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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.

Canberra Milky Way Masterclass - how to photograph the Milky Way

31 Aug 2026

Canberra Milky Way Masterclass

Eastlake Cadwell, Calwell

Next on 31 Aug 2026 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm

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

Canberra Raiders NRLW player Madison Bartlett celebrating a try.

6 Sep 2026

Raiders v Eels - NRLW Round 10

GIO Stadium, Canberra, Bruce

Next on 6 Sep 2026 from 6:15pm to 9:15pm

The Gospel According to Paul

15–20 Sep 2026

The Gospel According to Paul

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 15 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

16–27 Sep 2026

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 16 Sep 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:50pm

Two silhouettes of suited men shaking hands in an industrial setting. One is on fire..

19 Sep 2026

Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen

Next on 19 Sep 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Suzanne Vega

20 Sep 2026

Suzanne Vega Flying with Angels Tour

Llewellyn Hall, Canberra

Next on 20 Sep 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Poster

9 Oct 2026

Hits of the '60s and '70s by The 60 Four

Canberra Theatre Centre - The Playhouse, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

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

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

24 Oct 2026

Canberra Nara Candle Festival

Canberra Nara Peace Park, Capital Hill

Next on 24 Oct 2026

Greg Davies | Full Fat Legend Tour

31 Oct 2026

Greg Davies - Full Fat Legend

Royal Theatre, Canberra

Next on 31 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Drag King with tophat

31 Oct – 30 Nov 2026

Canberra SpringOUT Pride Festival

Canberra SpringOUT PRIDE Festival Canberra, Braddon

Next on 31 Oct 2026

Salut! Baroque in Sydney

13 Nov 2026

Charms in Musick

Wesley Church, Forrest

Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm

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

Wine Tasting

14 Nov 2026

The Canberra and Region Wine Show - Tasting Experience

Terrace Restaurant, Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell

Next on 14 Nov 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Australian Cricket Players

2 Dec 2026

Men's T20 Series vs England | 5th T20

Manuka Oval, Griffith

Next on 2 Dec 2026 from 7:15pm to 10:00pm

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

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

Burnouts at Summernats

7–10 Jan 2027

Summernats 39

Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), Mitchell

Next on 7 Jan 2027

Australian Cricket Players

24 Feb 2027

Women's T20 Series vs New Zealand | 2nd T20

Manuka Oval, Griffith

Next on 24 Feb 2027 from 7:15pm to 10:00pm

27 Feb 2026 – 7 Mar 2027

Cyclonats Festival of Cycling Culture

Haig Park and venues across Canberra, Braddon

Next on 5 Mar 2027

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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