At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Families, food fans and anyone in western Sydney who wants a free afternoon of Lebanese music, cooking and market stalls
- What to do now
- Put Sunday 22 November in the diary; no tickets are needed, and the council recommends public transport or the drop-off and pick-up zone over driving
- When
- Sunday 22 November 2026, 11am to 4pm (Sydney time)
- Where
- Barton Park, Barton Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151
- Cost
- Free; no tickets required. Workshops and activities are first come, first served
- Getting there
- Public transport (several bus stops and routes nearby) or the Drop-off and Pick-up Zone; limited street parking on Barton Street and nearby streets
- Organiser
- City of Parramatta, for Parramatta’s first-ever Lebanese Festival
- Last checked
- Monday 2 November 2026, against the City of Parramatta’s Lebanese Festival page and its Getting Here, Accessibility and FAQs page
- Not yet confirmed
- The food and drink line-up, the market stall line-up, set times for the stage and cooking demonstration, and which bus routes to use
Parramatta’s first-ever Lebanese Festival is on Sunday 22 November 2026 from 11am to 4pm at Barton Park in North Parramatta, and it is free with no tickets. The City of Parramatta lists Faydee, DJ Mark Kross and Wael Mansour as headline artists, plus a live cooking demonstration, workshops and family activities.
This guide uses the City of Parramatta’s Lebanese Festival page and its Getting Here, Accessibility and FAQs page, both read on Monday 2 November 2026. Where the council has not published something, this guide says so.
When and where is the Lebanese Festival?
| Detail | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 22 November 2026 |
| Time | 11am to 4pm |
| Venue | Barton Park, Barton Street, North Parramatta NSW 2151 |
| Cost | Free; no tickets required |
| Activities and workshops | First come, first served; no booking |
| Wet weather | Goes ahead in mild wet weather; may be cancelled in dangerous weather |
The council describes the day as a chance to “experience authentic Lebanese culture, food and hospitality”. It is aimed at families, with shade and accessible viewing areas on site.
Who is performing at the Lebanese Festival?
The Main Music Stage is sponsored by SBS Arabic. The council names three headline artists:
| Artist | How the council describes them |
|---|---|
| Faydee | Australian singer-songwriter who blends pop, R&B and Middle Eastern influences |
| DJ Mark Kross | Blends Arabic fusion, Afro House, R&B and hip hop |
| Wael Mansour | Lebanese singer-songwriter with popular Arabic tracks and live performances |
The council has not published set times for any of the three, so the order and timing on the day are not known. Roving drummers will also move through the festival, according to the council.
What is the live cooking demonstration?
Sunday Kitchen’s Karima Hazim will give live cooking demonstrations on stage. The council says you can watch each dish come together, learn about the flavours behind Lebanese cooking and pick up tips for your own kitchen. The demonstration is supported by Hecham Foods and Durra. No times or menu have been published.
What else is there for families?
- Workshops: a hands-on drumming workshop, and a session on the herbs and traditional wellness practices of Lebanese culture. They are first come, first served.
- Family activities: face painting, creative crafts, hair braiding and sporting activities.
- Story time: kids’ author Jemima Shafei-Ongu reads A Lemon for Safiya.
- Partner activations: interactive experiences from the festival’s partners.
What food and market stalls will there be?
The council says there will be Lebanese food and drinks, and a market with Lebanese pantry staples, aromatic coffee, homewares and homemade gifts. As of Monday 2 November 2026 it has not published either line-up, so the vendors, menus and prices are not published. Check the festival page again closer to the date. Payment methods have not been stated.
How do I get to Barton Park?
| Option | What the council says |
|---|---|
| Bus | Barton Park has several bus stops and routes nearby. Use a trip planner and “leave the car at home”. The council does not name the routes. |
| Car | Use the Drop-off and Pick-up Zone or public transport. Limited street parking may be available on Barton Street and surrounding streets; do not block residential driveways. |
| Road closures | None on the streets around Barton Park. Follow road and parking rules and directions from traffic controllers and event staff. |
Use the Transport for NSW trip planner and enter Barton Park, Barton Street, North Parramatta for Sunday 22 November. This guide has not checked bus times for that day.
Is the Lebanese Festival accessible?
- The council says areas of the event will be accessible.
- Accessible parking is on Barton Street for vehicles displaying a valid mobility parking permit, with more spaces in the tennis complex car park. Speak to a traffic controller on the day for help with access.
- There will be a dedicated vantage point for people with accessibility needs to see the main stage.
- Accessible toilets will be within the event site.
What should I know before I go?
- Date and time: Sunday 22 November 2026, 11am to 4pm, Sydney time.
- Entry is free; you do not need a ticket and you do not need to book workshops.
- Check the council’s website and its @Parramatta Instagram and Facebook pages for any weather cancellation.
- The food, market and stage times were still unpublished on 2 November, so check the page again in the week before.
- Photos on this page show Lebanese food and drink elsewhere, and a skyline view from a nearby suburb. They are not from the festival.
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Parramatta or the Lebanese Festival’s sponsors and partners.
Sources
- City of Parramatta (@Parramatta): Lebanese Festival, checked Monday 2 November 2026
- City of Parramatta (@Parramatta): Lebanese Festival, Getting Here, Accessibility and FAQs, checked Monday 2 November 2026
- Transport for NSW trip planner