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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.

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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

Macy Gray

30 Sep 2026

Macy Gray

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 30 Sep 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Floriade NightFest

1–4 Oct 2026

NightFest 2026

Commonwealth Park, Canberra

Next on 1 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 10:30pm

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

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

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

Pseudo Echo

10 Oct 2026

Pseudo Echo Live Show

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Prada Clutch and friend dressed at Kath and Kim

16 Oct 2026

Kath & Kim Drag Bingo at the Harmonie German Club

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm

Ronan Apcar

17 Oct 2026

Ronan Apcar - Brahms and the Opposite of Brahms

Wesley Music Centre, Forrest

Next on 17 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

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21 Oct 2026

TSIM: No Mistakes Tour

Fortitude Music Hall, Canberra

Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm

Mike Rudd

21 Oct 2026

A Retro Spectrum - Mike Rudd

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

Next on 21 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm

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22 Oct 2026

JET - The Rumblin' Regional Revue w/ Liquid Zoo

UC Refectory, Bruce

Next on 22 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:30pm

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

Lawrence Mooney

31 Oct 2026

Lawrence Mooney - Full Moon Party - Canberra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 31 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

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

Woden Valley Youth Choir at Carols By Candlelight

5 Dec 2026

The Canberra Times' Carols By Candlelight

Stage 88, Parkes

Next on 5 Dec 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

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

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