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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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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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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 Ryde
With more than 60,000 Koreans calling Sydney home, Eastwood is the place to experience first-hand the indelible influence of K-Pop, K-Drama and K-Culture.
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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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City of Sydney
Harbour on tap: Embodying the quintessential spirit of the Sydney lifestyle, clock off drinks kickstart Barangaroo’s round the clock possibilities.
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Penrith City Council
Local pioneers, rebels and creators are reshaping the newest entertainment centre in the heart of Western Sydney.
Opportunities
Posted by Destination NSW
EOI - NSW Aboriginal Visitor Experience Accelerator
Get involved! Destination NSW, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Create NSW are working together to strengthen Aboriginal participation in the visitor economy.
Get involved! Destination NSW, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Create NSW are working together to strengthen Aboriginal participation in the visitor economy.
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Opportunity closes
25 Aug 2026
Posted by YCK Laneways
Videographer required - Negroni Campaign
YCK Laneways is producing a series of short-form social videos across two Sydney nightlife precincts for a negroni-focused campaign.
YCK Laneways is producing a series of short-form social videos across two Sydney nightlife precincts for a negroni-focused campaign.
Opportunity closes
01 Aug 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Vendor applications open for Japan StrEAT Party Sydney
Serve authentic Japanese food and beverages at a high‑traffic festival.
Serve authentic Japanese food and beverages at a high‑traffic festival.
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Opportunity closes
31 Aug 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Hornsby Art Prize 2026
Entries are now open for the 2026 Hornsby Art Prize, a national contemporary art competition with a $23,000 prize pool, open to Australian artists aged 18 and over across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and sculpture.
Entries are now open for the 2026 Hornsby Art Prize, a national contemporary art competition with a $23,000 prize pool, open to Australian artists aged 18 and over across painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and sculpture.
Opportunity closes
05 Aug 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Expressions of Interest - Sustainability Lane Archway Creation
Lane Cove Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists, designers, and creatives to assist in designing and creating a public art piece.
Lane Cove Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists, designers, and creatives to assist in designing and creating a public art piece.
Opportunity closes
29 Jul 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Calling all Artists - Paddington Markets
Paddington Markets is looking for artists to be part of a new Artists Pop-Up Market in Paddington.
Paddington Markets is looking for artists to be part of a new Artists Pop-Up Market in Paddington.
Opportunity closes
15 Aug 2026
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
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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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