The complete guide to live music in Canberra this weekend (Thu 14–Sat 16 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Canberra for live music this weekend, Thu 14 May to Sat 16 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
AIRWOLF PARADISE
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: One22, Canberra
Artists: Airwolf Paradise
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Genesis Owusu - Red Star Wu's Pirate Radio Tour
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: UC Refectory, Bruce
Artists: Genesis Owusu
Frontier Touring presents Genesis Owusu’s Red Star Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour this May, celebrating his powerful new album REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE. Renowned for electrifying, genre-blurring ...
Not Drowning, Waving
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Street Theatre, Canberra
Artists: Not Drowning, Waving
Following sold out shows in Melbourne and Sydney, avant-garde pop-rock pioneers Not Drowning Waving are now embarking on a national tour. The band got back together last year for shows to celebrate 50 years of PNG ...
Kim Yang: Turn On The Lights (開燈) Album Launch
When: Saturday 16 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Street Theatre, Canberra
Artists: Kim Yang
Beddy Rays - Sunday Slowdown Tour
When: Saturday 16 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Bar Yuki, Milton
Price: $$35
Artists: Beddy Rays
Tour o'clock has rolled around once again for Beddys, but this time, it's looking a little different. In celebration of the release of our brand spanking new, you beaut, straight off the showroom floor acoustic EP 'Sunday Slowdown' we're swapping out our electric instruments for our acoustics and hi…
SHREK RAVE CANBERRA
When: Saturday 16 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Fun Time Pony, Canberra
Artists: SHREK RAVE CANBERRA
SHREK RAVE! Fairy tales, freaks & mud-slick beats
SHREK RAVE CANBERRA
When: Saturday 16 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Baso, Belconnen
Price: $$25
Artists: SHREK RAVE CANBERRA
You’re invited to our swamp for SHREK RAVE!DJs playing Shrek hits & Rave bangers all night long to bring out your inner ogre!
KAH-LO | Ulladulla
When: Saturday 16 May 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Marlin Hotel, Ulladulla
Price: $$20 - $40
Artists: Kah-Lo
Ralph McTell
When: Thursday 14 May 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: The Street Theatre, Canberra
It will be 50 years since Ralph McTell first toured Australia and is now returning for one final farewell tour. The UK musical legend will perform much-loved work from an illustrious career which spans over six decades, ...
Genesis Owusu Red Star Wu's Pirate Radio Tour
When: Friday 15 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: UC Hub, Bruce
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Canberra This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.