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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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Randwick City Council
Comforting & cosy: Randwick’s intimate village feel is shaped by food, culture and healthy dose of art.
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Camden Council
Camden Village brings together heritage elegance, local flavour and a relaxed village pace, with boutique shopping, dining, events and green spaces all close at hand.
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Wagga Wagga City Council
Wagga Wagga combines riverside character, a thriving food and drink scene and the energy of NSW’s largest inland city.
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City of Sydney
More than 9 to 5: MP District is more than a destination, it is your culture concierge. From your morning coffee on your way to work, to visiting on the weekend with family and friends, MP District is where timeless heritage meets contemporary culture.
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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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Fairfield City Council
A welcoming pocket of Little Asia where you can feast Vietnamese classics, build hotpots and hit a house-party bar. Feast, linger, repeat: generous plates, buzzing courtyards and rooms made for groups.
Opportunities
Posted by Canterbury-Bankstown Council
Stallholder and food truck EOIs
Trade at 3 CBCity's summer 2027 major events across Bankstown, Campsie and Padstow.
Trade at 3 CBCity's summer 2027 major events across Bankstown, Campsie and Padstow.
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Opportunity closes
05 Oct 2026
Posted by Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) Kickstart Grant Program Round 3
Funding for councils to establish trial SEPs across NSW and integrate the Purple Flag principles for excellence in night-time precinct management .
Funding for councils to establish trial SEPs across NSW and integrate the Purple Flag principles for excellence in night-time precinct management .
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Opportunity closes
12 Apr 2027
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Sydney Street Fair - Stallholder call out
Makers, artists, creative businesses and food operators wanted for Sydney Street Fair on 5 December 2026.
Makers, artists, creative businesses and food operators wanted for Sydney Street Fair on 5 December 2026.
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Opportunity closes
02 Oct 2026
Posted by Waverley Council
Waverley Artist Studios
Fully subsidised studio space for 12 months and paid professional development opportunities.
Fully subsidised studio space for 12 months and paid professional development opportunities.
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Opportunity closes
11 Oct 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Stallholder EOIs open: Day of the Dead Festival
Showcase your products at a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture at Oxford Street Twilight Markets.
Showcase your products at a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture at Oxford Street Twilight Markets.
Opportunity closes
15 Oct 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
Local Audience Development Grants - Contemporary Music Festivals
This funding program supports local contemporary music festivals that build new audiences and supports local music collaboration.
This funding program supports local contemporary music festivals that build new audiences and supports local music collaboration.
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Opportunity closes
09 Nov 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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