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Midwinter Festival

Saturday 4 – Saturday 18 July | 12pm – 9pm

Gather by the flames, settle in for immersive cinema, or wander and discover what draws you in.  Visit Thursday - Saturday from first light to evening glow, find something to spark your senses in Parramatta this Midwinter.

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360° Dome Cinema

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Soft Forest

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Eels Parra Play in the City

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Explore the Midwinter Festival

Ignite

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Ignite

Roaming Fire Artists

Fire performers on stage breathe flames under a metal framework, creating a dramatic and intense atmosphere. Audience stands captivated in the background.

Roaming Fire Artists

Midwinter Markets

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Midwinter Markets

S'mores & Firepits

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S'mores & Firepits

Live Music

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Live Music

Check Out the Set List

Midwinter Bar

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Midwinter Bar

Active Movement Studio

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Active Movement Studio

Amusement Rides

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Amusement Rides

Artwork Displays

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Artwork Displays

Discover our Artwork Winners
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Winter Rewards

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Eat and Drink at Parramatta Square

Little Duck's Winter Menu

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Little Duck's Winter Menu

Discover the new winter menu

Try Rivareno Gelato’s Deluxe Affogato

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Try Rivareno Gelato’s Deluxe Affogato

In the mood for Affogato?

Celebrate & Receive a $100 Gift Card

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Celebrate & Receive a $100 Gift Card

Celebrate and Win

LILYMU's New Menu

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LILYMU's New Menu

Discover Lilymu's new menu

Enjoy Rivareno Gelato's Tiramisu Range

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Enjoy Rivareno Gelato's Tiramisu Range

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City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Dharug people who are the traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. Council pays respect to the elders past and present of the Dharug nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.