Outdoor public events
From festivals and concerts to community celebrations and sporting events, Greater Sydney Parklands offers unique outdoor venues for memorable experiences across Sydney.
Greater Sydney Parklands hosts a diverse program of outdoor events that enrich Sydney's cultural life and bring communities together. From major festivals and concerts to sporting events, cultural celebrations and community gatherings, our parks provide unique settings for memorable experiences. Our venues have welcomed some of Sydney's most popular outdoor events and continue to play an important role in supporting Sydney's cultural life, visitor economy and vibrant communities. Explore our event venues below to find the right location for your next event.
Centennial Parklands
Centennial Parklands is one of Australia's most iconic outdoor event destinations, hosting everything from festivals and concerts to sporting events and community celebrations. Located close to Sydney CBD, the parklands combine expansive green spaces with versatile event venues, making it an ideal setting for events of varying scale and complexity.
Parramatta Park
Located in the heart of Parramatta, Parramatta Park provides a unique setting for outdoor events and cultural experiences. With its iconic natural amphitheatre and long history of hosting public gatherings, the park is well suited to concerts, festivals and community celebrations.
Western Sydney Parklands
Stretching across 27 kilometres, Western Sydney Parklands offers expansive outdoor spaces for community events, sporting activities and outdoor experiences. Lizard Log provides a distinctive event setting surrounded by natural bushland, making it ideal for community events, recreation activities and outdoor gatherings.
Planning your event
Planning a successful outdoor event requires careful consideration of approvals, safety, accessibility, transport, sustainability and event operations.
The NSW Government Event Starter Guide provides practical information to help organisers understand the requirements for planning and delivering public events in New South Wales.
Apply to hold an event
To hold an outdoor public event in one of our parks, you must submit an event application for assessment and approval.
Before applying, we recommend that you have a clear understanding of your proposed event, including preferred dates, expected attendance, infrastructure requirements and planned activities.
Early engagement is encouraged, particularly for large or complex events.
Noise Management Plan and sound reports
Looking for information about event noise at Centennial Parklands?