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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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the true story of the 1906 King Street Siege in Newtown, a tragic shooting that left a police officer dead and exposed a violent, forgotten chapter of Sydney’s history.

Meet Newtown author Matt Murphy, whose book Straya Day uncovers 237 bizarre and fascinating stories from Australian history, blending humour, colonial chaos and sharp storytelling.

Discover Sydney artist Sindy Sinn, known for vibrant murals, band collaborations with Metallica and Green Day, and playful, detail-rich illustrations inspired by Newtown’s creative culture.

Discover the true origin of Newtown’s name in Sydney. Uncover the myths surrounding John Webster, early colonial history, and how Australia’s first “new town” really came to be.

We catch up with controversial muralist and Newtown favourite Scott Marsh to chat about life, the limelight and his latest work, Island Boys. More on Netown Scott Marsh is a talented mural painter and satirist whose large artworks on the side of walls around Sydney create conversations - and often cause controversy. Marsh uses acerbic humour on his detailed canvasses to address important contemporary social issues. Several feature prominently on the side of houses and cafes i

Henson Park’s $20 million upgrade is complete, delivering improved seating, accessibility, female-friendly change rooms and new community facilities in Marrickville.

3 day celebration of all things stickers at Sydney Sticker Expo. Send in your stickers and join the fun! Sydney’s most vibrant celebration of sticker art is back, and this year it’s bigger than ever. The Sydney Sticker Expo returns for three full days, transforming a love of sticky creativity into a global gathering for artists, collectors, and fans alike. What started as a one-night sticker bash in 2025 has exploded into a full weekend experience, bringing together local tal

Discover the Tropfest alumni who launched their careers at Australia’s iconic short film festival, from Joel Edgerton and Rebel Wilson to Murray Bartlett, and how the festival continues to shape film and television today.

From Surry Hills To The World: The Accidental Empire Of Tropfest It started with a spring roll. Let's be specific. A film whimsically titled, Surry Hills: 902 Spring Roll , which its creator, John Polson, once dismissed as pretty average. That humble, almost apologetic beginning in 1993 is the wonderfully unglamorous seed from which Tropfest, now branded as the globe’s largest short film festival, accidentally sprouted. Picture the scene. Two hundred people crammed into the T

From whale watching and comedy festivals to local theatre, markets, and live music — discover what’s on around Newtown, Enmore, and beyond this spring and summer.

Newtown is one of Sydney’s most pet-friendly suburbs, where dogs are welcome at cafes, bars, and pubs across town. From The Bank to Young Henry’s, here’s where to grab a drink or bite with your furry friend.

Papaya Clinic in Newtown is transforming women’s health through collaboration, open conversations, and evidence-based care.

Beyond Best Before has reopened at a new King Street location in Newtown, offering more rescued food, bigger shelves, and the same mission to fight food waste and make sustainable shopping accessible.

Eliza Donnithorne is the Newtown recluse whose tragic tale became linked to Dickens’ Great Expectations By Matt Murphy Contact via Instagram @mattmurphy8 More on Newtown Eliza Donnithorne is one of the most famous people in Newtown’s history and the controversy about her life and its influence is worth investigating. Her story is not only contained in the pages of books or chapters concerning Newtown’s past but can often be seen in ‘historical features’ in metropolitan Sunda

Discover the Marrickville and Newtown roots of the Aeroplane Jelly Song. Learn how Albert Lenertz, a local songwriter and radio announcer, created one of Australia’s most beloved jingles.

Danny Lim is an 81-year-old Chinese-Australian who has gained notoriety for wearing signboards with cheeky messages – which have, on several occasions, got him in serious trouble!