The complete guide to live music in Canberra this weekend (Thu 3–Sat 5 Sep 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Canberra for live music this weekend, Thu 3 Sep to Sat 5 Sep 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Pop-Folk-Rock Jam
When: Thursday 3 September 2026 at 4:00pm
Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Artists: Pop-Folk-Rock Jam
Weekly live music guide — free.
Ensemble Della Mar
When: Thursday 3 September 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Artists: Ensemble Della Mar
Joss Dean
When: Friday 4 September 2026 at Time TBA
Where: One22, Canberra
Artists: Joss Dean
1966 and All That
When: Friday 4 September 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Artists: 1966 and All That
The Cat Empire with Canberra Symphony Orchestra
When: Friday 4 September 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Canberra
Artists: The Cat Empire, Canberra Symphony Orchestra
2026 Special Event at Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music. Selling fast
triple j's One Night Stand Pre-Party
When: Friday 4 September 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Southside Griffith Leagues Club, Griffith
Artists: Triple J
triple j are throwing the ultimate pre-party for triple j’s One Night Stand at the Griffith Leagues Club. Catch DJ sets from triple j’s very own Abby & Tyrone and Lucy Smith, as well as triple j alumni Nina Las Vegas and a local DJ TBA. Grab your free ticket now, but you’ve got to be in by 9:00pm to…
Music Without Borders - An Afternoon with Nilo Velarde
When: Saturday 5 September 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Street Theatre, Canberra
Artists: Nilo Velarde
Shock Corridor Album Tour with Dumbhead
When: Saturday 5 September 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Gang Gang Cafe and Bar, Downer
Artists: Shock Corridor, Dumbhead
WAX Song Circle
When: Saturday 5 September 2026 at 12:00pm
Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Artists: WAX Song Circle
SONICALLY FRANK
When: Saturday 5 September 2026 at 2:00pm
Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Artists: KILL CITY, IL BRUTO, TIPPI HEDREN
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Canberra This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.