Parramatta Lanes FAQs
Find out everything you need to know about attending Parramatta Lanes.
Plan your Lanes
A downloadable map will be available soon. Sign up to receive information by email as it is announced.
General
No, all areas of Parramatta Lanes are free to attend. You can purchase food and drinks from stalls and bars on site.
Parramatta Lanes is held over 16 sites throughout the Parramatta CBD including gardens, rooftop carparks and lanes. The full site list will be announced soon.
Parramatta Lanes will not close unless there is a lightning storm, torrential rain or hail. Light/medium rain will not affect the event. If conditions make it unsafe and the event is closed, this information will be updated on Council’s social media platforms, website and signs placed around the City.
Yes, everyone is welcome at this event and there will be plenty to keep children entertained. Please note, after 7pm entertainment may include strong language and adult themes.
Yes, dogs are welcome. Please ensure dogs are:
- On a leash
- Well-socialised with other dogs and people
- Comfortable in noisy and highly crowded environments
- With owners who clean up after them immediately!
Service dogs are welcome.
Accessibility
All sites are accessible. Some routes are easy and some are more challenging. On-site directional signage will assist people that need flat, easy paths. There are existing doorways and structures such as Eat Street Carpark - where lift dimensions and ramp gradients affect accessibility.
Accessible toilets will be available at Centenary Square, Riverside Theatres foyer, Leigh Memorial Church, George Street, Justice Precinct and Prince Alfred Square.
Getting there
With extensive road closures and parking restrictions in place, public transport is the best way to travel to Parramatta Lanes. Buses and trains run directly into the Parramatta CBD from throughout Sydney and if the Light Rail is operational there are two stops right next to our event sites! Plan your trip.
Please be aware, light rail may be running on Church Street during Parramatta Lanes.
With road closures and special event clearways in place in the city each night during the festival, access to parking will be limited and traffic will be heavy. We recommend taking public transport where possible as traffic in the CBD will be affected by road closures and parking removal.
There are a number of parking options in Parramatta CBD. Please click here for more information.
Yes, there are extensive road closures and parking impacts throughout the CBD on event days, as well as before and after the event to accommodate event operations.
Road closures, access and car park changes
- Macquarie Street - (between Marsden and Church Street) closed from 3:00pm – 12:00am daily on event days - Wednesday 23 October through Saturday 26 October.
- George Street - (between Freemasons Lane and Horwood Place) closed from 1:00pm – 1:00am daily on event days - Wednesday 23 October through Saturday 26 October.
- Eat Street Car Park - ground level restricted access and rooftop level closed from 8:00am Monday 21 October through 5:00pm Monday 28 October. Access into the Eat Street Carpark will be via Horwood Place ONLY with one way exit ONLY onto Erby Place 3:00pm – 12:00am daily on event days - Wednesday 23 October through Saturday 26 October.
- Phillip Street – (between Freemans Lane and Erby Place) closed from 6:00pm – 10:30am daily on event days - Wednesday 23 October through Saturday 26 October.
Parking Impacts
There will be parking restrictions throughout the Parramatta CBD over event days – please read all signage carefully and travel with care when driving through the City on event days.
Parking will be removed from the following sites:
- North side Macquarie Street - (between Marsden and Church Street) parking unavailable Tuesday 22 October from 8:00am – 3:00pm
- George Street (between Freemasons Lane and Horwood Place) all parking removed from Tuesday 22 October 6:00am – 5:00pm
Sustainability
Council will offer reusable cups across all bars. All our stallholders are required to use sustainable and biodegradable service ware and we restrict the sale of single use plastic at the event.
There will be existing and temporary water refill stations through our site footprint.
Program
Licenced bars and areas can be found at:
- Parramatta Square
- Centenary Square
- Leigh Memorial Church Carpark
- Eat Street Car Park Lower Ground
- Prince Alfred Square
Each site has a different lineup with amazing musicians, bands and DJs performing as well as a range of art installations, lighting features and food offerings.
The full program will be announced on our website in October. Sign up to receive information by email as it is announced.
The full list of the art installations will be announced on our website in October. Sign up to receive information by email as it is announced.
