

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hot Summer Nights ? The Blues Brothers + James Southwell ?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: 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 &amp; 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.

‘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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canberra/hot-summer-nights-the-blues-brothers-james-southwell/200029359045825
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances, festivals, comedy, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 47

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://tickets.nfsa.gov.au/events/the-blues-brothers-james-southwell?utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_campaign=canberra-events&utm_content=event+listing&utm_term=hsn_31jan

## Event venue details

- **city**: Canberra
- **state**: CT
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
- **lat**: -35.28295
- **long**: 149.12231
- **full address**: Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: NFSA Canberra (https://allevents.in/org/nfsa-canberra/23800753)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mccoy Cct , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2601
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** NFSA Canberra
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, live-music, performances, festivals, comedy, music-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hot Summer Nights ? The Blues Brothers + James Southwell ? ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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