Sydney’s New Queer Venues

Stonewall Newtown and TRIBE Oxford Street open their doors to community, music and pride

Two new LGBTQIA+ venues are now open in Sydney. Stonewall Club lands in Newtown, while TRIBE @ 231 reopens on Oxford Street, offering inclusive nightlife, drag, DJs and community connection.

Stonewall Newtown

Sydney’s favourite queer hotspot for music, dance, and celebration.

Newtown is preparing to welcome an exciting new addition to its nightlife with the upcoming opening of Stonewall Club. Set to become a fresh and inclusive space for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, Stonewall promises great music, welcoming energy and a strong sense of queer pride.

From the outset, Stonewall Club aims to be more than just another place to go out. It’s being created as a space where people can relax, connect and enjoy themselves without pressure. Whether you’re heading out with friends, meeting new people or simply looking for a fun night out, the venue is shaping up to offer an atmosphere that feels open, friendly and easy to enjoy.

Programming will span drag, cabaret, live music and queer performance, with a commitment to supporting both emerging and established artists. With creativity and representation at its core, Stonewall positions itself as a vibrant platform for self-expression. By giving performers room to shine and audiences something special to experience, the club aims to celebrate the diversity and talent of the queer community.

At its heart, Stonewall is about connection. The venue has been designed with inclusivity front of mind, offering a place where people feel welcome and respected from the moment they walk through the door. For some, it will feel like a familiar queer space; for others, it may be their first experience in one. Either way, the goal is to create an environment where everyone feels safe, seen and comfortable being themselves.

The name Stonewall carries deep meaning in queer history, and the club embraces that legacy with pride. It nods to resilience and progress while celebrating the joy, creativity and community that define queer culture today. As opening night approaches, anticipation continues to build for what’s set to become a lively new fixture in Newtown’s nightlife.

TRIBE Opens on Oxford St

TRIBE @ 231 Oxford St has swung open their doors and invited the LGTBQI community to find their tribe.

A new chapter is unfolding on Oxford Street with the launch of TRIBE @ 231, the rebranded nightclub formerly announced as Pink Pony. Located at 231 Oxford Street, the venue is positioning itself as an inclusive, high-energy space created by the LGBTQ+ community for the LGBTQ+ community — with a renewed focus on connection, diversity and shared celebration.

The venue’s rebrand follows early backlash to the original Pink Pony name and messaging, which many felt excluded parts of the queer community. In response, owners Kevin Du-Val and Michael Lewis publicly acknowledged the misstep, apologised, and committed to doing better. The result is TRIBE @ 231 — a name and concept designed to reflect the breadth of Sydney’s LGBTQ+ scene and the idea that everyone deserves a place where they belong.

Set across multiple levels, TRIBE @ 231 promises a vibrant nightlife experience fuelled by music, movement and community. DJs will spin a broad mix of sounds — from house and techno to pop and queer club classics — ensuring the atmosphere evolves organically with the crowd. Drag performances and live entertainment are also expected to feature as the venue finds its rhythm.

More than just another club opening, TRIBE @ 231 arrives at a time when conversations around inclusion and representation in queer nightlife feel more important than ever. The venue has made it clear that all LGBTQ+ identities and allies are welcome, with the understanding that the culture of the space will be shaped by the people who show up.

As Oxford Street continues to evolve, TRIBE @ 231 aims to honour its history while creating something new — a space to dance, connect and celebrate queer joy in all its forms. For those searching for their people, the message is simple: come as you are, and find your tribe.