From salsa beats and synth-punk to aerial performances and immersive art, the city transforms into a vibrant playground. Whether you're here for the eats, the beats or the unexpected moments, this guide will help you plan your night.
Plan your Lanes
Parramatta Lanes is taking over the city, so expect road and car park closures and transport updates. We recommend skipping the traffic and catching the train to Parramatta Station or hopping off the light rail at Prince Alfred Square or Parramatta Square to be in the heart of the action. Find everything you need to know here.
1. Parramatta Square
Start your night in the heart of the city, where Parramatta Square comes alive with communal feasting, live performances and digital art.
Eats
The Boodle Fight returns with two sessions of communal Filipino feasting at 6pm - 7:30pm & 8pm - 9:30pm. Bookings are essential.
While you're here:
- Visit the AT Parramatta container for giveaways
- Refresh at the Hydralyte Hydration Station
- Explore digital artworks inside PHIVE
Food stalls include: Mix Mix Co, Hoy Pinoy, Ceylonia, Sol Bowl, Kampung Laksa, Nautanki Sala, Ten Thirty One Co.
Beats & Art
- K-Pop Random Dance Play: 5:30pm–6:30pm
- Ascend by Legs On The Wall – aerial dance performance at 5:45pm, 7:45pm, 9pm
- Karaoke by CLIPPED from 7pm
2. Town Hall
Eats
In the forecourt of Town Hall, Terrazza Aperol offers a relaxed Mediterranean-inspired setting where you can sip an Aperol Spritz and enjoy the view of Ascend by Legs On The Wall. While you're there, don’t forget to enter the draw to win a trip to Italy.
Beats – Ngurra Gunya Stage
Showcasing a diverse line-up of artists who bring global sounds and local stories to the stage. The performances include:
- Reggie Brown: 5pm - 5:45pm
- Temgazi: 6pm - 6:30pm
- Hey Love: 6:45pm - 7:30pm
- Drifting Clouds: 8pm - 8:45pm
- Afro Moses: 9:15pm - 10:15pm
See the full Town Hall lineup.
3. Beatdisc Lane & St John’s Lawn
Beatdisc Lane celebrates 30 years of independent music with a high-energy lineup and a nostalgic nod to Western Sydney’s music scene.
Beats
- DJ Petedisc: 5pm - 10pm
- Jess Ribeiro: 6pm - 6:45pm
- ARSE: 7pm - 7:45pm
- Chimers: 8pm - 8:45pm
- Party Dozen: 9:15pm - 10pm
Eats & Art
At nearby St John’s Lawn, you’ll find Summer Kim, a 4-metre-tall inflatable artwork by Haein Kim.
You’ll also find a variety of food vendors including Koi Dessert Kitchen, Natas & Co, Dolce Aroma, Macau Sweet Street Bites, Teppanyaki Noodles, Japanese Pizza Okonomiyaki, Cholito Empanadas, Satay Brothers, Eden Garden Clubhouse and Mrs Wang’s Dumplings.
4. Cent Square
Centenary Square is your go-to for bold street food and Latin-inspired DJ sets that keep the energy flowing all night.
Beats
From 5pm - 10:30pm, Carolina Gasolina presents Altura, a DJ set that brings Latin energy and global rhythms to Parramatta.
Eats
Grab a bite from Fritz’s Weiners, Agape, The Pharoah BBQ, Rolling Schnitzel, Smoky Cravings, Tebu Sugarcane Juice, Clayton’s World Tour and Madiba’s Kitchen.
5. Leigh Memorial Car Park
Step into a Western-style hangout with smoky BBQ, hay bales and a gritty underground music lineup.
Eats
Enjoy smoky BBQ and burgers from Mary’s Burgers, Black Bear BBQ, Carolina Smoke and The Leigh Bar.
Nearby Macquarie Street offers even more options including Let’s Do Yum Cha, Little Tokyo, Mochii Mochii, El’s Fried Chicken, Tokyo Taco and Mate Pinoy.
Beats
Friday night features a stacked lineup of underground sound, from indie icons to Midwestern synth-punk and garage punk.
Live music includes:
- 5.50pm - 6:20pm: Bobo Lego with offbeat and unpredictable, with a flair for sonic chaos.
- 6.40pm - 7:10pm: The Cannanes with Indie icons with decades of lo-fi brilliance.
- 7:30pm - 8pm: Silicone Prairie with Midwestern synth-punk that’s wired and wild.
- 8:20pm - 9pm: Tee Vee Repairman with garage punk with bite and a DIY edge.
- 9:20pm - 10pm: 1800 Mikey with headliner with a sound that’s fast, fuzzy and fiercely local.
Explore Leigh Memorial Car Park.
6. 211 Church Street
Sip and snack at Church Street Bar by Aperol Spritz, Bianco, Stroop Brother, Shortys, Antico Wood-fired Pizza and Mr Puff Loukoumades.
Beats
Friday night brings back the jazz with French Quarter vibes, curated by the UNE.
7. George Street
George Street pulses with the voices of Western Sydney’s women in hip hop, R&B and rap, curated by Triple J.
Beats
From 5:45 to 9:40pm, Triple J’s Women of Western Sydney take over George Street with a powerful lineup of hip hop, R&B and rap.
Eats
NYC’s bodega icon Rahim "The Ocky Way" Mohammad turns deli food into viral art with his over-the-top sandwich style.
Food vendors include Smash My Buns, The Big Big Aloha, Brother Jackon & Co, Caminito Italian Street Food and Spudlife. The Hydralyte Hydration Station is also nearby.
See the full line-up on at George Street.
8. Mystic Rising at Civic Arcade
Step into a chill zone where cosmic calm meets creative chaos. Enjoy AI tarot readings, retrieve a custom poem, and sip soul-soothing tea from Sophron Notes.
Beats
- 6pm - 6:45pm & 7:30pm - 8:15pm: Sound Bath Experience by Kaleidoscope Collective:
- 5pm - 8pm: Music NSW presents “Stories of the City”
Discover the mysteries in Civic Arcade.
9. Auctioneer Lane
Friday night brings Arabic beats to Auctioneer Lane with a lively music program celebrating rhythm and movement. Then treat yourself to Yummy Yummy Knafeh, a sweet and satisfying dessert.
10. Powerhouse Lane
Powerhouse Lane showcases First Nations talent, bold global eats and vibrant art in a precinct that celebrates identity and storytelling.
Eats
Taste bold flavours from Masala Kitchen, Taste of Sierra Leone, Saigon Birria, Lugaw Queen, Mama Sela’s Polynesian Treats and Sangee’s Kitchen.
Beats
Friday’s music program is curated by Koori Radio, showcasing a powerful lineup of First Nations artists. Expect soulful sounds, storytelling and community-driven performances.
Art
Don’t miss the featured artwork by Western Sydney artist Emma Pham, bringing vibrant storytelling to the precinct.
11. Eat Street Car Park
Eat Street Car Park becomes a multi-level playground of food, music and immersive art, from glow-in-the-dark desserts to rooftop DJ sets.
Eats
Across all levels of the car park, you’ll find a feast of viral food sensations. Highlights include:
- Black Light Dessert Lab on Level 1 – a UV-lit, sugar-fuelled experience that glows as brightly as the city skyline
- Crispy Korean street food, paella, dumplings, and indulgent cookies that have taken social media by storm
- A rotating mix of global flavors, from Nepalese bites to Malaysian street eats and berry-loaded desserts
Beats
Levins will be taking over the Rave Cave on Level 2.
On the the rooftop you can enjoy some of the best sounds of Western Sydney:
- Beat Kitchen Records
- Mel.wav
- Setwin & The Soulstranaut
Art
Art takes center stage with immersive works that challenge, delight and surprise:
- Sammi by Sammi – an interactive piece that watches you as you watch it
- The Darkness Between the Stars by Serwah Attafuah* – a vivid Afrofuturist dreamscape
- I Wish I Could Tell You So Much More, But I Can’t by Audrey Newton – a surrealist sculpture featuring resin-preserved roses
- Nocturnal Rhythms of Parramatta by James Brown* – a digital artwork capturing the city’s heartbeat after dark
And don’t forget to hop aboard the Optus Disco Buggy, which shuttles you between levels with music and lights to match the vibe.
*Nocturnal Rhythms of Parramatta and The Darkness Between the Stars were made possible through the support of Sharp LED, LCD and Projector Technology.
12. Erby Place
Erby Place turns up the heat with live wrestling, street food and a high-energy atmosphere that’s anything but ordinary.
PWA Wrestling takes over the ring with matches at 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 7pm - 8pm and 8:30pm - 9:30pm.
While you're there grab a bite from Ola Lola, Ash’s Nachos and Karu Distillery.
12. Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter brings the fire with open-flame BBQ and dancefloor-ready salsa and merengue beats.
Eats
Enjoy South American-style open fire BBQ from Smoking Gringos at PARKROYAL Parramatta’s Bar30.
Beats
Friday night features Salsa & Merengue, bringing Latin dance energy to the site.
13. Riverside Theatres & Lennox Bridge
Inside the theatre, experience the world-premiere of Daytime Deewane at 7pm. Presented by the National Theatre of Parramatta, this high-energy, heart-filled ride through 1990s London rave culture blends spoken word, Bhangra beats and bold storytelling. It’s a powerful portrait of identity, rebellion and freedom - and a must-see moment of the night. Book here.
The precinct also features the Sanctuary artwork on Lennox Bridge and a selection of food vendors nearby.
Explore what's on at Riverside Theatres.
Plan Your Night
With so much happening across Parramatta, Thursday night at the Lanes is packed with flavour, music and unforgettable moments.
Explore the full Parramatta Lanes 2025 program to plan your route and make the most of your night.
After Lanes
Even after the final performance and the last bite at Parramatta Lanes, the party doesn’t stop.
A handful of beloved local businesses are keeping the energy alive by staying open late so you can linger longer and soak up the vibes. Whether you're sipping something warm at Chai Nook, catching up over drinks at Station Hotel or Crown, or dancing into the night at Ruse, Mamas and Papas, MISC or Commercial Hotel, these venues are here to keep the spirit of the Lanes glowing well into the evening. Find out more here.
Discover 80+ street food stalls and pop-up bars serving up tastes from all corners of the globe.
Experience 10 music stages featuring over 200 artists with a fresh line up every night!
Enjoy the art installations and illuminated streets transforming the City.
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Parramatta Lanes is taking over the city, so expect road and car park closures and transport updates. Don’t stress, we have everything you need to know.
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Powerhouse Lane is an initiative of Lanes Collective and proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Parramatta Council and Powerhouse.
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