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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.

The Shiralee

The Shiralee

This sensational outback classic is transformed into a charming and epic theatrical adventure.
Today 6.30pm to 8.40pm
Brook Andrew: ‘Death of a Memorial’

Brook Andrew: ‘Death of a Memorial’

An exhibition bringing together a new wall drawing commissioned for Passage Gallery and a monumental inflatable installation
Today 12am to 1pm
Champagne Week at The International

Champagne Week at The International

Three levels, endless ways to celebrate.
Today 12pm to 11.30pm
Fitz & Facts Trivia

Fitz & Facts Trivia

Weekly trivia with Artie Gallagher
Today 7pm to 9pm
Glamour Feud

Glamour Feud

Survey says... It's time to play Glamour Feud – the fiercest family face-off!
Today 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Improv comedy cagefight

Improv comedy cagefight

Sydney’s best, biggest & longest-running comedy battle!
Today 7.30pm to 9.15pm
Oliver Wagner - Exhibition

Oliver Wagner - Exhibition

Swiss Artist Oliver Wagner's exhibition, Rehearsal
Today 6pm to 8pm
Queer comedy class (improvisation)

Queer comedy class (improvisation)

Join our queer event to laugh nonstop, learn comedy, and be quicker at thinking on your feet
Today 6.30pm to 8pm
Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories

Sydney CBD Secret Bar Crawl with Stories

Join Sydney's most unique nightlife - focusing on the best bars in Sydney's city centre.
Today 6.30pm to 10pm
Project X Party

Project X Party

The house party to end all house parties!
Tomorrow
Comedy class - improvisation

Comedy class - improvisation

Meet new people, gain some comedy skills and have a lot of fun
Tomorrow
Halloween Turbo Trivia Night hosted by Wonder Mama

Halloween Turbo Trivia Night hosted by Wonder Mama

It’s creepy. It’s kooky. Join us for a night of laughs, tricks, and trivia hosted by the fabulous Wonder Mama
Tomorrow
Nonna night with Gina at the streets of Barangaroo

Nonna night with Gina at the streets of Barangaroo

Family recipes come to life at Gina in this nostalgic long-table Italian dinner
Tomorrow
Boards & Bottles: wine & games

Boards & Bottles: wine & games

Bring your own games or enjoy ours. The more games, the merrier.
30 Oct 2025
Harvey Comedy @ FORTRESS SYDNEY

Harvey Comedy @ FORTRESS SYDNEY

A night of laughs with the best comedians in the country, games, prizes and a secret raffle to be won!
30 Oct 2025
Jam in a Jar Charity Concert

Jam in a Jar Charity Concert

Jam in a Jar is a charity gig at the UNSW Roundhouse bringing the best Aussie artists together for a great cause.
30 Oct 2025
Jazz Thursday

Jazz Thursday

Jazz with Sean & Friends
30 Oct 2025
Kee’ahn: for me, for you x

Kee’ahn: for me, for you x

Naarm-based artist Kee’ahn launches her debut EP ‘for me, for you x’ at The Vanguard.
30 Oct 2025
Let’s get quizzical: trivia night

Let’s get quizzical: trivia night

Hosted by Glitter King KevinInTheCity, have fun and win prizes every Thursday at the Burdekin Hotel
30 Oct 2025
Sam Campbell - Window Sucker

Sam Campbell - Window Sucker

Sam Campbell is touring his new show, "Window Sucker" to Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney and Hobart!
30 Oct 2025
The Rocks Ghost Tour

The Rocks Ghost Tour

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
30 Oct 2025
Throwback Thursdays

Throwback Thursdays

Throw it back every Thursday with DJ Tiger at the Shelbourne Hotel - Back to the beats that started it all
30 Oct 2025
Trivia Thursdays

Trivia Thursdays

Think While You Sip! Join us for Trivia Thursdays at Cardea, where midweek fun meets cocktails & a whole lot of laughs.
30 Oct 2025
Bobby Goldsmith Foundation HalloQueen Trivia

Bobby Goldsmith Foundation HalloQueen Trivia

Join us for a night of outrageous trivia, epic prizes and fundraising fun at BGF’s HalloQueen Trivia
30 Oct 2025
Sydney’s Ultimate Halloween Cocktail Crawl

Sydney’s Ultimate Halloween Cocktail Crawl

Trick or Treat… or Drink? Because adults deserve to have fun too.
30 Oct 2025
A Night in Beirut Ft. Jimmy Dee – Live Arabic Music

A Night in Beirut Ft. Jimmy Dee – Live Arabic Music

Experience the soul of the Middle East with an unforgettable night of music, dance, and culture
31 Oct 2025
Addams Family Burlesque

Addams Family Burlesque

Addams Family Burlesque Halloween tribute – a wickedly funny and spooky parody like no other!
31 Oct 2025
Burlesque Nights - Dinner & Show

Burlesque Nights - Dinner & Show

Seduction, sophistication, and unforgettable entertainment
31 Oct 2025
Funky Friday @ Sean & Dolly's

Funky Friday @ Sean & Dolly's

Dance floor open all night. “Leave glittery.”
31 Oct 2025
Halloween International

Halloween International

Voted best concept party in the world! Be prepared for anything.
31 Oct 2025
Happy Endings Comedy Club

Happy Endings Comedy Club

Sydney’s quintessential comedy club experience, for the true comedy fiend
31 Oct 2025
Improvised Comedy Night

Improvised Comedy Night

Our house teams improvise an hour-long comedy show 'Big House' based off your suggestions.
31 Oct 2025
Kookies Comedy Show

Kookies Comedy Show

We’re bringing the best up and coming comedians in Sydney to the Royal Hotel
31 Oct 2025
Skream & Benga

Skream & Benga

Skream & Benga reunite for one night only in Sydney. delivering deep dubstep, jungle, garage, bass heavy selections.
31 Oct 2025
Sydney Bar Crawl

Sydney Bar Crawl

Experience the best of Sydney’s nightlife and meet new friends from all around the world on the Sydney Bar Crawl!
31 Oct 2025
C.ALL Festival

C.ALL Festival

Art, live-performance & music festival at Machine Hall
1 Nov 2025
Closure

Closure

Closure return to The Vanguard for a one-night-only event unlike any before.
1 Nov 2025
Discover Spotlight Saturdays – Sing, Dance & Party!

Discover Spotlight Saturdays – Sing, Dance & Party!

From smooth soul to high-energy anthems, we blend eras and genres into one unforgettable night, every Saturday at Cardea
1 Nov 2025
Oxford Street Nightlife Tour with a Drag Queen

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!
1 Nov 2025
Secret Comedy Club

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
1 Nov 2025
The Better Half – A Live Couples Comedy Gameshow

The Better Half – A Live Couples Comedy Gameshow

Cheeky questions, hilarious confessions, and one winning couple – are you The Better Half?
1 Nov 2025
Surry Hills and Darlinghurst Secret Bars & Stories Tour

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.
1 Nov 2025
Melbourne Cup Day at The Edinburgh Castle

Melbourne Cup Day at The Edinburgh Castle

Cup Day at The Edinburgh Castle with a set menu, prizes, and sweep stakes.
4 Nov 2025
Melbourne Cup Party at The Wine Bar

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.
4 Nov 2025
Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships

Sydney Stand-Up Comedy Championships

Sydney's best comedians use their best jokes and humour each week as they try to win your vote
4 Nov 2025
The Improv Class for Business People POWERPLAY by PowerProv

The Improv Class for Business People POWERPLAY by PowerProv

6-week class for people who want to perform better on the job and in life. No acting. No comedians. No need to be funny.
4 Nov 2025
An Evening with Ernie Hudson

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.
6 Nov 2025
Film Premier: “Iterations” OMNI AI Film Festival

Film Premier: “Iterations” OMNI AI Film Festival

OMNI International AI Film Festival is offering viewers and participants a glimpse into the future of AI created cinema.
6 Nov 2025
Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf

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.
7 Nov 2025
Mechanics' Cinema Club

Mechanics' Cinema Club

Berlin salon style film club on the first Friday of the Month
7 Nov 2025
Head On Photo Festival Launch 2025

Head On Photo Festival Launch 2025

Kick off a month of art, music & photography at Bondi Beach! Celebrate creativity & the 2025 Head On Photo Awards.
7 Nov 2025
Živa + Gift Exchange + Grasps

Živa + Gift Exchange + Grasps

A night of experimental electronica and Slavic darkwave as Živa arrives in Sydney for the very first time.
7 Nov 2025
CHROME vs COWBOY

CHROME vs COWBOY

The Beyoncé Drag concert experience
8 Nov 2025
Cohen Noir – The Leonard Cohen Show

Cohen Noir – The Leonard Cohen Show

The Leonard Cohen event of the year – brought to you by 3x ARIA-winning Monsieur Camembert + special guests!
8 Nov 2025
Photographers Present & Saturday Social

Photographers Present & Saturday Social

Soak up the seaside air, unwind and celebrate a day of inspiring photography
8 Nov 2025
'Chet Baker meets Bill Evans': Rodric White Quartet

'Chet Baker meets Bill Evans': Rodric White Quartet

The Rodric White Quartet feat. Ralph Pyl perform the music of Chet Baker and Bill Evans
9 Nov 2025
Head On photobook & zine market

Head On photobook & zine market

Step inside the world of photography and storytelling at the Head On Photobook & Zine Market
9 Nov 2025
Queenie + Hank

Queenie + Hank

Step back in time and let your ears drink in the sweet, sun-dappled sounds of Queenie & Hank at the Vanguard
9 Nov 2025
Bingay Wild West

Bingay Wild West

Yee-haw! Slip on your boots and slap on your hat as Bingay goes country!
11 Nov 2025
Comedy at The Nelson Hotel

Comedy at The Nelson Hotel

The best comedians in Australia come to The Nelson Hotel. Tell your friends!
12 Nov 2025
Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club

Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club

Household names, comedy cult favourites, and the best new talent
12 Nov 2025
ALPHAMAMA – Sings The Divas At Your Request

ALPHAMAMA – Sings The Divas At Your Request

Experience live music at Cardea, Barangaroo - Sydney's hottest cocktail bar & entertainment venue.
13 Nov 2025
Brew haha at Hopsters Brewery

Brew haha at Hopsters Brewery

A curated evening of free comedy with some of Sydney's best and emerging comedians
13 Nov 2025
Ella Thompson

Ella Thompson

This spring Ella Thompson brings her hypnotic, hard-hitting live show to audiences in Sydney.
13 Nov 2025
Jarlath Regan - In Bits

Jarlath Regan - In Bits

The Brand New Standup Comedy Show From “Yer Man” Off Instagram.
13 Nov 2025
Stand-up comedy course

Stand-up comedy course

Master the art of storytelling, joke-writing and presenting on stage
13 Nov 2025
Big Gay Piano Bar

Big Gay Piano Bar

Welcome to Sydney's newest, gayest piano bar!
14 Nov 2025
Jack Ladder: ‘Separation Rock’

Jack Ladder: ‘Separation Rock’

To celebrate the release of Jack Ladder’s 8th album ‘Separation Rock’ he’ll be performing an intimate show at the Vanguard.
14 Nov 2025
Glow Party Pub Crawl

Glow Party Pub Crawl

Sydney’s ultimate nightlife experience!
14 Nov 2025
Stand-Up Comedy Course + Perform (4 weeks)

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!
17 Nov 2025
Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet

Bell Shakespeare presents Shakespeare's greatest love story portrayed with elegance and clarity.
19 Nov 2025
Garage Sale: ‘Any Day Now’

Garage Sale: ‘Any Day Now’

Naarm’s Garage Sale bring their new album ‘Any Day Now‘ to The Vanguard.
20 Nov 2025
Congratulations, Get Rich! (恭喜发财, 人日快乐)

Congratulations, Get Rich! (恭喜发财, 人日快乐)

Merlynn Tong’s thrilling, semi-autobiographical family drama is a historic international collaboration.
21 Nov 2025
Pluto Exchange Program

Pluto Exchange Program

thedieyoungs and Julien Mier unveil Pluto Exchange Program—a secret music project they’ve been crafting since 2017—at the Vanguard
21 Nov 2025
The Maes

The Maes

The Maes bring modern folk to life with lush harmonies and acoustic mastery on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo.
23 Nov 2025
Comedy class for women (improvisation)

Comedy class for women (improvisation)

Come along to our women-only event to laugh nonstop, make new mates and learn comedy
25 Nov 2025
The 7 Comedians Show

The 7 Comedians Show

With over a decade of sold out Sydney stand-up comedy shows, The 7 Comedians Show returns to Maroubra.
29 Nov 2025
Randwick Christmas Festival

Randwick Christmas Festival

Step into a world of festive elegance at the Randwick Christmas Festival
5 Dec 2025
John Bishop – 25 Years of Standup

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.
9 Dec 2025
Cockatoo Island NYE Camping Experience

Cockatoo Island NYE Camping Experience

Book New Year's Eve accommodation at Cockatoo Island and spend NYE in the heart of Sydney Harbour!
30 Dec 2025
MCA: NYE Rooftop Party

MCA: NYE Rooftop Party

The Ultimate NYE Party with Front-Row Harbour Views!
31 Dec 2025
New Year's Eve at Canvas

New Year's Eve at Canvas

Dine, Sip, Celebrate – New Year’s Eve in Style
31 Dec 2025
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise

New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks Cruise

Watch the spectacular midnight fireworks in a prime position on Sydney Harbour
31 Dec 2025
New Year’s Eve: Opera at Sydney Opera House

New Year’s Eve: Opera at Sydney Opera House

Kick off 2026 in operatic style with one of two spectacular performances at the Sydney Opera House.
31 Dec 2025
New Year's Eve: Sydney Harbour YHA's Rooftop Event

New Year's Eve: Sydney Harbour YHA's Rooftop Event

Ring in 2026 with this exclusive Rocks rooftop party & enjoy the best harbour views in the city.
31 Dec 2025
NYE at Bar 83 in Sydney Tower

NYE at Bar 83 in Sydney Tower

Celebrate NYE at Sydney's highest bar eighty-three levels above the city
31 Dec 2025
Sydney Harbour New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise 2025

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
31 Dec 2025
The Ultimate NYE 2026 Pub Crawl

The Ultimate NYE 2026 Pub Crawl

Bring in the new year and party the night away on our biggest pub crawl of the year
31 Dec 2025
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at SOH

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience at SOH

When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen....
16 Feb 2026
Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

Jimmy Carr - Laughs Funny

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy.
13 Mar 2026