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What's On - Newtown
Looking for things to do in Newtown? Discover the best theatre, live music, food, nightlife and local events happening across Newtown, Enmore and nearby suburbs.

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Jul 22


Super44 Newtown
Super44 has opened on Enmore Road in Newtown, bringing 12 creative margaritas, spicy flavours, happy hour deals and late-night cantina vibes.

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Jul 22


Vale Mouse: Farewell to Newtown’s Beloved Theatre Cat
Remembering Mouse, the beloved theatre cat who spent more than a decade welcoming actors, volunteers and audiences at New Theatre in Newtown.

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Jul 22


LIVANI True Hair Care
Discover the story behind LIVANI True Hair Care, an Australian haircare brand created by Inner West hairdresser Jana after nearly 20 years of helping clients find effective, ingredient-conscious hair products.

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Jul 22


The Macdonaldtown Horror
In 1892, the discovery of infant remains in a Macdonaldtown backyard exposed a shocking baby farming scandal involving John and Sarah Makin, forever changing the history of Erskineville.
Elliot Lindsay
Jul 22


Newtown Supergirl Milly Alcock
Newtown’s Milly Alcock stars as Kara Zor-El in the new Supergirl movie. Discover the Australian actor’s journey from Petersham and Newtown High School to House of the Dragon and the DC Universe.

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Jul 22


The Day of the Triffids Review
New Theatre’s The Day of the Triffids brings John Wyndham’s classic 1952 sci-fi novel to the stage in an inventive, immersive production that explores survival, technology and humanity’s fear of what it creates.

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Jul 22


Newtown and Enmore’s Record Shops
Discover the Newtown and Enmore record stores keeping vinyl culture alive, from crate-digging and DJ nights to rare finds and carefully curated collections. Explore Sydney’s thriving Inner West vinyl revival.

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Jul 22


High Heels Newtown: The Story Behind Sydney’s Iconic Costume & Lingerie Store
From a $1,000 startup to a Sydney icon, discover how High Heels found its new home in Newtown.
Rita Bratovich
Jul 20


BB Designer Jewellers: Newtown’s Most Trusted Family Jewellers
Meet Newtown jewellers Naz and Vartan of BB Designer Jewellers, who have spent over 20 years creating custom jewellery and meaningful pieces for the local community.

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Jul 19


The 1931 Union Street Riots: Newtown's Fight Against Forced Evictions
In the depths of the Great Depression, Newtown residents took a stand on Union Street against forced evictions, creating a protest movement that changed NSW history. More on Newtown By Matt Murphy At the height of the Great Depression, many tenants, unable to pay their rent, were being forcibly evicted. While the government was supplying ‘sustenance’ to the unemployed, it offered no rent assistance. Many families including WWI veterans and men who fought at Gallipoli, once ev

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Jul 19


Now Open: Flight Club Brings Social Darts and Big Nights to Newtown
Flight Club is a new social darts venue now open in Newtown, combining drinks, competition and a little bit of organised chaos. More on Newtown King Street just got a little more fun with the opening of Flight Club Newtown, an interactive darts venue bringing a different kind of group experience to Sydney’s Inner West. A place where drinks, darts and a touch of debauchery come together, Flight Club reimagines the traditional pub game as a fast-paced social experience designed

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Jul 9


Meet Luke Player: The Artist Behind the Beer, Footy & Food Festival 2026 Poster
Celebrated Australian illustrator, Luke Player, shares the inspiration behind this year's iconic 10th anniversary artwork. With his vintage Australiana poster aesthetic, Luke Player couldn’t be more perfect as the designer for the Beer, Footy & Food Festival. Few artists capture the spirit, beauty, and unique character of Australian landscape and culture quite like Luke Player. Through bold colours, clean lines and a distinctly retro style, this multi-disciplined illustrator,

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Jul 6


Beer, Footy & Food Festival 2026: Marking 10 Year's at Henson Park
Sydney’s Beer, Footy & Food Festival returns to Henson Park, Marrickville for its 10-year anniversary - with rugby league, craft beer, street food and the iconic Henson Park Hill atmosphere.

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Jul 6


The Beer Footy & Food Festival
The Beer, Footy & Food Festival celebrates a decade on the hill at Henson Park, Saturday July 18th. Following a hugely successful weekend at North Sydney Oval in May, the Beer Footy & Food Festival is returning to its spiritual home at Henson Park on Saturday, July 18th, celebrating 10 years of beer, food, footy, and suburban chaos on one of Sydney’s most iconic hills. Over the past decade, the Beer Footy & Food Festival has grown from a local rugby league day, into one of Sy

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Jun 2


Dancing at Lughnasa Review
Read our review of Dancing at Lughnasa at New Theatre Sydney. This powerful production of Brian Friel’s Irish classic delivers emotional depth, tension and outstanding performances in Newtown.

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May 5


What’s On Newtown
Discover what’s on in Newtown and Enmore, from live music and theatre to food events and markets. Your 2026 guide to the best things to do in Sydney’s Inner West.

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Mar 31


New Theatre Newtown
Discover New Theatre in Newtown, Sydney’s longest-running community theatre. Explore its rich history, bold productions, and lasting impact on Australia’s arts scene.

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Mar 31


Stonewall Opens in Newtown
Stonewall Newtown is now open, bringing drag shows, DJs and inclusive nightlife to King Street. Discover Sydney’s iconic LGBTQIA+ venue’s exciting Inner West expansion.

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Mar 31


Newtown & Enmore Nightlife Boom
Newtown and Enmore nightlife is booming, with new data showing growth in dining, live music and entertainment. Discover why the Inner West is Sydney’s top after-dark destination.

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Mar 31
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