Gig Guide
Suggestions of places to go and things to do with your gig buddy
Welcome to Gig Buddies Sydney's interactive Gig Guide.
Please add your ideas for great places to go and things to do with friends or a gig buddy
Music
Zenn Stream - Live and Streamed Gigs
Zenn hosts live music events in a bunch of Sydney venues. Check out their upcoming events by clicking the link. You have the option to live stream or go to the gig.
gig suggested by:
Tony
Music
Opera Bar, Sydney
Every day at Opera Bar, Sydney's finest musicians take to the stage to provide the soundtrack to your Spring days and nights.
Find out who is performing harbourside at the link here...
gig suggested by:
Tony
Activity
Hyperkarting
For a go karting experience like no other, we’re bringing you the speed, excitement and exhilaration of a high performing race track indoors.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Other
Mardi Gras 2022
Mardi Gras 2022 would love to go again 💙
gig suggested by:
Ella Kramer Higgins
Activity
Virtual room Sydney
Virtual room is one Sydney's best team based virtual reality experience it blends the original escape room experience with 100% VR (Virtual reality)
gig suggested by:
Keith
Activity
Quizzame
If you’re looking for an exciting trivia night in Sydney, then look no further than QuizzaMe. With a number of well-established events, we can offer you an exciting night out at your favourite venue. You can share a few laughs with your friends .
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
Catmosphere
Catmosphere is Sydney’s original cat cafe and 100% dedicated to supporting rescue cats and kittens. We partner with rescue groups to provide a safe space for displaced cats; providing everything for them while they stay with us, and helping adopt.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
Spawn Point Bar
Spawn Point Bar is a humble little bar built by those who love to play games. Our aim is to have an environment that caters for both gamers and their non-gamer friends and partners.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Food and Drink
Catmosphere Cat Cafe
Catmosphere is Sydney’s original cat cafe and 100% dedicated to supporting rescue cats and kittens. We partner with rescue groups to provide a safe space for displaced cats; providing everything for them while they stay with us, and helping many adop
gig suggested by:
Lucy
Theatre
Pact
PACT transforms the Arts by championing contemporary performance, artistic rigour and the freedom to explore the unknown.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
The Music of Celine Dion - Wenty Leagues
Experience "The Power of Love" with this Vegas style production. Bringing you Celine's biggest hits - from 90's power ballads to exciting covers from Celine's Las Vegas residency. Performed by the incredibly talented Ria Pirrelli. Don't miss it!
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Christine Pirrelli
Music
Redfern Surf Club
Your favourite neighborhood bar, located on the sunny corner of Botany and Henderson Roads. Serving up a solid roster of Australian craft beer, natural wine and signature cocktails all set to a dreamy surf rock and punk soundtrack. LIVE MUSIC ALSO!!
gig suggested by:
Chelsea
Sport
Sydney Trapeze School
This is heaps of fun... and I'm not a fan of heights, so that's saying something. The team make it safe and not scary at all... well maybe a little bit. Soar like eagles buddies.
gig suggested by:
Tony
Sport
X-Golf Shire
X-Golf Sutherland Shire is Sydney’s best indoor golf simulator entertainment venue. Situated in Caringbah, its just a few minutes off Taren Point Road.
Fully licensed bar
Great selection of food
Pool table
Games Room
gig suggested by:
Chelsea
Food and Drink
7th Day Brewery
7th Day Brewery operates with a combined importance of creating excellent beer and a whole hearted involvement within our local community. We rose from the dust by the help of the community through crowd funding.
gig suggested by:
Emma
Music
Scary Canary
In the last few years Scary Canary has been the most popular destination for anyone looking for a fun night out, and it usually doesn’t matter which day of the week it is. Located just behind Town Hall.
gig suggested by:
Emma
Music
Pamela's Prince of York
Open Thursday to Saturday 6pm until late! Join us downstairs where we up the ante!
Eat, drink & dance…
gig suggested by:
Emma
Other
No lights no Lycra
FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO DANCE WITHOUT LIMITS OR JUDGMENT, NLNL IS THE ORIGINAL DANCE IN THE DARK MOVEMENT PROVEN TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER!
gig suggested by:
Emma
Music
Vic On The Park
Located in the heart of Marrickville, The Vic is a home away from home for locals and their pups alike. The iconic inner west local will put classic pub food on your plate. Save a table on the deck for beers and something sizzling from the kitchen.
gig suggested by:
Emma
Music
Spring Street Social
spring street social is a novel addition to the bustling streets of bondi junction. inspired by the golden age of cure-all elixirs, spring st takes you back to a time of rustic chemists and homespun apothecaries.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Petersham Bowlo
The Petersham Bowling club is a fantastic venue for small gigs in the Inner West of Sydney. It's also a great place to "have a roll"!
gig suggested by:
Tony
Activity
Retrosweat
Retrosweat is the home of the VHS Workout Club & 1980s Freestyle Aerobic Workout with Shannon Dooley
gig suggested by:
Bec
Other
Barefoot Bowls or Live Music at The FC Social Club Rydalmere
It's a great place to meet up for a meal, have a game of lawn bowls or listen to live music. Very close to Victoria Road at Rydalmere so easily accessible by public transport (bus) or even Rivercat.
gig suggested by:
Nalyn Sirivivatnanon
Other
Golden Age Cinema and Bar
A hidden gem in Surry Hills. This tiny little cinema shows movies old and new. Cult classics, cocktails and more.
It was originally constructed in 1940 and utilised as the home of Paramount Pictures in Sydney until the 1970s.
gig suggested by:
Tony
Food and Drink
Gami Chicken & Beer Castle Towers
It's safe to say Gami Chicken & Beer has secured its status as one of Melbourne's go-to fried chicken joints, slinging its signature, Korean-style chook from 12 locations across the city.
gig suggested by:
Emma
Food and Drink
Gram Cafe & Pancakes
Soufflé? Good. Pancakes? Good. Soufflé pancakes? A match we're very keen to get behind — and one Sydneysiders can experience for themselves at Gram Cafe's first store on Australian soil.
gig suggested by:
Emma
Art
Landscapes West Of Sydney
Collecting late 19th to mid-20th-century works that beautifully render the landscapes of Sydney’s western suburbs, the Hawkesbury River and the Blue Mountains.
gig suggested by:
Emma
Other
Powerhouse Late
Catch free talks, musical performances and exhibitions alongside a pop-up cocktail bar at the Powerhouse Museum after dark.
gig suggested by:
Emma
Art
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
Amazing art gallery in an iconic setting... Circular Quay. Always free stuff to see and do. Great cafe and bar overlooking the harblour and the Sydney Opera House. Sometimes they even have small gigs on the balcony. How good is that?
Check it out!
gig suggested by:
Tony
Activity
Australian Museum
From dinosaurs to rooftop dining, the transformed Australian Museum has something for everyone. Plan and book your visit to the Australian Museum, and discover the extraordinary exhibitions on display.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Theatre
Sunset cinema
North Sydney outdoor cinema
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
Cables Wake Park
The Adventure Capital
Cables is located just 45 mins west of Sydney at Panthers World of Entertainment Complex
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
Maniaxe
MANIAX was the first Urban Axe Throwing company in Australia, established in 2014 in Sydney NSW. We are also the largest in Australia, with venues in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and soon Adelaide. We’ve had close to 300,000 people through our
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Street Market Crows Nest
Spanish tapas culture meets Asian street market flavours. Live Music Thurs, Fri and Sat - Music @ StreetMarket.
gig suggested by:
Chelsea
Food and Drink
Lentil as anything
Lentil as Anything is more than just a restaurant. We are a movement for social fairness and inclusion. For 20 years we’ve created an ecosystem based on valuing people over profit, where social classes, abilities, cultures and beliefs are all given a
gig suggested by:
Bec
Food and Drink
The Swinging Cat
Inspired by the culture, soul and sheer magic of New Orleans, The Swinging Cat is an underground small bar, sunk beneath the streets of Sydney's CBD.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Food and Drink
Bondi Rumba
Mexican street eats & cocktails prepared in a vibrant locale with bright decor & live music.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Old Manly Boat shed
Manlys longest running live music &
Australias longest running comedy venue
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
1989 Arcade Bar
Step back into the 1980's at this bar. You can have a drink whilst playing on some classics like street fighter ,space invaders and pin ball machines.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Frankies Pizza
At the Frankie's Pizza, We want to make sure you enjoy every second you spend with us. Bring your friends and enjoy World's Best Pizza, along with Live music.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
Moonlight Cinema
Movies under the stars!
gig suggested by:
Bec
Activity
Pixar Putt Putt
The immersive pop-up open-air mini-golf experience is inspired by the stories, characters and icons from some of Pixar’s most adored films and takes guests to infinity…and beyond!
gig suggested by:
Bec
Food and Drink
Goros
Goros is a Japanese restaurant/late night party cluuuuub/events space tucked away in the backstreets of Surry Hills.
Great food and Karaoke!
gig suggested by:
Bec
Music
Brass Monkey
Here at the Brass Monkey you can enjoy an intimate atmosphere with some of the big name in Australian and International music, including jazz, blues, roots, funk, pop and world music.
gig suggested by:
Bec
Food and Drink
Milky Lane
The #1 Destination For Great Food, Drinks, Atmosphere, Funky Beats & Old School Street Art in Australia. Visit a Milky Lane Near You or Ord