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
- Red Rave Underwear Party - POOF DOOF Sydney MG27 — 2027-03-04 — Home The Venue — Sydney — $65.43
- SUNDAYLICIOUS SYDNEY | FESTIVAL WEEKEND | MARCH 7 | 3pm-10pm | BABYLON — 2027-03-07 — Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar — Sydney — $33.08
- Reuben Kaye's Big Gay Show — 2026-11-10 — Sydney Opera House - The Studio — Sydney — $64.90
- Drag Brunch: Parade Day Edition - POOF DOOF Sydney MG27 — 2027-03-06 — Jimmy's Rooftop — Sydney — $54.43
- Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival - Sydney — 2026-12-05 — The Domain — Sydney — $129.95
- VOID:HORSE — 2026-11-06 — Civic Underground — Sydney — $30
- FORMA: Kool & The Gang + Sister Sledge ft. Slegendary — 2026-11-27 — Tumbalong Park — Sydney — $99
- SPECIAL K: NEW YEAR’S DAY SYDNEY — 2027-01-01 — ROUGE — Sydney — Free
- DARK Sydney — 2026-11-27 — Home The Venue — Sydney — $79
- Max Dean B2B Luke Dean (UK) | The Ivy – Sydney — 2026-11-21 — ivy — Sydney — $81.46
- Old School Daze x House CLTR ft. Secret Artist — 2026-11-07 — Home The Venue — Sydney — $28.54
- POOF DOOF SYDNEY: DRAG BRUNCH — 2026-11-07 — ivy — Sydney — A$109.41
What's on at Taylor Square
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What's on near Sydney
THU 4 MARNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.Red Rave Underwear Party - POOF DOOF Sydney MG27
SUN 7 MARSUNDAYLICIOUS SYDNEY | FESTIVAL WEEKEND | MARCH 7 | 3pm-10pm | BABYLON
TUE 10 NOVReuben Kaye's Big Gay Show
SAT 6 MARNew — Added to KIKII in the last 7 days.Drag Brunch: Parade Day Edition - POOF DOOF Sydney MG27
SAT 5 DECMinistry of Sound Summer Dance Festival - Sydney
This FridayVOID:HORSE
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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