Taylor Square
Taylor Square, located in Sydney, is a precinct that has historically been a focal point for diverse subcultures and nightlife. In the 1960s, it attracted teenagers, university students, artists, and political activists who shared interests in music, art, poetry, and politics, fostering an underground scene. The area hosted various venues with live music ranging from blues, folk, and jazz to rock and pop, alongside poetry readings and visual arts. More recently, Taylor Square has seen new additions like Happy Talk, a tiki-inspired bar located atop the Courthouse Hotel. This retro-themed venue aims to bring a fresh, colourful vibe to the area, drawing inspiration from seaside kitsch and tropical nostalgia. The space, formerly known as Judgement Bar, has been transformed to resemble a vintage surf shack, complete with Hawaiian postcards and bartenders.
- Type
- Live Music
- Address
- 173 Sussex Street
- Suburb
- Sydney
- Website
- https://taylorsquareinthe60s.weebly.com/
Vibes: Historic Pub, Relaxed, Social, Fun, Community, Playful, Nostalgia, Open late
Events
- VOID:VO1D — 2026-10-09 — Civic Underground — Sydney — $35
- Extra Dirty October 2026 featuring Ben Manson (Paris) — 2026-10-04 — Space Nightclub — Sydney — $80
- POOF DOOF Halloqween Ball – SYDNEY — 2026-10-31 — ivy — Sydney — 40
- SUNDAYLICIOUS SYDNEY | FESTIVAL WEEKEND | MARCH 7 | 3pm-10pm | BABYLON — 2027-03-07 — Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar — Sydney — $33.08
- Lesbian Singles, Take It Slow - Ages 45+ — 2026-10-01 — ivy — Sydney — $33.08
- Mode Festival 2026 — 2026-10-04 — Cockatoo Island — Sydney — $169.90 - $239.90
- Electric Nation Halloween Edition 2026 — 2026-10-30 — Tumbalong Park — Sydney — $54.99
- Morning Glory Halloween — 2026-11-01 — Home The Venue — Sydney — 49
- Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival - Sydney — 2026-12-05 — The Domain — Sydney — $129.95 - $339.95
- I Remember House @ IVY [Sat 3 Oct] — 2026-10-03 — ivy — Sydney — $9
- FORMA: Kool & The Gang + Sister Sledge ft. Slegendary — 2026-11-27 — Tumbalong Park — Sydney — $147.78
- Myki Meeks & Nini Coco LIVE - Sydney — 2026-09-25 — Home The Venue — Sydney — $69
What's on at Taylor Square
Nights at Taylor Square are listed here as they're announced
What's on near Sydney
FRI 9 OCTVOID:VO1D
SUN 4 OCTFinal release — Only the last ticket release is still on sale.Extra Dirty October 2026 featuring Ben Manson (Paris)
SAT 31 OCTHalloween — Halloween itself — 31 October.POOF DOOF Halloqween Ball – SYDNEY
SUN 7 MARSUNDAYLICIOUS SYDNEY | FESTIVAL WEEKEND | MARCH 7 | 3pm-10pm | BABYLON
THU 1 OCTLesbian Singles, Take It Slow - Ages 45+
SUN 4 OCTMode Festival 2026
About Taylor Square
Taylor Square, located in Sydney, is a precinct that has historically been a focal point for diverse subcultures and nightlife. In the 1960s, it attracted teenagers, university students, artists, and political activists who shared interests in music, art, poetry, and politics, fostering an underground scene. The area hosted various venues with live music ranging from blues, folk, and jazz to rock and pop, alongside poetry readings and visual arts. More recently, Taylor Square has seen new additions like Happy Talk, a tiki-inspired bar located atop the Courthouse Hotel. This retro-themed venue aims to bring a fresh, colourful vibe to the area, drawing inspiration from seaside kitsch and tropical nostalgia. The space, formerly known as Judgement Bar, has been transformed to resemble a vintage surf shack, complete with Hawaiian postcards and bartenders.
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