Major events and partnerships

Council’s flagship festivals and celebrations, plus community-driven events and activations.

Major events

A playful illustration of a piece of fairy bread and a sun with arms, legs and a happy face, dancing outdoors.

An action-packed afternoon of summer fun featuring performances and hands-on creative activities for the whole family.

 


 

An illustration of a hand holding wine, plates of food and the words "Summer Hill Social"

Your neighbourhood long lunch, where good food meets local beats and community vibes.

Illustration of a man playing the accordion and a woman dancing to music.

A celebration of Portuguese pride and spirit, with fado under the stars, traditional dancing, local DJs and delicious pastel de nata.

Image of creative town hall

Our Creative Town Halls program comes to life across three unique events to celebrate literature, film, music and artisan crafts.

A painting of a green bird holding up a speaker with music coming out of it on an orange background.

Bringing artists and the community together to showcase Marrickville as the home of original live music in the Inner West

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Revel in the best of Balmain as Darling Street fills with rhythms, art, delicious food and summer vibes.

Partnerships

Young woman singing into microphone with her hand in the air

A program providing funding and support for local organisations and creatives to deliver live music events across the Inner West. 
 

People watching the Mardi Gras parade in the park.

Events, awards and commemorations that bring our community together.   

New Years Eve fireworks with harbour brigde

Traffic arrangements for the Balmain Peninsula for New Years Eve 2025 can be found here.