Sydney Lunar Festival after dark
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at night.
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A revolution in outdoor dining on the menu
Proposed changes for less red tape to support local businesses and our social and cultural life.
Butter Sydney flips the script on waste with circular thinking
From frying chicken to fighting food waste, this Surry Hills leader shows how small businesses can cut costs, boost efficiency and build sustainability.
Share your venue’s vibe on our social media channels
Our city buzzes day and night. Let’s spread the word.
What to do in Sydney this June
The lights are on and the red carpet is out. The best art, music, performances and parties come to town this month.
Get your business involved in Vivid Sydney
Learn how you can be part of the world's largest festival of light, music, food and ideas
New report shows Sydney is revived and alive after dark
Following the impact of Covid and years of lockdown restrictions, Sydney is once again beginning to glow after dark.
5 fun-filled activities to shake up your night out
Switch up your routine with something other than your same old Saturday night.
In pictures: Summer Streets welcomed people to eat, shop and play
We stopped traffic in our neighbourhoods for everyone to dine, drink and celebrate outdoors.
The best places for after-work drinks in Sydney
We asked about your favourite city haunts for cocktails and catch-ups.
Let’s dance: Sydney locals share top places to boogie
With Covid restrictions easing, we asked you to name the nightclubs, bars and pubs perfect to bust a move.
Create unique experiences for residents and visitors this winter
Sydney Solstice invites businesses to come up with creative celebrations in the city.
Multi-million dollar investment for a 24-hour city
The plan will see extended hours for cultural institutions and a festival of live music, outdoor dining and theatre performances over a 6 month period.
Welcoming more people to safely enjoy our city in summer
Outdoor dining and events in new open spaces will attract more people and support Sydney’s economic recovery
How a local vintage retailer became a night time live music venue
The success of after-dark events prompted Woolloomooloo retailer Grand Days to make the store a true day-to-night space
Support available for Sydney’s after dark businesses
A grant could help your business offer new night-time activities, put on gigs, or collaborate with artists.
Sydney lockout laws lifted
Our city is open again thanks to restrictions eased in the city centre and on Oxford Street.
How Woolloomooloo vintage store Grand Days draws customers day to night
This boutique is a community fixture with an ever-evolving identity. Find out how a grant helped it move from retail into occasional entertainment.
3 businesses making night-time their time
Shutting up shop at 5pm? Not these Sydney businesses, who saw success by thinking outside traditional trading hours.
The best places to see artworks at night in Sydney
Some of Sydney’s most inspiring art comes come to life when darkness falls. Venture into the neighbourhoods to discover the places that locals love.
Money for jammin’: How Sydney live music venues use grant funds
The City of Sydney supports diverse and vibrant nightlife
Letters of complaint to the City
Step back in time to 19th and early 20th century Sydney
