We deliver major festive & cultural events to celebrate our diversity and community identity.
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Fairfield City: A Hub of Culture and Celebration
With a vibrant calendar of events, Fairfield City draws visitors from across Sydney to experience the rich cultural diversity of our community. From traditional festivals to large-scale celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Cabramatta Lunar New Year
Held in the Cabramatta Town Centre, this family-friendly event welcomed over 10,000 attendees in 2025. It showcased Southeast Asian culture through exciting rides, kids' activities, local food, and traditional lion dances, ending with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Cabramatta Moon Festival
On September 8, 2024, the Cabramatta Moon Festival brought tens of thousands together for one of the largest Mid-Autumn celebrations in the country. Highlights included lion dances, cooking demos, cultural performances, and street food that lit up the town with festive energy.
Illuminate NYE
Held annually at Fairfield Showground, Illuminate NYE attracts over 15,000 attendees. This spectacular New Year’s Eve event features fireworks, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, offering the perfect way to ring in the new year with community spirit.
Bring It On! Youth Festival
A signature Youth Week event for ages 12–24, Bring It On! is one of NSW’s largest youth-led festivals, attracting up to 5,000 participants annually. It celebrates young local talent through music, dance, art, and culture, and includes rides, games, food trucks, and more — all curated by young people of Fairfield City.
Night-time Vibes in Fairfield City
Fairfield City comes alive after dark—discover vibrant spots to eat, drink, and unwind!
Canley Heights
Bustling with Southeast Asian flair, Canley Vale Road offers family-friendly dining, desserts, karaoke, and a lively Town Square.
Canley Vale
A short stroll away, Canley Vale delivers Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine with bars and easy train access from Liverpool, Granville, and beyond.
Cabramatta
Known for top-tier Vietnamese eats, late-night snacks, and bubble tea. A local favourite for casual bites and post-wedding detours.
Villawood
Emerging food hub with Lebanese and Asian fusion options. Easy access by train or car with plenty of parking.
Smithfield
Home to renowned Italian dining and a late-night bar in the historic post office. A hidden gem at the heart of major roadways.
Prairiewood
Catch a movie and grab a bite at Stockland’s open-air Eat Street—perfect for laid-back local nights.
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2024 Moon Festival Celebrations Photo by Fairfield City Council
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2024 Moon Festival Celebrations Photo by Fairfield City Council
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2024 Illuminate NYE Party at Fairfield Showground Photo by Fairfield City Council
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Grand Fireworks Display Finale for 2025 Lunar New Year at Cabramatta Photo by Fairfield City Council
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Carnival Rides at the 2024 Illuminate NYE Event at Fairfield Showground Photo by Fairfield City Council
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LED Lion Dance Show at the annua Lunar New Year Event in Cbaramatta Photo by Fairfield City Council
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Lunar New Year celebrations with our famous Lion Dance Performers Photo by Fairfield City Council
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Illuminate NYE Party going off at Fairfield Showground Photo by Fairfield City Council
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Always is a culinary experience in Fairfield Photo by Fairfield City Council
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Celebrities at our amazing events to show off their talent Photo by Fairfield City Council
Posted by Fairfield City Council
Expression of Interest: Mobile Ice Skating Rink
Proposed Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Rink @ The Canleys
Proposed Winter Wonderland Ice Skating Rink @ The Canleys
Opportunity closes
23 Mar 2026
Posted by Fairfield City Council
Entertainment Performers Wanted
The Canley’s Special Entertainment Precinct Activations 2026
The Canley’s Special Entertainment Precinct Activations 2026
Opportunity closes
30 Aug 2026
Posted by Fairfield City Council
THRIVE small group community grants
THRIVE small group grants aims to provide local groups in the Fairfield Local Government Area with an opportunity to apply for up to $3,000.
THRIVE small group grants aims to provide local groups in the Fairfield Local Government Area with an opportunity to apply for up to $3,000.
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2027
Posted by Fairfield City Council
Creative Communities Grants
Grants of up to $6,000 to support creative projects that empower communities to voice important issues, while further developing cultural knowledge and artistic skills.
Grants of up to $6,000 to support creative projects that empower communities to voice important issues, while further developing cultural knowledge and artistic skills.
Opportunity closes
02 Apr 2026
Posted by Fairfield City Council
Hire a versatile space at Fairfield Showground Function Centre
Looking for a flexible venue in a peaceful setting for your next event?
Looking for a flexible venue in a peaceful setting for your next event?
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
Posted by Fairfield City Council
Host your next major event at Fairfield Showground
Large, flexible outdoor and undercover spaces for cultural festivals, concerts, and community events
Large, flexible outdoor and undercover spaces for cultural festivals, concerts, and community events
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
Posted by Fairfield City Council
Hire premier sports facilities at Fairfield Showground
All-weather, multi-sport fields with professional amenities and spectator seating
All-weather, multi-sport fields with professional amenities and spectator seating
Opportunity closes
30 Jun 2026
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