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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.
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
Split Ends
Award-nominated, five-star, sold out production ‘Split Ends’ transfers to Sydney straight from the UK.
Board games Wednesdays @ Fortress Sydney
Free board games, great company and zero pressure
Asphalt words and ocean dreams
A cosy open mic for poets and writers in a brewery
Doom Juice Presents: Live Band Karaoke
Born from a decade of chaos and camaraderie, this is not your average karaoke
The Rocks Ghost Tour
A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
John Waters: Radio Luxembourg
Iconic star of stage & screen John Waters celebrates the songs of the British Pop Invasion that changed music forever
Kookaburra's Comedy | Stand up Comedy Club
Kookaburra's Comedy, the best place for stand up in Sydney! We're putting on the funniest newcomers and pro drop-ins.
January Long Weekend at Salty’s Bondi
From midday margs to late-night grooves, we’re keeping the bar flowing and the speakers pumping.
Mana on Tap (MTG) @ 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.
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories
Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
Side Bar Saturdays ft. Loud Luxury
Multi-platinum duo Loud Luxury take over Side Bar 24 Jan. Big anthems, festival energy and a huge Saturday night til 4am
Tavern Trivia - FREE at Fortress Sydney
Prizes & glory await with free pop culture trivia every Monday!
George Washingmachine + Dan Barnett at Thunderbolt Club
Get ready to swing, swoon, and grin from ear to ear with Trippple Trouble Australia’s newest vocal powerhouse
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.
Dancefloor Anthems
We’re talking Fred again.. for the feels, Calvin Harris for the classics, Peggy Gou and Dom Dolla for the cool kids...
Big Gay Piano Bar
Sydney's LIVE Friday Night Sing-Along Piano Bar Party where you choose the music and sing-along!
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!
Quietly Unruly – An Acoustic Alt Night at Sean & Dolly’s
An intimate night of alt-leaning acoustic music in the low-lit corners
World Fusion at Lazybones Lounge (Spain - Brazil - Mali)
Prepare to embark on an unparalleled musical odyssey as Lazybones unveils a spectacular night of World Fusion
The Room – monthly screening event
“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club
Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent
Level One Comedy at The Nelson Hotel
The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson Hotel. Tell your friends.
Red Light Confidential – Pride Edition!
Sydney's longest running burlesque & variety night, featuring the best & freshest acts from all over town!
Arena After Dark: Anti-Valentines Day Rave
This Friday the 13th, live like Jack and Sally at our Anti-Valentines Day Rave!
Mardi Gras Ultra Violet
Ultra Violet is glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Mardi Gras 2026.
Ultra Violet
A glowing, femme-charged frequency signalling the first night of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026
Sydney Lunar Streets – Haymarket street festival
Mark your calendars for the biggest street party of the year
Swingin’ Valentines: Jazz, Love and the Greats!
A perfect Valentines show at The Chatswood Concourse Lounge
Une Soirée Pour Deux: Valentine’s Day at Bistro Grenier
This February 14, slip into something Parisian—warm light, whispered conversation, & a menu for slow lingering romance.
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at SOH
When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen....
Bingay Pride!
It's Mardi Gras season - time to show off your rainbow colours at BINGAY's Pride Edition!
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.
Velvet Decadence Cabaret
In the heart of Mardi Gras season, Two80 Cabaret hosts a glittering night of cabaret!
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
Chinatown Comedy Club - Lunar New Year Special 2026
Awesome line-up of the best upcoming and established comedians
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.
Dr Sketchy’s Sydney: March Edition
Where art meets cabaret! A life-drawing class with a twist
Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.
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!