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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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City of Sydney
Fashion & Design Take the Lead in this Vibrant, Stylish Neighbourhood
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Hornsby Shire Council
Hornsby 2077 has something for everyone, where traditional and trendy sit side by side equally.
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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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City of Sydney
Where Heritage Meets Hip
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City of Sydney
A rich history of industry, culinary arts and entertainment has awakened this thriving creative hub.
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City of Sydney
This leafy enclave in Sydney’s inner-east is intimate in scale but big in personality.
Opportunities
Posted by Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
Register now for NEON Forum 2026
Now in its fourth year, NEON Forum will return on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November 2026 at ILUMINA in the dynamic MP District.
Now in its fourth year, NEON Forum will return on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 November 2026 at ILUMINA in the dynamic MP District.
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Opportunity closes
01 Nov 2026
Posted by KRE8TIV
Paid musicians, vocalists and dancers
Paid opportunities for musicians, vocalists and dancers to perform with VELVET in Sydney.
Paid opportunities for musicians, vocalists and dancers to perform with VELVET in Sydney.
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Opportunity closes
31 Oct 2026
Posted by Canterbury-Bankstown Council
Stallholder and food truck EOIs
Trade at 3 CBCity's summer 2027 major events across Bankstown, Campsie and Padstow.
Trade at 3 CBCity's summer 2027 major events across Bankstown, Campsie and Padstow.
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Opportunity closes
05 Oct 2026
Posted by Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner
Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) Kickstart Grant Program Round 3
Funding for councils to establish trial SEPs across NSW and integrate the Purple Flag principles for excellence in night-time precinct management .
Funding for councils to establish trial SEPs across NSW and integrate the Purple Flag principles for excellence in night-time precinct management .
Opportunity closes
12 Apr 2027
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Sydney Street Fair - Stallholder call out
Makers, artists, creative businesses and food operators wanted for Sydney Street Fair on 5 December 2026.
Makers, artists, creative businesses and food operators wanted for Sydney Street Fair on 5 December 2026.
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Opportunity closes
02 Oct 2026
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
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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