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Discover nightlife in Sydney. The best events, attractions and things to do from the City of Sydney’s official event guide.
After Hours: Month-Long Student Promo
Flash your student ID at the door between 8-10pm any night in Feb and you’re in on the guestlist with a drink on us!
Silly Odyssey
A hilarious heroic journey crafted on the spot - with whatever YOU remember about Greek myths (even if that’s not much!)
The Rocks Ghost Tour
A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at SOH
When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen....
The Sims Edition Tavern Trivia
Sul sul! Fortress' Tavern Trivia is getting a Sims takeover ♢
Music Bingo - FREE at Fortress Sydney
Critical Hits Bingo starts 7PM | Free Entry | Hundreds of $$$ in Prizes to be won!
Sydney Emerging Artists
Every Tuesday night, Sean & Dolly’s opens the stage to Sydney’s future stars. Any genre. Any style. Any age.
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories
Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
Kookaburra's Comedy | Sydney Stand Up Comedy | We Three
Expect an unfiltered night of big laughs, good vibes, and rowdy energy.
Make new friends in Sydney and practice a language
Where Australians and internationals meet
Pop Queen Party
From Britney and Beyoncé to Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, SZA, Doja Cat, Ariana, Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Tate Mc...
Board games Wednesdays @ Fortress Sydney
Free board games, great company and zero pressure
Bingay Pride!
It's Mardi Gras season - time to show off your rainbow colours at BINGAY's Pride Edition!
Buddy's Comedy - Featuring Al Del Bene
It’s opening night for our brand-new stand up comedy show - at the Inner West’s coolest bar: Buddy's Bar Newtown!
Doom Juice Presents: Live Band Karaoke
Born from a decade of chaos and camaraderie, this is not your average karaoke
Jake Howie: Baddie Burns Bridges
Join this award-winning stand-up comedian as he spills the tea by unleashing the rage within, decade by decade.
Twilight Garden Party in the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Ring in the Year of the Fire Horse with a one of a kind experience in the Chinese Garden of Friendship
Laugh Out Proud
Ready, set, laugh! Sydney’s favourite comedy gala is back as Laugh Out Proud takes over the Enmore Theatre
Sub Focus Presents Circular Sound
One of electronic music’s most influential figures, Sub Focus, returns to Sydney in February 2026.
Unscripted Comedy Show
Our house teams improvise an hour-long comedy show 'Big House' based off your suggestions.
Velvet Decadence Cabaret
In the heart of Mardi Gras season, Two80 Cabaret hosts a glittering night of cabaret!
Mana on Tap (MTG) at Fortress Sydney
Games, drinks, and good vibes with fellow Magic fans
Sydney Bar Crawl
Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl.
This is Texas: Rodeo Night
Join us for Sydney’s biggest hoedown as we bring you our version of the wild west
Lunar New Year Jet Pack Shows and Fireworks
Catch performers in Lunar New Year costumes, soaring sky high over the waters of Cockle Bay, propelled by jet packs.
James Morrison's Big Band LIVE
The Australian jazz virtuoso LIVE with his 17-piece swinging big band
Oxford Street Nightlife Tour with a Drag Queen
Get ready for a fun night on Oxford Street, the heart of Sydney’s LGBTQ+ scene, hosted by a fabulous drag queen!
The Great Shanty Off 2026
Celebrate Sea Shanties at their very best at a singing event like no other
Yeah Buoy - Summer Sunset Boat Party
Music. Sun. Cold drinks. Summer hits different on the water.
Fitz of Laughter: Mardi Gras Edition
Fitz of Laughter returns for Mardi Gras, bringing free live comedy back to our famed upstairs bistro at The Old Fitzroy.
Piss Be With You • Sydney Encore
A comedic, queer parody of a service of worship, full of spiritual spoof, and pole dance debauchery.
Brian Campeau at Thunderbolt Club
The incredible Brian Campeau - singer, song writer, producer on the shores of Balmain
Chinatown Comedy Club - Lunar New Year Special 2026
Awesome line-up of the best upcoming and established comedians
Pleasure Club Presents: Sound Sorcery
Sound Sorcery is a bi-monthly jazz jam dedicated to women and gender-diverse musicians.
The Drummer Comedy - Featuring Annie Boyle
The funniest comedians in Sydney are coming to The Drummer every month!
Two Queers Walk Into a Bar x Mardi Gras 26
Those nasty girls from Two Queers are putting on another one of their LGBTQ+ comedy schowcases.
Bumpy: The Kanana Tour
A beautiful night of soulful music featuring acclaimed Noongar artist Bumpy
StratoFibre feat. Guy Strazz
Contemporary World Jazz driven by Afro-Latin, Brazilian, Jazz grooves, striking tunes and interactive improvisation
Grey Goose & Pleasure Club Present: Gaymas Eve
Pleasure Club and Aunty Jonny have brought together a sweet selection of party favours to bring in Gaymas Eve.
The Ultimate Mardi Gras Pub Crawl
Whether you're new to Sydney or just expanding your social circle, pub crawling is a fantastic way to meet new friends!
Glitter Club
Step into Glitter Club, the ultimate premium viewing experience for the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
This is Ecstatica — the 48th anniversary of the parade, lighting up Oxford Street, Flinders Street, and Anzac Parade.
Tavern Trivia - FREE at Fortress Sydney
Prizes & glory await with free pop culture trivia every Monday!
Meredith & The Mezzanines Jazz Quartet
Fun night of cool jazz, swing classics & modern surprises in an intimate bar with great cocktails
The Room – monthly screening event
“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly
To Boldy Go... An Improvised Space Musical
Unplanned Melodies presents a one hour, wholly improvised musical odyssey based on audience suggestions
Amplify featuring The Buoys, CLEWS, Cooee and Theeth
An illustrious line-up of indie rocker women take over Bondi Pavilion
Dr Sketchy’s Sydney: March Edition
Where art meets cabaret! A life-drawing class with a twist
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club
Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent
Gone with the Script: an improvised movie
Roll out the red carpet, then burn it, because Gone with the Script is throwing down an entire movie made up on the spot
Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.
Devoted to disco
Step into a world where the music is timeless, the energy is electric, and the dance floor is a place of pure joy
Introduction to Game Development with Unity 16+yrs
Learn the basics of game development with Unity in this beginner-friendly session for adults.
The 7 Comedians Show
With over a decade of sold out Sydney stand-up comedy shows, The 7 Comedians Show returns to Maroubra.
Stand-Up comedy course + perform (4 weeks)
An in-depth course in stand-up comedy course where you will build you stage presence and then perform in a comedy show.
Rohan Arneil: You Wouldn't Have Cut Me Off...
It's the year of the Rohan, we are all just living in it.
Neel Kolhatkar – Black Belt Comedy
Neel Kolhatkar loves two things — comedy and martial arts.
Sh!tfaced Shakespeare – Hamlet
The hilarious, smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi sell-out comedy festival phenomenon returns to Sydney!
Celebration at the End of the Wharf – NYE 26/27
The best LGBT+ New Year's Eve Party on Sydney Harbour
NYE Sydney Harbour 2026 | All inclusive | Open air deck
NYE Sydney Harbour Cruise 2026 | All inclusive | Open air deck