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Enticing Events, Fabulous Festas
Little Italy is big. Big on hospitality and big on entertainment. Our Norton Street Italian Festa is one of the largest street festivals in Australia and we’re planning so much more. Ensure you never miss out on all that’s happening in our little district. Simply follow us on social media or sign-up to our newsletter. Grazie mille!
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ANZAC Day at The Royal
Saturday 25th April 2026156 Norton StreetJoin us on Saturday 25th April as we come together to honour and remember. We’ll start with a dawn commemoration at 6am, continue with a BBQ, Two-up and live entertainment throughout the day. Visit our website to find out more. -
My Back Pages’, Bob Dylan Tribute
Friday 24th April 2026Leichhardt Bowling Club, 88 Piper StreetThe My Back Pages Revue takes you back to the transformative years of 1963-1966, when Bob Dylan’s ground-breaking songs ignited a cultural revolution. This isn’t just a tribute. It’s a celebration of the music that defined a generation and changed the world of music forever. -
Design a retro arcade game
10:30am Friday 17th April 2026Leichhardt Library, 23 Norton StreetCreate and code your own arcade style game in this hands-on workshop for ages 8-12. Kids will build a Flappy Bird-style game while learning the basics of block coding, animation, sound, scoring, and finishing with a game they can play and share. -
Briscola night at Dom Panino
Thursday 16th April 2026122 Marion StreetItaly may not have made the World Cup, but celebrating our culture and bringing together our community cotinues! Join us for an old-school Italian evening of cards, food, and friendly competition. Visit our wesbite and register your team today. $100 per team – dinner and drink included. -
Pasta cooking night
6:30pm Thursday 16th April 2026137 Marion StreetJoin us for a relaxed, fun, and truly Italian evening where you’ll learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch, just like we do in Italy. A very special collaboration between Chef Gabriele Franco and Silvana Franze. Limited to 40 guests for the evening, book now to avoid disappointment. -
Broadway comes to Teatro
24th March – 19th April 2026Teatro at the Italian Forum, 23 Norton StreetTeatro at the Italian Forum is now showing the Broadway smash hit production, The Prom, starring Australian legend Caroline O’Connor. Hailed by New York Magazine as "smart and big-hearted", here is a world-class production in the centre of Little Italy. -
Leichhardt Twilight Markets
Second Saturday of every monthItalian Forum, 23 Norton StreetSet in the piazza of the Italian Forum, this boutique market brings together a curated mix of food and sweet treats, local makers and handmade treasures. Relax with family and friends, discover something new, and soak in the atmosphere. -
FREE Super Chill Comedy Club
Every Thursday 7:30pm – 9pmOTiS Bar, 153 Norton StreetSydney's only free comedy club is the Super Chill Comedy Club at OtiS Bar. It's free entry every Thursday night with $8 tinnies by Akasha and a rolling list of great comedians. Come and see why OtiS has been voted one of Sydney's best neighbourhood bars. -
Norton Street Italian Festa
Saturday, 25th October 2026Norton Street, LeichhardtSave the Date! The Norton Street Italian Festa will celebrate its 40th anniversary in October this year. With more than 180,000 visitors each year, this is one of the largest cultural street festivals in Australia.