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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.

Doric String Quartet
19 Jun 2026

Doric String Quartet & Lloyd Van't Hoff | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 19 Jun 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The band members of the Jungle Giants
19 Jun 2026

The Jungle Giants - Experiencing Feelings of Joy Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce
Next on 19 Jun 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
ROCKARIA – THE ELO EXPERIENCE
19 Jun 2026

Rockaria – The Elo Experience

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 19 Jun 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:20pm
Matinee 2
20 Jun 2026

Matinee: Over 30's Clubbing Experience

Mooseheads Pub, Canberra
Next on 20 Jun 2026 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm
The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond
29 Jun 2026

The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 29 Jun 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Seven Drunken Nights
1 Jul 2026

Seven Drunken Nights

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 1 Jul 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Country Love: Gina Jeffreys & Rod McCormack, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, and O’Shea
2 Jul 2026

Country Love: Gina Jeffreys & Rod McCormack, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, O’Shea

Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah
Next on 2 Jul 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Archer, a man wearing a cowboy hat, performs at a concert. He sits with an acoustic guitar and mic.
4 Jul 2026

Smith’s@Belco: Archer and The Open Sky Big Brass Band

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 4 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:20pm
Leila Josefowicz
9 Jul 2026

Leila Josefowicz & John Novacek | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill
Next on 9 Jul 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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
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 Dragons - 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
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
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
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
illuminated bug
1 Aug 2026

Light Up Lyneham

Lyneham shops, Lyneham
Next on 1 Aug 2026 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm
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
Melinda Schneider
15 Aug 2026

The Way We Were - Starring Melinda Schneider

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra
Next on 15 Aug 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm
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
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
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