The complete guide to live music in Canberra this weekend (Thu 7–Sat 9 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Canberra for live music this weekend, Thu 7 May to Sat 9 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Rotten Sound (Finland)
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Shadows Night Club, Canberra
Price: $$56
Artists: Rotten Sound
After more than a decade, Finland's grind kings ROTTEN SOUND are returning to punish Australia in 2026 with fast, violent and unforgiving grind delivered at full force.For over three decades Rotten Sound have stood at the absolute forefront of grindcore, delivering a hostile and uncompromising sonic…
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Profannity Snapped Tour
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Fun Time Pony, Canberra
Price: $$13
Artists: Profannity
To support their new single 'Snapped' no bullshit rockers Profannity are flying down the Hume for their first Canberra show.
LARGE MIRAGE - Debut show in Canberra
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Baso, Belconnen
Price: $$25
Artists: Large Mirage
LARGE MIRAGE are a 4 piece retro psych-rock band. Fiercely original yet influenced by great 70’s rock music from the golden age of Deep Purple, Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix. They possess the musicality and chops to jam as required with bonus 3-part harmonies.LARGE MIRAGE …
THE BON JOVI LEGACY
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Harmonie German Club, Narrabundah
Price: $$45
Artists: The Bon Jovi Legacy
Big hair. Big hits. Bigger anthems.The Bon Jovi Legacy brings the 80s & 90s stadium glory back to life with all the fist-pumping power of Livin’ On A Prayer, Wanted Dead or Alive, and You Give Love a Bad Name.If you love your rock loud, your choruses huge, and your nights unforgettable, this is your…
Spellbound Readings and Music: Lost Souls, Macabre Dreams
When: Thursday 7 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Gang Gang Cafe and Bar, Downer
Pop-Folk-Rock Jam
When: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 4:00pm
Where: Smith's Alternative, Canberra
Beethoven's Ghost
When: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Llewellyn Hall, Canberra
Australian pianist and storyteller Aura Go has worked with Finnish/Australian-based cellist Timo-Veikko (Tipi) Valve for many years, performing nationally and internationally as a duo. She’s also toured extensively ...
Footloose - The Musical
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Royal Theatre, Canberra
TRUSTEE
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: One22, Canberra
AUSTA ACT 2026 Canberra String Festival
When: Saturday 9 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Wesley Music Centre, Forrest
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Canberra This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.