Open Streets Program 2024-25
The Open Streets Program 2024-25 (the Program) was a non-competitive grant program open to all councils across NSW. The Program aimed to energise our streets with free activities and events.
The $8.7 million program was a part of the NSW Government’s Vibrant Streets Package, a commitment to help transform streets into thriving local places that support businesses, creative sectors, and the community.
The Open Streets Program 2024-25 aimed to:
- Temporarily close streets to vehicles and open them for people, with projects over a day, or series of days, and provide safe spaces for community events and activities.
- Bring vibrancy to our streets by creating a sense of excitement and discovery with creative events and activations that are inviting and inclusive to the community.
- Support job creation in local businesses and the cultural sector.
- Support the development of longer-term place management outcomes, through projects that encourage private-public partnerships.
73 councils were funded to deliver approximately 130 street events across NSW. Successful grant recipients received up to $150,000 to support the temporary closure of streets for placemaking activations for people.
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Successful grant recipients
You can find out more details about all the successful grant projects below.
Greater Sydney projects
- Bayside Council, Bayside's Winter Wonderland, $150,000
- Blacktown City Council, Blacktown City's 4Elements HipHop Festival 2024, $150,000
- Burwood Council, Burwood Culture Streets, $150,000
- Camden Council, Camden Christmas Festival, $140,000
- Campbelltown City Council, WanderOnQ, $150,000
- City of Canada Bay Council, Halloween on Majors Bay Road, Concord, $100,000
- City of Parramatta, Powerhouse Lane, $150,000
- Cumberland Council, Moon Festival 2024, $150,000
- Fairfield City Council, Cabramatta Moon Festival 2024, $150,000
- Georges River Council, Lunar New Year Festival, $150,000
- Hawkesbury City Council, Light Up Windsor, $65,000
- Hornsby Shire Council, Hornsby Spring Festival, $150,000
- Inner West Council, 2044 Street Takeover, $72,839
- Liverpool City Council, Starry Sari Nights Liverpool, $150,000
- Mosman Municipal Council, Open Streets Mosman, $111,900
- North Sydney Council, North Sydney Festival, $150,000
- Penrith City Council, St Marys Lights Up, $150,000
- Randwick City Council, Spot On, $150,000
- Strathfield Municipal Council, Winter Warmer in the Square, $149,099.13
- Sutherland Shire Council, Jannali Moonrise Festival, $150,000
- Waverley Council, Bondi Festival Gould Street Party, $150,000
- Willoughby City Council, Artamon Street Festival, $150,000
- Wollondilly Shire Council, LIVE IN 25 – Creating Space for Everyone – Wollondilly PAC Launch Street Party and Community Arts Festival, $150,000
Regional projects
- Albury City Council, WinterGlow, $149,703
- Armidale Regional Council, Armidale Spring Street Fair, $145,000
- Ballina Shire Council, Wonderful Wardell, $56,793
- Bathurst Regional Council, The Dhuluny Project, $150,000
- Bellingen Shire Council, Bellingen Shire Events, $150,000
- Blayney Shire Council, Newbridge Winter Solstice, $14,831
- Bogan Shire Council, Big Bogan Street Festival, $141,000
- Bourke Shire Council, Back O' Bourke Fiesta, $135,000
- Cabonne Council, Support Local, Celebrate Together, $79,838.01
- Cessnock City Council, Kurri Curry Festival and Street Art Workshop, $135,000
- City of Newcastle, New Annual Festival First Night and Wallsend150, $150,000
- Clarence Valley Council, Clarence Community Celebrates, $150,000
- Coolamon Shire Council, Coolamon NYE Street Party, $21,500
- Coonamble Shire Council, Vision Splendid Country Music Extravaganza, $150,000
- Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council, Starry Nights Festival, $121,600
- Gilgandra Shire Council, Under the Gums + Goin’ to Gil Weekend, $125,000
- Griffith City Council, Activation of Olympic Street, $116,170
- Gwydir Shire Council, Gwydir Shire Open Streets Project, $114,484
- Kiama Municipal Council, Kiama Winter Street Festival, $149,952
- Lachlan Shire Council, Condo Comes Alive, $93,350
- Lake Macquarie City Council, Lake Mac Open Streets Program, $50,000
- Leeton Shire Council, Leeton Alive, $81,900
- Mid-Coast Council, MidCoast Mains, $137,050
- Moree Plains Shire Council, Open Streets Festival, $145,000
- Murrumbidgee Council, Murrumbidgee Open Streets Program, $21,000
- Muswellbrook Shire Council, Denman Wine, Food and Film Festival, $150,000
- Nambucca Valley Council, Wallace Lane - Night Market and Lanterns, $145,000
- Narrabri Shire Council, Boggabri Business Chamber monthly markets and Narrabri LGA Christmas Activation 2024, $86,017.50
- Narrandera Shire Council, Narrandera Spring Fair, $37,077
- Narromine Shire Council, Dolly Parton Festival, $150,000
- Oberon Council, Oberon End of Year Spectacular, $7,000
- Orange City Council, Zest Fest, $150,000
- Parkes Shire Council, The Parkes Elvis Festival - Festival Boulevard Activation and Trundle ABBA Festival - Festival Boulevard Activation, $52,300
- Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, ArtWalk 2024 Clarence Street East Activation, $50,000
- Port Stephens Council, Port Stephens Vibrant Street Series, $150,000
- Richmond Valley Council, Richmond Valley Street Fair, $21,500
- Shellharbour City Council, Eco Eats and Beats Festival, $120,000
- Snowy Valleys Council, Bloom, $150,000
- Tamworth Regional Council, Taking it to our Community Streets, $150,000
- Tweed Shire Council, Local Streets Alive, $150,000
- Upper Hunter Shire Council, Upper Hunter - Celebrating Home, $150,000
- Upper Lachlan Shire Council, Christmas Festival Crookwell, $150,000
- Uralla Shire Council, Uralla Christmas Street Fair, $89,650
- Wagga Wagga City Council, Festival of W, $150,000
- Warren Shire Council, Warren Christmas Street Party, $66,000
- Warrumbungle Shire Council, Warrumbungle Shire's Vibrant Street Fests, $150,000
- Weddin Shire Council, Light Up the Night, $122,200
- Wingecarribee Shire Council, The Kaleidoscope Street Festival, $150,000
- Wollongong City Council, Sprung Festival, $150,000
- Yass Valley Council, Christmas on Comur Street, $35,545
Open Streets Events
Approximately 130 street events were held across NSW between June 2024 and February 2025. Events included winter markets, major music festivals, food halls, and Christmas celebrations.
The streets featured everything from live music, lighting displays and outdoor cinemas, to cooking demonstrations and interactive art workshops.
Explore the Open Streets 2024-25 events below:
June 2024
| Event Date | Event Name | Council | Event Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 1 June 2024 | Pally Car and Bike Show | Moree Plains Shire Council | Bingera St, Pallamallawa | A car and bike show promoting the unique passion for cars and bikes in Pallamallawa. |
| Friday, 7 June 2024 | ArtWalk 2024 Clarence Street East Activation | Port Macquarie Hastings Council | Clarence St, Port Macquarie | Artwalk is a free, annual event held in Port Macquarie, that celebrates the town's vibrant art scene. The event brings together local artists and art enthusiasts for a night of exploring, discovering, and experiencing art in all its forms. This year, through Open Streets funding, a Youth Precinct will showcase local youth artists and performers. |
| Saturday, 8 June 2024 | Marketta | Clarence Valley Council | Prince St, Grafton | Marketta will showcase local businesses, highlight artisanal street food, live music, unique crafts, dance performances, and cultural showcases. |
| Saturday, 15 June 2024 | St Marys Lights Up | Penrith City Council | Queen St, St Marys | St Marys Lights Up 2024 will celebrate the vibrant local community and provide a free family friendly night out, with a variety of workshops, illuminated art, amusement rides, live music, cuisines and entertainment. |
| Saturday, 15 June 2024 | Illuminate Raymond Terrace | Port Stephens Council | King St, Raymond Terrace | Illuminate is a free family friendly community event and will feature fire installations, light and music to the streets as a winter warmer and will conclude with a community lantern parade and fireworks. |
| Thursday, 20 June 2024 | WinterFeast Night Market | Mosman Municipal Council | The Crescent, Mosman | A mid-winter, winter solstice themed night-market featuring elevated food, arts and crafts, and entertainment options in Mosman's main civic precinct. |
| Friday, 21 June 2024 | Float Your Boat 2024 | Lake Macquarie City Council | Victory Parade, Toronto | Lake Macquarie’s iconic fluorescent flotilla is set to brighten local shores and spirits when the family favourite ‘Float Your Boat’ parade returns this June. There will be family fun at the live sites which include live music, roaming illuminated performances, entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks. |
| Saturday, 22 June 2024 | Newbridge Winter Solstice | Blayney Shire Council | Trunkey St, Newbridge | The Newbridge Winter Solstice is a medieval-themed event held on the winter solstice with music, dances, markets, bonfire, jousting, Viking battles and a street parade. |
| Sunday, 30 June 2024 | Wonderful Wardell | Ballina Shire Council | Richmond St, Wardell | Ballina Shire Council will be bringing fun, activity and vibrancy to a street in Wardell by undertaking a series of free, facilitated, community art workshops, supported by street performance at the Wonderful Wardell: Creative Community Day event. |
July 2024
| Event Date | Event Name | Council | Event Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 5 July 2024 | Orange Festival | Gwydir Shire Council | Maitland St, Bingara | A regional event which sees the community pick the oranges from the living memorial and a celebration with stalls, bands, dancing, and a parade. |
| Saturday, 6 July 2024 – Sunday, 21 July 2024 | Festival of W 2024 | Wagga Wagga City Council | Baylis St, Wagga Wagga | Festival of W is Wagga Wagga's largest destination event held in the depths of winter. Amidst the fog and mist, Wagga Wagga's CBD is transformed into a magical winter festival with ice-skating, immersive lighting and sound projections, a premier dining experience, live music and light installations. |
| Saturday, 13 July 2024 | Winter Warmer in the Square | Strathfield Municipal Council | The Boulevarde, Strathfield | This exciting new event aims to inject vibrancy into our streets and help create a thriving local place. Stroll the winter markets while listening to live music, taste local treats in a canopied outdoor dining space and enjoy roller skating with the family in the middle of the Square! |
| Saturday, 13 July 2024 – Sunday, 14 July 2024 | Kiama Winter Street Festival | The Council of the Municipality of Kiama | Terralong St, Kiama | Kiama Winter Street Festival is a 2-day event which will see Kiama’s main hub on Terralong St, come alive. The event will infuse excitement in chilly days and illuminate the darkest of winter nights with entertainment such as stage shows, roving artists, musical gardens and enviro-beat workshops, artmaking, festive lights and live art activations. |
| Saturday, 20 July 2024 | Bondi Festival Gould Street Party | Waverley Council | Gould St, Bondi | Bondi Festival Gould Street Party will transform Gould Street and Roscoe Street into a vibrant street party for Bondi Festival’s final weekend. Alfresco dining, bands and roving performers, pop-ups and themed retail offers will takeover the streets for locals and visitors to rediscover the heart of Bondi free from cars. |
| Sunday, 21 July 2024 | Pally Bush Markets | Moree Plains Shire Council | Generoi St, Pallamallawa | A vibrant market event which will feature a wide range of activities and attractions, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees. |
| Saturday, 27 July 2024 – Sunday, 28 July 2024 | Winter Festival | Moree Plains Shire Council | Heber St, Moree | The Winter Festival includes an ice-skating rink, mechanical snowboard, snow globe, live entertainment and more. |
August 2024
| Event Date | Event Name | Council | Event Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 3 August 2024 | Bayside's Winter Wonderland | Bayside Council | Shaw St, Bexley North | Bayside Council brings a winter wonderland onto Shaw Street in Bexley North by temporarily transforming the road into a pedestrian mall – providing markets and activities, bringing businesses onto the streets and local residents into the area. A day for the whole family to enjoy. |
| Saturday, 10 August 2024 | Winter's Night - Tamworth | Tamworth Regional Council | Peel St, Tamworth | A Winter's Night will include live music, kids’ activities, market stalls, food trucks and winter themed activities, including, but not limited to snow machines and creative art activations. |
| Saturday, 17 August 2024 | WinterGlow | Albury City Council | Dean St, Albury | WinterGlow Albury will transform the heart of Albury into a vibrant, bustling space for the community to celebrate the beauty of winter. WinterGlow will feature a dazzling display of captivating light projections, engaging creative workshops, mesmerising musical performance, performers, as well as offering indulgent street-food and culinary delights from our local eateries. |
| Saturday, 17 August 2024 | The Dhuluny Project | Bathurst Regional Council | Kings Parade, Bathurst NSW | The Dhuluny Project is a series of community-led events commemorating the bicentennial of the 1824 Proclamation of Martial Law. This includes a community market of Aboriginal artisans with live music, a free community concert featuring Wiradyuri performers and a 'BLAK Market' of up to 26 artisans and indigenous vendors. |
| Saturday, 17 August 2024 | Kurri Curry Festival and Street Art Workshop | Cessnock City Council | Barton St, Kurri Kurri | A new event, the Kurri Curry Festival will showcase local and regional curry making skills. The community will be entertained with lights, fire, music and treats for the entire family. This event will be followed by an artist workshop where live art will be created. |
| Saturday, 17 August 2024 | Wallsend 150 | Newcastle City Council | Nelson St, Wallsend | Wallsend 150 years is a free community celebration and will welcome local entertainment, performers, street dining, workshops, kids' activities and celebrate the history of Wallsend. |
| Thursday, 22 August 2024 – Thursday, 31 October 2024 | Spot On | Randwick City Council | St Pauls St, Randwick | ‘Spot On’ will be a series of street activations at The Spot, Randwick – closing the road to vehicles for 10 evenings every Thursday. Partnering with businesses, artists, creatives and cultural institutions to create vibrancy and a unique atmosphere on the street during the cooler months. |
| Friday, 23 August 2024 | Armidale Lights Festival | Armidale Regional Council | Tingcombe Lane, Armidale | The Armidale Lights Festival is a free street festival to be held late August 2024. Community members from across the Armidale region will benefit from experiencing a vibrant event showcasing art & lighting installations to the community, resulting in improved social cohesion and support for local regional businesses and the economy. |
| Saturday, 31 August 2024 | Tweed Regional Museum 2024 Street Party | Tweed Shire Council | Queensland Rd, Murwillumbah | Tweed Regional Museum will expand into surrounding streets for another epic Street Party, this year for the Museum's 20th birthday. Visitors will engage in a variety of activities for all ages including workshops and activities, local artisans, performances, the Museum on Wheels and more. |
| Saturday, 31 August 2024 | Celebrate Wooli | Clarence Valley Council | Main St, Wooli | Celebrate Wooli welcomes locals and visitors to experience local performances, cuisine, and crafts, highlighting the area's charm and natural beauty. It offers a chance to immerse in local culture, fostering appreciation for this coastal gem. |
September 2024
| Event Date | Event Name | Council | Event Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 7 September 2024 | Back O' Bourke Fiesta | Bourke Shire Council | Oxley St, Bourke | The Back O’ Bourke Fiesta will be a celebration of the different cultures that now make up the Bourke community. The celebration will see the main street and adjoining wharf area precinct closed to traffic to host the street party. |
| Saturday, 7 September 2024 | Wattle Time Festival | Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council | Carberry Park & Otway Street, Gundagai | The Wattle Time Festival shines a spotlight on the wealth of talent and creativity that thrives within the community and celebrates the beauty of our natural outdoors. The vibrant event brings together our diverse community for a day filled with live entertainment, interactive displays, and opportunities to showcase and celebrate our local talents and businesses. |
| Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Sunday, 8 September 2024 | Starry Sari Nights Liverpool | Liverpool City Council | George St, Liverpool | Starry Sari Nights is a celebration of the colours and flavours of South Asia. George Street will be transformed into a vibrant bazaar of spices and fabric, showcasing local Sari vendors, and elevating the profile of Sari Street, Little India Liverpool. |
| Sunday, 8 September 2024 | Cabramatta Moon Festival | Fairfield City Council | Arthur St, Cabramatta | This festival is a free family-friendly one day event that celebrates the traditional harvest festival in the heart of Cabramatta. The event offers a diverse program of entertainment consisting of vibrant cultural performances, lion dancing parades, interactive children’s shows and roving performers, capped off with a spectacular fireworks finale at 9pm. |
| Saturday, 14 September 2024 | Forster Spring Festival | Mid-Coast Council | Wharf St, Forster | The event will celebrate the launch of Oyster season, incorporating local retail and hospitality businesses, outdoor dining, food stalls, market stalls, live musicians, roving performers, school drama and art classes. |
| Saturday, 14 September 2024 – Saturday, 9 November 2024 | Boggabri Business Chamber Monthly Market | Narrabri Shire Council | Merton St, Boggabri | Boggabri Business Chamber monthly markets is a new event for the CBD precinct encouraging artisans to showcase products and encouraging dwell time in the main street. The markets will help home-based businesses and artisans to showcase and sell products and will provide opportunities for social connections, a reason to stay, play and participate. |
| Saturday, 21 September 2024 | Urunga Fiesta | Bellingen Shire Council | Morgo St, Urunga | The event will involve a program of music, dance and performers located on two stages, featuring local groups showcasing their talents to the community. There will be a street parade featuring the community and a program of games and art activities for the community to engage in. |
| Saturday, 21 September 2024 | Festival of Gundagai | Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council | Sheridan St, Gundagai | The community festival shines a spotlight on the wealth of talent and creativity that thrives within the community and celebrates the beauty of our natural outdoors. The vibrant event promises to bring together our diverse community for a day filled with live entertainment, interactive displays, and opportunities to showcase and celebrate our local talents and businesses. |
| Saturday, 21 September 2024 | Moon Festival 2024 | Cumberland Council | Joseph St, Lidcombe | A celebration of community cultural event, the Moon Festival in Lidcombe will showcase the vibrant night-time street life of Lidcombe Town Centre through arts, culture, food and community. |
| Saturday, 21 September 2024 | Honey Festival | Gwydir Shire Council | Holden St, Warialda | A community festival which will involve local school and community group performances, stalls, and bands. |
| Saturday, 21 September 2024 | Coonabarabran's "Bloomin' Birds" SpringFest | Warrumbungle Shire Council | Dalgarno St, Coonabarabran | Coonabarabran's Bloomin’ Birds" SpringFest will incorporate participatory activities and visual displays by IlluminArt and LightnUpInc. The festivals will offer musical entertainment, outdoor dining, and a variety of food and street stalls, fostering a vibrant atmosphere and supporting local businesses. |
| Saturday, 21 September 2024 | Darlington Point Spring Festival | Murrumbidgee Council | Carrington St, Darlington Point | Darlington Point Spring Festival will have stalls, raffles, great food, wine tasting and, children’s and live entertainment. |
| Friday, 27 September 2024 – Sunday, 29 September 2024 | Goin’ to Gil Street Parade | Gilgandra Shire Council | Miller St, Gilgandra | The Goin’ To Gil weekend provides the opportunity for local businesses, community groups and individuals to showcase all things Gilgandra. This year, the Open Streets program is supporting the closure of Miller St for a street parade, live music, children’s activities, Show & Shine, busking competition, markets, swap meet, Coo-ee Caller competition, and even an official after party and mural painting. |
| Friday, 27 September 2024 | New Annual Festival First Night | Newcastle City Council | King St, Newcastle | The New Annual Festival First Night is an outdoor event and will be staged for the first time to officially open the 2024 New Annual Arts Festival. The event will feature performers, music, and food trucks to launch the 10-day festival. |
| Saturday, 28 September 2024 | Big Bogan Street Festival | Bogan Shire Council | Pangee St, Nyngan | Big Bogan Street Festival aims to create a vibrant community celebration in the heart of Bogan Shire. Named after the tourist attraction, the Big Bogan, the event will feature live music, a best-dressed bogan competition, kid's activities, delicious food from local vendors, and vibrant markets. |
| Saturday, 28 September 2024 | Under the Gums | Gilgandra Shire Council | 6452 Newell Hwy, Gilgandra | Under the Gums is the flagship event of the Goin’ to Gil Weekend. Now, in its fourth year of running, the event has brought the community and travellers together to enjoy epic live music acts, graze the delights of local and regional producers, and enjoy a laugh and a dance under the light of the gums on the Castlereagh River. |
| Saturday, 28 September 2024 | Mungindi Long Lunch | Moree Plains Shire Council | Narrabri St, Mungindi | Mungindi Long Lunch will bring residents and farmers together to connect over a long lunch that will boost community spirit. The event will include a guest speaker, long lunch and entertainment. |
| Monday, 30 September 2024 – Sunday, 13 October 2024 | Burwood Urban Art and Performance Zone | Burwood Council | Burwood Rd, Burwood | The activation involves the creation of an urban art and performance zone fronting on Burwood Road for performances and artist led activities. The activation will involve a fortnight long program of performances, art workshops and community engagement activities to support the implementation of a large-scale public artwork. |
October 2024
| Event Date | Event Name | Council | Event Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 5 October 2024 | Vision Splendid Country Music Extravaganza | Coonamble Shire Council | Castlereagh Street, Coonamble | The Vision Splendid Country Music Extravaganza activates Coonamble's CBD by transforming it with a line-up of professional musicians, food and market stalls, bar, children's amusement rides and activities. |
| Saturday, 5 October 2024 | Open Streets Festival Port Kembla | Wollongong City Council | Wentworth St, Port Kembla | Port Kembla will come to life as day turns to night. The event includes an evening of family, fun, featuring lighting effects, projections, on-street dining, live music and roving entertainment. |
| Saturday, 12 October 2024 | Wander OnQ | Campbelltown City Council | Queen Street, Campbelltown | Wander OnQ is a multilocation event showcasing performance, art and culture in Campbelltown CBD. The event will be supporting local businesses and the local creative industries to activate and restore vibrancy in the streets, encouraging the community to socialise, connect and explore on foot. |
| Saturday, 12 October 2024 | Dolly Parton Festival | Narromine Shire Council | Dandaloo St, Narromine | The Dolly Parton Festival incorporates a daytime street party and nighttime concert that aims to bring the streets of Narromine alive to create a positive vibe, bringing the community together and positively affecting the local economy and the mental well-being of a small rural community. |
| Saturday, 12 October 2024 | Absolutely Kelly Street – Welcome Home | Upper Hunter Shire Council | Kelly St, Scone | Absolutely Kelly Street – Welcome Home will be a major celebration to mark the end of the revitalisation and the official opening of Kelly Street and will feature open air dining, markets, live music and retail. |
| Thursday, 17 October 2024 | Marrambidya River Festival (opening of the Warangesda Festival) | Murrumbidgee Council | Stock Street, Darlington Point | Warangesda, the camp of mercy is rich with history, and stories to be shared. The community will witness a small but important part of the camps history at the Warangesda theatre production, set under the stars. The official Warangesda Festival Opening will feature cultural stalls, food, and live entertainment. |
| Saturday, 19 October 2024 | Fast and Loud 2024 | Lake Macquarie City Council | The Esplanade, Warners Bay | The Fast and Loud 2024 event will be expanded onto the streets to create an active foreshore program at the Esplanade, Warners Bay. There will be a street parade and meet and greet with the driver teams competing in the National Offshore Superboats Championship and Australian Power Boat Championship. The event will also feature entertainment and activities for the kids |
| Saturday, 19 October 2024 | Fast and Loud 2024 | Lake Macquarie City Council | Brooks Parade, Belmont | The Fast and Loud 2024 event will be expanded onto the streets to create an active foreshore program at Brooks Parade, Belmont. There will be a street parade and meet and greet with the driver teams competing in the National Offshore Superboats Championship and Australian Power Boat Championship. The event will also feature entertainment and activities for the kids. |
| Saturday, 19 October 2024 | Leeton Chill and Grill | Leeton Shire Council | Jarrah St, Leeton | Leeton Chill and Grill is an annual food and music festival held in October. It features local cuisine, craft beverages, and live entertainment, creating a vibrant celebration of the region's culinary and cultural offerings. |
| Saturday, 19 October 2024 | Mosman Street Party | Mosman Municipal Council | Middle Head Rd, Mosman | A large evening community celebration with a wide selection of dining and entertainment options at a major street intersection in Mosman. |
| Saturday, 19 October 2024 | Trundle ABBA Festival | Parkes Shire Council | Forbes St, Trundle | The Trundle ABBA Festival will transform Forbes Street in Trundle into a vibrant, accessible, and free space with entertainment and themed activations for thousands of festival goers, while engaging and supporting local businesses to get involved. |
| Saturday, 19 October 2024 | North West Auto Fest | Tamworth Regional Council | Queen St, Barraba | North West Auto Fest will include car displays, market and food stalls, live entertainment, and a fireworks display. |
| Sunday, 20 October 2024 | Pally Bush Markets | Moree Plains Shire Council | Generoi St, Pallamallawa | A vibrant market event which will feature a wide range of activities and attractions, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees. |
| Wednesday, 23 October 2024 – Saturday, 26 October 2024 | Powerhouse Lane | City of Parramatta | George St, Parramatta | Powerhouse Lane is an initiative included in the annual Parramatta Lanes festival celebrating the vibrant arts, music, food and culture scene in Parramatta and Western Sydney. Parramatta Lanes brings together people from all walks of life to connect, inspire creativity and celebrate Parramatta’s unique culture. |
| Thursday, 24 October 2024 | OctoberFeast Night Market | Mosman Municipal Council | The Crescent, Mosman | A Germanic/European themed night-market featuring elevated food, arts and crafts, and entertainment options in Mosman's main civic precinct. |
| Friday, 25 October 2024 | The Moree Block Party | Moree Plains Shire Council | Anne St, Moree | Moree Block Party is a free event held on Gomeroi Country that showcases local talent, brings young people together and celebrates the strength and resilience of the local Moree community. |
| Saturday, 26 October 2024 | Bloom | Snowy Valleys Council | Elm Dr, Tumut | Bloom is a vibrant street festival nestled in Snowy Valleys, uniting the local community through placemaking showcasing local food vendors and producers, engaging performances, cultural immersion and creative entertainment. Benefiting residents, businesses, and the economy, it interconnects the community fabric. |
| Saturday, 26 October 2024 | Moonlight Movie Night | Leeton Shire Council | Chelmsford Pl, Leeton | Moonlight Movie Nights in Leeton's Chelmsford Place will activate the streetscape and support local businesses. The vibrant community event will involve an inflatable outdoor screen, featuring captivating films, local food and drinks, and the involvement of nearby businesses and community groups. |
| Saturday, 26 October 2024 | Block Party on Bay | Tweed Shire Council | Bay St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485 | A free family-friendly community event held in Bay and Stuart Streets, Tweed Heads. An event that brings together local restaurants, cafes, shops, retail businesses, live bands and buskers to promote local businesses and build a sense of community. |
| Saturday, 26 October 2024 | Narrandera Spring Fair | Narrandera Shire Council | East St, Narrandera | The Narrandera Spring Fair will provide community and cultural activities and entertainment options catering to all ages. The 2024 Spring Fair will feature exciting on-street entertainment including performers, live music, stalls, art activations children’s amusements and activities and increased local business activation to boost the local economy. |
| Wednesday, 30 October 2024 | Carnival Capers | Clarence Valley Council | Skinner St, South Grafton | Carnival Capers is a family-friendly event in the main street featuring live local music, youth activities, local market stalls, and street food. It's a lively affair for all ages, offering businesses the chance to showcase their offerings and fostering community pride and support. |
| Thursday, 31 October 2024 | Halloween on Majors Bay Road | City of Canada Bay Council | Majors Bay Rd, Concord | Halloween on Majors Bay Road will transform Concord into a vibrant space for Halloween encouraging self-expression, social interaction, and community bonding through music, performances, games, and dance. |
November 2024
| Event Date | Event Name | Council | Event Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1 November 2024 – Saturday, 2 November 2024 | Jannali Moonrise Festival | Sutherland Shire Council | Box Rd, Jannali | Jannali is the Aboriginal name for 'place of beautiful moonrises'. The Jannali Moonrise Festival will activate the main street of Jannali with a stage for cultural performances, stargazing and storytelling, night markets, music and a 'movie by moonlight'. |
| Saturday, 2 November 2024 | Chelmsford Place Night Markets | Leeton Shire Council | Chelmsford Pl, Leeton | Chelmsford Place Night Markets is a vibrant community event that will activate the streetscape and support local businesses in Leeton. The night markets will showcase small businesses, pop-ups, and main street retailers, and will extend trading hours, promote local enterprises, and breathe new life into the Chelmsford Place precinct. |
| Saturday, 2 November 2024 | Denman Wine, Food and Film | Muswellbrook Shire Council | Ogilvie St, Denman | The event will showcase local wine, produce and providores, and will feature a street theatre, music, and original films held in the recently revitalised Ogilvie Street, Denman. |
| Saturday, 2 November 2024 | North Sydney Festival | North Sydney Council | Mount St, North Sydney | The event aims to rejuvenate North Sydney CBD with an energetic one-day festival around Victoria Cross Metro, fostering enduring social and economic benefits and a cohesive identity. Featuring music, dance, art, and family activities, it encourages involvement from businesses, residents, and visitors, enhancing economic vitality and celebrating community diversity. |
| Saturday, 2 November 2024 | Zest Fest | Orange City Council | McNamara St, Orange | A free, all ages, live music event for the community, that will drive benefits to local business. Closing multiple streets across Orange's civic precinct will increase trade to local business, concurrently activating our central park with live music to drive high attendance and create a template for future music events. |
| Sunday, 3 November 2024 | Bellingen Belonging Parade | Bellingen Shire Council | Church St, Bellingen | The Belonging Parade is an extension of the Taranta Festival - with a free open air parade, and a range of different artists, performers and food stalls from visiting artists showcasing traditional dance, street theatre, puppetry and live music. |
| Sunday, 3 November 2024 | 2044 Street Takeover | Inner West Council | May St, St Peters | The 2044 Street Takeover activates the creative destination of May St, St Peters as part of a local community one-day street-takeover. Through outdoor dining, local business stalls and creative entertainment, this event celebrates the unique character of postcode 2044 as the community re-claim the streets. |
| Saturday, 9 November 2024 | The Wade Hotel Street Party Event | Leeton Shire Council | Church St, Leeton | The Wade Hotel is hosting a lively street party in partnership with the local fire brigade and volunteer rescue association. The free community event will feature live music, food stalls, and family-friendly activities. |
| Saturday, 9 November 2024 | Nundle Art Show and Christmas Markets | Tamworth Regional Council | Jenkins St, Nundle | Nundle Art Show and Christmas Markets will include art activations and displays, Christmas markets and food stalls, live music and entertainment. |
| Saturday, 9 November 2024 | Artarmon Street Festival | Willoughby City Council | Hampden Rd, Artarmon | Artarmon Street Festival welcomes the community back to discover the new and revitalised Artarmon Local Centre, celebrating and sharing with the community and local businesses. The main road will be closed and filled with outdoor dining, entertainment, games and activities. Throughout the day artists will be painting murals live, leaving a permanent memory of the day for the community. |
| Sunday, 10 November 2024 | Eco Eats and Beats Street Festival | Shellharbour City Council | Beverley Ave, Warilla | Discover sustainability at the heart of Warilla! Eco Eats and Beats Street Festival, a vibrant street festival showcasing eco-friendly initiatives with a car boot market, upcycled long table dining area, reuse workshops, nature play, musical playground and mural activation. The community will be a part of sustainability in action! |
| Saturday, 16 November 2024 | Big Bang Street Party and Arts Festival | Wollondilly Shire Council | Menangle St, Picton | Big Bang Street Party and Arts Festival is a community street party and arts festival in Picton to coincide with the formal ceremonial opening of the new Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre (PAC). The inclusive and welcoming celebration will feature a a live music, Welcome to Country, pop-up community performances and roving artists, all ages arts workshops, and an aerial rig featuring stunning circus performances. There will be a makers’ markets, local produce stalls, an artist laneway and guided tours of the PAC – so people can explore it in a fun, inviting way, with surprise performances. |
| Saturday, 16 November 2024 | Hornsby Spring Street Festival | Hornsby Shire Council | Peats Ferry Rd, Hornsby | An energetic, diverse and family friendly street festival showcasing local artists, market vendors and food stalls and trucks. Linking a widely enjoyed green space with iconic town centre venues through safe activation of a main road with children's activities and street-dining opportunities, Hornsby Shire's diverse residents will share cultural diversity, community and togetherness. |
| Saturday, 16 November 2024 | Moonlight Movie Night | Leeton Shire Council | Chelmsford Pl, Leeton NSW 2705 | Moonlight Movie Night in Leeton's Chelmsford Place will activate the streetscape and support local businesses. The vibrant community event will involve an inflatable outdoor screen, featuring captivating films, local food and drinks, and the involvement of nearby businesses and community groups. |
| Saturday, 16 November 2024 | Cudal Eats and Beats | Cabonne Council | Smith St, Cudal | Cudal Eats and Beats will feature an afternoon filled with incredible live music, delicious local food, and activities for the kids. |
| Saturday, 16 November 2024 | Kaleidoscope Street Festival | Wingecarribee Shire Council | Main St, Mittagong | The Kaleidoscope Street Festival aims to celebrate the vibrant diversity of the Southern Highlands through a unique two-day street festival. This event will feature a variety of food stalls, art activations, and cultural activities. The festival will serve as a platform for local producers, chefs, restaurateurs, community groups, and cultural organisations to showcase their heritage, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. |
| Friday, 22 November 2024 – Sunday, 24 November 2024 | Olympic Street Activation | Griffith City Council | Olympic St, Griffith | A weekend activation of Olympic Street and Griffith Youth Precinct that will include markets, public art, artist workshops, skate and BMX demonstrations, food trucks, youth activities and live music. |
| Friday, 22 November 2024 | Nambucca Valley Open Streets Festival | Nambucca Valley Council | Wallace Ln, Macksville | Nambucca Valley Open Streets Festival will offer a range of local food and craft vendors, live entertainment and a fireworks display to add flair and excitement. |
| Friday, 22 November 2024 | Canowindra Christmas Shopping Night | Cabonne Council | Gaskill St, Canowindra | This event will close Gaskill Street for local businesses to showcase their Christmas gift specials, food, drinks, music, and other activities. Attendees can freely explore stalls, enjoy entertainment, and engage in festive activities in a pedestrian-friendly space. |
| Saturday, 23 November 2024 | Blacktown City's 4Elements HipHop Festival 2024 | Blacktown City Council | Main St, Blacktown | Vyva Entertainment and Blacktown City Council present an extended 4ESydney event that will see a one-day takeover of Blacktown’s vibrant Main Street and train station carpark. The 2024 festival will extend outdoor dining and promote extended dwell time, plus provide arts and cultural experiences and a wide range of participatory activities in the heart of the CBD. |
| Saturday, 23 November 2024 | Camden Christmas Festival | Camden Council | Argyle St, Camden | The Camden Christmas Festival is a free event aimed to celebrate the holiday season and bring family friendly fun to Camden. The event sees Argyle Street transformed to host a variety of activities, amusements, and entertainment along with a huge variety of stalls. Local businesses on Argyle Street come out onto the footpath and roadside to also host activations and stalls. This year, the event will expand to include the recently upgraded activation space located in Larkin Place as well as activating the forecourt of the Alan Baker Art Gallery. |
| Friday, 29 November 2024 | Condo Comes Alive | Lachlan Shire Council | Bathurst St, Condobolin | Condo Comes Alive will run over one day transforming the main street of Condobolin with a spectacular array of art and cultural activities, live music, entertainment, market stalls, outdoor dining and child-friendly activities giving residents and visitors a chance to rediscover their local businesses. |
| Friday, 29 November 2024 | Uralla Christmas Street Fair | Uralla Shire Council | Bridge Street, Uralla | The Uralla Christmas Street Fair is a participatory community event featuring performances, markets and street activations culminating in the lighting of the town’s first Christmas tree. |
| Saturday, 30 November 2024 | Bingar 2024 Community Celebration | Gwydir Shire Council | Maitland St, Bingara | An end of year celebration featuring performances by schools and community groups, bands and free activities for children and youth. |
| Saturday, 30 November 2024 (Light Up Windsor Street Fair will now be held on Thursday 19 December 2024) | Light Up Windsor - Christmas Trail | Hawkesbury City Council | George St, Windsor | Light Up Windsor is a free event that kicks off the Christmas Season and assists with activating the town to build community connections and stimulate the economy. At the event, historic buildings are lit up, snow activations are created, there are over 70 market stalls, live and roving Christmas entertainment, a reindeer passport activity, quiet zones in museums, children's ornament craft activities and the lighting of the Christmas tree to end the evening. |
| Saturday, 30 November 2024 | Leeton Business Activation Event | Leeton Shire Council | Jarrah St, Leeton | The Leeton Business Activation Event is a collaborative initiative between the Leeton Shire Council and the Leeton Business Chamber to showcase the diverse products, services, and cultural offerings of the Leeton community. |
| Rescheduled – date to be advised | Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival | Port Stephens Council | Shoal Bay Rd, Shoal Bay | This event will invite local residents and visitors to the region to see Shoal Bay in a different light. Local restaurants will be invited to trade onto the road, with a stronger food and wine focus at the event. The day into night transition of this event will be captivating as the sun goes down over Shoal Bay and the night time activation takes over. |
| Saturday, 30 November 2024 | Ulmarra Twilight Christmas Markets | Clarence Valley Council | Coldstream St, Ulmarra | Join us for a festive celebration of community pride and togetherness as we celebrate Ulmarra! This family-friendly event will feature live music, delicious food from various stalls, children's activities, and a vibrant market offering a delightful selection of local crafts and goods. |
| Saturday, 30 November 2024 | Making Tracks Street Party | Tweed Shire Council | Prospero St, South Murwillumbah | A grand celebration marking the history of South Murwillumbah and the 130th anniversary of Murwillumbah Railway Station at Prospero Street. The historic event will feature live music, market stalls, vintage vehicles, a period clothing parade and educational exhibits. |
December 2024
| Event Date | Event Name | Council | Event Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 5 December 2024 | Richmond Valley Street Fair - Casino | Richmond Valley Council | Walker St, Casino | The Richmond Valley Street Fair will temporarily close main streets in Casino to create engaging spaces and will feature local business stalls, street performers such as face painters, musicians and art, school performances, market stalls, and a petting zoo. The night will close with laser light show or fireworks. |
| Friday, 6 December 2024 | Molong Activation Opening | Cabonne Council | Bank St, Molong | The Molong Activation Opening will unveil recent street upgrades and improvements to the community. |
| Friday, 6 December 2024 | Molong Christmas Shopping Night | Cabonne Council | Bank St, Molong | The Molong Christmas Shopping Night aims to promote local businesses, celebrate Christmas, and showcase unique offerings. Bank Street will be closed for vendors, entertainment, and activities to be accessed in a pedestrian-friendly zone, allowing visitors to stroll freely, explore stalls, and enjoy the festive ambience. |
| Friday, 6 December 2024 | Shiny Streets Christmas on Sheridan | Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council | Sheridan St, Gundagai | Shiny Streets Christmas on Sheridan will see the main street lined with charming stalls selling a variety of holiday treats, handcrafted gifts, and seasonal decorations. Local artisans, crafters, and food vendors will showcase their talents, offering attendees the opportunity to shop for unique and thoughtful gifts while supporting small businesses. |
| Friday, 6 December 2024 | Warialda 2024 Community Celebration | Gwydir Shire Council | Holden St, Warialda | An end of year celebration featuring performances by schools, community groups, and bands, and free activities for children and youth. |
| Friday, 6 December 2024 | Manilla - Christmas Celebrations | Tamworth Regional Council | Manilla St, Manilla | Manilla Christmas Celebrations will include community Christmas tree lighting, Christmas carols and live music, Christmas markets and food stalls, a visit from Santa, photos with Santa and kids’ activities. |
| Friday, 6 December 2024 | Warren Christmas Street Party | Warren Shire Council | Dubbo St, Warren | Warren Christmas Street Party is designed to spread holiday cheer with activities free for the whole family, complete with a visit from Santa Claus, kids’ rides and festive market stalls showcasing unique gifts, crafts and plenty of food. The local dance groups will perform festive music and the evening will end with fireworks. |
| Saturday, 7 December 2024 – Sunday, 8 December 2024 | ‘Christmas in Croydon’ Public Square Activation | Burwood Council | Paisley Ln, Croydon | Christmas in Croydon will involve the installation of temporary event infrastructure on the roadway including outdoor furniture, market stalls, equipment, lighting and decorations to support a weekend long performance program. |
| Saturday, 7 December 2024 | Kootingal Christmas Celebrations | Tamworth Regional Council | Gate St, Kootingal | Kootingal Christmas Celebrations will include live music and entertainment, Christmas markets and food stalls, and will conclude with a fireworks display. |
| Saturday, 7 December 2024 | Coolah Christmas Parade and Festival | Warrumbungle Shire Council | Binnia St, Coolah | Coolah’s Christmas Parade and Festival will incorporate a street parade of community groups and businesses plus an extended festival incorporating local music acts, food stalls, and creative light projections and workshops from Illuminart and LightnUp. |
| Thursday, 12 December 2024 | Wingham Christmas Carnival | MidCoast Council | Bent St, Wingham | The Wingham Christmas Street Party is a festive community event presented by the Wingham Chamber of Commerce Inc. The event is held in the CBD of Wingham to bring life to the town, with street closures providing space for food and market stalls and family friendly entertainment. |
| Thursday, 12 December 2024 | Christmas Twilight Market | Mosman Municipal Council | The Crescent, Mosman | A Christmas themed night-market featuring elevated food, arts and crafts and entertainment options in Mosman's main civic precinct. |
| Thursday, 12 December 2024 | Wee Waa Christmas Mardi Gras Event | Narrabri Shire Council | Rose St, Wee Waa | Wee Waa CBD Christmas Event including late night shopping, markets, food stalls, entertainment and a shop front activation program. |
| Thursday, 12 December 2024 | Yass Valley Community Christmas on Comur | Yass Valley Council | Comur St, Yass | The Yass Valley Christmas on Comur Street event is a festive celebration aimed at bringing the community together during the holiday period. The event will feature late-night shopping, local markets, and a street parade, followed by Santa greeting the families all creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere in the heart of Yass Valley. |
| Friday, 13 December 2024 | Gloucester Twilight Street Parade | MidCoast Council | Church St, Gloucester | Gloucester Twilight Street Parade features a street parade with emergency services, marching band and vintage cars, trucks and equipment to create a novel attraction, bringing additional foot traffic to the CBD businesses. |
| Friday, 13 December 2024 | Narrabri Christmas Activation and Carnival 2024 | Narrabri Shire Council | Maitland St, Narrabri | Narrabri’s annual CBD Christmas event will include late night shopping, markets, food stalls, entertainment and a shop front activation program. This year, the event will feature Christmas decoration installation and events, and a decoration program for vacant space and facades. |
| Friday, 13 December 2024 | Merriwa – Home for Christmas | Upper Hunter Shire Council | Vennacher St, Merriwa | Vennacher Street will be closed to host open dining, markets and an open-air theatre performance. |
| Friday, 13 December 2024 | Maclean Enchanted Christmas Fair | Clarence Valley Council | River St, Maclean | Maclean Enchanted Christmas Fair supports local businesses, uniting the community with musicians, treats, and market stalls, creating a magical celebration showcasing the area's best. Businesses can showcase offerings, spreading joy and strengthening community bonds during this special time. |
| Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Dorrigo Christmas Night Markets | Bellingen Shire Council | Hickory St, Dorrigo | The Dorrigo Handmade Christmas Night Market will showcase the creativity of artisans, designers, and producers from the local region, while also emphasising the importance of supporting local businesses. |
| Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Boggabri CBD Christmas Event | Narrabri Shire Council | Merton St, Boggabri | The Boggabri CBD Christmas event includes late night shopping, markets, food stalls, entertainment, and a shop front activation program. |
| Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Oberon End of Year Spectacular | Oberon Council | Oberon St, Oberon | The End of Year Spectacular is a line-up of street markets, entertainment, food vendors, games, art installations and community displays. |
| Saturday, 14 December 2024 | The Crookwell Christmas Street Festival | Upper Lachlan Shire Council | Goulburn St, Crookwell | The Crookwell Christmas Street Festival is a vibrant community event aimed at celebrating the festive season, fostering community spirit and activating the heart of Crookwell. The festival will bring together residents, visitors, local businesses and community groups for a day of joyous festivities and cultural exchange. |
| Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Murrurundi – Home for Christmas | Upper Hunter Shire Council | Adelaide St, Murrurundi | Adelaide Street will be closed to celebrate Murrurundi’s artistic roots with open air dining, street markets, live music and a major public art project. |
| Saturday, 14 December 2024 | Christmas on Bay Street | Tweed Shire Council | Bay St, Tweed Heads | A free family-friendly community event held in Bay and Stuart Streets Tweed Heads. The event pulls together local restaurants, cafes, shops, retail businesses, live bands and buskers to promote local businesses and build a sense of community. |
| Saturday, 14 December 2024 | The Dhuluny Project: Aboriginal Art Markets and Concert | Bathurst Regional Council | Kings Parade, Bathurst | The Dhuluny Project is a series of community-led events commemorating the bicentennial of the 1824 Proclamation of Martial Law. This includes a community market of Aboriginal artisans with live music, a free community concert featuring Wiradyuri performers and a 'BLAK Market' of up to 26 artisans and indigenous vendors. |
| Thursday, 19 December 2024 | Sparkling Streets Community Christmas Party | Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council | Parker St, Cootamundra | Sparkling Streets Community Christmas Party will see the main street lined with charming stalls selling a variety of holiday treats, handcrafted gifts, and seasonal decorations. Local artisans, crafters, and food vendors will showcase their talents, offering attendees the opportunity to shop for unique and thoughtful gifts while supporting small businesses. |
| Saturday, 21 December 2024 | Richmond Valley Street Fair - Evans Head | Richmond Valley Council | Oak St, Evans Head | The Richmond Valley Street Fair will temporarily close main streets in Evans Head to create engaging spaces that will feature local business stalls, street performers such as face painters, musicians and art, school performances, market stalls, and a petting zoo. The night will close with laser light show or fireworks. |
| Tuesday, 31 December 2024 | Coolamon NYE Street Party | Coolamon Shire Council | Cowabbie St N, Coolamon | This vibrant event promises a night of fun, entertainment and community spirit. The event brings together friends, family and community members from near and far to ring in the New Year. With a host of exciting activities and offerings, this event is perfect for everyone, regardless of age. |
| Tuesday, 31 December 2024 | Light Up the Night | Weddin Shire Council | Main St, Grenfell | A New Year's celebration with the main street festoon lights 'turn-on' event and mural unveiling. The community will enjoy live music, market stalls, and communal spaces. |
January 2025
| Event Date | Event Name | Council | Event Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 8 January 2025 – Sunday, 12 January 2025 | Parkes Elvis Festival | Parkes Shire Council | Clarinda St, Parkes | Parkes Elvis Festival is recognised as one of the top three festivals in Australia and attracts 25,000 fans annually with a global reach of just under two billion media and social platform hits. The main thoroughfare, Clarinda Street, will be closed for three days and transformed into Festival Boulevard with live music, entertainment (dance competitions) and Elvis-themed activations. |
| Friday, 31 January 2025 | Lunar New Year Launch Party | Burwood Council | Burwood Rd, Burwood | The Lunar New Year Launch Party is a major event on Burwood Road in partnership with Burwood Chinatown to support the beginning of the Lunar New Year. |
February 2025
| Event Date | Event Name | Council | Event Location | Event Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 1 February 2025 | Lunar New Year Festival | Georges River Council | Forest Rd, Hurstville | Lunar New Year Festival is Georges River Council’s largest event with over 50,000 people activating Forest Road in Hurstville. This year, there is an introduction of a new and exciting Local Business Precinct that will integrate cultural festivities with concrete economic benefits, promoting sustainable growth and fostering enduring partnerships within the community. This precinct will provide an informal stage with decorations, seating, and creative installations. |
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