Parramatta Lanes returns from Wednesday 22 to Saturday 25 October 2025, bringing thousands of visitors to the CBD for four nights of food, music, and culture. To help you navigate the city during this major event, here’s everything you need to know about traffic, transport, and parking impacts.
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 17 – 28 October and will be completely closed for parking from 21 – 25 October.
Road Closures
20 - 26 October
Select City centre roads will be closed throughout Parramatta Lanes.
Expect traffic delays throughout the CBD.
Light Rail Service Changes
22 - 25 October
There will be no service at the Church Street stop from 5pm until one hour after the event ends.
Light Rail will operate from Carlingford to Parramatta Square. Buses will replace the light rail services between Parramatta Square and Westmead bypassing the Church Street stop
Business Toolkit
Help your customers stay informed and make the most of Parramatta Lanes. Access our free promotional toolkit, including:
- Social media assets
- A5 flyer
- Road closure map
- Recording of Parramatta Lanes Business Forum
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Thanks to our partners
Powerhouse Lane is an initiative of Lanes Collective and proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Parramatta Council and Powerhouse.
Official Spritz Partner of Parramatta Lanes.
Official hotel partner of Parramatta Lanes.
Official Safety Partner.
