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Live Music in Canberra

208 upcoming gigs 50 venues 298 artists

What's on in Canberra

All 208 gigs

Today 21 September

Mon 21 Lunchulele Smith's Alternative, Canberra Mon 21 Canberra Eurosession Smith's Alternative, Canberra

Tomorrow 22 September

Tue 22 Latin Tuesdays Highball, Canberra Tue 22 Smith's Jazz Jam Smith's Alternative, Canberra Tue 22 Micah Knight Molly, Canberra

Wednesday 23 September

Wed 23 Live Music - Jazz and Blues Hippo Co, Canberra Wed 23 Old Timey Wednesday Smith's Alternative, Canberra Wed 23 Wednesday Jazz The Old Canberra Inn, Lyneham Wed 23 Django Jam Smith's Alternative, Canberra Wed 23 Con Campbell's band Molly, Canberra

Thursday 24 September

Thu 24 Pop-Folk-Rock Jam Smith's Alternative, Canberra Thu 24 The Handpicked Band Canobolas Dance Hall, Canobolas Thu 24 Oliver Downes Smith's Alternative, Canberra Thu 24 Smith's Miscellaneous Smith's Alternative, Canberra Thu 24 MICKEY WILSON The Bended Elbow, Albury Thu 24 Take Five Molly, Canberra

Friday 25 September

Fri 25 Sydney Symphony OrchestraDance & Opera Snow Concert Hall, Red Hill Fri 25 Casey Donovan Club Sapphire, Merimbula Fri 25 Jason Ivill SS&A Albury, Albury Fri 25 Primeval Butcher Pot Belly Bar, Belconnen Fri 25 JOKESONYOU One22, Canberra Fri 25 Local musical talents Midnight Bar, Braddon Fri 25 Lakeside at 5: Leisa Keen Trio Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway Fri 25 Open Mic Broulee Brewhouse, Broulee Fri 25 Live Music Fridays Dolly's All Day Venue, Canberra Fri 25 Lucy Wise Smith's Alternative, Canberra Fri 25 Eden Plenty Smith's Alternative, Canberra Fri 25 Mozart’s Last SymphoniesDance & Opera Llewellyn Hall, Canberra Fri 25 Large Mirage, Sundarks, Too Slow Joe Marlin Hotel, Ulladulla Fri 25 C.N.D.Y Duo Royal Hotel Queanbeyan (RHQ), Queanbeyan Fri 25 Canberra Blues Society proudly presents Lachy Doley Returns Home Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah Fri 25 Live Music PJs in the City, Canberra Fri 25 Wua1co Spring Edition Luna Bar, Canberra City Fri 25 Sahxl Fiction Club, Canberra Fri 25 The Vee Bees, The Australian Beefweek Show Smith's Alternative, Canberra Fri 25 Straight, No Chaser Molly, Canberra

Saturday 26 September

Sat 26 Glenn Starr Band SS&A Albury, Albury Sat 26 Klaus Tietz Club Sapphire, Merimbula Sat 26 Beautiful Bedlam, TimeCult, Space on Fire Pot Belly Bar, Belconnen Sat 26 Boat Perform Australia, Greenway Sat 26 Hops & Hooves Festival Race Day 2026Sport & Live Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham Sat 26 DJ Just 1, DJ Beast Mode (2025 DMC World Champion), Dj Daz Hopscotch Bar, Braddon Sat 26 StrumTree Smith's Alternative, Canberra Sat 26 Saturday Live Music The Old Canberra Inn, Lyneham Sat 26 Lonely Dave Broulee Brewhouse, Broulee Sat 26 Groove Union Smith's Alternative, Canberra Sat 26 Cinderella in a Sparkling ShowDance & Opera Gungahlin College Theatre, Gungahlin Sat 26 Amorphis The Baso, Belconnen Sat 26 Live Music The Peacemaker Saloon, Braddon Sat 26 SUMMITDance & Opera The Street Theatre, Canberra Sat 26 Straight Up Trio Smith's Alternative, Canberra Sat 26 Live Music PJs in the City, Canberra Sat 26 Suga, ODYSSEY Fiction Club, Canberra

Sunday 27 September

Sun 27 Sunday Social Dancing! Club Sapphire, Merimbula Sun 27 Boat Perform Australia, Greenway Sun 27 Riff Raff Smith's Alternative, Canberra Sun 27 Ahlan wa'Sahlan Smith's Alternative, Canberra Sun 27 Moondog Broulee Brewhouse, Broulee Sun 27 Musical Singalong Smith's Alternative, Canberra Sun 27 Canberra Jazz Guitar Festival Smith's Alternative, Canberra

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Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show

Sat 26 Sep Ballet of Lights: Cinderella in a Sparkling Show Gungahlin College Theatre, Canberra From $48

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Sat 17 Oct Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia, Canberra From $42

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Sat 17 Oct Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia, Canberra From $42

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Sat 24 Oct Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia, Canberra From $41

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Canberra live music FAQ

What's on in Canberra?

There are 208 upcoming live music gigs across 50 venues in Canberra. Venues include The Baso, Smith's Alternative, James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia and more.

Where can I find live music in Canberra?

Busy live-music venues right now include The Baso (Belconnen), Smith's Alternative (Canberra), James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia (Australia), Pot Belly Bar (Belconnen), Llewellyn Hall (Canberra). Browse the full list on musick.com.au.

Are there free gigs in Canberra?

Most Canberra gigs are ticketed, but check individual venues for free door shows.

What time do gigs start in Canberra?

Most Canberra gigs start between 7pm and 9pm, doors 30–60 minutes earlier; headliners usually go on 9pm–10pm. Check each gig page for confirmed set times.