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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.

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
Brumbies vs Drua
18 Apr 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Fijian Drua - Super Rugby Pacific Round 10

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 18 Apr 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
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
Aura Go
7 May 2026

Beethoven's Ghost | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 7 May 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Brumbies vs Force
9 May 2026

ACT Brumbies vs Western Force - Super Rugby Pacific Round 13

GIO Stadium, Bruce
Next on 9 May 2026 from 7:15pm to 9:35pm
Spacelive2025
16 Jun 2026

Spacelive

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra
Next on 16 Jun 2026
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
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
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
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
Paul Lewis: Mozart+
9 Oct 2026

Paul Lewis: Mozart+ | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Latvian Radio Choir
14 Nov 2026

Latvian Radio Choir & Genevieve Lacey | Musica Viva Australia | Canberra

Llewellyn Hall, ANU, Canberra
Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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