Parramatta attractions and events

Take a leisurly walk from the Novotel Sydney Parramatta to one of the oldest public parks in the world - Parramatta Park. 

The 85-hectare Park is Parramatta's central gathering place. A great spot to picnic, get active, explore Parramatta's history or attend one of the many events and festivals hosted in the Park.

Upcoming events in Parramatta Park:

Good Things Festival - 8 Dec 2018

Carols in the Crescent - 15 Dec 2018

FOMO - 12 Jan 2019

Sydney Symphony Under The Stars - 19 Jan 2019

Ultra Australia - 24 Feb 2019

Download Festival - 9 Mar 2019

ANZ Stadium plays hosts to all large national and international music artists such as Ed Sheeran, and sporting events including  NRL grand finals, Bledisloe cup, AFL and Rugby Union games.

Located in the heart of Sydney Olympic Park, ANZ stadium is a short train ride from the Novotel Sydney Parramatta.

BOOK your accommodation today for these upcoming events:

Socceroos vs Lebanon - Heroes Will Rise - Tue 20 Nov

Bon Jovi - This House Is Not For Sale Tour  - Sat 8 Dec

Sydney Derby XX - Western sydney A League - Sat 15 Dec

Bon Jovi -  Sat 8 Dec

Eminem Rapture Tour - Fri 22 Feb 2019

Qudos Bank Arena is currently ranked Top 10 in the world and is Australia's No.1 arena.

The venue plays host to a number of A-list entertainment and sporting events including NBL, Katy Perry, P!NK, Robbie Williams, Drake and Cirque du soleil.

Novotel Sydney Parramatta is ideally located 15 minutes from Sydney Olympic Park.

Book your accommodation today for these upcoming events!

• Sam Smith - 14, 16 & 17 Nov 2018
• Sydney Kings vs New Zealand Breaker - 18 Nov 2018
• Schools Spectacular - 23-24 Nov 2018
• Sydney Kings vs Perth Wildcats 6 Dec 2018
• The Kevin Hart Irresponsible Tour - 7-8 Dec 2018
• Shaniah Twain - 14 & 15 Dec 2018
• Twenty One Pilots - The Bandito Tour - Sun 16 Dec 2018
• The Wiggles - Wiggle Pop! Big Show - Sat 22 Dec 2018
• Sydney Kings vs Melbourne United - 23 Dec 2018
• Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets - 29 Dec 2018
• Sydney Kings vs New Zealand Breaker - 11 Jan 2019
• Sydney Kings vs Illawarra Hawks - 13 Jan 2019
• Mumford & Sons - 18 Jan 2019
• Sydney Kings vs Adelaiede 36ers - 19 Jan 2019
• Phil Collins - 21 & 22 Jan 2019
• Keith Urban's Graffiti U World Tour - Fri 25 & Sat 26 Jan 2019
• Sydney Kings vs Perth Wildcats - 27 Jan 2019
• Slash! - Mon 28 Jan 2019
• Sydney Kings vs Brisbane Bullets - 3 Feb 2019
• So Pop!! - 1 Feb 2019
• The miseducation of Lauryn Hill - 7 Feb 2019
• Nickelback - 15 Feb 2019
• Maroon 5 - 21 Feb 2019
• Arctic Monkeys - 1 & 2 Mar 2019
• Eagles - 13 Mar 2019
• Michael McIntyre's Big World Tour - 23 & 24 Mar 2019
• Post Malone - 7-9 May 2019
• Country 2 Country - 28 Sept 2019
• Shawn Mendes - Sat 2 & Sun 3 Nov 2019
• KISS! - Tues 26 Nov 2019

Sydney Showground is home to major events and big experiences at Sydney Olympic Park. Located in the heart of Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney Showground is a short distance from the Novotel Sydney Parramatta.

Book your accommodation today for the upcoming events:

• National Construction Equipment Convention - 15-17 Nov
• RNB Fridays Live 2018 - 17 Nov
• 2018/2019 Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Newcastle Jets - 23 Nov
• Pop-Up Christmas Carnival - 24 Nov - 9 Dec
• 2018/2019 Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Canberra United - 7 Dec
• 2018/2019 Western Sydney Wanderers FC vs Central Coast Mariners - 7 Dec
• 2018/19 KFC Women's Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes - 24 Dec
• 2018/19 KFC Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers - 24 Dec
• 2018/19 KFC Women's Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers - 2 Jan 2019
• 2018/19 KFC Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder v Perth Scorchers - 2 Jan 2019
• 2018/19 KFC Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat - 8 Jan 2019
• 2018/19 KFC Women's Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades  - 8 Jan 2019
• 2018/19 KFC Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers - 13 Jan 2019
• 2018/19 KFC Big Bash League - Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades - 22 Jan 2019
• HSBC Sydney 7s - 1-3 Feb 2019
• Nitro Circus - 16 Feb 2019
• Sydney Royal Easter Show - 12-23 April 2019

RNB Fridays Live - aka the party of the year - is BACK! Illusive Presents, Frontier Touring and Hit Network have raised the bar once again in 2018, bringing to the stage the biggest line-up to date and off-the-chart production to match: we’re talking A-class lighting effects, mammoth sound, tremendous LED video screens and enough pyro that you’d better pack sunscreen.

Sydney Showground | 17 November 2018

Rosehill Gardens Racecourse is located in the heart of Greater Western Sydney and plays host to some of Sydney’s finest racing events including Longines Golden Slipper and Ladies Day.

Make a weekend of it with our VIP Race Day Package. You will receive 10% OFF the best available rates*, buffet breakfast for two people, PLUS indulge in a complimentary glass of bubbly and strawberries or a cold beer with bar snacks upon your arrival to the hotel.

Upcoming Race Days:

Rosehill Gardens Race Day - Sat 17 Nov

Country Classic Race Day - Sat 24 Nov

Rosehill Gardens Race Day - Sat 1 Dec

Rosehill Gardens Christmas Race Day - Sat 8 Dec

Rosehill Gardens Race Day - Sat 19 Jan

The exciting new stadium is located only a short walk from Novotel Sydney Parramatta and is currently under construction, due to open in 2019.

JUST ANNOUNCED the first scheduled Rugby games:

Waratahs vs Sharks - Sat 27 April 2019

Waratahs vs Jaguares - Sat 25 May 2019

Waratahs vs Brumbies - Sat 8 June 2019

Every Friday - Centenary Square, Parramatta

“The site of Australia’s original marketplace, est. 1791”

Over 20 farmers and producers from the Sydney basin and regional NSW will be selling high quality, authentic local, seasonal produce directly from growers and artisan food producers.

Come early and enjoy breakfast whilst you shop or come later for lunch.

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