Hot Summer Nights returns for its second year with an unforgettable blend of live local music and classic cinema — all in one ticket for the ultimate summer evening. 

Every Friday and Saturday from January 9 to February 14, start your evening from 6 pm in our heritage courtyard with live performances from talented local artists, paired with local wines, summer cocktails, and charcuterie from Dom’s deli & bar. At 8 pm, step into Canberra’s most beautiful cinema for a hand-picked film, from sensual classics to gritty dramas and beloved musicals. 

Whether you’re drawn to the soul-stirring songs of Wallabindi with Aussie classic The Sapphires, the swinging grooves of Belco Jazz Band alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, the cross-cultural fusion of Karisha & The FunKaars paired with Monsoon Wedding, or high-energy indie rock from ARCHIE with Heath Ledger in Two Hands, there’s a perfect music-and-movie combo for everyone this summer. 

Check out Dom’s menu here. 

• Dom’s opens and live music kicks off at 6 pm | Film starts at 8 pm 

• Pricing: $25 Full | $21 Concession 

• Licensed event with food and beverages available for purchase – No BYO 

Tickets are limited. Make it a Hot Summer Night at the NFSA — book now! 
 
 Schedule

Accessibility 
The NFSA Courtyard and Arc Cinema are fully wheelchair accessible. Ramp entry is available via Liversidge Street. For more information, see https://www.nfsa.gov.au/visit-us  

We offer specialised cinema equipment for different accessibility needs. For more information, contact us at 02 6248 2000 or tickets@nfsa.gov.au