Lebanese Festival

Feast on authentic Lebanese dishes, browse bustling market stalls and enjoy live performances, then watch the aromas and artistry unfold 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

Faydee

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Faydee

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

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DJ Mark Kross

Mark Kross brings the energy, blending Arabic fusion, Afro House, R&B and hip hop into a high-energy global sound.

Wael Mansour

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Wael Mansour

Lebanese singer-songwriter Wael Mansour brings his popular Arabic tracks and vibrant live performances to the Lebanese Festival.

A smiling red-haired woman in a beige apron holds a wooden spoon in a bright white kitchen, with cookware and wooden boards behind her.

Sunday Kitchen Live Cooking Demonstrations

Food, family and sharing are at the heart of Lebanese culture, and Sunday Kitchen’s Karima Hazim 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.

The Live Cooking Demonstration is supported by Hecham Foods and Durra.

Event Highlights

Workshops

A row of large blue-and-silver drums sits on a wooden platform in a sunny playground, with a shade canopy, slides, and mural-covered walls behind them.

Workshops

Roll up your sleeves and get involved. Find your rhythm in a hands-on drumming workshop, then discover the herbs and traditional wellness practices woven into Lebanese culture.

Family-friendly Activities

At an outdoor fair, a woman gently paints a young girl’s face blue beside a colorful face-paint palette, creating a calm, cheerful scene.

Family-friendly Activities

From face painting and creative crafts to hair braiding and sporting activities, there’s plenty to see, make and do. Then, slow things down with story time featuring kids’ author Jemima Shafei-Ongu and A Lemon for Safiya.

Partner Activations

A lively outdoor music festival crowds around a stage beneath a vast, cloud-streaked sky, with colorful flags, trees, and food stalls adding to the festive atmosphere.

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

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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

Two people share freshly baked snacks from open boxes: one lifts a slice of savory flatbread, while the other holds a pastry, creating a warm, communal feel.

Food & Drinks

Come hungry and discover the flavours of Lebanon. Follow the aromas through the festival, explore a tempting mix of food and drinks, and enjoy a taste of Lebanese hospitality. Full line-up coming soon.

Market Stalls

A busy outdoor festival fills a tree-lined park, with crowds browsing white market tents and colorful flags overhead, creating a lively, relaxed mood.

Market Stalls

There’s plenty to uncover at the market. Browse Lebanese pantry staples, aromatic coffee, homewares and homemade gifts, and take a little piece of Lebanon home with you. Full line-up coming soon.

Women dance with raised arms at an outdoor concert as bubbles drift through blue stage lights, creating a joyful, carefree festival atmosphere.

Getting Here, Accessibility and FAQs

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 plan your visit.

More information will be available closer to the event. Check back soon.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS

Gold Partner

Silver Partner