Hot Summer Nights πŸ”₯ The Blues Brothers + James Southwell 🎢

Schedule

Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601 | Canberra, CT

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Hot Summer Nights returns for its second year with a hand-picked selection of the hottest live music acts, curated with films in a single-ticket experience to set the perfect summer vibe. Every Friday and Saturday between January 9 and February 14, join us in the NFSA heritage courtyard for live music followed by classic cinema.
JAMES SOUTHWELL
6 pm | Live Music
THE BLUES BROTHERS
8 pm | Screening
Settle in from 6 pm as James Southwell takes the stage for a live performance in the NFSA heritage courtyard. Enjoy local wines, summer cocktails and charcuterie, available for purchase onsite from Dom’s deli & bar. Then head into Arc Cinema at 8 pm for a screening of The Blues Brothers.

ABOUT THE BLUES BROTHERS 🎬
1980 | DCP | USA| D: John Landis
Two sharp-suited musical geniuses (John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd) are chased through Chicago by cops, neo-Nazis and a vengeful country and western band.
Featuring blues legends James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, this audience favourite is bursting with awesome performances.
β€˜An exceptional comedy...Car wrecks and blues-related music galore in the best movie ever made in Chicago.’ – Chicago Tribune
ABOUT JAMES SOUTHWELL 🎢
For nearly 20 years, James Southwell has been captivating audiences across Australia and New Zealand with his high-octane solo acoustic performances. Stripping things back to the essentials – voice, guitar, and stomp – James manages to fill any room with the energy and intensity of a full band. His gritty vocals, masterful guitar playing, and deep groove create an unmistakable sound that blurs the lines between blues, rock, and roots.
Whether lighting up a packed pub, commanding a festival stage, or delivering an intimate, emotionally charged set, James brings the same fire and authenticity to every show. He doesn’t just play songs – he tells stories, draws you in, and leaves it all on the stage.
Since releasing his debut album Dark Angel in 2006, James has built a reputation as one of Australia’s hardest-working and most exciting live performers. His solo acoustic sets are proof that sometimes less is more – raw, real, and unforgettable.
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