The complete guide to live music in Canberra this weekend (Thu 16–Sat 18 Apr 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Canberra for live music this weekend, Thu 16 Apr to Sat 18 Apr 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Hands Like Houses - The Lótus Tour
When: Thursday 16 April 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Baso, Belconnen
Price: $$56
Artists: Hands Like Houses
Canberra rock heavyweights Hands Like Houses will hit the road with post-hardcore icons Dream On Dreamer in April 2026. Armed with their new single Love & Affection and a new live set spanning fan favourites, this is a rare chance to catch two of Australia’s most loved heavy rock acts on one stage.F…
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Witchskull
When: Friday 17 April 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Baso, Belconnen
Price: $$30
Artists: Witchskull
Witchskull return this March / April as part of their largest east coast tour to date. After 4 LP’s and 12 years with the same line up, this power trio continue to show why they are considered one of Australia’s premiere doom metal acts. This tour will showcase new songs alongside tracks from their …
Evropa Superclub - Canberra April 2026
When: Saturday 18 April 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: The Embassy Bar, Canberra
Artists: Evropa Superclub - Canberra April 2026
EFAN
When: Friday 17 April 2026 at Time TBA
Where: One22, Canberra
Andromeda Sax Quartet presents: Hazel
When: Friday 17 April 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
In The Belly of the Beast
When: Friday 17 April 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Pot Belly Bar, Belconnen
Price: $$18
Simple Stone (SYD) return to the Pot Belly Bar for another night of hard rock mayhem — fresh off the release of their latest album NINE.Joined by Canberra favourites The Black Souls and rising stars The Trace, this is a lineup not to be slept on. Expect a heavy set featuring new tracks from NINE alo…
Live Music Saturday Night
When: Saturday 18 April 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Peacemaker Saloon, Braddon
Drinks, tunes, and a whole lot of fun
Live in the Lounge
When: Friday 17 April 2026 at 5:00pm
Where: Midnight Bar, Braddon
Soulful line-up of local musical talents
Live Music Friday
When: Friday 17 April 2026 at 5:30pm
Where: Dolly's All Day Venue, Canberra
Trashville
When: Saturday 18 April 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Pot Belly Bar, Belconnen
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Canberra This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.