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People gathering in a courtyard under white umbrellas with drinks and friends
Two people one in front of the other looking happy towards camera
Couple sit on the grass smiling at camera
Band standing in front of fish eye camera
People with their arms up in the air laughing and dancing
Four musicians posing with main person wearing a top hat
Couple dancing with band in the background
Black and white photo of a man playing the saxaphone

Hot Summer Nights at the NFSA

Next on 8 Jan 2027

Hot Summer Nights at the NFSA

People gathering in a courtyard under white umbrellas with drinks and friends
Two people one in front of the other looking happy towards camera
Couple sit on the grass smiling at camera
Band standing in front of fish eye camera
People with their arms up in the air laughing and dancing
Four musicians posing with main person wearing a top hat
Couple dancing with band in the background
Black and white photo of a man playing the saxaphone

Overview

Hot Summer Nights at the NFSA pairs live music, local food and classic cinema for a relaxed summer evening.

Set in the NFSA heritage courtyard, the seasonal program brings together live music, local wines, summer cocktails and charcuterie from Dom's deli & bar before screenings in Arc Cinema.

An eclectic lineup of musicians is matched with classic films, from Endrey's Euro-pop energy and Rhythm Capital's swing, trad and modern jazz to the Romanian sounds of Super Rats, the acclaimed collaboration of Mindy Meng Wang and Tim Shiel, vibrant Cuban rhythms from Mi Tierra, and the genre-bending alt-pop of Japanese-Australian artist Miya Zawa.

Hot Summer Nights offers a unique opportunity to experience live music and cinema together in one of Canberra's most distinctive cultural settings.

Licensed event. Food and beverages available for purchase. No BYO.

Dates

8 Jan – 13 Feb 2027
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National Film and Sound Archive of Australia1 McCoy Circuit, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Function Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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