Greater Sydney Parklands

Weekend in Wistaria

Celebrate spring at a vibrant, free 2-day festival in Wistaria Gardens, Parramatta Park.

Wistaria Gardens
Date

19 and 20 September 2026

Time

10 am - 4 pm

Location

Wistaria Gardens, Parramatta Park

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Weekend in Wistaria

Proudly presented by Greater Sydney Parklands

Roll out the picnic blanket and celebrate spring at Weekend in Wistaria, a free 2-day festival set among the spectacular blooms of Parramatta Park’s historic Wistaria Gardens.

Wander through wisteria, cherry blossoms, flowering fruit trees and colourful spring displays, with live music, family activities, nature experiences, community stalls and food throughout the weekend.

Highlights include:

  • Live music: Relax on the lawn with Highly ReStrung and roving brass trio Soul Street Brigade.
  • Roving entertainment: Look out for Moving Pictures’ floral tandem bike as it travels through the gardens.
  • Family activities: Enjoy Butterfly & Fairy children’s storytime, nature-inspired art, hands-on activities and a chill zone featuring music created with plants.
  • Explore the gardens: Wander through colourful spring displays, including this year’s peace and harmony planting theme.
  • Community stalls: Meet local community and nature groups, browse stalls offering products and information, and enjoy activities throughout the gardens.
  • Food and drink: Enjoy a selection of food and drinks for purchase or bring your own picnic.
  • Regency Promenade & Fair: On Sunday, take a short walk from the gardens to Old Government House to enjoy the Regency Promenade & Fair.


More program details will be announced closer to the event.

Man holding a dog getting his photo taken in front of flowering tree

Capture the spring blooms with your 4-legged friend

Getting to Wistaria Gardens

We recommend walking, cycling or using public transport where possible. Parking within Parramatta Park is very limited. Additional parking is available at the O’Connell Street car park.

Entry to Wistaria Gardens is via Byrnes Avenue, near The Picnic Ground inside Parramatta Park.

There is no entry to the gardens via the former Cumberland Hospital site.

For more information on walking, cycling, public transport and parking, visit Getting to Parramatta Park.

People picnicking at Weekend in Wistaria
Woman playing a violin in the gardens
2 women taking photos in front of wisteria
Greater Sydney Parklands education ranger with program participants
Young family next to blossoms
2 people taking a selfie at Wistaria Gardens

A look back at Weekend in Wistaria

Enjoy some of the colour, creativity and community spirit from previous Weekend in Wistaria events.

Now in its fifth year, Weekend in Wistaria celebrates the much-loved Wistaria Gardens and builds on the gardens’ long-standing tradition of bringing people together during spring flowering season. The event is proudly produced by Greater Sydney Parklands, which manages Wistaria Gardens as part of Parramatta Park.

Learn about the history of Wistaria Gardens

Discover the story of Wistaria Gardens and how Greater Sydney Parklands is restoring and caring for this special place.

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