Kings Cross is officially back – and hotter than ever.
Once the beating heart of Sydney‘s nightlife, the Cross is reclaiming its place on the party map thanks to a wave of sleek new venues that have reignited the strip’s after–dark energy.
From underground house clubs to Latin DJ nights and glitzy disco revivals, the area is buzzing again – with locals, influencers and late–night lovers flocking to experience the rebirth of an icon.
‘Kings Cross has always been the heartbeat of Sydney’s nightlife, and the buzz has been growing over the last few years,’ Nathaniel Bourke, District coordinator and strategic director for Kings Cross Quarter, told Daily Mail.
‘Light Up The Cross celebrates all that has been happening in the precinct and what’s to come. We’re so excited to welcome people back for all the authentic experiences that are available in this part of town.’
‘It’s one of the very few places where you have such a wide variety of hospitality businesses within walking distance from each other. I don’t think there’s anywhere better in Sydney for a date night,’ he adds.
‘The goal of the campaign is to rewrite the narrative and showcase all that’s amazing about this iconic precinct.
‘Working with content creators lets us do that effectively while bypassing traditional media.’
Once the beating heart of Sydney ‘s nightlife, the Cross is reclaiming its place on the party map thanks to a wave of sleek new venues that have reignited the strip’s after–dark energy
From underground house clubs to Latin DJ nights and glitzy disco revivals, the area is buzzing again – with locals, influencers and late–night lovers flocking to experience the rebirth of an icon. (Pictured: MAFS’ Ryan Donnelly and Carina Mirabile at Pelicano)
A glamorous group of Sydney–based influencers and content creators attended the launch of Bondi Lines X Kings Cross Quarter’s Light Up the Cross event at Pelicano on Saturday
Sussudio
This house music–focused hotspot has quickly become the Cross’s go–to for high–energy weekend sessions.
Expect slick interiors, killer sound, and a crowd that knows how to dance. It’s the ultimate comeback for Sydney’s club scene.
XL at Room 22
The basement below Room 22 has been reborn as XL – a weekly techno haven that feels like something straight out of Berlin.
Pulsating beats, dim lighting and a crowd that parties into the early hours make it a must–visit for electronic music fans.
La Cueva at CULT
Injecting Latin flair into the Cross, La Cueva has become the city’s best–kept secret for reggaeton and Latin DJ nights.
The dance floor is always packed, the drinks flow freely, and the energy is infectious.
‘Kings Cross has always been the heartbeat of Sydney’s nightlife, and the buzz has been growing over the last few years,’ Nathaniel Bourke, District coordinator and strategic director for Kings Cross Quarter, told Daily Mail
Sussudio (pictured): This house music–focused hotspot has quickly become the Cross’s go–to for high–energy weekend sessions.
Discotek at Pelicano (pictured: Expect mirror balls, curated cocktails and a stylish crowd ready to dance till dawn. The resurgence of these venues marks a new chapter for Kings Cross – one that fuses nostalgia with innovation
La Cueva at CULT (pictured): Injecting Latin flair into the Cross, La Cueva has become the city’s best–kept secret for reggaeton and Latin DJ nights
Flash at KX Club (pictured): Every Saturday, Flash turns KX Club into one of Sydney’s most vibrant LGBTQ+ parties
Flash at KX Club
Every Saturday, Flash turns KX Club into one of Sydney’s most vibrant LGBTQ+ parties.
Think glitter, drag, and disco classics spun by some of the city’s most beloved DJs. It’s inclusive, electric and unapologetically fun.
Discotek at Pelicano
Expect mirror balls, curated cocktails and a stylish crowd ready to dance till dawn.
The resurgence of these venues marks a new chapter for Kings Cross – one that fuses nostalgia with innovation.
With Light Up The Cross kicking off this weekend, more than 50 venues are joining forces to celebrate the precinct’s comeback through five weeks of pop–ups, street parties and live performances.
‘Last year we launched Light Up The Cross for the first time and attracted significant attention and buy–in from the public,’ says Bourke.
‘This year, collaborating with local creators lets us tell authentic stories about why this precinct means so much to so many people.’
