Set the tone for Parramatta Lanes with live bands, DJs, jazz and genre-spanning performances across the CBD. Find your stage, discover what's playing and follow the music through the laneways.
Ngurra Gunya Stage
6:00 PM
Led by May Inoue, STEREO CHAMP is a contemporary ensemble that combines meticulous compositions with spontaneous improvisation, delivering dynamic, genre-defying live music.
8:00 PM
Known for her dynamic stage presence and genre-crossing sound, Nik West blends funk, pop, rock and soul into an unmistakably energetic live experience.
Beatdisc Lane
5:00 PM
Melbourne nine-piece Mouseatouille craft expansive indie-pop that blends orchestral textures with a DIY spirit.
Their acclaimed album DJ Set transforms bedrooms, garages and kitchens into rich sonic worlds.
6:00 PM
Sydney’s Bridge Dog weave intimate indie-rock songs shaped by friendship, experimentation and self-recording.
Their debut album Auto Fictions earned Australian Music Prize recognition in 2025.
7:00 PM
Creeping Jenny deliver dreamy 90s-inspired alt-rock driven by soaring guitars and powerful vocals.
Their emotionally charged songs explore love, loss and contemporary social themes.
8:00 PM
Mima and The Band create heartfelt folk songs filled with wit, wonder and old-soul storytelling.
Their warm, shimmering sound captures the beauty and strangeness of modern life.
Centenary Square
Pho The Girls is a Sydney-based DJ collective and training ground founded by Maggie Tra, born to empower women, transgender, queer, and non-binary artists in the music industry and beyond.
5:00 PM
YANH恩 delivers feel-good sets packed with remixes, crowd favourites and infectious energy. Alongside masheen, expect genre-blurring sounds, bold textures and dancefloor surprises.
7:00 PM
Maggie Tra blends melody, shifting tempos and Asian influences into vibrant club sets. Sydney's ILLEGIRL adds pure house, dance and techno energy built for the dancefloor.
8:30 PM
MSG brings high-energy club sounds spanning techno, bounce and Asian-inspired beats. Teaming up with M4D4M4SC, expect a celebration of identity, nostalgia and dancefloor joy.
Lanes Underground
LAHGO is a sonic outlet for femme fury, discontent and grit, blending punchy riffs, call-and-response choruses and tight rhythms with vocals that defy rock band expectations. Lush, loud and unapologetically raw, their sound cuts deep.
Bodega Lane
Jonny Chopps is a Sydney-based rapper at the forefront of Australia’s new wave, blending sharp lyricism with distorted textures and unpredictable melodies. With sold-out headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, he’s quickly become one of the scene’s most exciting rising artists.
Cult Shotta are a Western Sydney duo known for blending rap, trap, drill and techno with a distinctive visual style. From major festival stages to sold-out headline shows, they’ve built a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting underground acts.
Jazz Bar
6:15 PM
Leo Marland is a Sydney-based saxophonist exploring the intersection of jazz improvisation, texture and rhythm. With the Leo Marland Quartet, he creates dynamic soundscapes that shift between dense, energetic passages and melodic, reflective moments.
7:30 PM
The Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra celebrates the music of jazz legend Thad Jones, bringing his iconic swing, rich harmonies and timeless melodies to Parramatta Lanes.
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 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.
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.
Continue Your Night
The music doesn't stop here. Explore more live performances, food experiences and art installations across Parramatta Lanes.
Discover pop-up bars, street food favourites and dishes from around the world.
See large-scale installations, immersive experiences and illuminated artworks throughout the city.
