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.
(Entry only via Byrnes Avenue inside the park.)

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Weekend in Wistaria

Proudly produced 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: 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.

Event map

Find stalls, food trucks, amenities and activities at Weekend in Wistaria.

Weekend in Wistaria 2026 event map

Getting to Wistaria Gardens

We strongly recommend walking, cycling or using public transport to Weekend in Wistaria. Parking in Parramatta Park is very limited, so please leave the car at home if you can.

If you do need to drive, the O’Connell Street car park is the closest public car park to the event.

A pick-up and drop-off area will be available outside Wistaria Gardens on West Domain Avenue. This area is for short stops only and is not available for parking.

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.


Accessibility

Accessible parking spaces are available outside Wistaria Gardens. Additional parking for visitors with mobility needs will be available on an unsealed surface near the garden entry.

Access to Wistaria Gardens is via a gravel driveway that slopes down into the gardens. Within the gardens, surfaces include paved paths, gravel and grass, with some uneven areas and minor cracks.

A temporary accessible toilet will be available near Glengariff House.

Visitors using wheelchairs, mobility scooters or other mobility aids should be aware that surfaces and terrain vary throughout the gardens, and some areas may be more difficult to navigate.

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.