A unique, underground venue in Oxford, Sydney
Everything you need to know before your night out a the Oxford Arts Factory.
Inspired by Andy Warhol's New York Factory in the 60's, The Oxford Arts Factory is a multi-spacial venue split into three main rooms, each serving a different purpose. The venue, comprised of ‘The Gallery’, ‘The Live Art Space’ and ‘The Cube’ can fit roughly 500 people in the main concert area (the live arts space). The gallery and the cube are showcase rooms for all types of art, interactive and otherwise and when paired with the live arts space, creates an incredibly unique night out.
The Details
The basics
Venue type: Music
Seating options: No not usually
Overall cost : $ / $$$
Wheelchair Accessibility: The oxford Arts Factory does have a wheelchair accessible entrance which will allow mobility aid using patrons into the building. However, no specifically wheelchair or accessible tickets are sold.
ATM accessibility: As the Oxford Arts Factory is in the middle of the city, you’re never far from an atm. Click here for a map.
General Vibe: A bit odd but cosy, more of a big room than a concert venue
Overall child-friendliness: The venue is an ok venue for kids but due to the overall General Admission (stood up) set up it isn’t great and the Oxford Arts doesn’t generally put on too many kid friendly gigs anyway.
Getting There
Trains
The Oxford Arts Factory is a 2 minute walk from Museum train station where trains run regularly within the city circle line. The best way to catch one of these trains is get a train to Wynyard, Town Hall or Central and look for a platform that runs the T2, T3 or T8 lines. Click here for the most direct walking route.
Buses
Ideally, the best way to get to The Oxford Arts Factory is via train but buses such as the M10, 440, M30 (and many others that can be found in the link below) all run to museum, where the directions are above for getting to the venue.
For more information and to plan your trip please click here
Driving
There are many opportunities for on street parking in the surrounds of The Oxford Arts Factory.
Additionally, if you are looking for secure, covered parking there is a Wilsons Parking block located 26 Nithsdale St, which is just a few blocks away from the venue. The average rates for parking (without booking) are:
Mon - Fri
0.0 - 1.0 hrs $10.00
1.0 - 2.0 hrs $24.00
2.0 - 3.0 hrs $36.00
3.0 - 4.0 hrs $42.00
4.0 + hrs $48.00
Overnight +$30.00
Motorbike $5.00
However, pre-booked tickets have cheaper rates and bays can be booked here.
Taxis and Ubers
Taxis and ubers are readily available from outside the venue at all times.
Where to eat
On a budget
If you need a quick bite to eat before a concert but don't want to break the bank , try these:
$ / $$$
Affordable and tasty Japanese cuisine with large portions just down the road from the Oxford Arts Factory.
Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday : 11:30am–3:45pm, 5–10pm
Sunday: 11:30am–9:30pm
80 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Ph: (02) 9331 3544
$ / $$$
The classic self-serve Japanese meal, just up the road.
Opening Hours
Monday - Wednesday : 11:00am - 9:30pm
Thursday -Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 9:00pm
Shop 22, 63 Oxford St, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010
Ph: (02)8096-5460
$ / $$$
A pop culture based burger house, famous for it’s large meals and unique décor, right near Oxford Arts
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Opening hours
Monday- Thursday: 11am–3pm, 5:30 –10pm
Friday: 11am – 12am
Saturday: 11am–12am
Sunday: 11am–8:30pm
80 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Ph: 0415 980 019
For a full meal
If you're looking to turn your gig into a full night out, try heading to these restaurants before your show:
$$$ / $$$
A fine-dining French restaurant that specialises in gorgeous food, a short walk from the Oxford Arts.
Opening Hours
Tuesday – Sunday: 6 pm - 12 am
Lunch by appointment
35 Oxford street, Darlinghurst
Ph: 02 9283 1891
$$ / $$$
Delicious eastern European cuisine with a cosy atmosphere and great cocktails. Just a short walk away from The Oxford Arts
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Wednesday: 6 pm – 12 am
Thursday: 12pm – 12 am
Friday: 12 pm – 1 am
Saturday: 10 am – 1 am
Sunday: 10 am – 11 pm
32 Burton St. Darlinghurst
Ph: +61 (2) 9358 1487
On the go
If you need to eat something quick before you go or a snack afterwards try:
$ / $$$
Serving crackling, pork belly and chicken katsu rolls as well as many other delicious foods in a busy, open-front shop in Darlinghurst (Just across the road from the Oxford Arts).
Opening Hours
Monday - 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Tuesday - 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Wednesday - 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Thursday - 11:30 am - 1:30 am
Friday - 11:30 am - 4:30 am
Saturday - 12:00 pm - 4:30 am
Sunday - 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm
155 Oxford St, Darlinghurst New South Wales 2010
Ph: 44 29 339 0388
$ / $$$
Classic ‘night out’ food, just across the road.
Opening Hours
Monday – Wednesday: 9am – 12 am
Thursday– Sunday: 9 am - 4 am
46/38 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Ph: (02) 8385 6667
Deserts
Fancy something sweet after your gig? Head over here:
$$ / $$$
A chocolate lovers dream that specialises in waffles, sundaes, brownies and their namesake ‘the choc pot’. Located about 800 metres from the venue.
Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday and Sunday: 12:00pm-10:30pm
Friday and Saturday: 12:00pm-11:00pm
Regent Place, 501 George St, SYDNEY, NSW 2000
Email: hi@thechocpot.com.au
Rules and Conditions of entry
Be sure to follow these to make sure your nigh runs smoothly
Unless the event is specifically shown to be 'all ages' no one under the age of 18 can attend
Tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned after purchase
Stage diving and crowd surfing are prohibited
All drugs and illicit substances are strictly prohibited
All bags may be screened before entry
In order to purchase alcohol valid ID must be shown
Water bottles are not permitted
Smoking and e-cigarettes are banned outside designated smoking areas
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