The complete guide to live music in Canberra this weekend (Thu 30–Sat 1 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Canberra for live music this weekend, Thu 30 Jul to Sat 1 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Spiderbait at The Baso
When: Thursday 30 July 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: The Baso, Belconnen
Artists: Spiderbait
Legendary Aussie rockers Spiderbait today announce they will return to stages around the country this July, to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their iconic 1996 album Ivy & The Big Apples. Very special guests Custard, Magic Dirt, The Meanies and Tumbleweed will join the party on select dates, as e…
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THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER
When: Friday 31 July 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Canberra
Artists: Canberra Symphony Orchestra
2026 Special Event at Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music
WUA1CO CROSSOVER SALSA EDITION
When: Friday 31 July 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Luna Bar, Canberra City
Artists: WUA1CO CROSSOVER SALSA EDITION
WUA1CO LATIN PARTY SALSA EDITION 🌶️ July 31. ❤️
THE MUSIC OF HANS ZIMMER
When: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 2:00pm
Where: Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Canberra
Artists: Canberra Symphony Orchestra
2026 Special Event at Llewellyn Hall, ANU School of Music
Live Music
When: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Peacemaker Saloon, Braddon
Artists: Live Music
Hayley Jensen - Wild As The Wind Tour
When: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Royal Hotel Queanbeyan (RHQ), Queanbeyan
Price: $$44
Artists: Hayley Jensen
Prepare to be blown away by Australia’s highest-selling female country artist, 5x Golden Guitar Finalist & country pop/rock powerhouse, Hayley Jensen, sweeping across the country with her brand-new 'WILD AS THE WIND' TOUR - proudly supported by Music Australia.Following the massive success of her 20…
Mood Swing & Chevy Bass
When: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Station, Newcastle
Price: $$18
Artists: Chevy Bass, Mood Swing
Australia’s legendary bass-fuelled duo Mood Swing & Chevy Bass land at The Station Jindabyne for their debut show this Saturday 1st August.Known across the global festival circuit for explosive, genre-bending sets, MSCB turn every performance into a full-blown sonic circus — live remixing, multi-ins…
The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper
When: Friday 31 July 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: The Street Theatre, Canberra
Celebrating 50yrs of Kuepper Klassics 2026 marks the 50th year as a recording artist for legendary Australian musician Ed Kuepper. To celebrate he is taking to the road with The Exploding Universe (of Ed Kuepper) a ...
Blocksounds Recorders - Robyn Mellor and Rodney Waterman - W
When: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 3:00pm
Where: Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
Robyn Mellor (Canberra) & Rodney Waterman (Melbourne) have played recorders together for many years. In their Woodsong recital, you will hear beautiful music written over a span of 500 years for duo recorders (with ...
METAL FIESTA 2026
When: Saturday 1 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: The Baso, Belconnen
Price: $$35
SHANANIGANS ENTERTAINMENT is proud to present:METAL FIESTA 2026Featuring 10 EPIC bands across 2 stages!!Including:- SEGRESSION (30th Anniversary tour)- FRANKENBOK (Mel)- DEPRIVATION - OUR LAST ENEMY (Syd)- FUTILITY- SHOCKWAVE- PISTON FIST (Qld)- PROJECT ULTIMATE SATAN- TENSIONS ARISE (Syd)- VITRIARC…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Canberra This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.