Oxford Street precinct

Oxford Street is one of Australia’s most-loved and historic high streets. A destination for shopping, nightlife and our LGBTIQA+ communities.
Oxford Street is the home of the annual Mardi Gras Festival and parade, and in 2023, will be the heart of Sydney WorldPride.
It’s also a creative and cultural precinct, with major institutions including the National Art School and the UNSW School of Art and Design, and includes clusters of creative businesses.
Once affectionally known as the Golden Mile, Oxford Street has a long history as a precinct associated with Sydney's counter-culture movements.
We're committed to building on Oxford Street’s reputation as an iconic LGBTIQA+ precinct and a centre of buzzing activity both day and night, with space for thriving businesses, creatives and culture.
Current projects

Zink and Sons at 56 Oxford Street has provided custom tailoring services from this location since 1911.
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News
In pictures: Mardi Gras 2023Celebrating the triumphant return of Mardi Gras to its historic home – the Golden Mile!27 February 2023News
Discover our rainbow city at Sydney WorldPrideYou can’t miss the explosion of colour taking over the town right now. Follow the rainbow and enjoy these displays in our area.20 February 2023News
The first Mardi Gras was a riotHow the love that dared not speak its name found its voice.14 February 2023News
Proud, pink and full of pop: The artwork making Oxford Street look the partWith 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.8 December 2022News
The City of Sydney increases support for Sydney WorldPrideThe global event will also be a launchpad to revamp Oxford Street.1 November 2022News
Hello WorldPride: Sydney prepares for global LGBTIQA+ celebrationMore than 500,000 people will enjoy arts, sport, parties and First Nations programming from 17 February to 5 March 2023.27 June 2022News
On show now: TIDAL by Mike Daly The artist uses 43 horizontal light tubes arranged 8cm apart to represent rising and falling water levels around the world.6 May 2022News
LGBTIQA+ communities take pride of place in proposed Oxford Street revampWe’re inviting people to have their say on our draft LGBTIQA+ social and cultural place strategy.2 May 2022News
More space for creativity and culture in SydneyOur bold new plan to salvage the city’s under-threat arts scene.6 April 2022News
A new cycleway for Oxford and Liverpool streetsA 1.7km separated cycleway on one of our busiest bike routes will make it safer and easier to cross the city3 November 2021
What’s On
Got an event happening on Oxford Street or nearby?
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- Tue28Mar
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The Running Joke Comedy ClubSydney's #1 Comedy Club on TripAdvisor with resident host Daniel MuggletonPotts Point Hotel - Tue28Mar
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Apocka-Wocka-LockalypseA post-apocalyptic puppet show with songs, games and attempted murderMeraki Arts Bar - Tue28Mar
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Sydney Jewish Museum high-tech Holocaust Survivor ExhibitionReverberations: A Future for Memory, explores how future generations will engage with the memory of Holocaust survivorsSydney Jewish Museum - Tue28Mar
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Reverberations: A Future for MemoryAn immersive new exhibition of how people of the future will experience Holocaust survivor memorySydney Jewish Museum - Tue28Mar
- Wed29Mar
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Andjana Pachkova - From Light to DarkLandscape as a repository of memoryStanley Street Gallery - Wed29Mar
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The Divine Miss Bette starring Catherine AlcornA spectacularly joyous music & comedy event featuring award-winner Catherine Alcorn channeling the iconic Bette MidlerDarlinghurst Theatre Company - Wed29Mar
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Mutukaku Ngura: Motorcar CountryIn this exhibition Tjanpi Desert Weavers ingeniously combine cultural weaving practices with found objects.Australian Design Centre - Thu30Mar
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Kirsten Haydon: Ice HoldsIn this pendant installation, Kirsten Haydon shares her memory of the Antarctic Barne Glacier.Australian Design Centre - Thu30Mar
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Weaving matter: materials and context Contemporary weavers explore diverse concepts through experimentation with materials and weave structures.Australian Design Centre - Thu30Mar
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Hannah Quinlivan: Conjunctures A major new exhibition by artist Hannah Quinlivan commissioned for The Drawing Gallery.National Art School Gallery - Fri31Mar
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Dobell Drawing Prize 23Australia’s leading prize for drawing and an unparalleled celebration of drawing technique.National Art School Gallery - Sat1Apr
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Weaving matter: Curator and artist talkJoin the curator and artists from Weaving matter: materials and context as they talk about the exhibition.Australian Design Centre - Sat1Apr
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NAS Drawing Symposium: CorrespondenceThis symposium is based on correspondence between artists, their ideas and the ways that drawing helps elucidate them.National Art School - Sat1Apr
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Surry Hills and Darlinghurst secret bar crawlDrink, dine and discover on a bar crawl like no other! Perfect for locals, this is a fun and unique night outDarlinghurst - Sat1Apr
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Sweet Dreams Late-Nite Party80s/90s Synthpop, Post-Punk and New RomanticOxford Art Factory - Sat1Apr
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Collabor8Women @Red LanternDiverse professional women connecting over interesting conversation, great food, around curated tables of 8.Darlinghurst - Wed5Apr
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Future Science Talks SydneyHear how today's science might impact your life tomorrow!Darlinghurst - Thu6Apr
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National Art School Autumn School Holiday WorkshopsFill Your Autumn School Holidays with art making!National Art School - Wed12Apr
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Good Vibes ComedyAn inclusive, diverse, female-led open mic at Meraki Arts BarMeraki Arts Bar - Mon17Apr
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Artselerate Cohort 1 2023A business incubator and accelerator program for creative practitioners at any stage of their professional development.East Sydney Community and Arts Centre - Thu4May
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History After Hours: The Edge of Light screeningA special late night tour of the Museum and a screening of Estelle Rozinski’s film, The Edge of Light.Sydney Jewish Museum - Fri12May
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Darling Bollywood: Fun Bollywood dance courseGet fit dancing to the grooviest music while having oodles of fun! Try something differentEast Sydney Community and Arts Centre - Wed7Jun
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Driftwood the MusicalA magical story of art and creativity, survival and perseverance, family, freedom and loveEternity Playhouse - Mon26Jun
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Beginner sewing and repair workshops in DarlinghurstLearn easy hand sewing techniques to extend the life of your clothesDarlinghurst - Sat29Jul
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Artselerate Cohort 2 2023A business incubator and accelerator program for creative practitioners at any stage of their professional development.East Sydney Community and Arts Centre - Mon1Jan
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Darlo Supper Club at Sydney FestivalAn evening of delicious delight hosted by Andrew BukenyaDarlinghurst Theatre Company - Mon1Jan