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The best bars and pubs in Sydney for live music
Contrary to contemporary yarns, there are still pubs and bars that host live music in Sydney, and we're all for it.
Music and nightlife
Your guide to live music and nightlife in Sydney
Nightlife
The best clubs in Sydney
Sydney loves to party – here's where to go for a big sesh on the dancefloor.
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Your guide to Sydney's music scene
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The best music venues in Sydney
From intimate stages to blow-out arenas, here are the best spots for feeling the guttural punch of live sounds.
Comedy
How to not be a dickhead at music festivals
Summer festival season is all about enjoying yourself, here’s how to do it without being a knob.
Music
Deadly songs about Australia
From the infectious pop of Jessica Mauboy to the hard-hitting activism of Dispossessed.
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How to get tickets for Doja Cat in Sydney: pre-sale, dates, venue and more
The Grammy-winning pop-rap princess is performing her first-ever Aussie and NZ arena shows later this year – here's everything you need to know
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Ed Sheeran has added an extra Sydney show to his 2026 tour – here's how to get tickets
The beloved, multi-Grammy winning singer-songwriter is bringing his huge stadium tour to Sydney – we've got dates, venue details, ticket prices, presale info...
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Olivia Dean Sydney show: Tickets, times, presale and everything you need to know
The groovy UK star has announced a one-off Sydney show this spring – her only one in Aus – with Sydney Harbour as the backdrop
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Lorde is officially coming to Australia this summer – and she's just added a second Sydney show to the tour
The alt-pop superstar has released details for her 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour – we've got dates, presale info and more
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How to get tickets for Lewis Capaldi in Sydney: pre-sale, dates, venue and more
The chart-topping Scottish singer is finally returning to Australia – and he's added two additional Sydney shows to his Australia tour
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Upcoming gigs and parties
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On The Steps
The Sydney Opera House open-air summer music series is back for 2025 – with Loyle Carner, Parcels and Franz Ferdinand on the line-up
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The Works at Carriageworks
Carriageworks is transforming into a world-class nightclub for four weeks this summer, headlined by international acts including Underworld and Ben Böhmer
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The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
This super immersive jazz show will take you from Sydney's Inner West way back in time to 1920s New Orleans
Your guide to Sydney nightlife
Restaurants
Where to sober up in Sydney
Keep your hangover at the helm with a cheat sheet for a satisfying late-night meal in Sydney that’ll bring you back to your senses.
Bars
Late night venues without a lockout
Outside the lockout zone there are plenty of late-night options in town to keep your evening rolling along.
Clubs
Sydney's party crews
Meet the people that make sure you have a dancefloor destination every weekend.
Nightlife
The best clubs in Sydney
Sydney loves to party, we'll party on the roof, in the basement, by the pool – get around it.
Bars
The best pick up bars in Sydney
In these days of app-based dating the idea of meeting someone in the real world can sound fanciful, but we swear, it happens.