At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Families and groups in Padstow, Bankstown, Lakemba, Campsie and nearby who want to put the council’s early-2027 events in the diary now
- What to do now
- Note the dates below; the council says more details will follow, so check each event page again in January
- Tuesday 26 January 2027
- Aussie Party in the Park, Playford Park, Padstow, 4pm to 9pm, free, fireworks finale
- Saturday 30 January 2027
- Bankstown Lunar New Year, Griffith Park, 4pm to 9pm, free; Olympic Parade road closures from 8am to midnight
- 11 February to 7 March 2027
- Lakemba Nights during Ramadan, Thursday to Sunday, 6pm to 2am, Haldon Street and The Boulevarde
- Saturday 20 February 2027
- Campsie Lantern Festival, Anzac Mall and Park, 5pm to 9:30pm
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026 (AEDT), against the council’s event pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Performers, the fireworks time, parking, shuttle buses and wet-weather plans for all four events
Canterbury-Bankstown Council has published dates for four big events in the first quarter of 2027: Aussie Party in the Park on Tuesday 26 January, Bankstown Lunar New Year on Saturday 30 January, Lakemba Nights during Ramadan from 11 February to 7 March, and the Campsie Lantern Festival on Saturday 20 February. Two of the four are listed as free, and the council has not yet published the performers for any of them.
When and where is each event?
| Date | Event | Time | Where | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 26 January 2027 | Aussie Party in the Park | 4pm to 9pm | Playford Park, Cahors Road, Padstow | Free |
| Sat 30 January 2027 | Bankstown Lunar New Year | 4pm to 9pm | Griffith Park, 4A Olympic Parade, Bankstown | Free |
| Thu to Sun, 11 February to 7 March 2027 | Lakemba Nights during Ramadan | 6pm to 2am | Haldon Street and The Boulevarde, Lakemba | Entry not stated; food is sold at stalls |
| Sat 20 February 2027 | Campsie Lantern Festival | 5pm to 9:30pm | Anzac Mall and Park, Campsie | Not stated on the page |
Times are Sydney time (AEDT), as the council lists them.
What is on at Aussie Party in the Park?
The council describes a day of live entertainment, amusement rides, kids’ activities and food trucks, finishing with a fireworks finale, at Playford Park in Padstow on Australia Day, 26 January 2027, from 4pm to 9pm. The page says the event is free. It does not list the performers or give the time of the fireworks, and the stallholder applications are closed.
By our own calculation from OpenStreetMap positions, Playford Park is about 680 metres in a straight line from Padstow station; this is not an official figure and the walk is a little longer. The council’s page gives no parking or road-closure information, so check it again closer to the date.
What is on at Bankstown Lunar New Year?
The council’s page for the Year of the Goat describes main stage entertainment, Chinese dragon and lions, a “Lunar Garden”, appearances by the God and Goddess of Fortune, and food and drink stalls. It is on Saturday 30 January 2027 from 4pm to 9pm at Griffith Park, 4A Olympic Parade, Bankstown, and is free.
The council says road closures will be in place around Olympic Parade from 8am to midnight that day, and asks people to follow signs for detours. It also says more details will be added in the coming months. We have not found an official walking distance from the station to Griffith Park, so we are not giving one.
What is Lakemba Nights during Ramadan?
The council calls it a month-long cultural event and a global food bazaar. In 2027 it takes over Haldon Street and The Boulevarde in Lakemba every Thursday to Sunday from 11 February to Sunday 7 March, 6pm to 2am. The council says it is Sydney’s most popular multicultural event and lists accessible toilets among the facilities. The page does not give an entry price, a stall list or the transport arrangements for 2027.
By our own calculation, Haldon Street is about 150 metres in a straight line from Lakemba station. That is an unofficial figure from OpenStreetMap positions.
Can food businesses still apply for a stall?
The council says food-based vendors can apply for a stall, but must first attend a compulsory briefing, held at the Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre or online on Wednesday 4, 11 or 18 November 2026, 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Applicants must bring proof of ID, an Australian Business Number and a current Food Safety Supervisor Certificate. Expressions of interest close at midnight on Sunday 29 November 2026. The council says non-food items cannot be sold at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan 2027.
What is the Campsie Lantern Festival?
The council describes a night of food, culture and live celebrations in central Campsie that marks the end of Lunar New Year, with traditional performances and multicultural activities. It is on Saturday 20 February 2027 from 5pm to 9:30pm at Anzac Mall and Park. The page does not list the program or say whether entry is free.
By our own calculation, Anzac Mall is about 80 metres in a straight line from Campsie station. This is not an official figure.
What is not yet confirmed?
For all four events the council has not published a performer line-up, a fireworks time for Padstow, parking or shuttle details, or wet-weather plans. It says in the Lunar New Year entry that more details will be updated in the coming months. We will check the pages again in January. The council’s list also says the Love Earlwood festival will return on Saturday 18 September 2027, which is outside this window.
Sources
- City of Canterbury Bankstown: Aussie Party in the Park (read 8 November 2026)
- City of Canterbury Bankstown: Bankstown Lunar New Year
- City of Canterbury Bankstown: Lakemba Nights during Ramadan
- City of Canterbury Bankstown: Campsie Lantern Festival
- City of Canterbury Bankstown: Love Earlwood festival
- Distances: OpenStreetMap positions via Nominatim, calculated by us on 8 November 2026
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