Oxford Street bar Ching-a-Lings' Thursday night drag competition ClapBack is relaunching this week with a fresh coat of glitter, a bigger stage presence, and a new queen joining the fold.
Nightlife & venues
Explore Sydney’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ nightlife. Discover club and bar openings and acquisitions, venue closures, and detailed reviews like our take on Flash. We also cover major milestones such as ARQ’s farewell, plus event guides and insider tips for your next night out.
Put your paws up Australia because Lady Gaga is coming Down Under for her first Australian shows in more than a decade.
Australia’s original party queen DJ Havana Brown will headline a one-night-only revival of FAME, the former Friday night mainstay from GAYM Entertainment, this ANZAC Day Eve at Universal Sydney.
The Imperial Hotel Erskineville has been officially added to the NSW State Heritage Register, recognising its cultural significance as an LGBTQI+ landmark.
The iconic goldfish that once swam above the dancefloor in a recessed wall aquarium on Arq nightclub's top level are now living their best lives in a new home – thanks to a longtime punter and proud queer ally.
Palms nightclub is launching a free mid-week gay meet night set to rival Stonewall’s long-running Malebox.
Poof Doof’s last night at Arq Sydney nightclub will start at 10pm on Saturday night and run until 10am on Sunday in a final goodbye to the venue before the club’s management changes over and it is renamed Aura.
Universal Sydney drag competition Slay 4 Pay, the brainchild of drag queens Charisma Belle and Carmen Geddit, has been axed after six years.
DJ Dan Murphy says his popular “I Remember House” event at the Ivy on Good Friday will be his biggest party yet with the announcement that it will now be a full venue takeover.
Poof Doof Sydney has revealed details for its final night at Arq Sydney while also announcing it will return to Kinselas for “one night only” to host its Red Rave party later this month.