What's On
Wicked Little Letters
A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark and absurd scandal in this riotous mystery comedy.
Sir Sofele Kakala Documentary Launch
His music impacted the peoples of Polynesia and brought a culture of faith far beyond the Pacific.
Rooh Punjab Dee Cup
Australia's First Ever Live Folk Bhangra Gidha Competition
Exhibition on Screen: John Singer Sargent
John Singer Sargent is known as the greatest portrait artist of his era. What made his ‘swagger’ portraits remarkable was his power over his sitters, what they wore and how they were presented to the audience.
IO Capitano
Longing for a brighter future, two Senegalese teenagers embark on a journey from West Africa to Italy.
The Nut Farm
A failed US crypto trader inherits a macadamia nut farm in Australia that’s under threat from some evil New Zealand frackers.
Prinnie Stevens – Lady Sings The Blues Vol 2
A soulful evening starring Prinnie Stevens
Macbeth
Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler's List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones, Luther) star in a brand-new 'full-voltage visceral' (Daily Telegraph) production of Will
Hain Aur Koi Kahen Jisey Uzma Gillani
A mesmerising and unforgettable evening of theatre, showcasing the creative & artistic body of work of the legendary Uzma Gillani.
So Much Myself: Piano Portraits
A piano, a virtuoso, and a five-part musical portrait gallery where archival video, narrative and music collide in an interconnecting tapestry of stories celebrating discovery.
Freud’s Last Session
A monumental session with two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century over the future of mankind and the existence of God.
None of Us
None Of Us questions the concept of ownership, identity and connection to place.
Marcus Rivera: Uncovered
Experience the enchanting fusion of opera, pop, jazz, musical theatre and Original Philippine Music (OPM) in one spectacular showcase.
The Crucible Symposium
An intensive & detailed performance symposium on the play offering a rich opportunity for students to meet the characters, look beneath the play – at its language, characters, form & theatricality.
Othello Symposium
A new, must-see symposium for stage 6 students.
The World of Musicals in Concert
The World of Musicals in Concert has graced stages across the globe and features a world-class ensemble of multi-talented artists who exquisitely perform classic hits, fused with emotive ballads, big-screen anthems and iconic show tunes.
Best of Australian Shorts
Flickerfest celebrating 33 years, screening the best of short films from Australia and the world! 'Everyone's Invited!'
Best of International Shorts
Flickerfest celebrating 33 years, screening the best of short films from Australia and the world! 'Everyone's Invited!'
The Taste of Things
1885. Peerless cook Eugenie has worked for the famous gourmet Dodin for the last 20 years. As time went by, the practice of gastronomy and mutual admiration turned into a romantic relationship.
The Peasant Prince
The award winning production The Peasant Prince, the children's version of Li Cunxin's iconic autobiography Mao’s Last Dancer.
Sydney Writers’ Festival School Days
Join Sydney Writers' Festival for one of its ever-popular School Days.
ABC Sydney Drive with Richard Glover Featuring Thank God It’s Friday!
Join ABC Radio Sydney's Richard Glover for a special Festival edition of Thank God It's Friday!
Eric Bogle in Concert
Eric Bogle is probably best known for his iconic song The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, but he is far from being a one-hit wonder.
Crime Lords
Three aficionados of crime dissect their thrilling bodies of work with fellow crime writer Benjamin Stevenson (Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect).
Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness returns to the Royal Opera House stage.
Kate Miller-Heidke
Due to overwhelmingly popular demand, Kate Miller-Heidke adds extra dates to the already massive CATCHING DIAMONDS National Regional Tour of Australia.
Sydney Comedy Club in May
Don't miss Sydney Comedy Club's top-rating (and rather hilarious) comedians from home and abroad, for a healthy dose of laughs this May!
Big Weekend of Books & Sydney Writers’ Festival
Fantasy favourite Samantha Shannon live in Parramatta.
NT Live: NYE (Recorded Live)
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of the man who transformed Britain's welfare state.
Casablanca
Giving extraordinary performances, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman light up the screen in one of the most enduring romances in movie history.
RBG: Of Many, One
"One of the all-time great performances" The Sydney Morning Herald
Behind The Lines
Swinging at the piñata, spinning the bottle and bobbing for apples in a year of political party games.
Incredibilia
Magical theatre featuring 20 stories, 101 objects, music and song!
Sharp Short Theatre
Sharp Short Theatre is Riverside Theatres’ popular youth short play competition.
Sydney Music Festival
Experience the Magic: Sydney Music Festival - Where Indian Tradition Meets Musical Excellence
The Tap Pack
Following sold-out shows and rave reviews around the world, Australia's hottest tap dance sensation, The Tap Pack, is coming to Parramatta
Highway of Lost Hearts
A woman. A dog. A campervan. And 4,500km of wide open road.
ARC
A place to keep the most precious of things. A place to embrace the awe and wonder of nature.
The Divine Miss Bette
A spectacularly joyous music and comedy event starring multiple award-winner Catherine Alcorn channeling the legendary Bette Midler.
just BHARATHANATYAM ’24
A showcase of the sheer excellence of the Bharathanatyam dance form through ensemble work.
Let’s Laugh
Spend your evening laughing with a lineup of the finest comedians this country has to offer live!
Gaslight
“In this world there is always danger for those who are afraid of it.” - George Bernard Shaw
How to Catch a Star
Based on the book by international best-selling author Oliver Jeffers, this magical tale about reaching for dreams will take you on a journey from awe and wonder, through perseverance to triumph.
Off the Record
Two hours of incredible entertainment for the whole family.
Children are Stinky
Winners of the coveted Children's Choice Award and a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe sensation, this award-winning kid's comedy can't wait to perform in Parramatta!
The Bugalugs Bum Thief
A bum-tastic adventure awaits as Skeeta, Mick and Billy take on an investigation to try and find the missing bums of Bugalugs. Who is the Bugalugs bum thief?
Are You Pulling My Leg?
Showcasing some of Australia’s funniest comedians with disability or chronic illness.
Karim
How do you leave when you can't leave?
Exhibition on Screen: Painting the Modern Garden – Monet to Matisse
Claude Monet was an avid horticulturist and arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art, but he was not alone.
Gold
A magical ballet of friendship and love set in the Australian bush during the historic gold rush.
La Bohème
On a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks. Two hands meet in the dark and four friends' lives change forever.
Nazeem Hussain: Totally Normal
Ever wondered what Nazeem Hussain does during a two-year break? Me neither, and I'm him. Nonetheless, Nazeem's back and is as 'Totally Normal' as ever.
Exhibition on Screen: My National Gallery
The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told?
Celtic Illusion
Immerse yourself in the Irish Dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken the world by storm.
Snow White
Snow White is a show as much for the adults as it is the kids, if you let it be.
Guards at the Taj
What happens to a life-long friendship when two ordinary men are ordered to do the unthinkable?
Imagine Live
Alison Lester's iconic best seller, brought to life. This show is a joyous celebration of the natural world that will follow you home and live in your heart for years to come.
Yoga Play
A tale of downward dog and downward profits, who knew laughing could give your abs a workout?
Pevan and Sarah
Brace yourself for a live edutainment extravaganza that's bursting at the seams with your favourite Pevan & Sarah bangers.
Riverside acknowledges the Dharug people who are the traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. We pay our respects to the elders past and present of the Dharug nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.