The complete guide to live music in Canberra this weekend (Thu 13–Sat 15 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Canberra for live music this weekend, Thu 13 Aug to Sat 15 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Nicolas Altstaedt Thomas Dunford
When: Thursday 13 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Llewellyn Hall, Canberra
Artists: Nicolas Altstaedt, Thomas Dunford
In the intricate weave of sounds that make up a baroque ensemble, the lute is central. It's fitting, then, that French-American lutenist Thomas Dunford is at the centre of some of the most exciting early music-making of ...
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BURNR
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: One22, Canberra
Artists: BURNR
Lonnie Lee LAST MAN STANDING SHOW
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:00am
Where: Club Cowra, Cowra
Price: $$29
Artists: Lonnie Lee
Lonnie Lee is the last man standing on stage of the original Australian Rock'n'Roll Superstars who had the most number one hits and who were television’s most popular performers. This 2026 tour takes him back to many areas of Australia. Some of his favourite places in the country are in the NSW West…
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia, Australia
Price: $From $41.00
Artists: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Canberra. Buy your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi at the James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia under the gentle g…
Frenzal Rhomb at The Baso
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Baso, Belconnen
Price: $$61
Artists: Frenzal Rhomb
Frenzal Rhomb’s Sans Souci turns 23 - and we’re celebrating!Here at Frenzal Rhomb, the number 23 has always been important to us. 23 pairs ofhuman chromosomes, William Burroughs’ 23 enigma, Psalm 23 in the bible, “theLord is my shepherd”; we’ve always been big with shepherds. Actually, that’s all no…
Wendy Matthews
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Royal Hotel Queanbeyan (RHQ), Queanbeyan
Price: $$49
Artists: Wendy Matthews
With a career spanning more than three decades, Wendy Matthews has established herself as one of Australia’s most treasured vocalists. Celebrated for her expressive voice, captivating stage presence and ability to effortlessly blend pop, soul, jazz, blues and folk influences, Wendy has sold more tha…
Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia, Australia
Price: $From $41.00
Artists: ABBA & More
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Canberra. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at James Fairfax Theatre at National Gallery of Australia under the gentle glow of ca…
Live Music
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Peacemaker Saloon, Braddon
Artists: Live Music
Frenzal Rhomb 'Sans Souci 23rd Anniversary' Tour
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Station, Newcastle
Price: $$60
Artists: Frenzal Rhomb
Frenzal Rhomb’s Sans Souci turns 23 - and we’re celebrating!Here at Frenzal Rhomb, the number 23 has always been important to us. 23 pairs of human chromosomes, William Burroughs’ 23 enigma, Psalm 23 in the bible, “the Lord is my shepherd”; we’ve always been big with shepherds. Actually, that’s all …
House Party Saturdays
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Assembly, Braddon
Artists: House Party Saturdays
Live music every Saturday at 9pm
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Canberra This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.