Sydney has a range of iconic and versatile venues with a spectacular year-round line-up of events that cater to a variety of audiences. Whether you’re looking for a pub with live music, intimate performances or mega concert venues, you’re bound to find it in Sydney.
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Beach Road Hotel
71 Beach Road, Bondi Beach
9130 7247
This Bondi institution has a sports bar, live music and a drive-through bottle shop. It also features regularly some of the country’s best up-and-coming bands on Live Music Fridays.
Carriageworks
245 Wilson St, Eveleigh
8571 9099
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A former railway carriage and blacksmith workshop, Carriageworks has transformed into a dynamic cultural precinct. Its rich history blends seamlessly with contemporary arts and culture and a lively calendar of exhibitions, performances and markets.
Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore Rd, Newtown
9550 3666
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One of two surviving Art Deco theatres in Sydney and the only one in its full original condition, this iconic Inner West venue is located on Enmore Road, right near the heaving nightlife of Newtown, with many big-name artists playing intimate gigs.
The Entertainment Quarter
Lang Rd, Moore Park
9145 9000
Replete with restaurants, bars, shops and cinemas, this lively spot known to locals as ‘EQ’ is a leisure, entertainment and retail precinct in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. Dining, shopping and venues surround outdoor event space The Showring, which plays host to live music, magic shows, circuses and more – plus the EQ Markets every Wednesday and Saturday.
ICC Sydney
14 Darling Dr, Sydney
9215 7100
Redeveloped in 2016, ICC Sydney is the city’s premier convention, exhibition and theatre space located right on Darling Harbour with a jam-packed calendar of exhibitions, concerts and more.
Metro Theatre
624 George St, Sydney
7208 4483
In the heart of the CBD, this terrific venue hosts a healthy mix of big- name international acts and up-and- coming local talent. Its larger Metro performance space is complemented by The Lair, a more intimate space decked out with retro video games, lounges and a dance floor.
Qudos Bank Arena
Olympic Boulevard & Edwin Flack Ave, Sydney Olympic Park
8765 4321
Qudos Bank Arena attracts the biggest-name international artists. In the coming months keep an eye out for performances by 50 Cent, Matchbox Twenty, Blink 182, the Jonas Brothers and more.
The Star
80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont
9777 9000
A premier entertainment destination offering world-class dining, luxurious accommodations and a vibrant casino experience. With a stunning harbourfront location, it’s a hub for entertainment, including concerts, musicals, events and more.
