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A storystill dancing.
From a historic bank on Oxford Street to a new home on King Street, Stonewall’s story is one of drag, resistance, belonging and community.
Born in a historic Oxford Street bank.
Stonewall was established in 1997 at 175 Oxford Street, inside a bank building dating from the 1880s. Named for the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York, it carried the modern Gay Liberation movement’s courage, protest and pride into its very identity.
Across three levels—the Public Bar, Cocktail Lounge, VIP spaces and beloved DIVA Bar—drag queens, DJs, performers and generations of guests made Stonewall part of Sydney’s queer identity.
Its reputation travelled far beyond Oxford Street. Visitors from around the world made it part of their Sydney Mardi Gras, and it became one of Australia’s most recognised LGBTQIA+ destinations.
Then, now and what comes next.
Stonewall’s official history spans two neighbourhoods and generations of LGBTQIA+ nightlife.
Oxford Street opens.
Stonewall begins at 175 Oxford Street in Darlinghurst.
Years of community.
Stonewall supports ACON and the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation while generations find belonging.
Newtown takes the stage.
After the Oxford Street venue closes in March 2026, the story continues at 157 King Street.
A new chapter.
Not a replica.
Newtown—with its diversity, creativity and inclusive spirit—is the natural home for Stonewall’s next chapter: a new stage carrying the same commitment to queer culture and community.
The postcode has changed, but drag, music, performance, safe spaces and chosen family remain at the heart of Stonewall.
Sydney’s new queer playground
Newtown photography by Ann-Marie Calilhanna.