Discover art around every corner
Discover large-scale installations, illuminated displays and immersive artworks that transform Parramatta into an open-air gallery after dark. From interactive experiences and sculpture to sound, performance and contemporary art, creativity awaits around every corner.
Step beneath Benjamin Akuila’s larger-than-life inflatable artwork PurseZilla, experience Mechelle Bounpraseuth’s sculptural reflections on culture and memory, discover the work of Marian Abboud, and tune into Sound Off by Low and Slow, an interactive audio experience that invites you to see the city in a whole new way.
Proudly co-funded by the NSW Government in association with Create NSW.
Larger Than Life
Cent Sq
Drawing on familiar foods and household objects, Mechelle Bounpraseuth's towering inflatable sculptures transform everyday acts of care, sharing and offering into playful large-scale artworks.
Civic Link
Step beneath PurseZilla, Benjamin Akuila’s larger-than-life inflatable artwork inspired by his signature tiki mask purses.
Roving
Snuff Puppets bring their giant handmade creations to Parramatta Lanes, transforming the streets with playful performance, spectacle and unexpected encounters.
Eat Street Car Park
You Are Me blends puppetry, live theatre and retro video game nostalgia to create an interactive adventure shaped by the audience's imagination. Set within a miniature greenhouse, the quirky pink-haired Nuku embarks on unexpected journeys guided by live performance and creative technology.
Part exhibition, part marketplace, a whole lot of fun, the Art Car Boot Sale sees Eat Street Car Park transformed by artists who use their vehicles to trade artworks and experiences.
A new commission by Western Sydney artist Marian Abboud, bringing her late father’s 1964 Isuzu Bellett to Parramatta Lanes as a living archive of family, migration and care.
Putt your way through six colourful artist-designed mini golf holes, where creative sculptures and playful challenges turn every round into an adventure. Created by Rosie Deacon and Jen Denzin, this interactive experience combines art, fun and friendly competition for all ages.
OURO is a playful large-scale installation by Samuel Kim and Lawrence Liang that reimagines the ancient ouroboros symbol as a giant surreal sausage dog winding through the city. Blending sculpture, design and interactive play, the work explores cycles of transformation, rebirth and human connection through colour, curiosity and participation.
Reflections and Reverberations
Parramatta River
Through film, song and hundreds of river-washed shirts, James Nguyen traces the connections between the Parramatta River and the ongoing legacy of Agent Orange. A powerful reflection on family, memory, displacement and the strength found in togetherness.
Leigh Memorial Car Park
Sound Off transforms Leigh Memorial Car Park into an outdoor gathering space, combining Siren cars, powerful sound systems and large-scale video projects in a one-of-a-kind audio visual experience.
Civic Arcade
Step away from the bustle of Parramatta Lanes and settle into a restorative journey of live sound, meditation and reflection. Presented with Kaleidoscope Collective, each immersive session invites deep connection, presence and calm.
A collective of artists exploring live semi-modular synth jams through experimentation, collaboration and play. Sharing gear and ideas, they create immersive electronic soundscapes shaped in real time.
A cyberpunk alien takes over Civic Arcade for four nights of non-stop Dance Dance Revolution. Jump in, chase the high score, and dance to a playlist you'll never hear the same way twice.
Discover the Unexpected
Use the map to uncover interactive installations, artist activations, workshops and creative experiences across Parramatta Lanes.
Your Festival Play Highlights
CONCRETE PLAZA
Board meets stairs at Concrete Plaza, where Parramatta Square's amphitheatre transforms into a pop-up skatepark for four nights. With 6ft quarter pipes, a pro street course, ramps and those cult-favourite stairs, it's built for every level of skater. Free skate sessions run nightly, alongside pro demos, an Open Skate Jam with cash prizes and merch, a live skate MC, and Concrete Skate Supply's on-site pop-up shop. It's four nights of skating, community and city energy in the heart of Parramatta.
CLIPPED Karaoke
Macquarie Street
Step up, grab the mic, and belt it out. Our karaoke stage is where late-night anthems and guilty pleasures come to life. No judgement, just big vibes and even bigger notes. Whether you're nailing every lyric or making it up as you go, the crowd's here for it. Stay for one song or settle in for the whole setlist.
PHIVE
Presented by the University of Sydney, pop into the PHIVE lobby for a series of talks exploring unexpected encounters, live experiences and the many meanings of ‘pop’, from music and public art to the politics of space and play.
Featuring artists, musicians and researchers from across the University of Sydney, these free conversations invite audiences to discover fresh perspectives on creativity, culture and contemporary life.
Visit our FAQ page for essential info on accessibility, transport, event details and more.
James Nguyen, SÔNG SỐNG SONG has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body through The Visual Arts and Craft Strategy (VACS).
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