Life's better with a soundtrack, and PJs kicks off every Friday and Saturday night. A rotating cast of solos, duos and the special guest serving up classics, pop, rock, folk, R&B, reggae, hip hop, soul, country and acoustic — basically whatever pairs best with a cold one. No two weekends sound the same, so don't get too comfy with a favourite.
Check out the website to see who's on this weekend, then come down and let PJs do the rest.
PJs in the City — where everyone's a Local.
Into The Dark returns to Mooseheads for a special Halloween edition, taking place on the night before Halloween.
Emoween brings together the sounds of emo, pop-punk, alternative rock and metalcore for one huge night featuring music from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Fall Out Boy, Panic! At The Disco, Blink-182, A Day To Remember, Pierce The Veil, Sleeping With Sirens, Bring Me The Horizon, The Used, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills, Taking Back Sunday, Simple Plan, The Offspring, AFI and more.
Previous Into The Dark events at Mooseheads have drawn strong crowds, and this Halloween edition is set to be one of the biggest yet.
All guests who purchase a ticket to Emoween will also go into the draw to win a double pass to Good Things Festival, with the winner drawn during the event.
Guests are encouraged to embrace the theme with emo-inspired Halloween costumes and dark attire.
Tickets are available through Moshtix and the Mooseheads website.
Emoween combines Halloween atmosphere with the music and nostalgia of the emo and alternative scene for a night designed for fans of the genre.
Every Friday night, Molly turns the lights down and lets the band take over at Straight, No Chaser. Expect a soundtrack of high-energy jazz including hard bop, soul-jazz, latin jazz, gritty fusion, and even some cheeky jazzed up pop covers to keep the room buzzing while the drinks are flowing.
With free entry, world-class cocktails, and cheese and charcuterie platters to fuel the night, Straight, No Chaser is all about smoky vibes, strong drinks, and a little late-night debauchery.
A Day at the Movies is the NFSA's welcoming dementia-friendly cinema program, designed for people living with dementia alongside their families, friends, carers and companions. Carefully selected films are presented in a supportive environment with reduced sound levels, low lighting, a scheduled intermission and dedicated quiet spaces. Guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments and opportunities to socialise before and after the screening, while trained staff are on hand to provide assistance throughout the event, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable day at the movies for all.
The series is brought to you by film and media experts Associate Professor Dr Jodi Brooks (Project Lead, University of New South Wales), Dr Fincina Hopgood (University of New England), and independent screen culture and audience development specialist, Karina Libbey.
An initiative of the ACT Government, the program is funded by the ACT Government and aligns with its Age-Friendly City Plan. In-kind support from the National Film and Sound Archive (Venue Partner), Carers ACT, Dementia Australia, the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing and Bulla Dairy Foods.
Celebrate life, memory and Mexican culture at the Day of the Dead Fiesta 2026, a free, family-friendly cultural festival at Poppyfield Commons in Dickson, Canberra.
Held over a weekend, this colourful community celebration brings the traditions of Día de los Muertos to life through music, dance, art, food and storytelling.
At the heart of the festival is a traditional community ofrenda (altar), where visitors are invited to remember loved ones by contributing photographs and offerings.
Saturday features live Latin folk and world music from Jorge & Cici and Zambezi Sounds, energetic samba percussion from Raio de Sol, and traditional Mexican dance by México Lindo. Don't miss the vibrant street parade through Dickson, theatrical La Catrina performances and a costume competition.
Families can enjoy sugar skull painting, creative workshops, face painting, Mexican food and market stalls featuring handmade crafts and jewellery.
Sunday offers a relaxed family program featuring shadow puppetry performances, a screening of Disney Pixar's Coco, market stalls and opportunities to explore the community ofrenda.
Celebrating more than a decade of Day of the Dead events in Canberra, the festival welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to experience this beautiful Mexican tradition.
Free entry. Everyone is welcome!
Step into Luna, Canberra's hidden gem, where Saturday nights are an exquisite blend of clandestine charm and contemporary allure. In the spirit of their heritage location, you are invited to experience an evening where intrigue and luxury intertwine.
Be captivated by the grace and allure of Luna's ambiance while their DJs create the rhythm of the night.
Bookings online. If you are unable to make a booking, walk-ins are always welcome.
Shake off the ordinary and shimmy into the extraordinary at Bar Beirut with weekend dance performances.
Bar Beirut is an inclusive venue with an extensive zero-per cent ABV (Alcohol by Volume) cocktail range, and a menu that easily accommodates vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diners.
Celebrate Halloween at the NFSA with a special screening of The Lost Boys, the cult 1980s vampire classic that blends horror, comedy and rock-and-roll rebellion. The evening begins with a themed party in the NFSA's heritage courtyard, featuring 80s tunes from a live DJ, costume prizes and a complimentary cocktail or mocktail, before the film screens in Arc Cinema. Stylish, funny and endlessly quotable, The Lost Boys remains one of the most beloved vampire films ever made and the perfect way to spend Halloween night.
Comedy Legend Greg Davies is coming to Australia and New Zealand for the very first time with his stand-up show Full Fat Legend.
Star of shows such as Taskmaster, The Inbetweeners, The Cleaner, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Man Down and Cuckoo, this is Greg's biggest live tour yet.
"A 6ft 8in bundle of excitability, emotion, and punchline-rich storytelling" The Times
"If it's belly laughs you're after…Davies is your man" The Mail on Sunday
"Undoubtedly one of the kingpins of British comedy" Evening Standard
"A brilliant comedian" The Daily Telegraph
Award-winning stand-up Daniel Connell (as seen on Have You Been Paying Attention?) returns with a brand-new show. Book now as this show will sell out. 'A comedic masterpiece' - Onya Magazine.
Daniel Connell could easily be described as the ideal Aussie comedian; affable, loveable and hilarious. His observational, dry, often unanticipated comedy has seen him take to stages all over Australia.
One of Australia's most respected and reliably brilliant stand-up comedians, Daniel Connell, is hitting the road on another national tour across the country. Fresh off winning the 2025 Piece of Wood Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the coveted peer-voted honour awarded by fellow comedians, Connell continues his quiet rise as one of the most admired voices in Australian comedy (Melbourne International Comedy Festival).
Renowned for his understated charm, dry observational wit and masterfully constructed storytelling, Daniel Connell has built a career on delivering slow- burn, deeply satisfying comedy that catches audiences delightfully off guard.
His calm, relatable presence instantly puts crowds at ease, allowing punchlines to land with devastating effect.
In Prairie Dog, Connell leans into his signature style of warm, intelligent stand- up, unpacking the absurdities of modern life with precision and heart. From the strange habits of everyday Australians to the quiet chaos bubbling beneath polite society, Prairie Dog is classic Connell: thoughtful, tightly written, and laugh-out-loud funny.
Moonman's back-and he's bringing the whole gang! From The Front Bar to the Fringe, get ready for a comedy supernova featuring Dr Tyler Wall (AFL Mind Set Coach), French insights from Jean Le Camembert and Port Adelaide's most tragic fan, Gavin Muntberry.
They're all crashing the Full Moon Party, live and unfiltered. There will be appearances from Malcolm Turnbull, Russell Crowe, and a galaxy of other stars (all stars brought to life by the Moonster himself). It's part stand-up, part fever dream, all Moonman.
Come for the laughs, stay for the Full Moon lunacy. Let's party like it's 2026!
