Discover a whole new world… In the City. Canberra

Nightlife and Entertainment

The City offers hearty pubs, cosy bars, vibrant nightclubs, venues for the hardcore dance crowd as well as those who prefer live music. If you think that Lady Luck is by your side a visit to Canberra’s world-class Casino might suit your taste. When the theatre or movie is just the beginning to your evening, the City provides for a stunning choice of places to meet up with friends afterwards.

For the locations of night spots, theatres or the movies -  look on our interactive map.

For more up to date information on Canberra’s nightlife and entertainment, have a look at Out In Canberra.

Gig Guide

Canberra plays host to a wide variety of local, national and international musical acts all year round.  While most of the City’s pubs and clubs host local rock and dance acts on many nights of the week, some popular large venues include the Royal Theatre, part of the National Convention Centre, and the ANU Bar, on campus at the University.

Royal Theatre – upcoming concert dates

9 September       Daniel O’Donnell  

15 September    John Butler Trio with Blue King Brown

25 September    Parkway Drive with special guests

12 December      Tommy Emmanuel & Phil Emmanuel   

14 December      Blondie & The Pretenders

For ticketing information visit www.ticketek.com.au.

For further event information visit the Royal Theatre website.

ANU Bar – gig guide updated regularly on the ANU Union website.

A comprehensive gig guide encompassing music, theatre, cinema and comedy across Canberra can be found at the BMA Magazine website.

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