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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.

Alice Zawadzki – voice & Fred Thomas – piano

7 Oct 2026

Schubert Songs: The Beloved Colour

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 7 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm

AUTO-TUNE

7–8 Oct 2026

Auto-Tune

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 7 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 7:55pm

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

ICHOR

9–11 Oct 2026

ICHOR

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:25pm

Mikelangelo In The Belly of the Whale

9–11 Oct 2026

Mikelangelo In The Belly of the Whale

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 9 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Alex Lloyd

10 Oct 2026

Alex Lloyd - Celebrating 25 Years of Watching Angels Mend

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 10 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

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

Adventure Reels Tour 2026

14–15 Oct 2026

Adventure Reels Film Tour 2026 Canberra

National Film & Sound Archives, McCoy Circuit, Acton, Canberra

Next on 14 Oct 2026 from 7:00pm to 10:30pm

Landed

14–16 Oct 2026

Landed

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 14 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:20pm

The Fool (or Francesca Giselle)

14–16 Oct 2026

The Fool (or Francesca Giselle)

Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra

Next on 14 Oct 2026 from 6:30pm to 7:20pm

Burt Bacharach

15 Oct 2026

Burt Bacharach Songbook

Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden, Phillip

Next on 15 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

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

Group of Dusk till Dawn Participants at the front of the AWM

16–17 Oct 2026

Dusk till Dawn

Australian War Memorial, Campbell

Next on 16 Oct 2026 from 5:00pm to 11:59pm

Charm Of Finches

17 Oct 2026

Charm Of Finches - Bodysuit Single Launch

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 17 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 9:10pm

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

men in balaclavas in a circle looking down at camera

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

Aretha Franklin performing

10 Jul – 21 Oct 2026

Legends of Soul: Aretha Franklin x The Commitments

The Zeppelin Room, Narrabundah

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

The band membrs from jet standing in a line looking directly at the camera

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

The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper

30 Oct 2026

The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper

The Street Theatre, Canberra

Next on 30 Oct 2026 from 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Peking Duk duo, Adam hyde having a sip of tea and Reuben Styles eating ramen at a restaurant.

30 Oct 2026

Peking Duk ‘Paradise’ Album Tour

UC Refectory, Bruce

Next on 30 Oct 2026 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm

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

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