Events

PHIVE Building Exterior Shot with greenery
9 Mar 2024 - 25 Jun 2024
Phive
PHIVE Building Tour
We invite you to join a free tour of PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, the City’s new iconic community, cultural and civic…
Where the eels lie down public art
9 Mar 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
Phive
Parramatta Public Art Tour
Join this 2 hour, free walking tour starting at PHIVE, walking through Parramatta Square and beyond exploring…
Parramatta Town Hall Exterior Shot
16 Mar 2024 - 9 Jul 2024
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Parramatta Town Hall Tour
Be among the first to experience Parramatta Town Hall's newest chapter.
Sewing thread rolls against blue background
30 Apr 2024 - 18 Jun 2024
Phive
Fabric Connections - Textile Play for Adults
Join us at the table to materialise memory, stories and knowledge in a friendly and calm environment in our new Tuesday…
Mother and Child sitting for storytime
8 Jun 2023 - 18 May 2024
Phive
Story Time at Parramatta Library at PHIVE
Experience the fun of Story Time. Let little minds marvel as some of our favourite children’s books are brought to life…
Boy sitting on a desk in a classroom
3 May 2024 - 4 May 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
Fourteen
Fourteen is the inspirational true story of growing up gay in central Queensland, transformed into a powerful must-see…
GOOF (Grow Your Own Food) workshop series
6 Apr 2024 - 18 May 2024
Food & Drink
GOOF (Grow Your Own Food) workshop series
Goof (Grown your own food) workshop is back!

Have you noticed food prices continuing to go up? Have you…
meditating lady in grey
3 Dec 2023 - 29 Dec 2024
Community & Civic
De-stress & Rejuvenate with Heartfulness Meditation
Discover the art of tranquility, meditation, and a stress-free lifestyle through a simple Heart-based meditation…
So Much Myself: Piano Portraits
5 May 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
So Much Myself: Piano Portraits
A piano, a virtuoso, and a five-part musical portrait gallery where archival video, narrative and music collide in an…
Cheese on board
7 May 2024
Food & Drink
Cheese making workshop
Join us for a comprehensive lesson covering everything you'll need to get started.
Baby in ball pit
9 May 2024 - 27 Jun 2024
Phive
Term 2: Messy Sensory Play for Babies
Join us for a fun-filled, messy play term where learning and creativity collide!
Pre-school Pioneers
10 May 2024 - 28 Jun 2024
Phive
Term 2: PHIVE Pre-school Pioneers
Looking for an engaging and educational activity for your 3 - 5 year old? Then look no further than PHIVE Pre-school…
Ujjala : multicultural carnival of colours 2024
11 May 2024
Food & Drink
Ujjala : multicultural carnival of colours 2024
Live music, cultural performances of more than ten countries , live music band, fashion choreographer

Mothers Day High Tea
12 May 2024
Food & Drink
Mother's Day At Rydges Parramatta
Spoil Mum and the special women in your life this Mother’s Day with a scrumptious meal at Rydges Parramatta. Enjoy a…
The World of Musicals in Concert
15 May 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
The World of Musicals in Concert
The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-…
Herbs and pots on the table
15 May 2024
Food & Drink
Healing Herbs workshop
For centuries, herbs stood as humanity's primary source of medicine. If you seek to steer clear of synthetic…
Female Factory
18 May 2024 - 25 May 2024
Family & Kids
Celebrate Parramatta North
Journey from the past to the future at Parramatta North with a week-long program of family-friendly events including…
Student in a group discussion
21 May 2024
Phive
Parramatta Youth Forum
Are you 12-24 years old and want to help shape Parramatta’s future? We want to hear from you!
Yumna Kassab Portrait
22 May 2024
Festivals & Major Events
Sydney Writers' Festival - Yumna Kassab: Politica
Sit down with Yumna to discuss her body of work, which Western Sydney writers to watch, and the upcoming Wanderers…
man against yellow background
22 May 2024
Festivals & Major Events
Sydney Writers' Festival - Benjamin Stevenson: Everyone on this Train is a Suspect
From the bestselling comedian-turned-author of Everybody in My Family Has Killed Someone comes the eagerly anticipated…
Sydney Writers' Festival presents Crime Lords
24 May 2024
Festivals & Major Events
Sydney Writers' Festival - Crime Lords
International superstar Michael Connelly (Resurrection Walk) joins forces with local legends Chris Hammer (The Seven)…
ABC Sydney Drive with Richard Glover featuring Thank God It's Friday!
24 May 2024
Festivals & Major Events
Sydney Writers' Festival - ABC Sydney Drive with Richard Glover
Join ABC Radio Sydney’s Richard Glover, Wendy Harmer, Jean Kittson and Tommy Dean for all the fun and unpredictability…
Eric Bogle Concert
24 May 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
Eric Bogle in Concert
Discover the unparalleled magic of Eric Bogle's musical journey! Eric Bogle is probably best known for his iconic…
long table dinner scene
25 May 2024
Festivals & Major Events
Sydney Writers' Festival - Eat Your Words
Join us in western Sydney’s newest art space, Parramatta Artists’ Studios Granville for an immersive night of eating,…
Kate Miller-Heidke
25 May 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
Kate Miller-Heidke - Catching Diamonds Tour 2024
Kate Miller-Heidke is an award-winning singer-songwriter who traverses the worlds of folk, pop, opera and musical…
Sydney Comedy Club In May
25 May 2024
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Sydney Comedy Club In May
Get your monthly dose of the funnies this May with Sydney Comedy Club’s top-rating (and rather hilarious) comedians…
Tour guide showing paper bark
25 May 2024
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Aboriginal Warami Mittigar Tour May
Join Aunty Leanne on this relaxed walk to learn how local Aboriginal groups survived and thrived in the Parramatta…
Woman showing indigenous tools
25 May 2024
Phive
Learning Dharug Ways May
Join a Dharug custodian and emerge yourself in an hour activity hearing about indigenous customs, food, tools and much…
Hedley Thomas Portrait
25 May 2024
Festivals & Major Events
Sydney Writers' Festival - Hedley Thomas: The Teacher's Pet
Discussing the book that dove deeper into the podcast and investigation, join Hedley in conversation with Patrick…
Sydney Writers' Festival: Cristy Burne: Science, Creativity, Adventure
25 May 2024
Festivals & Major Events
Sydney Writers' Festival - Cristy Burne: Science, Creativity, Adventure
Cristy Burne, AKA The Creativity Queen, combines science, creativity and adventure in an explosive morning of fun! An…
e-waste
26 May 2024
Community & Civic
E-waste Drop Off
The City of Parramatta E-waste Event is just around the corner! Do you have unwanted electronic items?
ABC RN Presents Big Weekend of Books & Sydney Writers' Festival
26 May 2024
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Sydney Writers' Festival - Big Weekend of Books
Fantasy favourite Samantha Shannon live in Parramatta.

Hear from fantasy favourite Samantha Shannon, at…
Holly Ringland Portrait
26 May 2024
Festivals & Major Events
Sydney Writers' Festival - Holly Ringland: The House That Joy Built
Take your seat for an inspiring conversation with Holly and host Kate Mildenhall in this Parramatta event.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg headshot
30 May 2024 - 2 Jun 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
RBG: Of Many, One
After a wildly popular, sold-out premiere season in 2022, this smash-hit production returns to the stage with the…
Behind the Lines 2023: All Fun and Games!
31 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
Free Events
Behind the Lines 2023: All Fun and Games!
Have a laugh or reflect on the year gone by in the latest retrospective of hot political issues of 2023, as seen…
Incredibilia
1 Jun 2024
Family & Kids
Incredibilia
Incredibilia invites you to come on board for an imaginative journey over the moon through too-hot deserts, exotic…
Little Boy Siting and Smiling
1 Jun 2024
Family & Kids
Stories Under the Stars
Listen, learn and participate in a beautiful evening by the Parramatta River.
Sharp Short Theatre
3 Jun 2024 - 14 Jun 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
Sharp Short Theatre
Sharp Short Theatre is Riverside Theatres’ popular youth short play competition.

Now entering its 9th…
GOOF (Grow Your Own Food) workshop series 2
8 Jun 2024 - 6 Jul 2024
Arts, Culture & Heritage
GOOF (Grow Your Own Food) workshop series 2
This 5 week GOOF 2 series connects your garden with your home. The workshop will focus on daily habits which can reduce…
The Tap Pack
12 Jun 2024
Family & Kids
The Tap Pack
Following sold-out shows and rave reviews around the world, Australia's hottest tap dance sensation, The Tap Pack…
Highway of lost hearts
14 Jun 2024 - 15 Jun 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
Highway of Lost Hearts
A woman. A dog. A campervan. And 4,500km of wide open road.

Mot wakes up one morning to find that her…
World Environment Day
15 Jun 2024 - 16 Jun 2024
Free Events
World Environment Day
Celebrating World Environment Day 2024!
2 people playing guitar with yellow and purple glow
21 Jun 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
Best of the West - Battle of the Bands
This year’s Make Music Day celebration will take the form of a Youth Battle of the Bands titled ‘Best of the West’.
The Divine Miss Bette!
21 Jun 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
The Divine Miss Bette!
A spectacularly joyous music and comedy event starring multiple award-winner Catherine Alcorn channelling the legendary…
Let's Laugh
22 Jun 2024
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Let's Laugh
Spend your evening laughing with a lineup of the finest comedians this country has to offer live!

How to catch a star
26 Jun 2024 - 29 Jun 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
How To Catch A Star
Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, this magical tale about reaching for dreams will…
Traditional resources
29 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2024
Phive
Aboriginal Cultural Activity with Bush Tucker Tasting June
Aboriginal people have cared for this land from the beginning of time. Learn how you too can Care for Country.
tour guide showing coal loader
29 Jun 2024
Phive
Koori Kinnections Aboriginal Cultural Walk June
Join this inspiring walk within Parramatta Park and along the Parramatta River and hear about connections to land,…
Children are Stinky
11 Jul 2024 - 13 Jul 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
Children Are Stinky
Winners of the coveted Children's Choice Award and a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe sensation, this award-winning kid…
Market Stalls
13 Jul 2024
Community & Civic
Burramatta NAIDOC
Bring the family along for a fun day as we celebrate the vibrant culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
17 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2024
Family & Kids
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
A bum-tastic adventure awaits as Skeeta, Mick and Billy take on an investigation to try and find the missing bums of…
Photo of comedian Madeleine Stewart against a pink background. She is wearing black overalls and her long blonde hair is being comically blown upwards.
20 Jul 2024
Arts, Culture & Heritage
Are You Pulling My Leg?
Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or chronic illness.

This raucous…
National Tree day
28 Jul 2024
Family & Kids
National Tree Day 2024
National Tree Day is Australia’s largest tree planting and nature-care event! City of Parramatta has held National Tree…
GOLD
17 Aug 2024
Concerts, Theatre & Music
GOLD
A magical ballet of friendship and love set in the Australian bush during the historic gold rush.