Live Music Canberra Stories

If you love live music, our weekly Gig Guide is your go-to place to find out who will be playing where over the next week. We’ll give you the full run-down on the range of local, interstate and international acts set to perform at some of the hottest venues around Canberra, so you’ll never miss an opportunity to experience your favourite acts in the flesh.

Find out about upcoming lineups at all of Canberra’s live music venues and hotspots, including Smith’s Alternative, The Basement, Transit Bar, Harmonie German Club, sideway, Kambri, the Old Canberra Inn, Polish White Eagle Club, UC Refectory, Canberra Theatre Centre and everything in between.

Hear what other music-lovers are saying, read reviews and find out about all the latest concerts, festivals and events happening in Canberra and throughout the region.

Whether you’re a fan of rock, blues, heavy metal, gospel, soul, rap, indie, folk or R’n’B, we uncover stories about all kinds of new and emerging artists, gathering up the best of Canberra’s musical talent. Get an inside look at the hottest new acts making an impression in the Canberra music scene, and find out about everything from upcoming album launches to performances and tours.

With so many varied and talented acts appearing in our local clubs, bars and pubs every weekend, you can rely on the RiotACT Gig Guide to be plugged into the best of the Canberra music scene.