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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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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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Shoalhaven City Council
Deep in Jervis Bay, Husky Co. pairs coastal beauty with local flavour, creative energy and a growing calendar of experiences shaped by its business community.
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City of Sydney
It’s a must-hit spot on any tourist itinerary but thanks to newfound vibrancy, Circular Quay is attracting a new demographic: the locals.
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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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Shoalhaven City Council
Berry brings together acclaimed food, independent retail, live music and relaxed charm in a contemporary coastal country village.
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City of Sydney
Welcoming and Inclusive: With a legacy that stretches decades the Oxford St Rainbow Precinct is renowned globally as the home to Sydney's LGBTQIA+ community and a great place to party!
Opportunities
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Made in NSW - Local Fund
Supporting high-end feature film and television drama productions by Australian production companies that are genuinely footloose and able to complete the majority of principal photography in NSW.
Supporting high-end feature film and television drama productions by Australian production companies that are genuinely footloose and able to complete the majority of principal photography in NSW.
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Opportunity closes
23 Nov 2026
Posted by Museums of History NSW
Creative Residency Program
Create, research and connect through a ten-month creative residency at the Caroline Simpson Library.
Create, research and connect through a ten-month creative residency at the Caroline Simpson Library.
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Opportunity closes
13 Dec 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Creative Carlton EOI for performers, food vendors and community groups
Expressions of Interest now open for performers, food vendors and community groups interested in being part of this exciting community festival.
Expressions of Interest now open for performers, food vendors and community groups interested in being part of this exciting community festival.
Opportunity closes
22 Nov 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
EOI: First Nations Public Art John Street Pocket Garden
Camden Council is seeking First Nations artists and artist teams to create a public artwork for the proposed John Street Pocket Garden in Camden Town Centre.
Camden Council is seeking First Nations artists and artist teams to create a public artwork for the proposed John Street Pocket Garden in Camden Town Centre.
Opportunity closes
15 Nov 2026
Posted by Inner West Council
Calling all Performers and Stallholders for Lunar New Year in the Inner West
Celebrate the Year of the Goat in Ashfield and Marrickville.
Celebrate the Year of the Goat in Ashfield and Marrickville.
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Opportunity closes
15 Nov 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program
Funding for Indigenous-owned art centres, art fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations that are at the heart of Australia’s world-famous Indigenous visual art movement.
Funding for Indigenous-owned art centres, art fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations that are at the heart of Australia’s world-famous Indigenous visual art movement.
Opportunity closes
26 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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