Weekend in Wistaria
Spring arrives in full colour at Parramatta Park's much-loved Wistaria Gardens.
Pack a picnic, gather your favourite people and spend the weekend surrounded by cascading wisteria, cherry blossoms, flowering fruit trees and vibrant garden displays. Across two days, you'll discover live music, family-friendly activities, nature experiences, community stalls and plenty of food and drink among one of Parramatta's most picturesque spring settings.
What's on
- Live music: Settle in on the lawn and enjoy performances from Highly ReStrung and roaming brass trio Soul Street Brigade.
- Roving entertainment: Keep an eye out for Moving Pictures' flower-covered tandem bike as it winds its way through the gardens.
- Family fun: From Butterfly & Fairy storytime to nature-inspired art and hands-on activities, there's plenty for curious young minds to explore. Unwind in the chill zone, featuring music created with living plants.
- Spring blooms: Stroll beneath draping wisteria and discover colourful seasonal displays inspired by this year's peace and harmony planting theme.
- Community stalls: Meet local community and environmental groups, browse unique products and learn more about the people helping nature thrive across the region.
- Food and drink: Pick up something delicious from a range of food vendors or spread out a blanket and enjoy your own picnic among the blooms.
- Regency Promenade & Fair: On Sunday, take a short stroll to Old Government House and step into the elegance of the Regency Promenade & Fair.
Getting to Wistaria Gardens
We recommend walking, cycling or catching public transport where possible. Parking within Parramatta Park is limited, with additional parking available at the O'Connell Street car park. Entry to Wistaria Gardens is via Byrnes Avenue, near The Picnic Ground within Parramatta Park.
Please note: there is no entry to the gardens via the former Cumberland Hospital site.
For information on walking, cycling, public transport and parking, visit Getting to Parramatta Park.
