Sydney Fringe lands with Parrmatta's Lit!

Get ready to celebrate words, stories and creativity as Parramatta’s Lit! festival transforms local venues this September.

Lit! isn’t just another festival - it’s Parramatta’s own stage for stories, voices, and creativity. Nestled within the broader Sydney Fringe Festival, Parramatta’s Lit! is a ground-up, community-curated literary celebration with more than 30 events - putting local writers, poets, zinemakers, book clubs, and storytellers front and centre.

From 1 to 29 September, venues across our neighbourhood - including Riverside Theatres, PHIVE, Arts and Cultural Exchange, Elizabeth Farm, Western Sydney University, and Hambledon Cottage - will hum with readings, workshops, zine fairs, and candid conversations that highlight our region’s rich literary pulse.

What’s on offer?

Expect everything from pop-up masterclasses and play readings to industry talks and zine launches - each event thoughtfully crafted to celebrate Parramatta’s stories and storytellers. Some highlights include:

• ✨ Parramatta’s Lit! Opening Night: Warami and WordsSept 1, 6-7pm - Dhurag Circle, Parramatta Square

• 🖊️ Write Here Write Now: Playwriting WorkshopVarious Dates & Venues

• 🎭 Mixed Lolly Bag: Poetries, Songs, StoriesSat, 3 Sept - Riverside Theatre

• 📚 Industry DaySept 5, 2-7pm - Business Western Sydney

• 🎓 School of Zines, Zine FairSept 20, 10am - 4pm - Arts and Cultural Exchange, 8 Victoria Road, Parramatta 

Lit! is more than an event—it’s a chance to see our own literary neighbourhood reflected back in all its colour, complexity, and creativity. Whether you're a seasoned writer, an avid reader, or simply someone who loves the hum of conversations and ideas, Parramatta’s Lit! invites you to pull up a chair and join your community in celebrating the power of words and shared stories.

So mark your calendars, wander into those creative corners, and watch as Parramatta becomes a living, breathing festival of local literature.

See the full program here: sydneyfringe.com/parramattas-lit/