The complete guide to live music in Canberra this weekend (Thu 6–Sat 8 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Canberra for live music this weekend, Thu 6 Aug to Sat 8 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Tarkno (all vinyl night)
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: One22, Canberra
Artists: Tarkno
All vinyl night
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Mitsuru Tabata & Shoji Hano (Japan), With Fowl Weather Vein (Sydney)
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Artists: Mitsuru Tabata
For the first time ever in Australia, Japanese legends MITSURU TABATA (Boredoms, ZENI GEVA, Acid Mothers Temple etc) & SHOJI HANO (collaborator with Peter Brötzmann, Derek Bailey, Tetsu Yamauchi, Keiji Haino and ...
Reece Mastin – The New Dawn Tour
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: UC Hub, Bruce
Artists: Reece Mastin
Join us on THE NEW DAWN TOUR, a powerful leap into a new musical frontier. Having moved from the pop scene into the rock and now into an even heavier sound, this tour marks the start of an epic new chapter. Alongside all ...
LIVE BABY LIVE THE INXS TRIBUTE SHOW
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah
Price: $$45
Artists: Live Baby Live
HURRY NOW to secure your ticket to party with Australia’s most celebrated & exciting tribute to the legendary kings of rock n roll - INXS!The critically acclaimed LIVE BABY LIVE: THE INXS TRIBUTE SHOW is THE ultimate live INXS concert experience! Across Australia far and wide, live music lovers are …
Corrupting the Capital
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Gang Gang Cafe and Bar, Downer
Artists: Pod People, Witchskull, Black Jesus
Fashion Thrift Society Canberra | August 8
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at 10:00am
Where: Exhibition Park In Canberra, Mitchell
Artists: Fashion Thrift Society, Fashion Thrift Society CANBERRA
FASHION THRIFT SOCIETY – AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST CURATED FASHION MARKET
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: The Abbey, Nicholls
Price: $From $47.00
Artists: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
[Fever] 🚨 Special Offer! 🚨 Enjoy a 20% discount with the code JAZZROOM20 on August second sessions! ⭐ Join us at The Jazz Room as we celebrate two of the most influential musicians of all time: Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. Experience their timeless music reimagined by a talented live band in a…
Live Music
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Peacemaker Saloon, Braddon
Artists: Live Music
BUSBY MAROU - 20 Years, 20 Gigs
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Bended Elbow, Albury
Price: $$61
Artists: Busby Marou
Twenty years ago, two mates started playing pubs in Rocky. They never stopped.Busby Marou have spent two decades building something rare in Australian music - a genuine connection with the people who show up. Gold and platinum records, a swag of awards, five ARIA Top 5 albums including a #1, million…
Channels: Artists on Ageing Creatively
When: Thursday 6 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Greenway
In this hybrid documentary and live music experience at Tuggeranong Arts Centre, award-winning composer and videographer Creswick (FKA Liam Budge) turns both lens and sound toward a question rarely explored with depth: ...
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Canberra This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.