I love the Enmore and been coming here for almost twenty years for shows, comedy, theatre and concerts. It's an institution in the inner west and whilst a bit dated has a great vibe about it. Plenty of cafes and restaurants in the neighborhood for a pre show cocktail or dinner. read more

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Love the Enmore. So unique and still keeps its original charm. The Johnny cash and June Carter show was OK - good fun. He had the moves down excellent but needs that voice!!! read more

Enmore Theatre - Johnny Cash and June Carter show - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

The Enmore is probably my favourite live music venue in Sydney. It's got a lovely charm to it and really beautiful architecture. There are two levels (you'll find the loos upstairs), and it's that perfect balance of not too big and not too small. It's one of the city's oldest operating venues and carries so much history that you can't help but wonder who's walked the stage and vomited in the green room. It attracts awesome acts like the Rolling Stones, Florence and the Machine, The Foals and M.Ward, to name a few. (And... guess who's also coming to town in November? Salt-N-Pepa! Ohhh yeahhh.) Check out The Enmore's website to see Moshcam's awesome live footage from acts like The Wombats. Buses run right along Enmore Road, or you can hop off the train at Newtown station and take a stroll down the road. There are plenty of pre-gig dinner options to choose from, either on King Street in Newtown or either side of the venue. The Sultan's Table across the road is pretty good for fast pide takeaway. My only complaint would be that a few toilets are never enough for a ladies room - and there's nothing worse than missing part of a show because you've been waiting in line. read more

Enmore Theatre - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

Good ol Enmore! Had such a good laugh with Tanyalee Davis tonight...hadn't heard of her before but she's hilarious!!! In your face personality...love it! Intimate kinda setting in a small room seating maybe 40 peeps and not sold out which is a shame cause she was really good value.... If getting here by car for a show make sure you're early as parking is a nightmare of epic proportions even on a Thursday night! read more

Enmore Theatre - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

Originally built-in 1908 and today still sporting its Art Deco revamp of the 1920s, this beautiful theatre showcases the beauty of a bygone era and is the only one in Sydney with all original features. The Enmore (as it is known) helps to give life to the area, and has in the past and continues to have the best music acts both Australian and international. The Enmore is a much more intimate venue than the alternatives such as the Metro, Entertainment centre and Hordern. An actual theatre, it has good seating, a dance floor and good sound. If there is ever a choice of seeing a band or live act at any of the above venues and The Enmore, The Enmore will sell out the fastest. It's that simple to see how good a venue it is. Live bands are great here, as you have good vision no matter where you sit (or stand). Be prepared to stand even if you have seats for any band because everyone in front of you will stand up. I have also seen burlesque here on the main stage, and a comedian during the Sydney Comedy Festival in the 'Yalumba' wine bar. The wine bar isn't the best venue but even more intimate than the main stage so worth it for comedy gigs. There is a Ticketek outlet in The Enmore which is handy for buying tickets when you can't stand to use the internet or hotline. read more

Enmore Theatre - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

The Enmore theatre is a venue that offers something special to the masses of Sydney through its history and decor. The venue has seen a massive upgrade since the last time I was here. It's now almost up there with any of the theatres in the city. The lobby is quite fancy now and has flashy lighting and all the likes. Given the location the area gets entertainment suited for a more of alternate scene. This is the home of Sydney comedy festivals and some quirky things such as Avenue Q ( Adult version of Sesame Street ). The theatre is located about a five minute walk from the Newtown Train station so it's very convenient to get to. The area has a great selection of restaurants and bars at its door steps so why not make a night out of it and continue after the show. The venue is multifunctional so occasionally it will be for standing concerts and also a seated venue so the seating offered is only plastic chairs so don't expect a lavish throne for your behind cause this ain't your kinda place. With all that said the venue is a great spot and one I'm happy to go to when I see something interesting showing there. read more

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Enmore Theatre is a beloved entertainment venue in Sydney's inner west. It has played host to some big names in the music industry including Oasis, Queens of The Stone Age, Blondie, MGMT and The Pretenders. In 2003, Mick Jagger decided to drop in and 2000 very lucky people rocked out to The Rolling Stones. It's not a particularly big venue but its calendar is full. Every month, there is something going on-bands, beauty pageants, trivia nights, comedy acts, and increasingly, events for children such as Wiggles concerts. I have seen Will Anderson, Tommy Tiernan and Danny Bhoy here on separate occasions and I love the ambience and art deco feel of the place. If you want some coffee before the show, it's a bit of a walk to the bustling King Street so it's worth checking out the Box Office Café, located on the premises. The Enmore Theatre Box Office not only sells tickets to events within the theatre, but also for events held at other venues. Mental note to self: must attend the tribute to Jimi Hendrix on October 29, featuring some great Australian artists such as Darren Middleton (Powderfinger) and Jak Housden (The Whitlams). read more

Enmore Theatre - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

I've lived in Sydney for a long time and have always known the Enmore as one of this city's premier concert venues. In spite of this I had never actually been there (which shows you what a boring, stay at home kind of guy I am), but there I was, in front of the Enmore with two free tickets to the Umbilical Brothers (part of the Sydney comedy festival ) clutched in my hot little hands. What a great venue. The enmore is a real old classic of a theatre that he been beautifully maintained over the years. What a great show. The umbilicals are a real old classic of a stand up act that has been beautifully maintained over the years. Even from row X (yep... Right at the back... But hey,free is free right) we had a great view thanks to the sloping floor. Even the missus who is.. Ummmm... Let's just say, slightly vertically challenged, had a perfect view. Great venue. Great show. I really should get out more. Maybe next comedy festival.... read more

When I see a band I like to be up close and personal, to catch every nuance of the performance, and to feel that I am somehow contributing to the overall feel of the night. The Enmore does that like no other venue in Sydney. It's intimate. Where ever you are, you're always close enough to see and feel the performance in its glory. The people up on stage are clear and every gesture, every expression, is clear. They can see you, too, individually, unlike most other larger venues, and that matters. But with a max of 2,200 punters it's also large enough to feel part of something larger, that you're at an event. And if you want to dance, or just feel that ear-ringing sensation for a day orr two, the area in front of the stage is always exciting and lively. The Enmore also works as a great venue as it has good acoustics and sightlines (it was originally built as a theatre), two bars and the security is almost always friendly and relaxed. There are also many restaurants, bars and pubs within a couple of blocks so you can make a night of it before and after the gig. I've been seeing acts at The Enmore since the late 80s and I look forward to many more years. read more

I've seen a lot of positive reviews of the Enmore theatre which is nice, but don't correlate well with my experience. It's a tired cinema in bad need of an overhaul. You've got odd jobs done on paintwork and some of the decor is just falling apart - some of the underlying infrastructure is exposed. Step outside during an intermission and a plethora of smoker detritus assaults you because they've nowhere else to go. Restricted lobby space means a milling and confusion during intermission as well, and the lines for refreshments are just too long to endure for the 15 minutes you might have. The seats are hard and also tired, and end up in a back ache for me. The theatre needs a couple of million invested in it. I don't know the conglomerate or family that owns it, but they aren't keeping it up. read more

Enmore Theatre - Stage lights - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

One of my favorite venues in Sydney and definitely deceiving when you see it from the outside. The venue is large and can hold a lot of folks on the floor and then a good chunk upstairs in the seats. That said it can get pretty crowded in there, but with the floor sloping down it give a good view of the stage from anywhere inside. The stage is large and the sound is impressive. I saw Of Monsters and Men and it was a great show with lots of lights and amazing sound....then more recently Danny Brown which was just bananas. My ears are still ringing from all the bass...it was awesome. The bar can have a large queue and drink selection isn't the biggest.....but it gets the job done. Drinks are mid-ranged in price and the bar is CASH ONLY so don't forget to bring that chedda. Overall I look forward to any shows at the venue especially with all the food/bars around Enmore. read more

A grand venue among Sydney gig spots, the Enmore has seen lots of famous mid-sized bands come through. As I write this review, Arctic Monkeys, Death Cab For Cutie, and Buddy Guy are all scheduled to play here. I've seen The Gossip, Weird Al Yankovic, Primus, Alice Cooper, and Interpol here. Capacity's a couple of thousand, with sloping floor space (so everyone gets a view) and a long, sloping upper tier of seats. I was surprised with how far back the seats reached; if you were at the back you'd definitely lose the sense of intimacy that you get with the rest of the venue. It's on the grubby, well-lived-in side of things, but that's proper rock 'n roll to me. read more

I love the Enmore Theatre! As concert prices skyrocket the venue of the show is a huge deciding factor as to whether I go or not. I am always sold on the Enmore! It's big but small enough for gigs to be intimate. You always get a good view no matter where you stand as well. I love that musty old time smell that hits you as you walk onto the floor - that's the smell of a thousand singers/comedians/performers blood sweat and tears! I have seen a ridiculous amount of shows at the Enmore over the years. Long may it continue! read more

This is our version of Brixton Academy, and the best concert venue in Sydney. A sloping floor so you can see no matter where you're standing, and you never get stuck behind some giant or a guy in a top hat or a girl with dreadlocks piled all upside her head into a gross tower of can't-see-through. Packed bottom bar, sneaky top bar where the queues are way shorter. And you're there man, you're right there, the stage feels so close and is easy to see from the pit or the seats up top (for a more refined viewing experience, dahlingk). Saw Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes there last night and they kiiiiiilled it, those chaps have been on m'bucket list for ages and to see them piled up there 11-strong, well, excuse me if I fizz at the bung a little. That's an awful saying but my old Managing Director used it incessantly and it just pops out every now and again. Just the right amount of clean, and just the right amount of dirty. Long live the Enmore. read more

Audience floor is slanted, making it perfect for shorties like me and giving us an opportunity to see & fully enjoy the show. Acoustics could be better but they have serious speakers all over so volume is not a problem. Cushioned comfy seats. Carpet gives the place an old look but it's pretty well kept. Nice theatre, clean bathrooms although super narrow hallways means cramped lines. Bar inside helps with the wait. During intermission worth hitting up conveniently located restaurants, Young Henry's, or Cow & Moon across the street. read more

Your first thought when you rock up to the Enmore just as a show is about to start is "fuuuuuuucccccck that's a long queue for the box office". Your immediate thought after this is "wow. The line is moving very quickly!" Within about 5 minutes we were inside, at the bar waiting for our tIns of CC and dry and cans of Pringles. Drinks and snacks here are fairly priced and are on par with your typical venue pricing. Ushered to our seats, we relax, crack open our drinks and enjoy the show. The place reminds me a bit of the Orpheum in Cremorne. It has that charm that keeps you coming back for more. read more

One of Sydney's best venues for gigs. I love it's casual coolness, the intimate space & the retro feel. If you really take it all in you can almost feel the musical history this place has seen. Bar & snacks available, parking is a little bit of a pain in this area when a gig is on so arrive a little early, maybe even plan dinner before hand before you make your way to the gig. read more

The best interior live music venue in Australia It suits middle ranged bands rather than bands who want to play at bigger venues such as the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Acer Arena or even ANZ Stadium Gigs seen: Ryan Adams, Sia, Animal Collective read more

Great location for eveything except parking can be a problem the theater has a very interesting art deco style this venue has been around a long time and has had many big names perform read more

Enmore Theatre - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

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I keep on telling myself I won't come back here but after I have found parking, then stood in the stupidly long line in the street to get in, then get squished in the foyer waiting for them to open the doors, then to find my seat as it is not the best signposted theatre and then to be sitting behind a pole or a person built like a pole........you end up seeing a bloody good show...and all is forgiven. The parking problem, as it is with anything in that area, is solved if you don't mind a bit of a walk in the evening, you can park in Stanmore road near the Cyprus Club. It takes less than ten minutes. The cure for standing in line and getting squished is arriving late like most of the other patrons as they probably have been circling around looking for a park. As for those huge people in front, they respond to a gentle but forceful thump in the back if they fidget too much. I think the only crook show I have seen here is the Wiggles but they would have been crook anywhere. read more

I saw Simon Taylor @7pm then Dave Eastgate @9pm on 23 July. They are both stand up comedians and were each taping a show for an upcoming ABC TV show. read more

Enmore Theatre - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

The very first band I ever saw was at the Enmore. I begged a friend's older sister to drive us, and much weird Icelandic fun was had. Until we got out on the street to find her car, as with all on the street had had the front window broken in and the contents rifled. Don't think the friend's sister ever spoke to me again. That was, mmm, quite a few years ago, and the Enmore's just the same (except the area's less crime-ridden than before, so fear not for your car). I didn't realise that it is actually classified by the National Trust as one of only two surviving art deco theatres in Sydney, 'the only one in its full original condition'. Read: grungy. Lovably grungy. It's used mainly now for mid-level bands (ie:bigger audiences than a pub, less than a stadium) and for comedy shows. The above opening hours are for the box office, performances vary. Various students of my acquaintance have also been known to hang out in the Box Office Cafe next door when a band's playing, coincidentally, I'm sure, when ticket prices were beyond them. A piece of inner-city history. read more

Enmore Theatre - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

I can't think of a better place I'd rather see a live band than at The Enmore Theatre and I've been lucky enough to see some big national and international acts there. I've also had the misfortune of not being able to get tickets to some gigs I've really wanted to see so if you have the chance to get there and see a band, it's a must! The Enmore isn't just a place for music as plenty of comedy acts perform there amongst other types of live performances but for me it's a great place to see a gig. I'm not as young as I used to be so I don't mind if they keep the seats down stairs but it doesn't worry me if they remove them and it's standing only. It's always nice to have a pre drink in one of the bars there as you sip in anticipation of the show starting and once the show is over there are plenty of places to wind down over a drink with. I can't wait to get back there. read more

Enmore Theatre - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW

A grand venue among Sydney gig spots, the Enmore has seen lots of famous mid-sized bands come through. As I write this review, Jane's Addiction, Placebo, Pavement, Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Bebel Gilberto, and Vampire Weekend are all scheduled to play here. I saw The Gossip. Capacity's a couple of thousand, with sloping floor space (so everyone gets a view) and a long, sloping upper tier of seats. I was surprised with how far back the seats reached; if you were at the back you'd definitely lose the sense of intimacy that you get with the rest of the venue. It's on the grubby, well-lived-in side of things, but that's proper rock 'n roll to me. read more

Went to the Enmore theatre a few times for a comedy show care of a Fab yelp competition - picked up our tickets easily, no line and were seated with no fuss. I've now seen Arj Barker, Steven Taylor and Dave Eastgate. The comedy has been hilarious and proved to be a great night out. There's a bar so you can take your drinks in if you so please. Snacks are available to purchase and heaps of restaurants nearby. I've also been here for a concert before and it's a top venue. Thanks Yelp! read more

This place needs to get its security in check. They nearly ruined the Hot Chip show for me. Maybe they should call the balcony 'Footloose' since they pretty much won't let you dance anywhere up there. Or maybe at least only sell balcony tickets to pensioners. I'm young and my knees are in good condition. Let me dance, you jerks! read more

really fun time! I saw bear pack, which is a improv comedy show. super funny! I wish the seating was numbered, and I'm not meaning like Row G or Row X or anything. I mean like in the row I wish they were numbered. they weren't so everyone was sitting in everyone else's seat which made me confused and had to move 3 times. other than the seating I loved it! read more

Great place to see a concert! I've seen "Weird Al" twice and Snoop Dogg here, and every time it's been great for seeing your favourite artists and shows up close. The seating arrangement allows a relatively "OK" view from nearly every seat, however you may have a large hairdo in front which can ruin it. The upstairs seating feels as if it's aimed towards the screen, not the performers, which is also disappointing The venue itself could do with an upgrade. The seats, paintwork and lighting are subpar for the events that are hosted here. The Lobby and walkways also need improving - massive crowds are funnelled out of two doors at the end of a show, which is somewhat frustrating. Finally, the ventilation needs serious work. I sat upstairs at the back for one event, and all of the heat from the event, as well as from all of the people crammed into that space made for a nauseating 2 hours. All in all, good spot for seeing your favourite bands, but would be made better with some work. read more

Steve Hughes was hilarous. I love this theatre. Old world charm. A shame we were cramned in.

Yes yes yes. My favourite live music venue in Sydney. Went there last Monday for Cracker Night (stand up comedy) and it was not too shabby for a Monday night either. read more

I doubt there's any Sydney resident who hasn't caught a show at the Enmore. It's an impressive array of acts they manage to attract here. My last was Rodrigo y Gabriela - two virtuoso Mexican guitarists I'd previously caught at the Blues Fest who are seriously like listening to musical magic. This was a seated gig, and the temperature was thankfully under control... unlike the Sia gig I caught before that... when it was so dam hot I thought I was either going to pass out or vomit. Yes we were all standing this time, but there was no dancing heating things up, so my guess is the air con was on the blink. To the point you have beads of sweat dripping down your back, and your jeans stick to you to the point that it feels uncomfortable to walk, and your make-up melts off your face, and you have to keep downing vodka fresh lime sodas to replenish all those lost fluids. So, based on my two recent experiences, I've resolved that the Enmore is a great intimate live show setting, but make sure the air con's on before you get there or risk passing out from heat exhaustion. read more

Enmore Theatre - Pubs Near Me - Newtown, NSW