Media Releases < Riverside Theatres

Riverside Theatres Next Steps Approved

MEDIA RELEASE 10 DECEMBER 2025 The Riverside Theatres redevelopment project has been given the green light to progress to the next phase with Council approving….

Interactive Sonic Adventure Leads Parramatta’s School Holiday Program This Summer

MEDIA RELEASE 9 DECEMBER 2025 Summer school holiday celebrations will burst to life in January with families invited to take part in almost 100 activities….

Riverside Theatres now ‘Live at PHIVE’ with a new black-box theatre

MEDIA RELEASE 8 OCTOBER 2025 The Discovery Space in Parramatta’s award-winning PHIVE, Council’s flagship community, cultural and civic facility is transforming into a brand-new black….

Riverside Theatres takes major step forward

MEDIA RELEASE 7 JULY 2025 City of Parramatta is pushing ahead plans to reimagine Riverside Theatres with the detailed design and tender process to deliver….

Parramatta goes Sunflower Friendly

MEDIA RELEASE 15 APRIL 2025 People with disabilities can be confident in accessing key Parramatta facilities and services with Council becoming a member of the….

Plans for a reimagined Riverside Theatres push ahead

MEDIA RELEASE 1 APRIL 2025 The iconic Riverside Theatres redevelopment is a step closer to reality and the community is invited to have their say….

Riverside takes centre stage in Aussie online honours

MEDIA RELEASE 28 MAY 2024 Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres is the toast of the Australian online world after winning the 2024 Australian Web Award for the….

Parramatta’s rainbow carpet rolls out for the return of Queerstories

MEDIA RELEASE 16 FEBRUARY 2024 Parramatta is preparing for the return of one of the City’s most raw and beautiful LGBTIQ+ performances as Sydney’s Mardi….

Reimagined Riverside a step closer

MEDIA RELEASE 7 FEBRUARY 2024 A reimagined Riverside Theatres that is the pride of Western Sydney has moved a step closer with the commencement of….

Five finalists in the running to reimagine Riverside Theatres

MEDIA RELEASE 21 DECEMBER 2023 Five internationally recognised architectural teams have been shortlisted as finalists for the Design Excellence Competition for the City of Parramatta’s….

Riverside goes bananas for acclaimed musical comedy

MEDIA RELEASE 5 OCTOBER 2023 Australia’s newest critically acclaimed musical comedy is on its way to Parramatta with Riverside Theatres and Sydney Festival set to….

Riverside Theatres wins national award after a record year

MEDIA RELEASE 31 AUGUST 2023 Parramatta’s much-loved Riverside Theatres are in the national arts spotlight after being named Performing Arts Centre of the Year at….

Calling all designers: Help us Reimagine Riverside Theatres!

MEDIA RELEASE 11 AUGUST 2023 The City of Parramatta is excited to launch its multi-million-dollar redevelopment of Riverside Theatres, calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI)….

City of Parramatta receives major night-time economy boost

MEDIA RELEASE 2 AUGUST 2023 City of Parramatta’s unique arts and culture sector and night-time economy is about to get bigger and better, all thanks….

Riverside Theatres plays host to a record-breaking performance

MEDIA RELEASE 26 JUNE 2023 Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres has reached a significant major milestone, recording its highest gross box office result in 35 years with….

Parramatta CBD nightlife achieves Purple Flag tick of approval

MEDIA RELEASE 29 MAY 2023 Parramatta’s CBD is set to become an even more popular destination after dark, after earning international recognition for its vibrant,….

City of Parramatta secures $170M for Transformational Community Projects

MEDIA RELEASE 8 FEBRUARY 2023 Communities across Western Sydney are set to reap the benefits of a $170 million funding boost secured by the City….

Stage is set for transformation of Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres

MEDIA RELEASE 14 DECEMBER 2022 The stage is set for Riverside Theatres’ transformation into Western Sydney’s pre-eminent arts and cultural precinct, with City of Parramatta….

Show goes on as Riverside Theatres redevelopment plans move forward

MEDIA RELEASE 16 MAY 2022 After three decades of performances, events and screenings, Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres is preparing for a set change of epic proportions….

Vision for Riverside Theatres revitalisation gets green light

MEDIA RELEASE JULY 29 2021 The City of Parramatta is driving forward its ambitious redevelopment of the iconic Riverside Theatres after Council approved the next….