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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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City of Sydney
There’s only one Kings Cross: the place where it all began. Its past is legendary, but the Cross has evolved, and what’s happening now is just as compelling.
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City of Sydney
With a village feel and harbour frontage, this family-friendly area offers cosmopolitan residents and visitors a sea of entertainment options.
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City of Sydney
A rich history of industry, culinary arts and entertainment has awakened this thriving creative hub.
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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.
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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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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.
Opportunities
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Australia Day Community Events Grant Program
Funding to community groups, government entities and councils to support events that bring communities together and encourage participation in Australia Day activities.
Funding to community groups, government entities and councils to support events that bring communities together and encourage participation in Australia Day activities.
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Opportunity closes
22 Sep 2026
Posted by Bathurst
Partner with BX After Dark
Connect your brand with a new series bringing Bathurst’s CBD to life after dark.
Connect your brand with a new series bringing Bathurst’s CBD to life after dark.
Opportunity closes
31 Mar 2027
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Express your interest for performance opportunities
EOI for musicians, bands and performance artists to be part of the City of Wollongong's community events.
EOI for musicians, bands and performance artists to be part of the City of Wollongong's community events.
Opportunity closes
31 Dec 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
First Nations Music Industry Development grants
Supporting NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander led music businesses and organisations.
Supporting NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander led music businesses and organisations.
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Opportunity closes
21 Sep 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
Music Industry Development grants
Supporting industry-led programs and resources that build the capacity of artists, industry professionals and music businesses.
Supporting industry-led programs and resources that build the capacity of artists, industry professionals and music businesses.
Opportunity closes
21 Sep 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
First Nations Creative and Professional Development grants
Supporting NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and acts.
Supporting NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and acts.
Opportunity closes
21 Sep 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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