Discover art around every corner
Discover large-scale installations, illuminated displays and immersive artworks that transform the city into a playground of colour, creativity and unexpected moments. From large-scale installations and immersive experiences to sculpture, sound and contemporary creativity, Parramatta Lanes transforms the city into an open-air gallery after dark.
Step inside 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.
Your festival Arts highlights
Step inside PurseZilla, Benjamin Akuila’s larger-than-life inflatable artwork inspired by his signature tiki mask purses.
Mechelle Bounpraseuth is a Sydney-based artist whose sculptures draw on the domestic landscapes of her childhood, exploring culture, care and connection through everyday objects and the stories that shape migrant communities.
The Car That Carried Home, a new commission by Western Sydney artist Marian Abboud, brings her late father's 1964 Isuzu Bellett to Parramatta Lanes 2026 as a living archive of family, migration and care.
Snuff Puppets are renowned for their giant handmade puppets and spectacular public performances that bring creativity, spectacle and human connection to the streets.
Part exhibition, part marketplace, a whole lot of fun, the Art Car Boot Sale sees Eat St Car Park transformed by artists who turn their vehicles into works of art.
Sound Off transforms car parks into an outdoor gathering space, combining Siren cars, powerful sound systems and large-scale video projections in a one-of-a-kind audio-visual experience.
YOUR PLAY HIGHLIGHTS
Concrete Skate
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.
The Great Putty Pop-Up: Art Mini Golf
Rosie Deacon feat. Jen Denzin
Take on six colourful mini golf holes in this playful artist-designed course. Challenge your friends, family or yourself as you putt your way through a creative world of art and fun. Perfect for all ages, it's a chance to play, explore and enjoy a little friendly competition.
CLIPPED Karaoke
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.
Full program coming soon.
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