Sydney Streets brings food, shopping and fun outdoors
Your favourite neighbourhoods come to life with alfresco dining, entertainment and live music.
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How to get involved in Sydney Streets
Make the most of our popular street events this spring - bring your trading or dining outdoors, apply for event space, host a pop-up stall and more.
Oxford Street west cycleway one step closer
The pink mile is still very much open for business while we create better connections for our busiest bike route.
Sydney sparkles for Pride
Join the celebrations with events, nights out and performances from LGBTIQA+ communities
Get your business involved in Pride Month
Learn how you can be part of festivities dedicated to commemorating, remembering and celebrating diversity this June.
Shape the future of Sydney Streets
Have your say on our neighbourhood community events.
Meet the Sydney duo putting more queer into the comedy scene
How a City of Sydney sponsorship is helping to bring Sydney’s brightest performers to Oxford Street this Mardi Gras
Oxford Street Pride Business Charter: Strengthening local character and connections
Retailers, venues and community groups set the stage and celebrate the precinct’s rich history and queer culture.
What to do in Sydney this October
Eat, shop and play in Glebe and Darlinghurst, make your own jewellery and take an adventure in manga. Here are 9 exciting events to enjoy.
Crown Street’s still serving, spinning and styling in revamp
A multi-million dollar facelift polishes the inner-city gem while it’s business as usual for your favourite retailers.
5 fun-filled activities to shake up your night out
Switch up your routine with something other than your same old Saturday night.
Discover our rainbow city at Sydney WorldPride
You can’t miss the explosion of colour taking over the town right now. Follow the rainbow and enjoy these displays in our area.
The first Mardi Gras was a riot
How the love that dared not speak its name found its voice.
What you need to know about Sydney WorldPride 2023
A massive celebration of LGBTIQA+ communities from around the world.
Proud, pink and full of pop: The artwork making Oxford Street look the part
With visitors from all over the world in town for Sydney WorldPride, making sure the strip looks its best was front of mind for the City of Sydney.
The City of Sydney increases support for Sydney WorldPride
The global event will also be a launchpad to revamp Oxford Street.
Spring awakening: Eat, shop and play at Sydney Streets
7 local neighbourhoods transformed into traffic-free destinations.
Crown Street to be transformed by extensive upgrade
We’re asking for community feedback on our plans to upgrade a 1 kilometre stretch from Devonshire Street to Oxford Street.
In pictures: Summer Streets welcomed people to eat, shop and play
We stopped traffic in our neighbourhoods for everyone to dine, drink and celebrate outdoors.
Apply to run community markets in Darlinghurst or Surry Hills
We’re looking for applicants who can show innovation and diversity.
A new cycleway for Oxford and Liverpool streets
A new separated cycleway on one of our busiest bike routes will make it safer and easier to cross the city
How you can help Oxford Street keep its vibe
We’re asking for input on the future of the beloved strip. Here’s how to give feedback and why your say matters.
Transforming Oxford Street’s cultural and creative precinct
Our plans to revitalise the historic strip.
Artists: Apply now for a subsidised live/work studio space
7 apartments available as part of our Creative Spaces program
Oxford Street: A history from track to high street
From bush track to a high street with a heart, the strip beats with special resonance for Sydneysiders.
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Help us shape the future of Oxford Street
We're reviewing planning rules for Oxford Street and surrounds.
6 online jigsaw puzzles using City of Sydney archive photos
Take a moment to relax and explore the city from a different perspective.
The best vintage shops locals try to keep secret
Locals share their go-to op shops and favourite vintage stores.
Oxford Street gets its groove back
From heritage-inspired offices to creative spaces, cafes and bars, a new development is set to breathe life into the city’s eastern fringe.
Ride2School Day celebrations in the city
Darlinghurst Public School students, parents and teachers join thousands across the country cycling and scooting.
