The complete guide to live music in Canberra this weekend (Thu 1–Sat 3 Oct 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Canberra for live music this weekend, Thu 1 Oct to Sat 3 Oct 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Tom Avgenicos: Delay 45 album launch
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Artists: Tom Avgenicos
Weekly live music guide — free.
Horse Brother
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Artists: Horse Brother
Celebrate our 80th Birthday with Rewind 80s!
When: Saturday 3 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: SS&A Albury, Albury
Artists: Rewind 80s
Hospital Records 30 Years – Canberra
When: Saturday 3 October 2026 at 1:00pm
Where: Hopscotch Bar, Braddon
Artists: Danny Byrd, UNGLUED
ETHAN MILLER Australian Tour 2026 - ALBURY
When: Saturday 3 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Beer DeLuxe - Albury, Albury
Artists: Ethan Miller, Brayden King
Ethan Miller is quickly emerging as one of Canada’s most exciting rising stars in country music.With a powerful blend of modern country storytelling and high energy live performances, Miller has built a rapidly growing fanbase across the country.Fresh off an impressive 11 for 11 sold out Canadian he…
Vlads 'Finding Foreverland' Tour
When: Saturday 3 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Fun Time Pony, Canberra
Price: $$30
Artists: Vlads
‘Finding Foreverland’. The boys are back.Coming off their debut SOLD OUT ‘World Domination’ tour, Vlads are not slowing down in 2026. They have been busy making a world of amazement, imagination and nostalgia, ‘Foreverland’. A concept where your inner child will be brought to life again. A place whe…
SUGA Pres. QUEEN B
When: Saturday 3 October 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Fiction Club, Canberra
Artists: QUEEN B
Majestic XI (Syd), Darkglove (Syd/Melb), Kill City
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Pot Belly Bar, Belconnen
As part of POT BELLY’S 50th birthday celebrations MIXED BILL MADNESS proudly presents: MAJESTIC XI DARKGLOVE KILL CITY MAJESTIC XI (That's Majestic Eleven) are a five-piece originals band of experienced ...
Essence Festival 2026
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 12:00am
Where: The Baso, Belconnen
Price: $$50
Essence is Canberra's premier transgressive music event and is back on 2-4 October 2026 - bigger and bolder than ever!The festival format once again begins with Friday night's Essentia Vermis pre-fest, curated by underground label Gutter Prince Cabal, and continues through Saturday and Sunday. (Mond…
FACT BAR
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Fiction Club, Canberra
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Canberra This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.