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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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Inner West Council
Connect, share, and savour the essence of Italy, and the diverse flavours of modern Australia.
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City of Sydney
Set across York, Clarence and Kent Streets in the Sydney City CBD, this collection of bars, restaurants, barbers and boutique accommodation offers endless discoveries.
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City of Sydney
From street food to banquets, Haymarket offers a vibrant mix of Asian hospitality, entertainment and culture in Sydney’s CBD.
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Hornsby Shire Council
Hornsby 2077 has something for everyone, where traditional and trendy sit side by side equally.
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Inner West Council
Rich in history, Balmain Rozelle is a forward-thinking destination of style and substance.
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Newcastle City Council
Newcastle’s Midtown blends edginess and warmth, cultural richness and a spirit of innovation across intimate stages, community hangouts and after-hours hideaways.
Opportunities
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Small Business Support Grant – Bondi Beach December 2025
If your small business was directly impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack you may be eligible to apply for NSW Government financial support.
If your small business was directly impacted by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack you may be eligible to apply for NSW Government financial support.
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Opportunity closes
30 Mar 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Wellbeing Helpline – creative industries
A free and confidential Australia-wide counselling service for anyone working in the creative industries.
A free and confidential Australia-wide counselling service for anyone working in the creative industries.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2027
Posted by City of Sydney
Grants to support creativity across the City of Sydney
Funding for projects that showcase local talent and create opportunities for residents, workers and visitors to participate in arts and culture.
Funding for projects that showcase local talent and create opportunities for residents, workers and visitors to participate in arts and culture.
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Opportunity closes
03 Mar 2026
Posted by City of Sydney
Festivals and events sponsorship
Supporting festivals and events that celebrate, develop and engage City of Sydney communities.
Supporting festivals and events that celebrate, develop and engage City of Sydney communities.
Opportunity closes
03 Mar 2026
Posted by Brightside Music
Need live music for your venue or event?
Brightside Music will provide live music solutions for your venue, event and more!
Brightside Music will provide live music solutions for your venue, event and more!
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Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2027
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Showcase your classic car at SPINOUT Rock and Roll Festival
Bring your pride and joy to Camden’s massive retro weekend
Bring your pride and joy to Camden’s massive retro weekend
Opportunity closes
13 Feb 2026
Closing soon
Statistics
Dive into the data behind New South Wales' 24-hour economy. Explore key statistics on nightlife, entertainment, business growth and spending. Data as of 31 March 2025, powered by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner's Data After Dark platform.
in-person night-time spend in March 2025
Source: Westpac DataX spend data
non-core night-time economy businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
core night-time economy businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
food and drink businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
entertainment businesses
Source: Australian Business Register
pubs, taverns and bars
Source: Australian Business Register
Latest events and case studies
Keep up with the latest District news or see upcoming events happening across the Districts.
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We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.
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