Representing the buzzing precinct around York, Clarence and Kent streets.
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Upcoming events at YCK Laneways
Celebrity chefs crafting canapés, snacks and desserts at selected CBD bars. Three days of masterclasses and live music outdoors in Barrack Street. A six-week program of entertainment taking over central Sydney’s best venues.
This is YCK Intersections, a brand new festival by YCK Laneways.
A convergence of food and cocktails, community and creativity, night and day, YCK Intersections offers Sydney more reasons than ever to visit this buzzing precinct and experience its world-class nightlife.
Chef’s Selection at YCK
In-venue | April 11 - May 23
During the Intersections festival, celebrity chefs Manu FeIdel, Anna Polyviou and Luke Hines will be designing unique dishes for YCK Laneways. These canapés, snacks and desserts will be designed to complement the bars in which they are served, and available for a limited two-week period each before the next chef takes on the challenge.
YCK Intersections in-venue event calendar
Our newest festival:
The Night Is Young
Every Wednesday and Thursday for four weeks, the festival saw over 50 free nightlife events take place.
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WANDER YCK :
COCKTAIL EDITION
Introducing Wander YCK, a new cocktail event series by your favourite small bar precinct, YCK Laneways.
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YCK
FAIR
Made possible by: Open For Lunch, NSW Government, Feel New Sydney with Bacardi and Time Out.
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Aimés moved to Sydney over 10 years ago to explore her love of music and, of course, the sunshine. Aimés now has a catalogue of musical achievements including regular performances at some of Sydney's most talked about venues.
FREE
https://www.houseofpocket.com.au/events/
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Enjoy tunes from talented singer-songwriter Ness as she performs a multitude of genres at Duke of Clarence every Wednesday night.
FREE
https://thedukeofclarence.com/
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Cowgirl blues at its finest, Lady Lyon writes their songs like they make love. Pure, threatening and sumptuous nostalgia for the heart that will linger in you long after your feet stop the inevitable two-step.
FREE
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Jess and Aidan, a local guitar and vocal duo, will entertain you during your long lunch hour. Relax and enjoy your drinks and dumplings with the smooth sounds of Jess and Aidan in the background.
FREE
https://www.unclemings.com.au/
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Aimés moved to Sydney over 10 years ago to explore her love of music and, of course, the sunshine. Aimés now has a catalogue of musical achievements including regular performances at some of Sydney's most talked about venues.
FREE
https://www.houseofpocket.com.au/events/
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YCK
FRONT & CENTRE
Made possible by:
NSW Government, Bacardi, Time Out
To the Front: Femininity is Their, a poetry celebration of the traditional behaviours associated with femininity that includes; affection, beauty, empathy, gentleness, intuition, nurturance, patience, radiance and sensuality.
$10 inc. drink on arrival
https://sinceileftyou.com.au/whats-on/
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Enjoy evening of Opera at Stitch bar: classic opera and classical crossover hits such as O Mio Babbino Caro, Ave Maria, O Sole Mio, Voi Che Sapete and more performed by Yasmin.
FREE
https://www.houseofpocket.com.au/events/
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Every Sunday in August join us for Soul and Funk tunes with Sarah Yagki and Dj Dulwich.
FREE
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Imogen Clark is an AIR Award Australian indie artist from Western Sydney. Her music ranges from intimate to arena-ready, rock anthems with the soul of a confessional singer-songwriter. Everyone is welcome and appreciated.
$15 inc. drink on arrival
https://sinceileftyou.com.au/whats-on/
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F∀NG, a talented female DJ will be spinning good vibes as the sun sets.
FREE
http://www.cashonlydiner.com.au/
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F∀NG, a talented female DJ will be spinning good vibes as the sun sets.
FREE
http://www.cashonlydiner.com.au/
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Every Friday of August Santa Catarina presents a Female & Non binary vinyl selectors, collectors & DJ's.
FREE
https://santacatarina.com.au/
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Tilly Street is a jazz vocalist based in Sydney with an irresistible tone and delivery which will sweep you off your feet. Join her at one of Sydney’s favourite bars for a duo performance of sweet tunes.
FREE
https://www.unclemings.com.au/
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Held every Thursday in August, join us at the Swinigng Cat for our all-girl Jazz troupe from 7pm-10pm.
FREE
https://www.theswingingcat.com/
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The cornerstone of live music at SILY, Live on The Garden Stage features free live music to anyone lucky enough to be at SILY on a Thursday night.
FREE
https://sinceileftyou.com.au/whats-on/
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Sydney born artist, Nanami Cowdroy showcases her beautiful artwork in live art sessions in the Esteban Laneway for the month of August. Come enjoy dinner and drinks and watch this amazing artist create!
FREE
https//:www.estebanrestaurant.com.au/whats-on/
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Female & Non Binary DJ's take over the decks downstairs in Pamelas. Expect House and Disco tunes to get you moving and keep you warm through the last of winter!
FREE
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The Pacific Belles are singing and swinging their way into Sammy Jr every Thursday in August! This moxy-filled trio will take you back in time to the 40s with all the toe-tapping wartime hits from the Andrews Sisters and the swing era.
FREE
https://www.maybesammyjunior.com/
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Head down to The Barbershop to catch Laura Stephenson & Rob Edwards playing Jazz, Down Tempo and Hip Hop every Wednesday night.
FREE
https://thisisthebarbershop.com/
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Porcelain Alice is a full time showgirl and creative. Miss Burlesque NSW, 2019, Alice has been dubbed 'the sideshow supermodel’ and adds a hint of danger to her classic showgirl image. Come down to enjoy her performance as she's roving throughout the venue.
FREE
https://www.houseofpocket.com.au/events/
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Enjoy tunes from talented singer-songwriter Ness as she performs a multitude of genres at Duke of Clarence every Wednesday night.
FREE
https://thedukeofclarence.com/
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A night of the finest comedians we could find produecd by Yeah The Girls. All killer, no filler with endorphins guaranteed. Line-up featuring Bec Charlwood, Lauren Bonner, Edan McGovern, Laura Coleman, Guneet Kaur, Kevin Jin, with MC Alia Lievore.
$10
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Cowgirl blues at its finest, Lady Lyon writes their songs like they make love. Pure, threatening and sumptuous nostalgia for the heart that will linger in you long after your feet stop the inevitable two-step.
FREE
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Pho The Girls is a women and non-binary empowerment collective of DJs who want to see more women & NB people behind the decks. Join the new girl gang on the block as they spin non-bounding music with good vibes in a safe space. Run by DJ/Producer Maggie Tra who has Pho The Girls DJs in Eora (Sydney), Hanoi, London, Liverpool and beyond.
FREE
https://sinceileftyou.com.au/whats-on/
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Meena who works with Josh Niland (Saint Peter/Fish Butchery) will be drawing from her Thai roots and using native Australian ingredients as she Takeover Tuesday at PS40 an amazing dinner menu.
$65pp
https://instagram.com/ps40bar/
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Every Sunday in August join us for Soul and Funk tunes with Sarah Yagki and Dj Dulwich.
FREE
http://www.cashonlydiner.com.au/
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Who are we?
Representing the buzzing precinct between Town Hall and Wynyard, YCK Laneways is a consortium of independently operated retail, hospitality, corporate and entertainment businesses around York, Clarence and Kent streets.
Discover world class hospitality at a range of hidden small bars, be looked after by some of the best barbers in the city, take a break from your shopping spree to enjoy a long lunch and soak up the atmosphere of one of the city’s most loved strips. The zone’s industrial heritage lives on, with many of the venues clustered around the area embracing restored original architecture in their laneway, carriageway and storehouse locations.
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where you can find us
Renowned as Sydney’s new 24 hour economy precinct, YCK LanEways is the go-to hub for world class shopping, hospitality and entertainment.
Whatever the nature of your visit, enjoy shopping, acclaimed boutique hotel accommodations, superb cocktail bars, dining and an annual calendar of arts and entertainment - all within walking distance of each other.
Past events at YCK Laneways
Our newest festival:
The Night Is Young
Every Wednesday and Thursday for four weeks, the festival saw over 50 free nightlife events take place.
see more
WANDER YCK :
COCKTAIL EDITION
Introducing Wander YCK, a new cocktail event series by your favourite small bar precinct, YCK Laneways.
Click for Gallery & Video
see more
YCK
FAIR
Made possible by: Open For Lunch, NSW Government, Feel New Sydney with Bacardi and Time Out.
CLICK FOR GALLERY
VIEW GALLERY
YCK
FRONT & CENTRE
Made possible by:
NSW Government, Bacardi, Time Out
YCK
INTERSECTIONS
Made possible by:
NSW Government, Bacardi, Time Out
YCK
LONG LUNCHES
AND LATE NIGHTS
Made possible by:
NSW Government, Destination NSW, Time Out
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YCK LANEWAYS
BLOCK PARTY 2021
Made possible by:
City of Sydney, Bacardi-Martini, American Express, Time Out.
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YCK LANEWAYS PRESENT
NIGHT OVER LIGHT
Made possible by:
NSW Government, Destination NSW, Time Out, Independent Bar Association NSW