
Sunday October 29th 2023
10am — 5pm
With more than 180,000 visitors each year, celebrating Italian culture, community spirit and what makes Leichhardt special!


In 1986, the first Norton Street Italian Festa was organised by the Capuchin Priests at St Fiacres Church in Leichhardt who wanted to replicate the religious festivals of Italy. Norton Street in Leichhardt has long been the emotional and physical centre of the Italian community in Sydney and is known as ‘Little Italy’. It was the first stop for many, if not most, of the Italians who disembarked in Sydney for a new beginning. Many established roots in Leichhardt and the surrounding suburb, creating a thriving community of Italian culture.
A Community Celebration
- One of the largest annual street festivals in Australia
- Located in the heart of Sydney’s ‘Little Italy’ and featuring entertainment, cooking demonstrations, food, drinks and community activities
- A fun, family day out that has something special for everyone, with no cost for entry
- A wonderful meeting of culturally rich locals and visitors from all over Sydney of all ages, professions and backgrounds
- Supported by Inner West Council and other generous partners, particularly Co.As.It.
- Carnival rides, jumping castles, animal farms, face painting, street performers and pony rides for the kids
- Entertainment, concerts, dancing and free cooking demonstrations by the best Italian professional chefs PLUS the best local Italian Nonnas!
- Hundreds of stallholders showcasing and selling the latest, the unusual and the best in products, and food, coffee and gelato to die for.
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Festa gratefully acknowledges the support it receives from its key supporting organisations. Their contributions will ensure the continuing success of Festa in its 35th year. We take this opportunity to introduce them and recommend their products and services to for your consideration.
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Chosen Charity
HopeforOllie
Aiming to raise awareness and much needed funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research and clinical trials carried out by The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, HopeforOllie relies heavily on the local community and businesses for support. This is the 11th consecutive year HopeforOllie will be at Festa. Stop by their 2023 Christmas themed stall to discover their range of handmade goodies, including their signature Christmas wreaths, bunting and napery. Pre-order your gingerbread house for your home or office, or enter the draw to win one as part of the annual Gingerbread Fundraiser!
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Disclaimer:
LABC, the Event Producer (Impact Exhibitions & Events PL), and all supporting organisations, will do everything in their power to fulfil on the plans for this event. However we will not be liable for any failure or delay in providing products and services as a result of matters outside our control. We will not pass on your personal details to any other organisation except for those who are sponsoring this event.