Parramatta Open 2026
Event recap
On Saturday 29 August 2026, Sydney Open went west for the inaugural Parramatta Open
Parramatta Open was a day that shone a new light on the bustling streets of Parramatta. Across the city, 18 buildings opened their doors to our event attendees, giving them access to rarely seen spaces and unique experiences.
Attendees visited a program of buildings that were as diverse as the city itself; from heritage sites that tell stories of early colonial architecture, to award-winning contemporary buildings with views points over the Parramatta horizon.
A full schedule of activations added to the experience, with everything from local choir performances, architecture talks, military vehicle displays and even a golden-ticket-only access pass to preview the new Powerhouse Parramatta ahead of its official opening.
18
buildings2,400
attendees16,000+
site visits170
volunteersParticipating buildings
6&8 Parramatta Square (Deloitte and LG Australia)
Brigid Shelly Building, Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta
Elizabeth Farm
Hambledon Cottage
Harrisford House (MHNSW members only)
Leigh Memorial Church
NSW Lancer Barracks and Museum
Old Government House
Parramatta Aquatic Centre (PAC)
Parramatta Female Factory
Parramatta Town Hall
PHIVE
Powerhouse Parramatta (Golden ticket only)
St John’s Anglican Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cemetery Mortuary Chapel
Sydney West Trial Courts
The Dairy and Rangers cottages
It was fascinating and I have raved about it to my colleagues and my friends and family.
Parramatta Open visitor
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