The complete guide to live music in Canberra this weekend (Thu 20–Sat 22 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Canberra for live music this weekend, Thu 20 Aug to Sat 22 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Gang Gang Goes Latin with Havana Vibes
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Gang Gang Cafe and Bar, Downer
Artists: Gang Gang Goes Latin with Havana Vibes
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Hadestown: Teen Edition
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Gungahlin College Theatre, Gungahlin
Artists: Gungahlin College Theatre Company
The Bennies
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Fun Time Pony, Canberra
Price: $$44
Artists: The Bennies
15 years ago, beers were cheap, pubs were packed, and a band from Melbourne called The Bennies released their first full-length album… Party! Party! Party! In the years that followed, the band crisscrossed the country in vans, playing beer-soaked rooms across Australia and making mates everywhere th…
ISAAC BUTTERFIELD - ARMAGEDDON CANBERRA
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Hellenic Club Canberra, Mitchell
Artists: Isaac Butterfield
ARMAGEDDON is coming to a town near you.
Hadestown: Teen Edition
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Gungahlin College Theatre, Gungahlin
Artists: Gungahlin College Theatre Company
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie
Price: $From $41.00
Artists: Taylor Swift
[Fever] ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Canberra. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Taylor Swift at All Saints Anglican Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute c…
Alex Mather - Welcome to the Party Tour
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Baso, Belconnen
Price: $$35
Artists: Alex Mather
Alex Mather is a rising Australian country artist delivering arena-sized energy with modern country grit. A 4x Australian Radio Country #1 with over 200,000 monthly listeners, Alex is quickly building international momentum. His latest single, “Tasmanian Devil,” is a boot-stomping anthem built for l…
Pierce Brothers - Moonrise Album Tour
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Lake Tyers Beach Tavern, Lake Tyers Beach
Price: $$45
Artists: Pierce Brothers
Straight back from Europe and on a roll, Melbourne indie folk outfit Pierce Brothers are taking their fourth studio album Moonrise on tour around Australia. In this first release of Aussie shows, the boys are excited to be coming back to some of their favourite venues in the country! Tickets will se…
NO SCRUBS: 90s + Early 00s Party - Albury
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Beer DeLuxe - Albury, Albury
Price: $$19
Artists: No Scrubs
?? SO TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT, WHAT YOU REALLY REALLY WANT ??NO SCRUBS: 90s + Early 00s PartyFRIDAY 21ST AUGUST 2026ALBURY BEER DELUXEALBURY DOORS @ 8PM18+????????????????????????????????Calling all Barbie Girls, Teenage Dirtbags and All Stars: join No Scrubs for a 90s and early 00s party that will be…
Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: All Saints Anglican Church, Ainslie
Price: $From $41.00
Artists: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
[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 Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay at All Saints Anglican Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. This i…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Canberra This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.