Events in Parramatta | PARKROYAL Parramatta Special Events

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Parramatta Events

Be part of the many exciting events in Parramatta city for a truly memorable getaway. For what's on throughout the year, visit the atParramatta website to make the most of the sights and sounds of Parramatta during your stay. 

January 2025

Sydney Symphony Under the Stars

Soak in a magical summer evening featuring some of our nation’s most talented musicians.

Be charmed by Egyptian-Australian oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros AM performing a selection of his finest works. Sydney Symphony Orchestra brings you one of Tchaikovsky’s showstopping symphonies, topped off with a rousing fireworks finale. Round up your friends and family, and take your park picnic to soaring new heights at this free concert open to all.

When: 18 January, 2025

Where: The Crescent, Parramatta Park, Pitt Street and Macquarie Street

Balloon Breakfast

Bring your friends and family to Parramatta Park this Australia Day to see the hot air balloons soaring while enjoying live music and entertainment, activities for the whole family plus yummy BBQ breakfast food. Running from 6am until 11am, this is the perfect opportunity to get out of the house for a fun morning outdoors.

When: 26 January, 2025

Where: Parramatta Park, Cattle Paddock

February 2025

Lunar New Year 2025

Join in the festivities of the Year of the Snake during Lunar New Year! Take your family and friends to experience a night filled with decorations, celebrations, delicious food and live entertainment.

When: 1 February, 2025

Where: Centenary Square, Church Street

Time: 4pm - 9pm

Queerstories 2025

Queerstories celebrates the culture and creativity of the LGBTQI+ community one true story at a time, each guest is invited to share the story they want to tell, but are never asked to; unexpected tales of pride, prejudice, resilience and resistance.

When: 22 February, 2025

Where: Riverside Theatres

March 2025

Parramatta Public Art Tour

Join this 2 hour, free walking tour starting at PHIVE, walking through Parramatta Square and beyond exploring interesting public art within the Parramatta's CBD.

Contemporary sculptures, beautiful heritage displays, murals and art hidden in plain view will amaze you. Find out about the artists, the motivations, the backgrounds and many more details.

When: 22 March, 2025

Where: PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta NSW 2150

Time: 11am - 1pm

An Evening Without Kate Bush

An award-winning cult cabaret that pays glorious tribute to the music, fans and mythology of one of the most influential voices in pop music.

Enter Strange Phenomena, howl with the Hounds Of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights. Kate’s not there, but you are.

When: 28 March, 2025

Where: Riverside Theatres

Time: 7pm - 8.15pm