Find Your Summer

From riverside adventures to rooftop nights and unforgettable events, this is your summer. Stay close, wander often and enjoy a season full of moments that feel made just for you.

Find your summer in Parramatta as our city lights up with fresh flavours, open-air fun and all-ages events. Press play and dive into the energy that makes this season unforgettable.

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Explore Your Summer Nights

Discover Parramatta after dark with alfresco eats, rooftop drinks and evening entertainment across the city. 

Safe, vibrant and full of energy - Parramatta is the ultimate summer playground after dark.

Celebrate Your Summer

Friday 20 and Saturday 21 February

Kick-off the year with good fortune as we honour the powerful Horse across two festival events with Lion Dancers, music, food and more. 

Plan the ultimate summer in Parramatta! Discover top events, riverside dining, outdoor activities, and family-friendly fun. 

Taste Your Summer

Explore the vibrant cafés of Parramatta, where each location brings something special to the table. From rich, aromatic coffees to mouth-watering pastries and hearty meals, there’s a café here that’s perfect for whatever you’re craving.

From quick bites to fine dining and coffee shops to pubs, discover Parramatta’s most delicious destinations. 

Savour long lunches and linger over delicious dinners at Parramatta's foodie destination. Discover the best cuisines of the world, all in one street.

Discover Your Summer

Looking for a summer escape packed with fun, culture, and great food? Parramatta is where you’ll find it all. 

Escape the city and explore Parramatta’s most scenic bushwalks. From hidden waterfalls to rainforest trails, these bushwalks reveal the natural beauty and rich history woven through the local landscape.

From outdoor adventures, water play and plenty of hands-on history, it’s no wonder that exploring the City of Parramatta is a must-do for families.

Riverside Live at PHIVE

The Mixed-Race Tape

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The Mixed-Race Tape

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 February

A raw and powerful autobiographical performance from South-Australian hip-hop artist Kultar Ahluwalia.

Barbra - The Greatest Star

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Barbra - The Greatest Star

Thursday 26 - Saturday 28 February

Barbra Streisand is a uniquely luminous, uncompromising, and boundary-breaking talent, and Barbra: The Greatest Star celebrates her peerless repertoire, legendary humour, and ground-breaking impact on music and culture.

The "It'll Be Funnier Tomorrow" Tour

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The "It'll Be Funnier Tomorrow" Tour

Friday 13 January

If you think about identity, or your place in the world – this will be a show that puts words to what you’ve felt but never articulated

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