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Explore the City's Trendiest – Food, Arts, Music, Style & Culture

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Explore City is your curated guide to the best and trendiest food, music, culture, style and art experiences across your favourite cities.

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SYDNEY

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BRISBANE

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ADELAIDE

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BURWOOD

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SYDNEY.

SYD > FOOD & BEVERAGES

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Restaurant >

HANSANG

Known for their Korean hearty soups

Where: 39-41 Goulburn St, Haymarket Sydney

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Restaurant >

IIKO MAZESOBA

Specialises in brothless ramen

Where: 86 Hay St, Haymarket Sydney

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Cafe >

HAVEN COFFEE

Specialty coffee roaster and cafe

Where: Darling Quarter, 25 Harbour St, Sydney

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Pubs & Bars >

NAKANO DARLING

A Japanese izakaya-style bar

Where: 14 Steam Mill La, Haymarket Sydney

SYD  > ART GALLERIES

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Gallery >

4A CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ASIAN ART 

Showcasing Asian-Australian talent

Where: 181-187 Hay St, Haymarket Sydney

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Gallery >

SCHMICK CONTEMPORARY

Championing bold, experimental art beyond norms

Where: Level 2/706 George St, Haymarket Sydney

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NASHA GALLERY

Contemporary gallery showcasing emerging artists

Where: Level 1/215 Thomas St, Haymarket Sydney

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Gallery >

PASSAGE GALLERY

24/7 non-commercial installation art gallery

Where: Level 1 102/8 Quay St, Haymarket Sydney

SYD > MUSIC VENUES

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Venue >

HOME THE VENUE

Sydney nightlife with world-class DJs

Where: 101/1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney

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Venue >

MULAN MUSIC RESTAURANT 

Perfect night of food & vibes

Where: 39 Liverpool St, Sydney

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Venue >

METRO THEATRE

Iconic indie venue launching legends

Where: G2/624 George St, Sydney

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Venue >

MR B'S HOTEL

Cocktails, Thai food, and live music

Where: 396 Pitt St, Sydney

SYD > STYLE OUTLETS

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Clothing Store >

INCU

International & emerging local brands

Where: Shop RG024/500 George St, Sydney 

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Clothing Store >

MAILLOT 

Shopping destination for fashion, lifestyle & art

Where: 17 Valentine St, Sydney

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Clothing Store >

CHINATOWN COUNTRY CLUB

Independent fashion retail concept and label

Where: 222 Clarence St, Sydney

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Clothing Store >

PLANET POP WORLD

Collection of figurines & blind boxes

Where: Shop NW06, 35 Tumbalong Boulevard, Haymarket Sydney

SYD > SHOPPING
CENTRES & MARKETS

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Shopping Centre >

THE GALERIES

Arty vibe, multilevel mall with an array of boutiques & restaurants.

Where: 500 George St, Sydney

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Market >

PADDY'S MARKET

A bustling CBD market for the curious & budget conscious

Where: 9/13 Hay St, Sydney

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Shopping Centre >

WORLD SQUARE

A residential, shopping, dining and event precinct located in Sydney CBD

Where: 644 George St, Sydney

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Shopping Centre >

CASTLE TOWERS

Large, elegant indoor mall with trendy shops & restaurants

Where: Shop 6/14 Castle St, Sydney

SYD > HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS

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Hotel & Accommodation >

QT SYDNEY

Blends heritage and drama for a bold, an indulgent escape

Where: 49 Market St, Sydney

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Hotel & Accommodation >

THE OLD CLARE HOTEL

Our Chippendale hotel offers a refreshing stay amid art & dining

Where: 1 Kensington St, Sydney

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Hotel & Accommodation >

RYDGES NORTH SYDNEY

A newly revamped hotel offering stylish rooms, dining & amenities

Where: 54 McLaren St, North Sydney

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Hotel & Accommodation >

HARBOUR ROCKS HOTEL

Since 1887, where cobblestone meets water, history lives beautifully

Where: 34-52 Harrington St, Sydney

MELBOURNE.

MLB > FOOD & BEVERAGES

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Restaurant >

AN DI

Authentic Viet food, warm hospitality

Where: 5a/854 Collins St, Docklands Melbourne

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Cafe >

SHARETEA

Quality tea with an innovative twist

Where: Carnegie, St Albans, DFO Essendon

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Restaurant >

KENANGAN

Bringing taste of home, enticing Indonesian flavours & aromas 

Where: 507 Elizabeth St, Melbourne

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Restaurant >

INASAL EXPRESS

Where Melbourne Meets Filo Flavour 

Where: Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, Shop GD 079

MLB > ART GALLERIES

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Gallery >

OUTRE GALLERY

Challenges the conventions of the archetypal gallery

Where: 249 Elizabeth St, Melbourne

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Gallery >

MAILBOX ART SPACE

Tiny artwork tucked within glass letterboxes

Where: 143 Flinders Ln, Melbourne

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Gallery >

THE LUME MELBOURNE

World's largest digital art gallery

Where: 5 Convention Centre Place, Melbourne

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Gallery >

PRESGRAVE PLACE ARTWORK

Quirky alleyway lined with framed paintings, murals & stencils 

Where: Presgrave Pl, Melbourne

MLB > MUSIC VENUES

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Venue >

WORKERS CLUB

An old-school, no-frills pub

Where: 51 Brunswick St, Melbourne

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Venue >

BOURKE ST COURTYARD

Industrial meets garden paradise

Where: 629 Bourke St, Melbourne

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Venue >

SOLACE BAR

Underground DJs, wine & elite sound

Where: 21-25 Croft Alley, Melbourne

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Venue >

INDUSTRIQUE

Unique, industrial warehouse venue 

Where: 5-7 Louvain St, Melbourne

MLB > STYLE OUTLETS

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Clothing Store >

DOT COMME

Blur lines between art & fashion

Where: Curtin House, Level 4/252 Swanston St, Melbourne

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Clothing Store >

VINTAGE SOLE

Provides quality used clothing as an ethical alternative to fast fashion

Where: 6/37 Swanston St, Melbourne

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Clothing Store >

FAVRIK

Most loved fashion trends from Korea

Where: Shop LG27A/287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

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Clothing Store >

CULTURE KINGS

Globally sourced selection of streetwear

Where: 19-25 Russell St, Melbourne

MLB > SHOPPING
CENTRES & MARKETS

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Market >

QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET

Providing an authentic shopping experience in the heart of the city

Where: Queen St, Melbourne

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Shopping Centre >

EMPORIUM MELBOURNE

Home to the largest collections of Australian Designers, under one roof

Where: 287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

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Shopping Centre >

BOURKE STREET MALL

Dive into the bustling hive of commerce that is Bourke Street Mall

Where: Bourke Street, Melbourne

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Shopping Centre >

WATERGARDENS TOWN CENTRE

A focal point for the western suburbs and the heart of the Taylors Lakes 

Where: 399 Melton Hwy, Melbourne

MLB > HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS

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Hotel & Accommodation >

THE VICTORIA HOTEL

Central Melbourne stay near shops and sights

Where: 215 Little Collins St, Melbourne

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Hotel & Accommodation >

ATURA DANDENONG

Modern hotel in Melbourne’s southeast for all travellers

Where: 5-17 Doveton Ave, Eumemmerring Melbourne

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Hotel & Accommodation >

QT MELBOURNE

Blends velvet luxe, sultry vibes & a sensory three-course experience in an industrial-chic, high-fashion setting

Where: 133 Russell St, Melbourne

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Hotel & Accommodation >

SAINT KILDA BEACH HOTEL 

Minutes from St Kilda Beach with dining, activities & transport nearby

Where: 35-37 Fitzroy St, St Kilda Melbourne

NEXT FESTIVALS >

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THE ARTISTRY
JUSTICE CREW LIVE
AUG - NOV
2025

9 August - November 2025

Australia-wide Tour

12 Cities

THE ARTISTRY 

presents "JUSTICE CREW TOUR"


Get Tix >

Light Festival

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MOONFEST
4-6 OCT
2025

4-6 October 2025

Sydney

Citywide

THE ARTISTRY

presents "The Enchanted Moon"

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About

Explore City is your go-to guide for uncovering the best spots across town. Whether you're craving a new dining experience, looking for live music, or exploring contemporary art, our curated directory connects you with the most exciting venues the city has to offer. We bring together the pulse of local culture—from iconic favourites to hidden gems—all in one easy-to-navigate platform.

Designed for both locals and visitors, Explore City helps you experience the city like never before. Dive into vibrant neighbourhoods, discover new events, and support the businesses that make your city unique. With Explore City, every outing becomes an opportunity to explore, connect, and enjoy.

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Creativity /ˌkriːeɪˈtɪvɪti/

Creativity's dance, a melody of the mind, paints visions bold, breaks chains that bind. In its embrace, dreams soar high, shaping a world where possibilities never die."

Innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/

Innovation's whisper, a symphony of change, echoes of progress rearrange. Bold ideas unfurl, like wings taking flight, shaping a world bathed in visionary light.

Culture /ˈkʌltʃə/

Culture's symphony, a melody of traditions, a dance of identities in harmonious renditions. Each brushstroke of heritage, a chapter told, in unity's embrace, a story unfolds.

Join Us!

Join THE ARTISTRY as we deliver and present an annual program of public festivals showcasing and celebrating Creativity, Innovation and Culture across major cities and key regional centres throughout Australia and the World.

A place for emerging creatives, innovators and cultural enthusiasts. Support the global program that helps inspire and foster local artists, while providing a platform capable of showcasing their works to a broader audience.

Entertain. Inspire. Inform.

Contribute to the solidity of our urban economy throughout Australia by presenting a series of cultural celebrations, culinary activations, creative arts exhibits and spectacular stage show for the public, performed by Australia’s and the Worlds's emerging artists.

We are the ambassador of Creativity, Innovation and Culture. 

We are the connector of arts & culture to the world. 

We are the reshaper of cities & creator of a better tomorrow.

We are environmentally conscious and socially governed.

We are the leader for our future generations.

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