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Vibrant going-out Districts across NSW ready to collaborate
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Penrith City Council
Local pioneers, rebels and creators are reshaping the newest entertainment centre in the heart of Western Sydney.
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City of Sydney
Set across York, Clarence and Kent Streets in the Sydney City CBD, this collection of bars, restaurants, barbers and boutique accommodation offers endless discoveries.
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Newcastle City Council
Newcastle’s Midtown blends edginess and warmth, cultural richness and a spirit of innovation across intimate stages, community hangouts and after-hours hideaways.
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Inner West Council
Connect, share, and savour the essence of Italy, and the diverse flavours of modern Australia.
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Camden Council
Camden Village brings together heritage elegance, local flavour and a relaxed village pace, with boutique shopping, dining, events and green spaces all close at hand.
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City of Sydney
There’s only one Kings Cross: the place where it all began. Its past is legendary, but the Cross has evolved, and what’s happening now is just as compelling.
Opportunities
Posted by Inner West Council
Multicultural grants
Grants of up to $5,000 each to strengthen multicultural wellbeing and connections in the Inner West.
Grants of up to $5,000 each to strengthen multicultural wellbeing and connections in the Inner West.
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Opportunity closes
15 May 2026
Posted by Inner West Council
Arts grants
Funding to support local artists, creative projects and community cultural participation in the Inner West.
Funding to support local artists, creative projects and community cultural participation in the Inner West.
Opportunity closes
15 May 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
NYE Event Management: Soul Street Byron 2026
Byron Shire Council is seeking to engage an Event Manager to deliver their New Years Eve Soul Street 2026 event.
Byron Shire Council is seeking to engage an Event Manager to deliver their New Years Eve Soul Street 2026 event.
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Opportunity closes
18 May 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Regional Arts Fund NSW Quick Response Grants
For small arts activities, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building activities.
For small arts activities, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building activities.
Opportunity closes
30 Apr 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Active Regional Communities - Local Priorities funding
Funding to expand the activities of community organisations that contribute to the wellbeing, social or economic participation of residents.
Funding to expand the activities of community organisations that contribute to the wellbeing, social or economic participation of residents.
Opportunity closes
22 May 2026
Posted by Neon Marketplace
Arts & Cultural Funding Program 2026: Regional Arts Touring Round 1
Funding for individual artists, arts and cultural workers and organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW.
Funding for individual artists, arts and cultural workers and organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW.
Opportunity closes
25 May 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
Keep up with the latest District news or see upcoming events happening across the Districts.
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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