Sydney Gay Clubs

    Sydney Gay Clubs

    As the gay capital of the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney’s gay dance club and party scene is second to none

    Here's our guide to Sydney's best gay clubs and club nights. Most of the big ones take place at the weekend. POOF DOOF at the Ivy Pool Club is one of the more popular gay club nights.

    Sydney Gay Clubs

    POOF DOOF @ Ivy Pool Club
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    320 George Street, Sydney, Australia

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    One of the most popular gay dance clubs in Melbourne now also takes place at Sydney's every popular Ivy Pool Bar. Poof Doof has emerged as one of Australia's best gay club nights.

    Worth booking ahead as it can sell out. Check the Sydney section of their site for dates of upcoming events.

    Features:
    Bar
    Dancing
    Music

    Last updated on: 27-Jun-2024

    Palms on Oxford
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    124 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia

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    1.5
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    Based on 4 votes

    Fun, laid-back nightclub on Sydney's gay Oxford Street with resident DJs playing favorite tracks.

    Palms is open Thursday through to Sunday. Free entry except on special occasions.

    Features:
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    Music

    Mon: Closed

    Tue:20:00 - 03:00

    Wed:20:00 - 03:00

    Thu:20:00 - 03:00

    Fri:20:00 - 03:00

    Sat:20:00 - 03:00

    Sun:20:00 - 03:00

    Last updated on: 24-Oct-2024

    Beresford Sundays
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    354 Bourke St, Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia

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    5
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    Based on 2 votes

    Very popular Sunday gay night at The Beresford Hotel in Surry Hills. This bar & restaurant is the place to see and be seen. Always busy and attracts a large gay crowd.

    You can have a few drinks outside in the courtyard, then head upstairs later for a dance. With live DJ and two floors of music, there's plenty to choose from.

    Features:
    Bar
    Dancing
    Music
    Restaurant

    Mon: Closed

    Tue: Closed

    Wed: Closed

    Thu: Closed

    Fri: Closed

    Sat: Closed

    Sun:12:00 - 00:00

    Last updated on: 2-Feb-2024

    ARQ
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    16 Flinders St, Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia

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    2.9
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    Based on 8 votes

    ARQ is one of the largest and most popular gay dance clubs in Australia.

    Huge dance floor, stunning laser light and sound system, drag shows, live performances, DJs, hot dancers - ARQ has it all.

    Open on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Hosts regular themed parties - see the website for upcoming events.

    Features:
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    Dancing
    Music

    Mon: Closed

    Tue: Closed

    Wed: Closed

    Thu: Closed

    Fri:22:00 - 05:00

    Sat:22:00 - 05:00

    Sun: Closed

    Last updated on: 24-Oct-2024

    Daywash
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    Sydney, Australia

    2
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    Based on 8 votes

    Daywash is the go-to party in Sydney, bringing together a vibrant, inclusive crowd from the rainbow community and beyond. Since 2004, it's been a beacon for international visitors and locals alike, known for its standout parties on gay long weekends, including the famous Candyland circuit and KiKi pool parties during Mardi Gras.

    With a lineup of international and local DJs and performers, Daywash elevates the Sydney gay dance party scene, offering an unforgettable experience of fun, music, and community spirit. 

    Check the website for details of upcoming events.

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    Dancing
    Music

    Last updated on: 2-Feb-2024

    EXTRA Dirty
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    41 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia

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    2.8
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    Based on 6 votes

    Starting in 2008, Extra Dirty has become a powerhouse in Australia's gay clubbing landscape, revolutionizing what it means to party. Originally captivating Sydney's leather, fetish, and rubber aficionados, Extra Dirty has grown to be an all-embracing event. It's not just about the fetish scene; it's about the music, the atmosphere, and the community.

    This party springs from Sydney's vibrant gay underground and has earned its stripes as one of the city's iconic club nights, celebrated both locally and internationally.

    Extra Dirty is where diverse beats meet diverse people, creating unforgettable nights out. Check their website for information about upcoming events.

    Features:
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    Cruise/Fetish
    Dancing
    Music

    Last updated on: 2-Feb-2024

    BARBA Sydney
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    various venues, Sydney, Australia

    4
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    Based on 2 votes

    Australia's popular gay dance party, organised by The BeardedHomo. BARBA first launched in Melbourne and has made its way to Sydney, featuring an exciting DJ lineup.

    Check BARBA's Facebook page for details of upcoming parties.

    Features:
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    Dancing
    Music

    Last updated on: 2-Feb-2024

    TROUGH Sydney
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    38-46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, Sydney, Australia

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    3
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    Based on 8 votes

    Sydney's fetish-oriented gay dance party, usually held in Darlinghurst. Check TROUGH Sydney's website or Facebook page for details of upcoming events, including Mardi Gras parties.

    Features:
    Bar
    Dancing
    Dark Room
    Music

    Last updated on: 12-Mar-2024

    Swagger Party
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    various venues, Sydney, Australia

    4
    Audience Rating

    Based on 54 votes

    Swagger Party is a hip-hop and R&B party for gays, lesbians and friends. Produced by In The Dark, Swagger is held in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

    The party pays tribute to your R&B divas and hip-hop heartthrobs as the DJs spin songs from the likes of Eminem, Rhianna, Pitbull and TLC.

    Features:
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    Dancing
    Music

    Last updated on: 2-Feb-2024

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