20 places to discover
Bangla Road is a 400-metre pedestrianized entertainment street in Patong, Kathu District, Phuket, running from Rat-U-Thit Road to Patong Beach. Known as Patong's nightlife centre, it is lined with bars, nightclubs, restaurants, shops and live-music venues. Closed to vehicles in the evening, it becomes a walking street with neon lights and street performers, drawing visitors for nightlife, dining and people-watching near the beach.
The Broome Courthouse Markets are a popular outdoor market held in the heritage-listed gardens surrounding the historic Broome Courthouse in central Broome, Western Australia. Operating on Saturday mornings during the dry season, the markets showcase local Kimberley artisans, Aboriginal art, South Sea pearl jewellery, fresh produce and street food. Set under shady trees near Chinatown, the markets reflect Broome's multicultural heritage and provide a community gathering place for visitors and locals.
Brunswick Street is a major retail, dining and entertainment strip in Fitzroy, an inner-city suburb of Melbourne in the City of Yarra, Victoria. Running north-south from Victoria Parade to Alexandra Parade, it is known for its eclectic mix of cafes, bars, restaurants, boutiques, bookshops and live music venues. The street reflects Fitzroy's 19th-century heritage and later bohemian character, with Victorian shopfronts, street art and a vibrant multicultural atmosphere.
Bui Vien Walking Street is a 1,400-meter pedestrian street in Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Located in the city's backpacker district, it is known as the central nightlife and entertainment hub for domestic and international visitors. The street is lined with bars, restaurants, street food stalls, hotels and live music venues, and becomes vehicle-free on weekend evenings.
Collingwood Yards is a contemporary arts and cultural precinct in Collingwood, inner-north Melbourne, Victoria, within the City of Yarra. Developed on the heritage-listed former Collingwood Technical School site at 35 Johnston Street, it opened in 2021 after redevelopment. The precinct houses artist studios, galleries, music venues, hospitality spaces, community radio and event areas around a central courtyard, serving as a hub for creative industries and public programs.
Daly Waters Pub is an iconic historic outback pub located on the Stuart Highway in Daly Waters, Northern Territory, within the Roper Gulf region. Established as a store in 1893 and licensed as a hotel since 1930, it is one of the Northern Territory's oldest pubs. Renowned for its eclectic interior decorated with memorabilia left by travellers, it serves as a major stopover for visitors travelling between Darwin and Alice Springs.
Eat Street Northshore is a large open-air food and entertainment market at Northshore Hamilton in Brisbane, Queensland. Located on the Brisbane River waterfront, it is built from repurposed shipping containers and features around 70 food vendors. Opened in 2013, it is known for its multicultural street food, live music and riverside setting, operating as a weekend night market.
Forum Melbourne is a heritage-listed live entertainment venue at 154 Flinders Street in central Melbourne, Victoria. Opened in 1929 as the State Theatre, it was designed by American architect John Eberson with Bohringer, Taylor & Johnson in Moorish Revival atmospheric style. Notable for its ornate interior resembling a walled garden under a night sky, it now operates as a major concert and events venue with capacity around 2,000, hosting music, comedy and cultural performances in the CBD.
Fremantle Arts Centre is a multi-arts organisation housed in a heritage-listed Gothic Revival building at 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle, Western Australia. Originally constructed between 1861 and 1868 as the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum, the site now presents free contemporary art exhibitions, artist residencies, live music and art courses. Set in landscaped grounds near central Fremantle, it is notable for its historic architecture, cultural programming and community role.
Glebe Markets is a long-running outdoor flea market held in the grounds of Glebe Public School on Glebe Point Road in the inner-city suburb of Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales. Established in the early 1990s as a fundraiser for the school, it is known for second-hand and vintage clothing, vinyl records, handmade jewellery, art and crafts, and diverse street food stalls, attracting locals, students and visitors every Saturday.
The Kingston Butter Factory is a heritage-listed former butter factory built in 1907 in Kingston, Logan City, Queensland. Located at Jacaranda Avenue, it operated as a dairy factory until the late 1950s and is now the Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct. The site combines the restored factory building, a modern theatre, outdoor amphitheatre and community arts spaces, serving as Logan's major cultural and live performance hub.
The Loboc River Cruise is a popular floating restaurant attraction on the Loboc River in Loboc town, Bohol, Philippines. Operating from the river wharf near the town center, it offers buffet lunch cruises on motorized outrigger boats along a scenic, palm-lined stretch of the river. Notable for its calm green waters, nipa palm forests, live acoustic music onboard, and a brief stop at Busay Falls, it is a signature Bohol tourism experience combining dining, sightseeing and local entertainment.
Mackie's Saturday Nite Bazaar is a seasonal open-air night market located on the banks of the Baga River in Arpora, North Goa. Operating every Saturday evening from November to April, it features stalls selling handicrafts, fashion, jewelry, and local art alongside international food vendors. The venue includes a dance floor with live music and performances by acrobats and fire dancers. Entry is free and the market serves as a cultural hub for tourists and locals during the Goa tourist season.
Miami Marketta is an open-air street food and live music market in Miami, a suburb of the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Located at 23 Hillcrest Parade, it operates as an evening market with rotating food vendors, licensed bars and a dedicated live music stage. Established in 2013, it has become a popular community gathering place known for diverse cuisines, casual communal seating and a regular program of local and touring musicians.
Newtown is an inner-west suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, located about 4 km south-west of the Sydney CBD within the Inner West Council area. Centred on King Street, it is notable for its Victorian and Federation-era terrace houses, vibrant alternative and multicultural character, extensive street art, and heritage streetscapes. It is a major dining, shopping and live-music precinct and a well-known cultural hub of inner Sydney.
Nightcliff Markets is a long-running Sunday community market on the Nightcliff Foreshore in Darwin, Northern Territory. Located overlooking Beagle Gulf, it brings together local produce, multicultural street food, arts, crafts and plants. Established in the early 1980s, the open-air market is known for its relaxed coastal setting, live music and family-friendly atmosphere, serving as a weekly gathering place for residents and visitors in Darwin's northern suburbs.
Saturday Night Market, also known as Ingo's Night Market, is a large seasonal flea market located in Arpora, North Goa. Held every Saturday evening from November to April, it features hundreds of stalls selling clothing, handicrafts, jewelry, and international food across three terraced levels. The venue includes a central field with live music stages, bars, and open dancing areas. It is distinct from the nearby Mackies Bazaar and is noted for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and hippie cultural roots.
Tanks Arts Centre is a contemporary arts and cultural venue in Edge Hill, Cairns, Queensland, set within the Cairns Botanic Gardens precinct. Housed in three converted World War II Royal Australian Navy oil storage tanks built in 1944, it operates as a gallery, performance space and creative hub managed by Cairns Regional Council. Notable for its adaptive reuse of wartime heritage structures, it hosts visual art exhibitions, live music, theatre and markets in a rainforest garden setting.
Tuggeranong Arts Centre is a community arts centre located at 137 Reed Street North in Greenway, in the Tuggeranong district of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Operated by the Tuggeranong Community Arts Association, it serves as the region's principal community cultural hub. The centre features contemporary gallery spaces, a 90-seat theatre, studios and workshop areas, hosting exhibitions, performances, classes and community events.
Walking Street Pattaya is a pedestrian entertainment street in South Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Located at the southern end of Beach Road near Bali Hai Pier, the approximately 500-meter street is closed to vehicles in the evening. It is known for its neon-lit venues, seafood restaurants, bars, live music clubs, and street performances, and serves as a major nightlife and sightseeing area for visitors to Pattaya.