Lebanese Festival
Sunday 22 November, 11am - 4pm
Experience authentic Lebanese culture, food and hospitality at Barton Park, North Parramatta.
Feast on authentic Lebanese dishes, browse bustling market stalls and enjoy live performances, then see the artistry and savour the aromas during a live cooking demonstration before settling in for an afternoon of entertainment, music and family-friendly fun.
Headline Artists
Our Main Music Stage is proudly sponsored by SBS Arabic.
Master of Ceremonies – Rob Shehadie.
Faydee
Faydee
From 3.30pm
Australian singer-songwriter Faydee brings his signature blend of pop, R&B and Middle Eastern influences to Parramatta’s first-ever Lebanese Festival.
DJ Mark Kross
DJ Mark Kross
From 3pm
Mark Kross brings the energy, blending Arabic fusion, Afro House, R&B and hip hop into a high-energy global sound.
Wael Mansour
Wael Mansour
From 2.20pm
Lebanese singer-songwriter Wael Mansour brings his popular Arabic tracks and vibrant live performances to the Lebanese Festival.
Rechelle
Rechelle
From 1.50pm
Fresh from Jason Derulo’s world tour, Rechelle returns to Sydney with an energetic fusion of pop, dance, live percussion and Middle Eastern rhythms.
Myriam Dib
Myriam Dib
From 1.20pm
International Lebanese singer Myriam Dib brings Arabic music to life with powerful vocals, classical tarab, and heartfelt cultural storytelling.
Zaffe, Dabke and Belly Dancing
Zaffe, Dabke and Belly Dancing
From 12.15pm
Presented by The Showtime Crew
Experience the energy of Lebanese culture with vibrant dabke, belly dancing and traditional zaffe.
- Supporting Artists & Full Main Music Stage Schedule
MC – Rob Shehadie
Australian actor and comedian Robert Shehadie has entertained audiences across television and stand-up, including appearances in ‘Pizza’, 'Swift' and 'Shift Couriers and Housos'.11am – Jonah and Mary Botros
Parramatta brother-and-sister duo Jonah and Mary Botros bring fresh local talent and a shared love of music to the stage.11.30am – Dance Worx Australia Dance School
Dance Worx Australia delivers fun, interactive dance programs for primary and secondary students, building confidence, fitness, creativity and a love of movement in Parramatta.11.45pm – Spirit of the Orient Choir
Voices from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Palestine come together in a vibrant celebration of Lebanon’s rich musical heritage.12.15pm – Zaffe, Dabke and Belly Dance Demonstrations | Presented by The Showtime Crew
1pm – Civic Ceremony
1.20pm – Myriam Dib
1.50pm – Rechelle
2.20pm – Wael Mansour
3pm – DJ Mark Kross
3.30pm – Faydee
Sunday Kitchen Live Cooking Demonstrations
Featuring Karima Hazim, Sarah Michaels: Najwa & MC – Jad Nehmetallah
Food, family and sharing are at the heart of Lebanese culture, and Sunday Kitchen’s Karima Hazim, with special guests: Sarah Michaels: Najwa and food personality Jad Nehmetallah from Misc Parramatta, is bringing those flavours to life on stage. Follow the aromas, watch each dish come together and discover some of the flavours behind Lebanese cooking. Along the way, pick up tips and inspiration to bring to your own table.
12pm – Lebanese Cocktails
1.15pm – Saj Bread with Sylvana
2.30pm – Kibbeh Nayyeh with Sarah Michaels: Najwa
The Live Cooking Demonstration is proudly supported by Hecham Foods and Durra.
Event Highlights
Workshops
Workshops
Roll up your sleeves and get involved. Find your rhythm in a free hands-on drumming workshop with VK Entertainment , explore traditional herbs and wellness practices with Maya Naturopathic Medicine and Fitness, or discover what your coffee grounds has to reveal with a $10 coffee cup reading.
Family-friendly Activities
Family-friendly Activities
From face painting and creative crafts to sporting activities, there’s plenty to see, make and do. Then, slow things down with story time featuring kids’ author Jemima Shafei-Ongu: Midnight Creep and A Lemon for Safiya.
Partner Activations
Partner Activations
Get amongst the action with interactive experiences from our Lebanese Festival partners. Have a go, learn something new and discover more as you make your way through the festival.
Roving Drummers
Roving Drummers
Follow the beat as roving drummers fill the festival with the rhythms of Lebanon, bringing music, movement and celebration to the crowd.
Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks
Come hungry and discover the flavours of Lebanon. Follow the food aromas to Lebanese wraps and plates, manoush/manoosh, shawarma, falafel, charcoal BBQ, mezza, saj, zaatar, ahwe, booza, ma'amoul, kibe/kibbeh, sambusik/sambousek, and more!
Market Stalls
Market Stalls
There’s plenty to uncover at the market. Browse Lebanese pantry staples, coffee homewares, handmade items, Janerik plums, story books, masbaha, handmade gifts, and more!
Visit the SBS Audio and SBS Arabic team at the Lebanese Festival to create a lasting memory in their free photo booth. Take home a souvenir photograph and branded merchandise.
We are committed to creating an event where everyone feels welcome and can enjoy the festival. Find information about getting to Barton Park, accessibility and frequently asked questions to help
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS
Gold Partner
Gold Partner
Silver Partner
