Parramatta Lanes 2026

Parramatta Lanes returns this October, celebrating 15 years of transforming the city through food, music and art. Bigger than ever, this year's festival will take over the Parramatta CBD across four nights, with expanded precincts, new experiences and unforgettable moments around every corner.

Explore a larger Latin Quarter, Concrete Plaza skateboarding activation, striking large-scale art installations, and a city-wide program of live music, pop-up bars and must-try food experiences. From Sydney punk favourites Shady Nasty to acclaimed singer-songwriter Esha Tewari and L.A. blues poet aja monet, Parramatta Lanes will bring together an exciting mix of local and international talent, with more acts yet to be revealed.

From hidden laneways and rooftops, to unexpected public spaces, Parramatta Lanes invites visitors to wander, explore and uncover something new. With more than 20 sites to discover, every corner of the city offers a different experience waiting to be found.

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