A vaudeville-style performance space and bar takes the stage in an intimate setting.
The beating heart of Meraki and our most diverse space, the Gig Bar is your one space for a great night out. Alive with the air of live performance, The Gig bar shifts between standing and seated shows, with ticketed and free events throughout the week.
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Tues – Sat: 7pm til Late
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Following a sold out show, singer songwriter Lucy Burke is back! Performing with her band at this premier arts and music venue in the heart of Oxford Street Sydney, Meraki!
Sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy songs from Lucy’s music catalogue as well as a selection of cover songs adapted to her acoustic pop jazz style.
Supported by singer songwriter Ben Hardie, this is sure to be a night full of laughs and good music for a Saturday night.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Welcome to Sydney’s best, liveliest and most exciting Karaoke night presented by Keys and Crash! Jonathon Holmes is your host for the evening: An accomplished composer, librettist, pianist, director and actor from Sydney.
He released his debut piano-pop EP ‘Plutonese’ in 2014; and four singles since then. Refusing to grow up, he is the host and pianist of ‘Mickey’s Jazz Club’, swinging Disney songs, and Jonathon is a human jukebox in his piano-drum duo ‘Keys & Crash’, playing for Carnival Cruise Line and The Star Sydney.
Entry is cheap, the song-list is massive (over 2,000!) and there’s no feeling like being backed by a LIVE band while you bust your tunes out, so come along to our Gig Bar on Saturday nights for the best weekly party in town.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
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Pyjama Sundayz
and Fergus Bailey & The Teeth
Free live music on a Tuesday, beat that Vivid.
They’ll make you laugh, they’ll make you cry: Alt-Pop troupe Pyjama Sundayz and Art-Rock darlings Fergus Bailey and The Teeth are coming to Meraki in support of a free live music photography exhibition launching on the same night down in the Gallery Lounge.
The PJs will perform tracks from their new album, The Bribe – raucous, muscular, and never too serious. The Teeth share their soaring forthcoming release – think The Smiths via Nick Cave.
Gallery from 6pm in the Gallery Bar.
Music from 7.15pm in the Gig Bar
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Looking for a good laugh and some stunning poetry? Look no further than LaughCry, a hot new comedy and poetry night celebrating big feelings and our talented queer community.
We’ve got an incredible lineup of queer comedians and poets who will bring their wittiest one-liners and their most moving musings to the stage. Expect stand-up sets that will leave you in stitches, and poets that can wrap their words around your hearts and squeeze out some tears. You may laugh, you may cry. We guarantee you’ll feel something!
The lineup for June is:
Jordana Wegman
Ursula Sparrow
Ray Innes
Caoimhe
Will Tapp
Raveena Grover
LaughCry is on the second Thursday of every month at Meraki Arts Bar. Bring your friends, your partners, that person you’ve been crushing on, and anyone else who wants to join the fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
Follow the show on Instagram @laugh._.cry
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Tonight’s show at Meraki’s Gig Bar features The Playing Minds. The Playing Minds are an Australian group who love to perform in all genres of music so come along if you’re ready to listen to some R&B, Pop, Indie, Jazz and more. We focus on performing original songs as well as covers and as a group we aim to create a night our audience will remember so we would love to see you all there for a great and memorable night!
Venue open from 6pm
Doors at 7pm
Music from 7:30pm
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Welcome to Sydney’s best, liveliest and most exciting Karaoke night presented by Keys and Crash! Jonathon Holmes is your host for the evening: An accomplished composer, librettist, pianist, director and actor from Sydney.
He released his debut piano-pop EP ‘Plutonese’ in 2014; and four singles since then. Refusing to grow up, he is the host and pianist of ‘Mickey’s Jazz Club’, swinging Disney songs, and Jonathon is a human jukebox in his piano-drum duo ‘Keys & Crash’, playing for Carnival Cruise Line and The Star Sydney.
Entry is cheap, the song-list is massive (over 2,000!) and there’s no feeling like being backed by a LIVE band while you bust your tunes out, so come along to our Gig Bar on Saturday nights for the best weekly party in town.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Asphalt Words and Ocean Dreams (or Asphalt for short) is Sydney’s latest poetry open mic, hosted by Albert Lin. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got something to share, or just want to sit back and listen to some great poetry, there is a space for you here. Close your eyes, let the sound of tires grinding on bitumen fade into the lapping of waves on sand. Let go of the day you just had and sit back with a drink in your hand, and hear the call of the ocean in a place it has never kissed.
Asphalt goes for 2 hours, from 7:30 to 9:30, with an intermission in between. Each performer gets 3 minutes at the mic. Don’t worry about quality; you have already made your mark just by coming. If you need liquid courage, or want some of the best chips in Sydney, the bar is right there. Come join our dream.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
“This monthly “safe space” comedy night showcases some of Sydney’s best comics!
Good Vibes Comedy means just that! Good Vibes Only. This monthly comedy show is a supportive, inclusive environment packed with good comedy, good drinks and good vibes.
Good Vibes Comedy is a curated open mic comedy night with a focus on platforming women and minority voices. We are passionate about inclusion, diversity and most of all, good comedy.
Catch us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:30pm at Meraki Arts Bar. Tickets are $12.50 online or $15 on the door.
AND if you’re looking for a place to try out new jokes, or start comedy for the first time in a fun environment, please email comedygoodvibes@gmail.com. Please bear in mind this is a monthly room with limited spaces.”
The Upper Crass Players are bringing their unique style of improv comedy to Meraki Arts Bar! Formed in 2016, the troupe is one of the longest running, consistently performing in Sydney. Described as “dramatic, sharp, and witty” (Sydney Arts Guide) and “a lot of fun” (The Buzz From Sydney), you don’t want to miss this “clever troupe who know how to keep a tight professional grip” (Lisa Thatcher).
www.instagram.com/uppercrasstc
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Welcome to Sydney’s best, liveliest and most exciting Karaoke night presented by Keys and Crash! Jonathon Holmes is your host for the evening: An accomplished composer, librettist, pianist, director and actor from Sydney.
He released his debut piano-pop EP ‘Plutonese’ in 2014; and four singles since then. Refusing to grow up, he is the host and pianist of ‘Mickey’s Jazz Club’, swinging Disney songs, and Jonathon is a human jukebox in his piano-drum duo ‘Keys & Crash’, playing for Carnival Cruise Line and The Star Sydney.
Entry is cheap, the song-list is massive (over 2,000!) and there’s no feeling like being backed by a LIVE band while you bust your tunes out, so come along to our Gig Bar on Saturday nights for the best weekly party in town.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Once per month, step into the decadence and glamour of The Gilded Age, with a lineup of some of Sydney’s finest performers. Drawing inspiration from the intoxicating creativity and sensuality of the 19th and 20th centuries and interpreted for a modern audience, let us transport you to a rose-coloured imagining of fantastical bygone eras. Be entranced by seductive dance, sultry striptease and titillating laughs with a host of talented artists, curated by Sydney’s art deco darling, Eva Devore.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Come and join us at Meraki Arts Bar to celebrate the second single release of The Violet Bard, Sweet Love.
Friday 23rd June
Venue open from 6pm
Music from 8pm – 11pm
Tickets: $15
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Welcome to Sydney’s best, liveliest and most exciting Karaoke night presented by Keys and Crash! Jonathon Holmes is your host for the evening: An accomplished composer, librettist, pianist, director and actor from Sydney.
He released his debut piano-pop EP ‘Plutonese’ in 2014; and four singles since then. Refusing to grow up, he is the host and pianist of ‘Mickey’s Jazz Club’, swinging Disney songs, and Jonathon is a human jukebox in his piano-drum duo ‘Keys & Crash’, playing for Carnival Cruise Line and The Star Sydney.
Entry is cheap, the song-list is massive (over 2,000!) and there’s no feeling like being backed by a LIVE band while you bust your tunes out, so come along to our Gig Bar on Saturday nights for the best weekly party in town.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Jam packed with groovy musical numbers, declasse dick jokes (the finest vintage only), and a handy guide for defeating your landlord in hand to hand combat, Knuckle Witch VS The Erotica Multiverse is a show you do not want to miss.
Knuckle Witch are a Sydney based musical comedy trio: Georgia Drewe (aka Spacedaddy, Bees on Toast,) Natalie Reid ( aka NATIFORM), and Simon Emmerson (aka Simon Emmerson).
They have previously performed for Rule 34 at Giant Dwarf and the Factory Theatre. This show is their debut full length performance.
One night only- July 1st at Meraki Arts Bar, tickets $15
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Enter a realm of connection, collaboration, and fierce determination as SWFTT and Queen Hades Productions proudly present a networking night at the Femeraki festival. Whether you’re a female creative just starting out or a seasoned pro looking to make new connections, prepare to embark on a transformative journey, where minds ignite, ideas flourish, and powerful alliances are forged. We are providing a Q&A with some incredible professionals, and then a structured networking night.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Descend into the depths of the Underworld with Queen Hades, where the beats pulsate, identities thrive, and liberation reigns supreme. Welcome to an edgy and electrifying club night like no other, exclusively for fem, genderqueer, AFAB and enby club-goers. This immersive experience at the Femeraki Festival will transport you to a realm where self-expression knows no bounds.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Live Karaoke: Keys and Crash-the-Patriarchy! July 8
Welcome to Sydney’s best, liveliest and most exciting Karaoke night presented by Keys and Crash! Jonathon Holmes is your host for the evening: An accomplished composer, librettist, pianist, director and actor from Sydney.
The June 8 and 15 Keys and Crash nights are also part of our fortnight long Femeraki Festival, all songs for the evenings will be by women… but sun by absolutely everyone, including YOU!
He released his debut piano-pop EP ‘Plutonese’ in 2014; and four singles since then. Refusing to grow up, he is the host and pianist of ‘Mickey’s Jazz Club’, swinging Disney songs, and Jonathon is a human jukebox in his piano-drum duo ‘Keys & Crash’, playing for Carnival Cruise Line and The Star Sydney.
Entry is cheap, the song-list is massive (over 2,000!) and there’s no feeling like being backed by a LIVE band while you bust your tunes out, so come along to our Gig Bar on Saturday nights for the best weekly party in town.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Live Karaoke: Keys and Crash-the-Patriarchy! July 15
Welcome to Sydney’s best, liveliest and most exciting Karaoke night presented by Keys and Crash! Jonathon Holmes is your host for the evening: An accomplished composer, librettist, pianist, director and actor from Sydney.
The June 8 and 15 Keys and Crash nights are also part of our fortnight long Femeraki Festival, all songs for the evenings will be by women… but sun by absolutely everyone, including YOU!
He released his debut piano-pop EP ‘Plutonese’ in 2014; and four singles since then. Refusing to grow up, he is the host and pianist of ‘Mickey’s Jazz Club’, swinging Disney songs, and Jonathon is a human jukebox in his piano-drum duo ‘Keys & Crash’, playing for Carnival Cruise Line and The Star Sydney.
Entry is cheap, the song-list is massive (over 2,000!) and there’s no feeling like being backed by a LIVE band while you bust your tunes out, so come along to our Gig Bar on Saturday nights for the best weekly party in town.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
Join comedians Jess Fuchs (girl) and Nick White (gay) for a raucous and ridiculous one night only showcase of the sexiest, silliest and sauciest female and LGBTQIA+ stand up comedians this town has to offer.
Doors 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm sharp. Don’t be dramatic, just get there on time, this isn’t about you. It’s about us.
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
This July, Jack R. Reilly is bringing an intimate solo performance to the Meraki Arts Bar to showcase some brand new material.
Jack has been a staple of the east coast music
Since the release of Middle Everything in 2020, Jack has scurried himself away collecting inspiration, memories and stories to turn into new music and now the time has come to share what they have been putting together.
“One of our acts to watch in 2020 cements his status as one of Australia’s most brilliant songwriters with an impeccable debut album.” – Pilerats
“Jack’s been putting in the hard yards for years and it’s been supremely rewarding for me to watch the growth in his songwriting across that period.” -Tommy Faith, triple j
*ACCESSIBILITY: The Gig Bar level of Meraki is on the first floor, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at present. It is accessed via one set of stairs which include a handrail.
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231 OXFORD STREET, DARLINGHURST NSW 2010
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