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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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Tweed Shire Council
Murwillumbah pairs creative energy, community spirit and subtropical ease in a compact Far North Coast town centre with growing momentum.
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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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Wollongong City Council
Keira Collective gathers 80+ locally owned spots to eat, drink, shop, play and stay in the vibrant heart of Wollongong: easy to wander by day, lively and welcoming after dark.
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City of Sydney
This leafy enclave in Sydney’s inner-east is intimate in scale but big in personality.
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Fairfield City Council
A welcoming pocket of Little Asia where you can feast Vietnamese classics, build hotpots and hit a house-party bar. Feast, linger, repeat: generous plates, buzzing courtyards and rooms made for groups.
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Inner West Council
Rich in history, Balmain Rozelle is a forward-thinking destination of style and substance.
Opportunities
Posted by Waverley Council
Waverley Artist Studios
Fully subsidised studio space for 12 months and paid professional development opportunities.
Fully subsidised studio space for 12 months and paid professional development opportunities.
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Opportunity closes
11 Oct 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Stallholder EOIs open: Day of the Dead Festival
Showcase your products at a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture at Oxford Street Twilight Markets.
Showcase your products at a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture at Oxford Street Twilight Markets.
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Opportunity closes
15 Oct 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
Local Audience Development Grants - Contemporary Music Festivals
This funding program supports local contemporary music festivals that build new audiences and supports local music collaboration.
This funding program supports local contemporary music festivals that build new audiences and supports local music collaboration.
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Opportunity closes
09 Nov 2026
Posted by Sound NSW
Local Audience Development Grants - All-Ages Live Music Programming
This funding program supports all-ages contemporary music events that build new audiences and include the participation of young people.
This funding program supports all-ages contemporary music events that build new audiences and include the participation of young people.
Opportunity closes
09 Nov 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Stallholder and Busker EOIs open: Esplanade Night Market, Terrigal
Stallholders and buskers wanted for a new beachfront night market series on the Central Coast.
Stallholders and buskers wanted for a new beachfront night market series on the Central Coast.
Opportunity closes
30 Oct 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Register your event for Mardi Gras+ 2027
Join the official open-access program of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Join the official open-access program of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Opportunity closes
30 Oct 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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