Parramatta Lanes returns this October, celebrating 15 years of transforming the city through food, music and art. Bigger than ever, this year's festival will take over the Parramatta CBD across four nights, with expanded precincts, new experiences and unforgettable moments around every corner.
We recommend skipping the traffic and catching the train to Parramatta Station or hop off the light rail at Parramatta Square to be in the heart of the action.
To help everyone enjoy the event safely and smoothly, please be aware of the following changes.
Trains will operate on their regular schedule over the four nights of Parramatta Lanes.
Light Rail Service Changes
From Wednesday 21 to Saturday 24 October, L4 Westmead and Carlingford Line light rail services will not run between Westmead and Parramatta Square during the following times:
- From 5pm to 11pm on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October
- From 5pm to 11.30pm on Friday 23 to and Saturday 24 October
Light rail services will run between Carlingford and Parramatta Square only during these times.
Parking Impacts
There are parking restrictions on Macquarie, George, and Phillip Streets from 16 – 26 October.
Eat Street Car Park will have restricted parking from 15 – 27 October and will be completely closed for parking from 19 – 25 October.
Click here to plan ahead and get tips on travelling to and from Parramatta Lanes.
Restricted Parking Times
Street | Times |
| Macquarie St (Southern Side – Cent Sq entrance bollards) | 6am – 12pm daily Thu 15 Oct – Sat 17 Oct 6am – 12pm daily Mon 19 Oct – Tues 20 Oct 6am – 12pm daily Mon 26 Oct – Tues 27 Oct |
Eat Street Car Park Restricted Parking Times
Date | Levels |
| Friday 16 October | Levels LG, 1,2 & 3 open only. |
| Saturday 17 October | Levels LG, 1 & 2 open only. |
| Sunday 18 October | Levels LG, 1 & 2 open only. |
| Monday 19 October | All levels closed. |
| Tuesday 20 October | All levels closed. |
| Wednesday 21 October | All levels closed. |
| Thursday 22 October | All levels closed. |
| Friday 23 October | All levels closed. |
| Saturday 24 October | All levels closed. |
| Sunday 25 October | All levels closed. |
| Monday 26 October | Level LG & 1 open only. |
| Tuesday 27 October | Levels LG,1 & 2 open only. |
Parramatta Station Car Park (Wentworth Street) and Justice Precinct Car Park (Hunter Street) are the closest car parks during event days. Find out more about parking in Parramatta here.
Road Closures
Select City centre roads will be closed from 20 – 26 October. Most road closures will take place in the City centre on event days from 22 – 25 October, traffic delays can be expected.
Street | Times |
| Macquarie St (Between Marsden St and Horwood Pl) | Wed 21 Oct – Sat 24 Oct, 2pm – 12am daily |
| United Lane (Off Macquarie St) | Wed 21 Oct – Sat 24 Oct, 2pm – 12am daily |
| Auctioneer Ln (Off Horwood Pl) | 6am Wed 21 Oct – 5am Sun 25 Oct |
| George Street (Between Freemasons Arms Lane and Horwood Pl) | 6pm – 10pm Mon 19 Oct, 1pm – 1am daily Wed 21 Oct – Sat 24 Oct, 1am – 5am Sun 25 Oct |
| Phillip Street (Between Freemasons Arms Lane and Erby Pl) | 4.45pm – 12am daily Wed 21 Oct – Sat 24Oct |
| Phillip Street (Between Freemasons Arms Lane and Park Royal car park) | 6.15pm – 11.30pm daily Wed 22 Oct – Sat 25 Oct |
| Erby Pl | 4.45pm – 12am daily Wed 21 Oct – Sat 24 Oct |
| China Rose Walk (Off Erby Pl) | 4.45pm – 12am daily Wed 21 Oct – Sat 24 Oct |
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