Welcome To Parramatta
Have you seen Parramatta lately? Western Sydney's capital has undergone 10 years of rapid growth and has emerged as a dynamic contemporary city with a busy business and social scene that reflects the cultural diversity of Greater Sydney.
Great food, good shopping, a calendar of events and festivals, sprawling parklands, heritage sites, and a thriving after-hours nightlife with pubs, clubs, theatres, movies and sport under lights...
It's a great place to visit with plenty going on any day of the week. So jump on the ferry, and head west to Sydney's thriving river city and discover Parramatta!
Want to know more about Parramatta?
If you’d like to know more about our vibrant city you can watch a quick and informative video here.
Latest News
New Parramatta Farmers Markets for 2013
The Parramatta Farmers Markets are returning new and improved in 2013.
Parramatta City Council has extended the Farmers Markets annual Christmas break until March 2013.
This extended break will enable Council to expand the Markets in 2013, offering improved products, service and experience to residents, visitors and workers who frequent the Farmers Markets.
The Parramatta Farmers Markets will reopen in March with an exciting program of stallholders, trading as an authentic fresh food farmers market.
New restaurants in Parramatta!
There are heaps of new restaurants opening in Parramatta offering very tasty treats!
Parramatta is seeing a host of new restaurants opening along the Church St 'Eat Street' precinct, offering tasty dining options for the discerning foodie.
Joining the ranks of Grill'd, Wowcow and Mad Mex are Black Angus Bar & Grill, Bondi Pizza and Ribs and Rumps.
Enjoy the new gastronomical experiences and stay tuned to Discover Parramatta to know when you can expect their doors to be opening.
Coming Events
Dreamers Market
The Dreamers Market is a new handmade market dedicated to 100% Australian Handmade. It is a curated market boasting over 40 independent artists, crafters and designers who are the actual makers.
MoreAli McGregor: Alchemy
Ali McGregor returns to Riverside with her new show, Alchemy, which draws on her influences, from opera and cabaret, to trashy 80s pop divas.
Noël & Gertie
Two of Australia’s rising stars of musical theatre transport you to a world of glamour, wit and elegance in a timeless musical which has been acclaimed throughout the world.
Places
City Library
Parramatta City Library is filled with kids, researchers, uni students, seniors & the general public. Plenty to see & do with a continually changing program of activities.
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Rosehill Gardens Racecourse
Rosehill Gardens hosts Australia's richest day of racing, AAMI Golden Slipper, on the first Sat in April. It is also home to regular Sat racing, with the best thoroughbreds in NSW.
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