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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.

Two people, with crowns, surrounded by hands
3–19 Sep 2026

Exit the King by Eugène Ionesco

Mill Theatre at Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Next on 3 Sep 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
A stage full of musicians with acoustic instruments.
4 Sep 2026

The Grunge Show presents MTV Unplugged Live

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 4 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm 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
C.W. Stoneking
12 Sep 2026

C.W. Stoneking

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 12 Sep 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:15pm
19Twenty
12 Sep 2026

19Twenty

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 12 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
The four members of Dear Seattle facing in different directions away from the camera posing.
13 Sep 2026

Dear Seattle Regional Aus Tour 2026 with special guests Seahaven (usa) & more

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 13 Sep 2026 from 5:00pm to 11:30pm
Reich: Rejoice: Repeat
13 Sep 2026

Ensemble Offspring - Reich: Rejoice: Repeat

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 13 Sep 2026 from 6:00pm to 7:10pm
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
Back to the Mac Fleetwood Mac Experience
18 Sep 2026

Back to the Mac: The Fleetwood Mac Experience

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 18 Sep 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
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
Creedence & Friends
19 Sep 2026

Creedence and Friends

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 19 Sep 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Zak Shepherd clapping on stage with an audience and guitar strap around his shoulder
19 Sep 2026

Zach Bryan Tribute Show - Zak Plays Zach

UC Hub, Bruce
Next on 19 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:30pm
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
Strong is the New Pretty
24–26 Sep 2026

Strong is the New Pretty

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 24 Sep 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
SUMMIT: 50 Years of Piazzolla & Mulligan
26 Sep 2026

Summit: 50 Years of Piazzolla & Mulligan

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 26 Sep 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:15pm
The Family Band
26 Sep 2026

Peter "Wally" Bamford Concert

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 26 Sep 2026 from 4:00pm to 11:30pm
Macy Gray
30 Sep 2026

Macy Gray

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 30 Sep 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Cheek Live: State of the Nation with Hannah Ferguson
1 Oct 2026

Cheek Live: State of the Nation with Hannah Ferguson

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 1 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Night festival with a lit Ferris wheel, colourful flower beds and crowds under bright lights.
1–4 Oct 2026

NightFest 2026

Commonwealth Park, Canberra
Next on 1 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm
National Guitar Show
3 Oct 2026

The National Guitar Show - Vintage & Boutique

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 3 Oct 2026 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me
3 Oct 2026

Jessica Mauboy – The Story of Me

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 3 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
The Heroines
3–4 Oct 2026

The Heroines

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 3 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
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