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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.

From a Diamond to a King
6 Nov 2026

From a Diamond to a King

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Three dancers in a disc of light
6–7 Nov 2026

ALTER – A Double Bill of Design, Dance, Disability and Dissent

The Theatre, Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Backstage shot of model about to go on to runway
6–7 Nov 2026

Clothing the Loop: Sustainable Fashion and Circular Design Festival

CIT Woden Campus, Phillip
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 11:30pm
Fountain Lakes: Y2k
6–7 Nov 2026

Fountain Lakes: Y2k

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 6 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Projected City-NGA
7 Nov 2026

Moonlight Meanders – Lake Burley Griffin, southern foreshore

Walk begins and ends at Canberra Contemporary Arts Space, Lake Burley Griffin Southern Shore, Parkes
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Khaled Khalafalla - The Let Me Take You There Tour
7 Nov 2026

Khaled Khalafalla - The Let Me Take You There Tour

The Street Theatre, Canberra
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Christmas in the Grandparents Club
7 Nov 2026

Christmas in the Grandparents Club

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 7 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 10:00pm
The Church – A Psychedelic Symphony with The George Ellis Orchestra
12 Nov 2026

The Church – A Psychedelic Symphony with The George Ellis Orchestra

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 12 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
The Animals (UK)
13 Nov 2026

The Animals (UK): The House of the Rising Sun Tour

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip
Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Salut! Baroque in Sydney
13 Nov 2026

Charms in Musick

Wesley Church, Forrest
Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:45pm
One of those nights: The Eagles experience
13 Nov 2026

One of these nights The Eagles Experience

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah
Next on 13 Nov 2026 from 8:00pm to 11:59pm
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
An Evening with Ben Macintyre
15 Nov 2026

An Evening with Ben Macintyre

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 15 Nov 2026 from 6:30pm to 8:20pm
Hall Fire Brigade with Santa
20 Nov 2026

Hall Village Christmas Fair & Street Party

Hall Heritage Village, ACT, Hall
Next on 20 Nov 2026 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm
An Evening with Alastair Campbell
23 Nov 2026

An Evening with Alastair Campbell

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 23 Nov 2026 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
A black and white image of a toy horse
27 Nov 2026

Eco Darkroom Series: Caffenol Developing Workshop

PhotoAccess, Griffith
Next on 27 Nov 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
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
Adam Kay – Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas
3 Dec 2026

Adam Kay – Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 3 Dec 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas
4 Dec 2026

A Very Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 4 Dec 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Woden Valley Youth Choir at Carols By Candlelight
5 Dec 2026

Canberra Carols By Candlelight

Stage 88, Parkes
Next on 5 Dec 2026 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
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
Spilt Milk Festival
12 Dec 2026

Spilt Milk

EPIC Canberra, Lyneham
Next on 12 Dec 2026 from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
The Christmas Spectacular
12 Dec 2026

The Christmas Spectacular

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Next on 12 Dec 2026 from 2:00pm to 3:50pm
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