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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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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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Fairfield City Council
Built by immigrant families, now reimagined by their kids: Canley Heights is Fairfield City’s late-night food and entertainment precinct.
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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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Tweed Shire Council
Murwillumbah pairs creative energy, community spirit and subtropical ease in a compact Far North Coast town centre with growing momentum.
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Penrith City Council
Local pioneers, rebels and creators are reshaping the newest entertainment centre in the heart of Western Sydney.
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Ballina Shire Council
Lennox Head brings surf culture, grassroots community and coastal lifestyle together in a Far North Coast setting by the sea.
Opportunities
Posted by Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
Night-Time Economy Accelerator for Councils
Skill-building workshops delivered by field experts designed to equip NSW council officers with the knowledge to support a night-time economy tailored to their local communities.
Skill-building workshops delivered by field experts designed to equip NSW council officers with the knowledge to support a night-time economy tailored to their local communities.
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Opportunity closes
04 Dec 2026
Posted by Awesome Black Studio
Vivid Sydney First Nations Light Accelerator
Supporting emerging First Nations artists, creating new opportunities, and bring Aboriginal stories to audiences from around the world through Vivid Sydney.
Supporting emerging First Nations artists, creating new opportunities, and bring Aboriginal stories to audiences from around the world through Vivid Sydney.
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Opportunity closes
12 Nov 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Australian Night Studies Symposium 2026
Bringing together researchers, policymakers, artists and practitioners to explore the night through the lens of creativity, innovation, infrastructure and social change.
Bringing together researchers, policymakers, artists and practitioners to explore the night through the lens of creativity, innovation, infrastructure and social change.
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Opportunity closes
03 Nov 2026
Posted by Gosford Strip Precinct
Volunteer callout - Gosford Strip Precinct
Help deliver events that bring people into Gosford and support a vibrant local community.
Help deliver events that bring people into Gosford and support a vibrant local community.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2027
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Stakeholder Expression of Interest - Maroubra Sound Waves 2027
Seeking community organisations, service providers, local businesses and youth-focused groups interested in supporting this exciting youth music event.
Seeking community organisations, service providers, local businesses and youth-focused groups interested in supporting this exciting youth music event.
Opportunity closes
23 Nov 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Apply to become a Stallholder at Parramatta Farmers Market
The Parramatta Farmers’ Market is a weekly market operated by Blue Sky Markets trading in the Church Street Mall precinct.
The Parramatta Farmers’ Market is a weekly market operated by Blue Sky Markets trading in the Church Street Mall precinct.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2027
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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