Nightlife

Seduction, sophistication, and unforgettable entertainment

Live Jazz at Curtains Jazz Club

For lovers of Reggaeton and Latin Music

A wild night of laughs with the funniest newcomers and pro drop-ins

Popular Playhouse returns to Flight Path Theatre with another hilarious Bible spoof!

Experience an intimate guided tour of the iconic heritage-listed Sydney Observatory.

Sydney’s ultimate nightlife experience!

A new line-up each week

Sydney’s biggest Latin night!

The adults-only circus cabaret Sydney has never dared host...until now

Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl.

Sydney's Hottest Comedy Club

Iconic anthems reimagined with feminine power and flair

Sydney’s best, biggest & longest-running comedy battle!

It's your Monday night stand-up, sketch comedy delight! Live, curated, professional, fresh, independent & weird.

Haydn fell for his pupil. Shostakovich fell for Tatyana. Satu Vänskä Trio lets their love letters be heard.

Your ultimate Tuesday night out

Meet new people, gain some comedy skills and have a lot of fun

Where Australians and internationals meet

Expect an unfiltered night of big laughs, good vibes, and rowdy energy.

Meet new friends, play social games, get 4 free drinks, free food, karaoke, plus a free afterparty!

Free-to-enter pub quiz in the city

An Unholy Rebirth – Resurrection and Joy

BonkerZ is back with a whole new show. Catch A Rising Comic features some of the cities hottest up and comers & newbies.

The world's greatest ads. One epic night.

A seminal force in 21st century jazz, The Bad Plus make their final Australian appearance.

Workshop your stand-up comedy material, get feedback, test ideas and improve your set in a supportive environment.

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub

Ditch the apps: mates pitch their single friends to a room of singles, then everyone mingles in real life.

Join us to kick of Art & About 2026

A relaxed, social figure drawing session surrounded by art, with a wine in hand.

Glitter and Lash Bar to get you disco ready, and live bodypainting demos in store!

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

A witty and thought-provoking stage adaptation of Jaroslav Hašek’s celebrated comic novel

Sydney's ultimate nightlife experience!

Step into a world where the music is timeless, the energy is electric, and the dance floor is a place of pure joy

The Sydney Harbour takeover for a high energy afternoon of house music, open air rooftop vibes and full production sound

Beatles classics reimagined with jazz, acoustic and original music in an intimate live show

Fast, fun Shakespeare in your local pub

Beginners Open Mic Comedy Prep course

A free, one-night art exhibition exploring pleasure, craving and the rituals that bring us together.

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

Mosman Art Gallery transforms for one night with live music, interactive art, immersive theatre and a little hijinks.

You’ve heard of the 12 days of Christmas. Now get ready for the 7 days of Halloween and not a silent night among them.

A great night of original jazz from one of Sydney’s emerging trios.

A cosy open mic for poets and writers in a brewery

BGF’s HalloQueen Trivia returns this October for a night of laughs, friendly competition and Halloween fun

Stupid. Sexy. Fabulous. A variety night of drag, burlesque, comedy and more!

A Delicious Indiscretion – Forbidden Fruits, Confessions and Naughty Acts

Stand up comedy at the Inner West’s coolest bar

Fast, fun Shakespeare in your local pub

BUNT. announces his largest ever Australian headline dates for October and November 2026.

Through music, comedy, and karaoke, this is Halloween reimagined—equal parts theatrical, joyful and unforgettable.

Electric Nation Halloween Edition at Tumbalong Park, 30 Oct. 2026. Topic, Bag Raiders, Yolanda Be Cool, KLP and Raffa FL

VOTED BEST CONCEPT PARTY IN THE WORLD! Be prepared for anything. Adults only.

This is your emergency broadcast system announcing the commencement of the annual Purge!

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

A monthly night celebrating Sydney’s Asian creativity and community

A Halloween night of huge 90s house, Eurodance, trance and party anthems at Cafe del Mar Sydney.

A sensational night of live blues with Muma Jane & Dan Granero Blues Band aboard the magnificent Tall Ship James Craig..

Halloween Cabaret and Dance Party

A techno night at Pleasure Club

For one night only, the City Recital Hall foyer will be transformed into a full-blown House of Horrors!

InTooDeep - Halloween Sunset Boat Party - Sydney Harbour - All Onboard Inception - Let's Get Spooky

Sunset, beats, cocktails, and panoramic Sydney Harbour views - join the Yeah Buoy Sunset Boat Party

Interactive Halloween murder mystery. Can you solve the case?

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

DJs, themed cocktails, themed decor, rooftop vibes, Costumes and friends

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

An ambitious all-Haydn all-period instruments program

Build, laugh and compete* in hilarious LEGO challenges hosted by comedians. Perfect for friends, dates and solo guests.

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at Sweethearts Terraza, Sydney’s vibrant Mexican Restaurant and rooftop bar

Make Melbourne Cup a beachside one at Salty’s.

A live sci-fi jazz odyssey performed by Ms. G & The Planet Nines

A gothic horror – an intimate unravelling of womanhood, control, and the violence disguised as love.

A man wakes in the woods with no memory. A genre-smashing horror meets Arthurian fairytale.

A night of fun and flirtation

Hosted speed dating in Redfern, ages 28–38: twelve six-minute conversations, matches by email next morning.

The funniest comedians in Sydney are coming to The Drummer every month!

Step into the glamorous world of Cardea for an unforgettable evening of live entertainment, dining and indulgence

“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly

Immerse yourself in the music

Fast, fun, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.

Fire up the fun with a spectacular fireworks display in Cockle Bay.

Comedians attempt to spell words while being relentlessly distracted!

Peking Duk bring their Paradise album tour to the Roundhouse this November

Sydney's most popular stand-up comedy course. We train hundreds in comedy each year. Improve your storytelling!

Post-rock legends We Lost The Sea will perform their landmark record Departure Songs with special guests!

A new festival featuring Tech House, Minimal Tech and Techno, alongside a strong roster of Australian artists.

Sydney's best comedians use their best jokes and humour as they try to win your vote + free class before the show

Where art meets cabaret! A life-drawing class with a twist

An in-depth course in stand-up comedy course where you will build you stage presence and then perform in a show!

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent

The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson Hotel.

Experience the soul of the Middle East with an unforgettable night of music, dance, and culture

Join Sydney's oldest early-career arts organisation in celebrating 40 years of 2,000+ artists and 1,000+ exhibitions.

Whitebay Powerstation. Nov 13.

Take your stand-up to the next level. Learn advanced techniques in delivery, crowdwork, character and joke writing.

Twelve six-minute dates, matches by email next morning.

Three sisters. One funeral. Grief, laughter, and the strange tides of memory.

Dating in the City!

Featuring James Morrison with Darren Percival, Simon Tedeschi, Monica Trapaga, Emma Pask, and Michelle Nicolle with Paul Grabowsky and many more

Your standing jazz date – third Thursday of every month

Twelve six-minute dates, matches by email next morning.

Legendary diva Ultra Naté lands this November for a night of iconic house music and timeless dancefloor classics.

Hosted speed dating in Chatswood for ages 55+: twelve six-minute dates, matches by email next morning.

The final show of the year, Sing that one last song. The perfect way to celebrate the end of the year!

Red Light Confidential - Winners of 'Best Burlesque Event' in 2025!

The smash-hit, foot-stomping, feel-good pub musical opens this December

Experience this fabulous show featuring award-winning singer and performer Charlie Chech and his band at Cardea Sydney.

Your standing jazz date – third Thursday of every month

Don't miss some of Australia’s most beloved comedians at the 2026 Sydney Comedy Revue at the iconic State Theatre

Kick off 2026 in operatic style with one of two spectacular performances at the Sydney Opera House

Pop the champagne! Celebrate NYE with Chin Chin - with an exclusive dinner & dazzling burlesque show.

Celebrate New Year's Eve aboard a luxury 80ft motor yacht on Sydney Harbour

Celebrate the New Year at Frank Mac's. Live music, premium beverage package & Sydney Harbour fireworks on our doorstep.

Experience the ultimate front-row harbour views, premium hospitality, and world-class fireworks at Taronga Zoo.

The place to be in Sydney for New Year's Eve

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an uninterrupted harbour view, live DJs, all-inclusive drinks and the Sydney fireworks.

Studio '27: NYE at Yallamundi Rooms, Sydney Opera House

Food, fireworks and festivities

Celebrate on top of the world at Circular Quay

Experience an extraordinary view of the Sydney NYE’s fireworks aboard our beautiful 1902 VIP Steam Launch Lady Hopetoun.

Experience the most extraordinary viewing for the Sydney NYE’s fireworks aboard our heritage 1902 Steam Tug Waratah.

Welcome in 2027 in unforgettable style under the sails of the magnificent Tall Ship James Craig, 1874.

Join us at The Doss House for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party, with live music, premium pours and celebrations.

Huge DJs, packed dancefloors and non-stop energy from sunset right through to 2027

Sydney’s best LGBT+ New Year’s Eve party on the harbour

Watch the spectacular midnight fireworks in a prime position on Sydney Harbour

Ring in 2027 at View Sydney’s Exclusive New Year’s Soirée, overlooking the Harbour Bridge Fireworks

Exclusion Zone Access - Best view of the fireworks!

NYE Sydney Harbour Cruise 2026 | All inclusive | Open air deck

Secure Your Best Seat at Sydney Opera House

3 Level Party Boat Prime Position in Fireworks Exclusion Zone

Kick off the new year in true Watsons style at our legendary NYD party on the Harbourfront!

The Paper Kites will play a double set at City Recital Hall in their only NSW date for 2027!

Tuareg band Tinariwen bring their fusion of blues, Saharan traditions and Arab influences to City Recital Hall

Two-time Grammy Award-winner Jon Cleary returns to Sydney in March 2027 with his band The Absolute Monster Gentlemen.

Continuing the rollout of Love Police’s 30th anniversary celebrations in 2027, they welcome back The Milk Carton Kids

Festival of Light