Tonight there are 39 live music events across 16 venues in Canberra. Venues with shows tonight include Smith's Alternative, Molly, The Baso, UC Hub and more. Each listing includes set times, ticket links, and venue details to help you plan your night out in Canberra.

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FAQ

What's on this week in Canberra?

There are 39 live music events happening this week (19–26 Oct) in Canberra. Events are spread across 16 venues including The Baso, Llewellyn Hall, Smith's Alternative and more.

Where can I find live music this week in Canberra?

Popular venues with live music this week include The Baso (Belconnen), Llewellyn Hall (Canberra), Smith's Alternative (Canberra), James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia (Australia), UC Hub (Bruce). Check musick.com.au for the full list and ticket links.

Are there free gigs this week in Canberra?

Most gigs this week in Canberra have ticket prices, but check individual venues for door prices and happy hour specials.

Live Music This Week in Canberra

Tomorrow 20 October 2026 1 gig

Dept of Rock 2026 Heat 3

Wednesday 21 October 2026 5 gigs

Inside the World of Japanese Whisky

Skinny Living at The Baso

Django Jam

Rain Of Animals

Classical Capers

Thursday 22 October 2026 4 gigs

Aaron Ball Band LIVE at the Baso

Min/Bukovsky/Moloney

JET: The Rumblin' Regional Revue w/ Liquid Zoo

Jet - The Rumblin' Regional Revue

Friday 23 October 2026 7 gigs

Oliver Djurkovic 4tet

Halloween Hype Night

East of West

Willowbank Grove - Mind Games Tour

Necko w. Ramstone + Disrupt [IN THE BLACK ROOM]

LIVE AT 50 — Timomatic

Stereo Champ | Japan Jazz Night

Saturday 24 October 2026 14 gigs

Moondog

Ash Bujeya

Oktoberfest in the Gardens - Canberra 2026

Music @ The Bunker - The Tremorz, Kicking Pigeons, Transit Dolls

Hoolahan

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More

EVERGREY 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Gregg Arthur Trio in Concert

I Hold The Lion's Paw and Out With The In

One Sunburnt Night

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Dink

SUGA FT Nadz

Sunday 25 October 2026 7 gigs

Sunday Social Dancing!

Blue Mallee

Riff Raff

Ahlan wa'Sahlan

The Resurrection

Olivia Chindamo & Matthew Sheens: Putting It Together

STERLING DRAKE (USA)

Monday 26 October 2026 1 gig

Martha Spencer Trio

Live Music in Canberra This Week