This year’s BEATS program is stacked with genre-defying artists, local legends and international trailblazers.
Expect everything from hardstyle and hip hop to punk, jazz, Afrobeats and experimental sound. Whether you're chasing a headline act, discovering something underground or dancing between sets, the music never stops.
Each site has its own vibe, curated to surprise and move you. So grab your crew, follow the rhythm and let Parramatta show you what it sounds like after dark.
International Acts
Hailing from the US, WhoAllGonBeThere brings together the sharpest minds in jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, channeling the spirit of Quincy, Dilla, and Miles for a set that’s pure Black Music, rooted and revolutionary.
UK-based, globally made, and all bandleaders in their own right. Virtuosos, electric, and “absolutely crazy good,” they blend UK, Italian, and New Zealand influences into a debut performance that’s set to shake up the scene.
花溪 Flowerstream twist tradition and chaos into dreamy, psychedelic noise, melding electric guzheng, drums, and distortion for a sound that’s equal parts ancient, experimental, and electrifying.
Local Legends & Collectives
Andy Golledge and his band deliver legendary genre-hopping to Parramatta Lanes. Expect world-class musicianship with a set that takes you from tender country to rock & roll riffs. It’s a wild ride of raw emotion and dancefloor energy.
Punk royalty hits Parramatta.
Bringing raw energy and decades of attitude to the Lanes, led by Tim Rogers (You Am I), this legendary band from Punchbowl is set to shake the streets with a set that’s loud, fast, and unapologetically iconic.
Blends Afro-Australian heritage with psych-rock, soul and highlife to create a sound that’s both rooted and radical. His music channels ancestral rhythms through a modern lens, offering a powerful, genre-defying experience.
This explosive duo of saxophonist Kirsty Tickle and percussionist Jonathan Boulet delivers raw, improvised chaos with a sound that’s loud and unapologetically wild.
Australia’s biggest rap competition hits the George Street stage on Saturday 25 October. In partnership with Triple J, this is the national final and will crown one MC with a $25K prize.
Club & Dancefloor Energy
A Western Sydney favourite and social media sensation, Colin’s electrifying sets rework popular tracks into pure dancefloor energy. Expect big beats, bold drops and party vibes that go all night.
Feel the heat rise at ALTURA. Carolina Gasolina brings a night of Latin club energy, dembow, perreo and global club sounds to the heart of Parramatta Lanes. With DJ Foxy Fuzz, DJ Bebecito, and live act Dayani lighting up the stage, this is where the beats hit different and the dancefloor never cools down.
Brings high-energy Afrobeats to the dancefloor with a sound that’s vibrant, rhythmic and deeply rooted in global club culture. Her sets are bold, bass-heavy and built to move you.
Locate Our Beats Focused Sites
Where beats drop, flavours pop and golden hour never ends.
Celebrating BeatDisc Records turning 30 with loud sounds, local legends and serious energy.
Discover a feast for the senses, where bold street food meats a soundtrack of boundary-breaking rhythms.
Think artisan burgers, slow-cooked BBQ, and a soundtrack that jumps from alt-country to indie, punk, and beyond.
Brings the best of Western Sydney’s hip hop with a train-themed stage serving up pure street energy all night.
Brings big flavours and bold sounds to Horwood Place, transforming the street into a celebration of Western Sydney’s vibrant food and music scene.
Where viral eats, immersive art and high-energy music collide. This multi-level hotspot is a must-stop for big flavours and late-night energy.
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Parramatta Lanes is taking over the city, so expect road and car park closures and transport updates. Don’t stress, we have everything you need to know.
Wherever you find live music at Parramatta Lanes you'll find your flavour - thanks to our official Hydration Partner Hydralyte.
Whether you are moving between stages, lining up for Insta-famous eats or soaking in a thought-provoking art installation Hydralyte will be there with hydration samples and prizes!
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