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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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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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Woollahra Municipal Council
Eclectic and elegant: Elevating Bay Street’s potential is further invigorating this sophisticated yet approachable destination.
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Inner West Council
Connect, share, and savour the essence of Italy, and the diverse flavours of modern Australia.
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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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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 City of Sydney
Be part of the City of Sydney's Christmas fairs
Businesses, street performers and community organisations can take part with outdoor activations, event spaces, entertainment and more.
Businesses, street performers and community organisations can take part with outdoor activations, event spaces, entertainment and more.
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Opportunity closes
01 Nov 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Sydney Royal Easter Show Exhibitor Opportunities
Express your interest to exhibit at one of Australia's largest annual ticketed events.
Express your interest to exhibit at one of Australia's largest annual ticketed events.
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Opportunity closes
01 Mar 2027
Posted by Sound NSW
Sound NSW Domestic Travel and International Professional Development grants
Quick response funding program designed for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.
Quick response funding program designed for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.
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Opportunity closes
25 Jun 2027
Posted by Sound NSW
Sound NSW Touring and Travel Fund - International Touring
Funding program designed to support established artists and acts to tour internationally.
Funding program designed to support established artists and acts to tour internationally.
Opportunity closes
30 Apr 2027
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Arts & Cultural Funding Program 2026: Regional Arts Touring Round 2
Funding for individual artists, arts and cultural workers and organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW.
Funding for individual artists, arts and cultural workers and organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW.
Opportunity closes
13 Oct 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
Live Music Venues Advice and Planning grants - May 2027
Quick response grants for venues to undertake assessment reports, development applications, legal services, planning expenses and energy audits.
Quick response grants for venues to undertake assessment reports, development applications, legal services, planning expenses and energy audits.
Opportunity closes
03 May 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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