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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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City of Newcastle
Between harbour and ocean, Newcastle East pairs historic streets, independent hospitality and beach culture in Newcastle’s original vibrant coastal neighbourhood.
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City of Sydney
This leafy enclave in Sydney’s inner-east is intimate in scale but big in personality.
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Bathurst Regional Council
A vibrant regional centre where major events, remarkable heritage, culture, food and drink, creative industries and contemporary regional life come together.
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Wollongong City Council
Keira Collective gathers 80+ locally owned spots to eat, drink, shop, play and stay in the vibrant heart of Wollongong: easy to wander by day, lively and welcoming after dark.
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City of Sydney
Fashion & Design Take the Lead in this Vibrant, Stylish Neighbourhood
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Fairfield City Council
Built by immigrant families, now reimagined by their kids: Canley Heights is Fairfield City’s late-night food and entertainment precinct.
Opportunities
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Vivid Sydney Sponsorship Expression of Interest
Partner with Vivid Sydney to connect your brand with millions of consumers before, during and beyond the festival, while extending your reach to millions more online.
Partner with Vivid Sydney to connect your brand with millions of consumers before, during and beyond the festival, while extending your reach to millions more online.
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Opportunity closes
30 Nov 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund - Round 10
Funding to support new infrastructure, asset upgrades, and initiatives that attract visitors, boost tourism, and benefit the community.
Funding to support new infrastructure, asset upgrades, and initiatives that attract visitors, boost tourism, and benefit the community.
Opportunity closes
09 Nov 2026
Posted by Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
Pitch your project and connect with Districts at NEON Forum
Two opportunities to showcase your ideas and build new collaborations across NSW.
Two opportunities to showcase your ideas and build new collaborations across NSW.
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Opportunity closes
09 Oct 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
First Nations Screen Fellowship 2026
Providing one mid-career First Nations screen practitioner a dynamic range of funding and support across a 12-month period.
Providing one mid-career First Nations screen practitioner a dynamic range of funding and support across a 12-month period.
Opportunity closes
29 Oct 2026
Posted by Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
Register now for NEON Forum 2026
Now in its fourth year, NEON Forum will return on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November 2026 at ILUMINA in the dynamic MP District.
Now in its fourth year, NEON Forum will return on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November 2026 at ILUMINA in the dynamic MP District.
Opportunity closes
01 Nov 2026
Posted by KRE8TIV
Paid musicians, vocalists and dancers
Paid opportunities for musicians, vocalists and dancers to perform with VELVET in Sydney.
Paid opportunities for musicians, vocalists and dancers to perform with VELVET in Sydney.
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Opportunity closes
31 Oct 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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