New Year's Eve

We have Hit Parade on stage from 10pm, the Nightclub will open from 9pm and you can get a special 3 course dinner in the restaurant from 6pm for under $60. That includes a free glass of bubble, a red rose and free entry to the nightclub. Dress Hawaiian for your chance to WIN best dressed.

LIVE ON STAGE AT CASINO CANBERRA

Friday 19 December – The Dorothy-Jane Duo

Acoustic Blues n Roots with award-winning singer/songwriter/blues-harp player, Dorothy-Jane "DJ" Gosper and slide/pickin' guitarist extraordinaire, Richard Steele. This powerhouse duo play a mix of earthy originals and traditional covers from the Mississippi Delta to Chicago blues.

Saturday 20 December – BandJava

Live music at Casino CanberraBandJava plays Blues, R&B and modern roots music with a smattering of Jazz and Country. They love to hunt out some of those hidden gems by famous players that need to be given some extra life. Bandjava is a 5 piece band with female vocalist, guitars, bass and drums. All the band members have a history of playing both in Canberra and earlier careers around Australia and overseas.

Each night from 10pm.

NEW YEAR'S EVE

....and down-stairs on the Gaming floor we will have the very popular Hit Parade performing from 10pm. Hitparade have endeared themselves to Canberra audiences by delivering a professional and polished show from consistently performing over the last 20 years. Hitparade is a sophisticated 4 piece band featuring live guitar instrumentation, male and female lead vocals, and further backing vocals to give the band the strong, rich three-part harmony sound that feature on most of their songs.

LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND

Friday 12 December – Chris Harland Blues Duo

Live music at Casino CanberraA trio magnifico sure to eager folks back for another serve of that hot Chris Harland guitar! You can always rely on Chris Harland and his eponymous band to serve up a high standard of searing Chicago Blues and promise to put on a performance that will not be forgotten in a hurry. UK guitarist CHRIS HARLAND brings the tradition of British-made Electric Blues, the authentic riff-driven Chicago sound, a high-voltage heritage of Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page and Peter Green.

Saturday 13 December – Leisa Keen Trio

Live music at Casino CanberraThe Leisa Keen Trio, consisting of Leisa Keen on piano/vocals, Richard Manning on guitar and Ian McLean on drums, has quickly become one of Canberra’s busiest and most popular jazz combos. The trio plays a smooth blend of well known jazz tunes, and a few pop tunes with their own “jazz treatment”. Leisa has shared the stage with artists such as internationally acclaimed jazz vocal group The Manhattan Transfer, Jon English, Simon Gallaher, Todd McKenney and many other talented entertainers. With a diverse range of both old and new songs, the Leisa Keen Trio is sure to delight people of all age ranges and backgrounds.

Top off a great Saturday night with some live music

Friday Live Music – Monica Moore Duo from 10pm

Monica Moore has been busy on the Canberra music scene for a number of years, performing a wide cross section of music - everything from jazz, blues, soul, rock, pop, disco and funk.  She tells the story of any song beautifully and in her own way, showcasing her fantastic vocal talent.  She will be accompanied by guitarist Bryan Williams to serve up an acoustic mix of popular tunes from across the genres.

Saturday Live Music – Wayne Rider Trio from 10pm

One of Canberra's most sought after line up is the 'WAYNE RYDER TRIO' with a pick of the best session musicians Wayne Ryder is the perfect Performer throughout the Canberra region, with a huge repertoire of classic Rock/Country & RnB.

How to make a great Saturday night

Take 5pm to 7pm happy hours, add dinner 7pm to 8, a liberal splash of gaming 8pm to 9 plus a good dash of nightclub.

At Casino Canberra we serve up a ready-made Saturday night all in the one location. You can enjoy socialising with some friends, a very nice meal, test your luck or skill on some of the world’s most popular table games and finish the night off dancing to the best hits of the 80s, 90s and naughties in Galaxy Club Retro nightclub.

Our restaurant, 180° East, offers a range of dishes from the East to the West. Our multicultural chefs have created a menu with fresh flavours from Vietnam to the rich spices of India, to the eight culinary traditions of China and the great favourites of good old Aussie tucker. But this is not limited to Saturday nights. Our restaurant is open every night. On Friday nights from 6pm you can enjoy our All You Can Eat buffet from 6pm until it’s all gone. On Thursday nights, try our 250gm Sirloin Steak grilled to perfection. There is a choice of sauce (gravy, mushroom, pepper or Diane) served with fresh garden salad and chips for only $15. Booking for the Restaurant can be made on 62577074.

You could pair it up with our Thursday night poker tournament that starts at 7.45pm and the buy-in is just $115 for $3,000 in tournament chips. Tuesday night it’s Parma

Special Night. Every Tuesday night from 6pm, come to Casino Canberra and enjoy a delicious Chicken Parmigiana served with fresh garden salad and chips for only $12.

You can listen to some of Canberra’s best bands as they perform on stage from 10pm every Friday and Saturday evenings. Go to www.casinocanberra.com.au to see what bands are coming up through summer.

Parking is easy, just follow the signs off Constitution Avenue to park under the National Convention Centre and then it’s just a short walk to the Casino and parking is only $3 after 6pm. Having said that, a taxi may be a good option.

For all the latest happenings at Casino Canberra you can follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

November to February bands every Friday & Saturday Nights

Melbourne Cup Lunch, Betting & Entertainment

Tony Haley backed by the very popular John Black Trio from 12.30pm Melbourne Cup Day.

Known affectionately as ‘Australia’s Ole Blue Eyes’, Tony performs the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Buble and Bobby Darin with consummate style and charm, backed by local piano virtuoso, John Black and his band.

Melbourne Cup Day Lunch at Casino Canberra

Tuesday, 4 November 12:30pm. Booking phone 62577074. Menu and more information at http://www.casinocanberra.com.au/dining

TAB betting from 7.30am in the Casino's foyer.

If gambling is a problem call ACT Gambling and Support on 1800 858 858.

Live Band Friday

Lyn has been performing in variety shows since she was 11 throughout Australia and the world. She has performed in New Orleans, the heart land of Jazz and she brings her special brand of up tempo jazz, blues and cabaret to be mixed with solid rhythms and melodic riffs of guitar and bass player Bryan Williams. See and hear Lyn this Friday night on stage from 10pm.

LIVE Music is back on Friday nights

Saturday 20 September – Tony Haley and the John Black Trio

Known affectionately as ‘Australia’s Ole Blue Eyes’, Tony performs the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Buble and Bobby Darin with consummate style and charm,  backed by local piano virtuoso, John Black and his band.

Tony began his musical journey in rock bands The Starliters, The Zarsoff Brothers, The Eddys and The Comets in the 1980’s and 1990’s, as well performing in stage shows with Glenn Shorrock and Doug Parkinson.

In Canberra he sings with the 18 piece ‘Connexion Big Band’, the blues band, ‘The Nightless Lovers’ and with The John Black Trio. Tony has recorded with each of these bands and also with The Blamey Street Big Band.

On stage from 10pm Saturday 20 September.

Annie and the Armadillos on stage from 10pm Saturday.

Cocktail Special this Saturday

Try this cocktail special this Saturday evening while you kick back and listen to Hit Parade on stage from 10pm.

On Stage this coming Saturday night from 10pm

Rich harmonies, lush arrangements, stylish presentation and a ever-popular and changing set list of hits and classics, Hitparade have endeared themselves to Canberra audiences by delivering a professional and polished show from consistently performing over the last 20 years.  Hitparade is a sophisticated 4 piece band featuring live guitar instrumentation, male and female lead vocals, and further backing vocals to give the band the strong, rich three-part harmony sound that feature on most of their songs. Dennis, Trudy, Dani & Michael each has over 15 years of performing experience and is dedicated to providing a quality, professional musical entertainment.

On Stage 10pm Saturday

On stage this coming Saturday night from 10pm - In 2 Deep. With the deliciously smooth voice of Rachel Thorne and astounding talent of Michael Dooley, you are In 2 Deep. With a flair for Jazz, Latin, Soul and Funk, they are bound to get your feet tapping and whilst their covers are good, it’s been said their originals are damned good! Come in and check it out!

Live Music Saturday 5 July

Kooky Fandango is a well-established Canberra Jazz-Latin-Funk band formed by Peter Barta and Cameron Smith in 2006. Peter Barta on six-string bass and double bass provides a rich rhythmic and harmonic foundation for the elegant melodic adventures of Cameron Smith on trumpet and flugelhorn. Both Peter and Cameron are composer/arrangers, providing original compositions to supplement the repertoire of standards. Kooky Fandango usually performs as a trio with the fabulous Robert Nesci on drums, and has an extended family of other talented part-time members providing vocals, sax, trumpet, trombone, flute and percussion.

Live Music Saturday 28 June

Mauve are our live band line-up this coming Saturday night from 10pm. Who are Mauve? Mauve are Lindsay Nesci – keyboards & vocal, Johnny Reynolds – guitar & vocal, Noah Webb – bass and Jamal Salem – drums.

Mauve are sunset’n soul, lazy rhythm’n blues and rock’n jazz with great songs like Feel Like Making Love, After Midnight, Ain’t No Sunshine, Riders on the Storm, Libertango, Before You Accuse Me, Little Wing, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You….and the list goes on.

Live on stage this Saturday

From her head down to her shoes this is rebellious rhythm ‘n’ groove from Canberra's "Blues and Jazz force of nature", Dorothy-Jane ‘DJ’ Gosper. With “V8 capacity” vocals and a reputation as Australia’s Queen of the blues-harp, this singing, songwriting, blues-harpin' mama performs with her smokin’ hot band. You will be moved! DJ Gosper and the Dorothy-Jane Band on stage at Casino Canberra from 10pm this coming Saturday 21 June.

Live on Stage this coming Friday

The Jim Latta Band from 10pm.

It takes talent as a musician and people skills to play with some of histories great artists. Jim has backed artists such as Shirley Bassey, Cleo Laine, the Bee Gees, Randy Crawford, Ricky May, Don Burrows, James Morrison, Kamahl and John Farnham to name a few. Jim has performed as an entertainer and Jazz drummer all throughout Australia as well as Paris, Los Angeles, London, New York and Japan.

Come in Saturday to hear Jim and his band - it's Free.

Live music schedule for winter every Saturday from 10pm - FREE