From rap battles and reggaeton to Arabian nights and rooftop DJ sets, the city’s laneways are alive with energy. Whether you're here to feast, dance or discover something unexpected, this guide will help you plan your night.
Plan your Lanes
Parramatta Lanes is taking over the city, so expect road and car park closures and transport updates. We recommend skipping the traffic and catching the train to Parramatta Station or hopping off the light rail at Prince Alfred Square or Parramatta Square to be in the heart of the action. Find everything you need to know here.
1. Parramatta Square
Start your night in the heart of the action. Parramatta Square is where bold flavours meet big performances, with immersive art and community vibes woven throughout.
Eats
The Boodle Fight returns with two sessions of communal Filipino feasting at 8pm - 9:30pm. Bookings are essential.
While you're here:
- Visit the AT Parramatta container for giveaways
- Refresh at the Hydralyte Hydration Station
- Explore digital artworks inside PHIVE
Food stalls include: Mix Mix Co, Hoy Pinoy, Ceylonia, Sol Bowl, Kampung Laksa, Nautanki Sala, Ten Thirty One Co.
Beats & Art
- K-Pop Random Dance Play: 5:30pm–6:30pm
- Catch the breathtaking aerial performance, Ascend by Legs On The Wall – aerial dance performance at 5:45pm, 7:45pm & 9pm
- Karaoke by CLIPPED from 7:40pm
2. Town Hall
Town Hall is where Mediterranean flair meets soulful sounds. With a front-row seat to Ascend and a stacked music lineup, this precinct is perfect for kicking back or dancing through the night.
Eats
Settle in at Terrazza Aperol, a relaxed forecourt bar serving up spritzes and good vibes. It’s also your chance to enter the draw to win a trip to Italy.
Beats – Ngurra Gunya Stage
Check out the stacked line-up on the Ngurra Gunya stage:
- Lux Travis: 6:00–6:45pm
- Madeleine: 6:45–7:45pm
- OverDrive: 8:00–9:00pm
- Colin Hennerz: 9:15–10:30pm
See the full Town Hall lineup.
3. Beatdisc Lane & St John’s Lawn
Beatdisc Lane closes out the week with a loud and proud celebration of Western Sydney’s music scene. Expect punk, indie and plenty of nostalgia.
Beats
- DJ Petedisc: 5pm - 10pm
- SunRun: 7pm - 7:45pm
- Meow Meow and the Smackouts: 8pm - 8:45pm
- The Hard-Ons: 9:15pm - 10pm
Eats & Art
Nearby at St John’s Lawn, you’ll find Summer Kim, a 4-metre-tall inflatable artwork by Haein Kim.
Food vendors include Koi Dessert Kitchen, Natas & Co, Dolce Aroma, Macau Sweet Street Bites, Teppanyaki Noodles, Japanese Pizza Okonomiyaki, Cholito Empanadas, Satay Brothers, Eden Garden Clubhouse and Mrs Wang’s Dumplings.
4. Cent Square
Cent Square brings the heat with Afrobeat, soul and street food favourites. It’s a precinct that pulses with rhythm and flavour.
Beats
- Mike Akox: 6:30pm - 7pm
- Jazmine Nikitta: 7pm - 8:30pm
- Yemi Sul: 8:30pm - 10pm
Eats
Grab a bite from Fritz’s Weiners, Agape, The Pharoah BBQ, Rolling Schnitzel, Smoky Cravings, Tebu Sugarcane Juice, Clayton’s World Tour and Madiba’s Kitchen.
5. Leigh Memorial Car Park
Step into a Western-style hangout with smoky BBQ, hay bales and a gritty underground music lineup.
Eats
Enjoy smoky BBQ and burgers from Mary’s Burgers, Black Bear BBQ, Carolina Smoke and The Leigh Bar.
Nearby Macquarie Street offers even more options including Let’s Do Yum Cha, Little Tokyo, Mochii Mochii, El’s Fried Chicken, Tokyo Taco and Mate Pinoy.
Beats
Live music includes:
- Problem Green
- Bread Club
- Gut Health
- Dust
Explore Leigh Memorial Car Park.
6. 211 Church Street
Slip behind the velvet curtain and discover a hidden world of jazz, fairy lights and indulgent eats.
Eats
Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired bites and sweet treats from Church Street Bar by Aperol Spritz, Bianco, Stroop Brother, Shortys, Antico Wood-fired Pizza and Mr Puff Loukoumades.
Beats
Jazz takes centre stage with a lineup curated by the Sydney Conservatorium, bringing smooth sounds and French Quarter vibes to the precinct.
While you’re here, drop into the Paint Your Partner Workshop at Eckersley’s (286 Church Street) — a creative twist on date night.
7. George Street
George Street hosts the Pass the Mic Grand Final, a rap showdown with $25K on the line. It’s raw, loud and unforgettable.
Beats
From 5pm to 10:30pm, Bodega Collective’s Pass the Mic, in partnership with Triple J, brings the nation’s best MCs to Parramatta for one unmissable night of next-level lyricism.
Eats
NYC’s bodega icon Rahim "The Ocky Way" Mohammad turns deli food into viral art with his over-the-top sandwich style.
Food vendors include Smash My Buns, The Big Big Aloha, Brother Jackon & Co, Caminito Italian Street Food and Spudlife. The Hydralyte Hydration Station is also nearby.
See the full line-up on at George Street.
8. Mystic Rising at Civic Arcade
Step into a chill zone where cosmic calm meets creative chaos. Enjoy AI tarot readings, retrieve a custom poem, and sip soul-soothing tea from Sophron Notes.
Beats
- Sound Bath Experience by Kaleidoscope Collective: 6pm - 6:45pm & 7:30pm - 8:15pm
- Lux Trevis: 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Discover the mysteries in Civic Arcade.
9. Auctioneer Lane
Auctioneer Lane brings Arabian flavours and music to the Lanes with sweet treats and rich rhythms. Treat yourself to Yummy Yummy Knafeh, a dessert that’s part show, part indulgence.
10. Powerhouse Lane
Powerhouse Lane celebrates South Asian music, bold eats and vibrant art in a precinct that’s all about identity and storytelling. Taste bold flavours from Masala Kitchen, Taste of Sierra Leone, Saigon Birria, Lugaw Queen, Mama Sela’s Polynesian Treats and Sangee’s Kitchen.
Beats
Saturday’s lineup is curated by Kerfew, showcasing South Asian sounds and emerging artists.
Don’t miss the featured artwork by Western Sydney artist Emma Pham, bringing vibrant storytelling to the precinct.
11. Eat Street Car Park
Eat Street Car Park is a multi-level playground of food, music and immersive art, from glow-in-the-dark desserts to rooftop DJ sets.
Eats
Across all levels of the car park, you’ll find a feast of viral food sensations. Highlights include:
- Black Light Dessert Lab on Level 1 – a UV-lit, sugar-fuelled experience that glows as brightly as the city skyline
- Crispy Korean street food, paella, dumplings, and indulgent cookies that have taken social media by storm
- A rotating mix of global flavors, from Nepalese bites to Malaysian street eats and berry-loaded desserts
Beats
On level 2, ACE presents a night of emerging DJs redefining the soundscape of Western Sydney’s underground.
On the the rooftop you can enjoy some of the best sounds of Western Sydney from:
- Immy Iwusu at 7:30pm - 8:15pm
- Mike Akox at 8:45pm - 9:30pm
- DJ GNGR at 5:30pm to 6:15pm
Art
Art takes center stage with immersive works that challenge, delight and surprise:
- Sammi by Sammi – an interactive piece that watches you as you watch it
- The Darkness Between the Stars by Serwah Attafuah* – a vivid Afrofuturist dreamscape
- I Wish I Could Tell You So Much More, But I Can’t by Audrey Newton – a surrealist sculpture featuring resin-preserved roses
- Nocturnal Rhythms of Parramatta by James Brown* – a digital artwork capturing the city’s heartbeat after dark
And don’t forget to hop aboard the Optus Disco Buggies, which shuttles you between levels with music and lights to match the vibe.
*Nocturnal Rhythms of Parramatta and The Darkness Between the Stars were made possible through the support of Sharp LED, LCD and Projector Technology.
12. Erby Place
Erby Place turns up the heat with live wrestling, street food and a high-energy atmosphere that’s anything but ordinary.
PWA Wrestling takes over the ring with matches at 5:30pm - 6:30pm, 7pm - 8pm and 8:30pm - 9:30pm. While you're there grab a bite from Ola Lola, Ash’s Nachos and Karu Distillery.
12. Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter brings the fire with open-flame BBQ and dancefloor-ready beats. Enjoy South American-style open fire BBQ from Smoking Gringos at PARKROYAL Parramatta’s Bar30.
Beats
Reggaeton and Latin Pop Night so expect high-energy rhythms and big dancefloor moments.
13. Riverside Theatres & Lennox Bridge
Don’t miss the final two performances of Daytime Deewane at 2pm & 7pm. Presented by the National Theatre of Parramatta, this world-premiere production is a high-energy, heart-filled ride through 1990s London rave culture. Blending spoken word, Bhangra beats and bold storytelling, it’s a powerful portrait of identity, rebellion and freedom. Book here.
Step inside the theatre for Riverside Open House, where you can explore behind the scenes of one of Western Sydney’s most iconic cultural venues. It’s a rare chance to peek backstage, meet the team and discover how the magic happens. Book here.
The precinct also features the Sanctuary artwork on Lennox Bridge and a selection of food vendors nearby.
Explore what's on at Riverside Theatres.
Plan Your Night
With so much happening across Parramatta, Saturday night at the Lanes is the ultimate finale, packed with flavour, music, art and unforgettable moments.
Explore the full Parramatta Lanes 2025 program to plan your route and make the most of your night.
After Lanes
Even after the final performance and the last bite at Parramatta Lanes, the party doesn’t stop.
A handful of beloved local businesses are keeping the energy alive by staying open late so you can linger longer and soak up the vibes. Whether you're sipping something warm at Chai Nook, catching up over drinks at Station Hotel or Crown, or dancing into the night at Ruse, Mamas and Papas, MISC or Commercial Hotel, these venues are here to keep the spirit of the Lanes glowing well into the evening. Find out more here.
Discover 80+ street food stalls and pop-up bars serving up tastes from all corners of the globe.
Experience 10 music stages featuring over 200 artists with a fresh line up every night!
Enjoy the art installations and illuminated streets transforming the City.
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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.
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Powerhouse Lane is an initiative of Lanes Collective and proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Parramatta Council and Powerhouse.
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