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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.

The Hairy Ape by Eugene O’Neil
10–12 Dec 2026

The Hairy Ape by Eugene O’Neil

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 10 Dec 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:50pm
Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales on stage
11 Dec 2026

Annabel Crabb and Leigh Sales in: Chat 10 Looks 3 Live

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra
Next on 11 Dec 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Spilt Milk Festival
12 Dec 2026

Spilt Milk

EPIC Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 12 Dec 2026 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
Slam! Pro Wrestling League
12 Dec 2026

Slam! Pro Wrestling League

Royal Theatre, Canberra
Next on 12 Dec 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm
The Christmas Spectacular
12 Dec 2026

The Christmas Spectacular

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 12 Dec 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:50pm
people sitting on a grass field watching Carols in Town Park Canberra
14 Dec 2025 – 13 Dec 2026

Carols in Town Park

Tuggeranong Town Park, Greenway
Next on 13 Dec 2026 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Rachel Mink - Soprano and Alex Raupach - Trumpet pose in front of a Christmas red background
19 Dec 2026

Ave Mariah!

Polish White Eagle Club, Turner
Next on 19 Dec 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Bar Beirut NYE All Ages Party
31 Dec 2026

Bar Beirut's Early Bird New Year's Eve Party

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 31 Dec 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Jamison
31 Dec 2026

New Year’s Eve in The Yard at Jamison

Canberra Southern Cross Club, Macquarie
Next on 31 Dec 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:59pm
performer eats fire at Bar Beirut
31 Dec 2026

Inferno NYE Party with Jazida Burlesque

Bar Beirut, Canberra
Next on 31 Dec 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:59pm
Sixers play Strikers in 2025.
3 Jan 2027

Sixers at Manuka | Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers

Corroboree Group Manuka, Griffith
Next on 3 Jan 2027 from 7:15pm to 11:00pm
Burnouts at Summernats
7–10 Jan 2027

Summernats 39

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Mitchell
Next on 7 Jan 2027
The four band members of Paleface Swiss against a wall looking to the side and to the camera
2 Feb 2027

Paleface Swiss + Counterparts + Fox Lake

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 2 Feb 2027 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
The four band members of thrown in the dark looking various ways.
10 Feb 2027

Thrown Australian Tour 2027 with special guests Boundaries, 156/Silence + Volatile Ways

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 10 Feb 2027 from 6:45pm to 11:30pm
Lunar New Year
13 Feb 2027

Lunar New Year Festival

Woolley Street, Dickson
Next on 13 Feb 2027 from 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Anh Do
25 Feb 2027

Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 25 Feb 2027 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Questacon illuminated with Chines dragon dancers
26 Feb – 8 Mar 2027

Enlighten Festival

Various venues, Canberra
Next on 26 Feb 2027
Offical Marketing Collateral for Kevin Bridges
5 Mar 2027

Kevin Bridges - Here If You Need Me

National Convention Centre Canberra, Canberra
Next on 5 Mar 2027 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Cyclonats logo and cyclists
27 Feb 2026 – 7 Mar 2027

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Haig Park and venues across Canberra, Braddon
Next on 5 Mar 2027
The Australian Women's Cricket Team celebrates a wicket in a One-Day International Match
6 Mar 2027

Women's ODI Series - Australia vs New Zealand - First ODI

Manuka Oval, Griffith
Next on 6 Mar 2027 from 2:50pm to 9:00pm
Canberra Comedy Festival Gala
10–21 Mar 2027

Canberra Comedy Festival

Various Venues, Canberra
Next on 10 Mar 2027
Best Beer Festival
20 Mar 2027

Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival

Mercure Canberra, Braddon
Next on 20 Mar 2027 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Arj Barker
20 Mar 2027

Arj Barker - The Eleventh Hour

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 20 Mar 2027 from 8:15pm to 9:15pm
6 Morris Dancers perform in Traditional Costume with a big-top tent in the background
25–29 Mar 2027

National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 25 Mar 2027 from 5:00pm to 11:59pm
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