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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.
Darling Harbour Drone Show
Every Saturday in September, see Darling Harbour transform into a canvas of light, celebrating the energy of spring
Negroni Month @ YCK Laneways
This September, Sydney's favourite nightlife hub transforms into a negroni lover's playground
The Talented Mr. Ripley
The world-premiere stage adaptation of the twentieth century’s most iconic thriller.
Dorothy In Oz: An Immersive Adventure
Leave the city behind and step into the magical world of Dorothy in Oz, where you become part of the action!
Draggieoke – Sydney's Ultimate Drag Karaoke Night
Sydney’s wildest drag karaoke! Every Saturday at Sean & Dolly's. Win cash and prizes up to $500 with over $150 weekly..
Elixir Revived
Sydney Fringe brings The Elixir Of Life to the Entertainment Quarter!
Happy Endings Comedy Club
Sydney’s quintessential comedy club experience, for the true comedy fiend
Japanese Liquor and Laughs: A Comedy Tasting Experience
Journey into the world of Japanese alcohol in this comedy & tasting experience from a former Tokyo resident & journalist
Jeromaia Detto: When I Grow Up...
Physical theatre and circus, comedy, immersive & interactive
Los Angeles: Fake Friends and Real Stories
Laughs, cries, and genuine LA cringe.
Secret Comedy Club
Now in their 12th year of sold out comedy shows, the Secret Comedy Club returns to Surry Hills at the Crown Hotel
Sydney True Crime Comedy Walking Tour
Step into Sydney’s chilling past in this walking tour that’s packed full of dark humour. Murder, mystery, laughs!
The Rocks Ghost Tour
A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
Surry Hills and Darlinghurst Secret Bars & Stories Tour
Drink and discover on Sydney's best nightlife tour! Perfect for locals, this is a fun and unique night out.
Sydney Bar Crawl
Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl!
Boards & Bottles: wine & games
Bring your own games or enjoy ours. The more games, the merrier.
Definitely NOT A Hungry Game: A Parody Musical
Absurd comedy, pop culture nods and 18 original songs.
Burlesque with Evana De Lune
A dazzling, high-glamour spectacle of striptease, wit, and seduction starring Jessabelle Thunder & Tito Bonito.
Glamour Feud
Survey says... It's time to play Glamour Feud – the fiercest family face-off!
Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships
Sydney's best comedians use their best jokes and humour each week as they try to win your vote
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories
Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
Comedy class - improvisation
Meet new people, gain some comedy skills and have a lot of fun
Make new friends in Sydney and practice a language
Where Australians and internationals meet
Suraj Kolarkar: My Indian Childhood
Multi award-winning comedian brings captivating stories of his childhood in India to Fringe. ‘Hilarious!’ Scenestr
Dumbest Inventions (That Helped Save The World)
A delightfully ironic journey into the curious (and often stupid) side of human ingenuity and our inventions.
Harvey Comedy @ FORTRESS SYDNEY
A night of laughs with the best comedians in the country, games, prizes and a secret raffle to be won!
Let’s get quizzical: trivia night
Hosted by Glitter King KevinInTheCity, have fun and win prizes every Thursday at the Burdekin Hotel
A Night at Cardea – Burlesque
Sip on expertly crafted cocktails as you immerse yourself in a dazzling spectacle
Art Battle Sydney: September Edition
Come watch artists and witness their creative processes as they battle live on canvas
Kookies Comedy Show
We’re bringing the best up and coming comedians in Sydney to the Royal Hotel!
Salty's 5th Birthday
We’re celebrating our 5th birthday with our biggest weekend yet - a three-day beachside party with cold drinks, great...
Trumpurlaine the Great
A new Australian comedy that will criticise everybody and please no one!
Whitefella Yella Tree
Australian theatre is at its very finest in this elegant and moving First Nations drama.
The 7 Comedians Show
With over a decade of sold out Sydney stand-up comedy shows, The 7 Comedians Show returns to Maroubra.
Negroni Month Bar Tour with YCK Laneways
Celebrate Negroni Month with a tour of YCK Laneways, enjoying 3 versions of the iconic cocktail paired with fun stories.
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!
Piss Be With You
Cleo Rapture delivers a hilarious one-woman sapphic splash-tacular. Deep dive into the space betwixt pleasure and p*ss
Comedy at The Nelson Hotel
The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson. Grab some friends and head down for stand-up comedy, food and drinks.
Jazz Upstairs featuring Chris Cody's ‘Mountain to Sea’
“Engrossing music of the highest quality…” – Barry O’Sullivan, Fine Music magazine
Campari Jazz
The City Recital Hall Ground Floor foyer transforms into a low-lit jazz haven with live music & fresh cocktails
ITS Ensemble presents: Improvised Comedy – Genre Harold!
Come see ITS teachers join forces with Sydney’s best improvisers for a Genre Rollercoaster Harold!
Camp-ari Cabaret
Four of Australia’s favourite voices step up to the baby grand for an unforgettable night of music and fabulousness.
Carly Electric: In My Box
Carly will have you laughing & cringing as she opens her inbox to reveal taboo requests and stories of the sex industry.
Gone Buggo After Dark
Toys and bugs might seem simple, but the colourful, chaotic art of Gone Buggo doesn't just happen!
Cope Street Parade
Get ready to swing, sway, and be swept away when we present The Cope Street Parade.
Stand-up comedy course
Master the art of storytelling, joke-writing and presenting on stage
The Grand Masters of Comedy
One Night, Infinite Laughs at The Beresford Hotel, Surry Hills
A Night in Greece Ft. George Nikolopoulos & Friends
Get ready for an unforgettable evening as George Nikolopoulos & Friends transport you straight to the Greek Islands
Avalanche ‘Nice Girls Don’t Play Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Live
Sydney's hottest hard rock band return after their 3rd tour of Japan with a fully female fronted line up!
The Room – monthly screening event
“The Citizen Kane of Bad Movies” – Entertainment Weekly
K-pop Demon Hunters Glow In The Dark Paint & Sip workshop
Get ready to glow with Derpy, the goofy, cat-like tiger from K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Andrew De Silva’s Dedication to George Michael
Experience the timeless songs of George Michael like never before — up close and intimate
Long Weekend ft. Jaden Bojsen (GER)
Fresh from lighting up the Main Stage at Tomorrowland, Jaden’s club anthem Let’s Go has clocked over 80 million streams!
The Shiralee
This sensational outback classic is transformed into a charming and epic theatrical adventure.
Comedy class for women (improvisation)
Come along to our women-only event to laugh nonstop, make new mates and learn comedy
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club
Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent
Rosie O'Donnell: Common Knowledge
Rosie O’Donnell performing COMMON KNOWLEDGE in Sydney!
Stand-up comedy course for beginners
Learn stand-up comedy for beginners with our acting short courses in Sydney.
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!
Waypoint Constellations
An evening to celebrate Sydney's most culturally impactful games and creators
Rob Beckett - Giraffe
Comedian, presenter and panel-show superstar announces new tour Giraffe for 2025.
Joseph Perrier 200 Years Anniversary ‘Beach Party’
Join us for a fun-filled private beach party to celebrate 200 years of heritage, passion and innovation.
Artisans in the Gardens Opening Night
The official opening of the much-anticipated exhibition, Artisans in the Gardens.
Jurassic Lounge: Halloween Edition
Sydney's iconic adults-only museum party returns for a spooky, Halloween celebration!
Queer comedy class (improvisation)
Join our queer event to laugh nonstop, learn comedy, and be quicker at thinking on your feet
Sam Campbell - Window Sucker
Sam Campbell is touring his new show, "Window Sucker" to Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney and Hobart!
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation HalloQueen Trivia
Join us for a night of outrageous trivia, epic prizes and fundraising fun at BGF’s HalloQueen Trivia
Music Production with Ableton Live: Beginners Course
Learn to use Ableton Live for music production with our music short courses in Sydney!
Skream & Benga
Skream & Benga reunite for one night only in Sydney. delivering deep dubstep, jungle, garage, bass heavy selections.
The Shakesbeer Sessions: Twelfth Night at Public House
Fast, fun, award-winning, singalong Shakespeare in your local pub.
The Better Half – A Live Couples Comedy Gameshow
Cheeky questions, hilarious confessions, and one winning couple – are you The Better Half?
Melbourne Cup Party at The Wine Bar
For one spectacular afternoon, The Wine Bar spills out onto the plaza, creating ultimate Cup Day playground in the city.
An Evening with Ernie Hudson
The legendary Ghostbuster, Ernie Hudson will be joining us for a LIVE on stage Q&A with a screening of GHOSTBUSTERS.
Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Kat Stewart takes the STC stage in an exquisite new production of Edward Albee’s explosive classic.
Romeo & Juliet
Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.
Congratulations, Get Rich! (恭喜发财, 人日快乐)
Merlynn Tong’s thrilling, semi-autobiographical family drama is a historic international collaboration.
John Bishop – 25 Years of Standup
Comedy superstar John Bishop is set to return to Australia & New Zealand to celebrate his incredible 25-year career.
Celebration at the End of the Wharf – NYE 25/26
The best LGBT+ New Year's Eve Party on Sydney Harbour
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise
Watch the spectacular midnight fireworks in a prime position on Sydney Harbour
New Year's Eve Opera Gala Concert at Sydney Opera House
Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind. Make this your most glamorous New Year ever.
Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise 2025
6-hour all-inclusive New Year’s Eve cruise with 360° rooftop views, roaming canapés, open bar & DJ. Limited tickets
Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.