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From comedy and theatre to cabaret, music, dance and experimental performances, discover what’s happening across Sydney at the Sydney Fringe Festival 2026. Sydney is about to get a whole lot more creative, with the Sydney Fringe Festival 2026 bringing an enormous program of theatre, comedy, music, dance, cabaret, circus, immersive experiences and experimental work to venues across the city. But with so much happening, deciding what to see can feel like a show in itself. From

Meet Nathan Bell, an artist creating surreal worlds through visual art, music and writing, and bringing his unique creative vision to Newtown.

Discover the best record shops in Newtown and Enmore, from vintage vinyl and ‘90s house to jazz, punk, hip-hop and more. Explore Sydney’s thriving vinyl revival.

A superb reimagining of Arthur Miller's American classic, A View From The Bridge, now playing at New Theatre. New Theatre continues to deliver thespian gold in a season that has so far enthralled, surprised, impressed and thoroughly entertained. A View From The Bridge is the sixth play on the 2026 schedule and, without throwing shade on the previous five, might just be the best so far. Written in 1955 by Arthur Miller - arguably one of America’s greatest playwrights - A View

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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.

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

Remembering Mouse, the beloved theatre cat who spent more than a decade welcoming actors, volunteers and audiences at New Theatre in Newtown.

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.

A quiet Inner West terrace became the scene of one of Sydney’s most disturbing crimes. Discover the shocking story of the Makin murders and the 15 infant remains that horrified the city.

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.

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.

From a $1,000 startup to a Sydney icon, discover how High Heels found its new home in Newtown.

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.

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

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

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,

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.

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.