A co-owner of the straight Oxford Street nightclub Noir is in advanced negotiations to acquire the lease to the gay club Arq, less than eleven months after the owner of Home The Venue took over management of the venue.
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.
The queer events company behind DéjàVu at Universal Sydney is reclaiming Friday nights at the venue’s upstairs superclub, introducing a $10 cover charge while keeping the Sanctuary brand and its signature singalong club-pop music.
Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras strongly teased on Friday that Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan would be performing at its official after-party – but his Australian publicist has denied this will happen.
The building housing Stonewall’s Diva bar is up for sale – but don’t fret about its future just yet as Gay Sydney News can reveal the venue has the option to stay at the premises until June 2029.
Oxford Street nightclub Palms has unveiled a $395 annual “platinum” membership card just two months after introducing weekend cover charges.
Australia’s first-ever women’s sports bar The Ladies League has shut its doors just four months after opening, its closure attributed to challenges with “how people are choosing to spend their money” amid the cost-of-living crisis.
The heritage-listed T2 building at Taylor Square, which has stood dormant for more than 15 years, is set for a makeover following the approval of redevelopment plans.
Newtown’s historic Hub Theatre is set to become a queer performance space after its owners for 58 years sold it after receiving an offer they deemed too good to refuse.
Oxford Street nightclub Palms has introduced a cover charge for Friday and Saturday nights, with 50 per cent of profits going towards LGBTQ+ health organisation ACON for the foreseeable future.
Oxford Street, the heart of Sydney’s LGBTQ+ nightlife, could soon be recognised as a special entertainment precinct under new City of Sydney planning proposals aimed at reinvigorating the city’s nighttime economy.