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Posted by Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Stallholder and food truck EOIs

Trade at 3 CBCity's summer 2027 major events across Bankstown, Campsie and Padstow.

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 .

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

Opportunity closes

09 Nov 2026

Statistics

NSW's 24-hour economy in numbers

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.

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$1.3bn

in-person night-time spend in March 2025

Source: Westpac DataX spend data

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118,080

non-core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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52,089

core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

31,327

food and drink businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

20,762

entertainment businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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2,301

pubs, taverns and bars

Source: Australian Business Register

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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