Planning a larger celebration? Middle Bar at Kinselas in Darlinghurst is the ideal space for events with up to 150 guests. Featuring a chic and versatile layout, Middle Bar is perfect for birthdays, engagements, and corporate gatherings. With a lively ambiance and fantastic service, it’s a favorite choice for Sydney locals.
As part of our venue offerings, enjoy free room hire with your function booking. Our events team will assist you every step of the way to ensure your event is seamless and memorable. Secure your spot at Middle Bar today and celebrate in style.
Start the night right at Kinselas with
$6 House Drinks 7-9pm Every Day of the Week!*
*excludes Public Holidays
Kinselas is proud to present iD Comedy Club in THE BASEMENT!
Toddle on through Kinselas' "Iconic" Chapel Bar (ground level) and down to The Basement for some "side-splitting laughs" from the nations best and brightest comedians!
Standup, Comedy shows, Musicals (Ahem! IYKYK!!) and all the giggles in between!
A variety of EARLY AND LATE shows EVERY Friday & Saturday night (and some special dates TBA!)
Pre-purchase your tickets through Stand Up Sydney, with options for group discounts!
Let the Laughs roll xo
Join our Chapel Bar DJ's EVERY Friday & Saturday night as they take you on a journey of pop classics, dancefloor fillers and club anthems with special guest performers!
8pm - 2am | Chapel Bar (Ground Level), Kinselas
Available during kitchen operating hours everyday.
Sun - Wed
Lunch 12pm - 3pm
Dinner 5pm - 8pm
Thu - Sun
Lunch 12pm - 3pm
Dinner 5pm - 9.30pm
-Chicken Schnitzel
-Fish n Chips
-Chicken Caesar Salad
-Classic Beef Burger
-250G Rump Steak
-Falafel Burger
Limited Time Only
*Public Holiday Surgcharge Applies*
¡Hola amig@s!
ESCÁNDALO SPRING Edition is coming in caliente and ready to make you sweat 🌈🔥.
We’re throwing down a night full of puro perreo, jaw dropping drag shows, and bangers from the likes of Shakira, Karol G, Thalía, JLo, Bad Bunny, and more. If it makes you move your hips, we’re playing it.
This party is for everyone. Queer, ally, bestie, chismosxs, or just here for a good time. Whoever you are, you’re super bienvenidx.
ESCÁNDALO isn’t just a fiesta. It’s a full on joy filled celebration of Latinx culture and queer magic. We’re here to vibe, to dance, to connect, to sing and to celebrate who we are sin vergüenza.
Our DJs are bringing the fuego with reggaeton, Latin pop, and nonstop party anthems. The dance floor is gonna be una locura total!
So grab your amigxs, your primxs, your situationship, whoever and come get sweaty with us. The music is loud, the vibes are high, and the love is real.
ESCÁNDALO - Where everybody is welcome!
Can you believe it's been 25 YEARS since the release of Light Years - our favourite Kylie record!
Join us at Kinselas on Friday 26th September for a night of non-stop Minogue madness as we Disco Down, Spin Around and get a little bit Kookachoo with our fellow Lovers celebrating Kylie's big hit record from 2000!
🎤 Light Years tribute shows and more by the ever iconic Millie Minogue and her Showboys
🎧 DJ Argonaut spinning the WHOLE Light Years album plus a marathon of hits, deep cuts and club mixes from Kylie 88 all the way through to Tension 2!
🪩 Scrub up on your lyrics and serve a fierce Minogue-inspired fit - on a night like this.. you'll want to stay forever!
Doors at 9pm / Kinselas, 383 Bourke St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Redwood Events & Lets go dancing presents an unmissable night of music, dancing, and high-energy club vibes at one of the city's most iconic venues, Kinsellas. This event brings international talent and local legends together for a one-night-only celebration.
We’re thrilled to host Fionn Curran (Ire) on the first night of hes Australia tour, right here in Sydney! Known for his explosive energy and cutting-edge sound, Fionn will be setting the tone for his Oz dates with a massive set. He has quickly established himself as one of Ireland’s most exciting DJ/producers. With a string of sold-out shows across nearly every county in Ireland — including a 12-date sold-out Irish tour — Fionn’s rise has been nothing short of explosive. Internationally, he’s made his mark with headline club and festival sets in cities across and North America and big European cities like Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Carlisle, Liverpool, and further afield in Magaluf, Tenerife, Greece, and beyond. This man is unstoppable.
He’ll be joined by a stacked lineup of Sydneys top local DJs, delivering a night full of house, techno, and unforgettable moments on the dancefloor.
Whether you're in it for the music, the energy, or the people — this is where you need to be.
Early bird tickets are one sale NOW
We urge you to act fast to avoid disappointment.
See you on the dancefloor
Behold "Luxe Pole Star" –
A celebration of the sensual and glamorous side of pole.
Whether you're a low-flowing, floor-dwelling choreo queen or king, a Classique polerina, or a gravity-defying trickster of the air, we can't wait to see you shine and light up the stage!
If you know you were born to sparkle and luxuriate in your audience's adoration - this is YOUR TIME TO SHINE!
To enter to compete live or online, visit the ticket link for details!
THE FET GALA 2025
Presented by Red Heaven Events & Suzie Q
Saturday, 18th October 2025 at Kinselas, Darlinghurst
Now in its fourth sensational year, The Fet Gala has sold out three years running, earning its place as one of Australia’s premier fetish events.
This is more than a party — it’s a celebration of self-expression, inclusivity, and consensual exploration. Step into a world where the extraordinary is the norm, and consent is everything.
Expect a night of:
Tantalizing performances
Bold fashion runways featuring Australia’s top fetish designers
Live BDSM and Shibari demonstrations by Studio Kink
And a dance floor pulsing across two levels with beats by DJs Issy, Supermini, Ben Morris, Kate Monroe, and Sveta
Newcomers and seasoned kinksters alike are welcome. Show off your most extravagant fetish attire (yes, there are prizes for Best Dressed!) and immerse yourself in our open-minded, sex-positive community. This is an all-inclusive event!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
🎥 Red Carpet Entrance — Step into the spotlight at the media wall
🧥 Cloakroom Facilities — Transition from streetwear to seduction
💃 Catwalk Shows — Showcases from local and international fetish fashion designers
⛓️ KINK ZONE — Studio Kink presents BDSM, impact play and rope art with on-site educators
🎭 Live Acts — Spectacular stage performances on both floors
🏆 Best Dressed Competition — Strut your stuff and win fabulous prizes
TICKETS
1st release $60 each - SOLD OUT
2nd Release $70 each - SOLD OUT
Final Release $80 each
NO REFUNDS
WHAT TO WEAR
The Fet Gala has a STRICT DRESS CODE.
Outfits must make you feel glamorous, sexy, sexual and creative.
Express yourself in:
Latex, Leather, Lace, Bondage, Paint, Costumes, Lycra, PVC, Corsetry, Drag, Dress-ups, Chains, Harnesses, Boots, High Heels, Cosplay… OR whatever makes you feel most delectable, this is your chance to express yourself.
Think: Lavish, Seductive, Opulent, Sexy and very, very Wicked.
Innovative and imaginative interpretations of the theme are welcomed with open arms.
If in doubt, you can’t go wrong with basic black.
THE VENUE
Kinselas: 383 BOURKE STREET, DARLINGHURST, NSW
DOORS OPEN 8PM UNTIL LATE!
CLOAK ROOM FACILITIES AVAILABLE
IMPORTANT INFO:
This is a fetish and play-friendly event — but not a sex-on-premises party.
🔞 No nudity or genital touch permitted
🚫 No full frontal nudity
🎽 Mandatory Dress Code:
Not your average clubwear
No boring, conservative looks
Embrace the extravagant, edgy, and erotic
❗ NO REFUNDS
Looking for the ultimate Melbourne Cup destination in the heart of Darlinghurst? Kinselas has you covered with free room hire, bubbles on arrival and a variety of flexible spaces perfect for any celebration.
TABLE BOOKINGS
Going all out with friends? Celebrate at Chapel Bar with TVs showing all the action. Book a table for 4 or more guests and enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival—the perfect way to kick off a day of racing, dining, and celebration.
MELBOURNE CUP COCKTAIL PACKAGE (50–120 Guests)
For larger celebrations, host in style at our upstairs Middle Bar, enjoy:
- No minimum spend & no room hire fees
- Choice of grazing station or canapés
- Flexible beverage packages or bar tab options
- Complimentary TV screen for live race viewing
Hotel Hours
Monday to Sunday
9:00 am - 6:00 am
Bistro Hours
Every Day!
Lunch 12pm - 3pm
Dinner 5pm - 9pm