Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
The Hare Krishna Govinda’s is an all-you-can-gobble vegetarian smorgasbord, plus a movie room upstairs. Expect blockbusters, art-house classics, incense…
Must-see entertainment in New South Wales
Newcastle
Built in 1877, this tiled beauty is the oldest pub in Newcastle and has been the heart of the local music scene for the last two decades. It's near the…
Katoomba
There's live music, usually jazz, every Friday and Saturday night at this hotel, which is also where touring acts tend to play when they hit Katoomba…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Catch the latest flicks at this independent cinema with two screens and 1980s prices. At the time of research, the cinema was undergoing an upgrade due to…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This excellent venue shows that live entertainment is kicking along well in Griffith, with a year-round program of theatre, dance and music performances…
Newcastle
This noble central theatre was built in 1929 and looks the part with its Spanish lines and row of palms outside. It hosts theatre performances and…
Sydney
This small player stages two intimate, oft-overlooked chamber operas every June and December at the City Recital Hall.
Sydney
At picturesque North Sydney Oval, this outdoor cinema is one of several popular Sydney summer-night choices. Take a picnic, but no booze: it's licensed.
Sydney
This is Australia’s largest indoor entertainment and sporting venue (21,000 seats). Everything from Disney on Ice to big rock shows take the stage.
City Centre & Haymarket
An orgy of popcorn-fuelled mainstream entertainment, this monster movie palace has 18 screens and plenty of eateries and teen-centric distractions.
Blue Mountains
Inside an old public hall, the 130-seat Mount Vic Flicks is a wonderful step back in time, with ushers, a piano player and door prizes.
Sydney
Sells tickets for music, sports, arts and theatre events. Has various outlets around town as well as emailing printable tickets.
Kings Cross & Potts Point
This intimate (and reputedly haunted) Elizabeth Bay theatre is devoted entirely to small-scale musical theatre and cabaret.
New South Wales
This excellent 500-seat theatre hosts live music, theatre and dance performances. Check the website for what's on and when.
City Centre & Haymarket
Lavishly restored, this large city theatre is home to long-running musicals and the occasional ballet or big-name concert.
Coffs Harbour
Hosts comedy, live music, theatre and dance in a delightfully old-school venue. Check the website for the schedule.
Darling Harbour & Pyrmont
This high-quality 2000-seat theatre within the Star casino stages big-name musicals and the occasional concert.
Byron Bay
A 250-seat venue that stages theatre and hosts touring concerts. Check the website for what's on.
Newtown & the Inner West
Enjoy the artistic merits of the non-blockbuster flicks you’ll see here.
