

13 Sep 2025

Confetti and Chaos - Canberra

Mercure Canberra, Braddon

Next on 13 Sep 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Trent Dalton’s Love Stories

24–27 Sep 2025

Trent Dalton’s Love Stories

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 24 Sep 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:10pm

ANTHONY MARWOOD & JAMES CRABB

25 Sep 2025

Anthony Marwood & James Crabb - Snow Concert Hall Season 2025

Snow Concert Hall - Canberra Grammar School, Red Hill

Next on 25 Sep 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Winter Cyan, an acrobat, Spins on the Roue Cyr, a large Metal ring bigger than an adult

26 Sep – 5 Oct 2025

Canberra Circus Festival

The May Wirth Big Top, Chifley Community Oval, Chifley

Next on 26 Sep 2025 from 9:00am to 10:00pm

Trio Isimsiz

3 Oct 2025

Trio Isimsiz | Musica Viva Australia

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra

Next on 3 Oct 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

The 60 Four: Hits of the ’60s and ’70s

10 Oct 2025

The 60 Four: Hits of the ’60s and ’70s

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 10 Oct 2025 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Kevin Borich playing guitar

10 Oct 2025

Kevin Borich Express at The Zeppelin Room

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah

Next on 10 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Pride & Prejudice

15–18 Oct 2025

Pride & Prejudice

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 15 Oct 2025 from 7:00pm to 8:15pm

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