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One week until Lakemba Nights during Ramadan begins!
19 Feb-15 Mar, Thu-Sun, 6pm-2am at Haldon Street and The Boulevarde, Lakemba
The stallholder lineup has been announced for this spectacular cultural event! Get ready to taste authentic flavours from more than 50 food stalls and trucks. Think Ramadan classics like smoky skewers, crispy panipuri and oozing knafeh, plus some new favourites.
With just a week to go, it’s time to plan your trip. The best way to get to Lakemba is by taking public transport using the Southwest Link buses, which drop you off within a two-minute walk of Haldon Street.
Lakemba Nights during Ramadan is partly funded by the NSW Government.
This event is proudly sponsored by Western Union, SBS, Sydney Water and iJuice Sugarcane.
Mayor's Message
Dear community,
As we look ahead to the start of Ramadan next week, I’m delighted to share that Lakemba Nights during Ramadan will return from Thursday 19 February through to Sunday 15 March, transforming Haldon Street into a celebration of culture, community spirit and incredible food.
Last year, a record-breaking average of over 50,000 people visited each night, highlighting not only the scale of this event, but the strength of our City’s diversity. I’ve watched this street festival grow from humble beginnings into an event that is known across Australia and beyond. Whatever its size, one thing stays the same – the shared joy these evenings bring to so many people.
What makes Ramadan so special is not just the nightly breaking of the fast – the Iftar – but the values that underpin the month: reflection, gratitude, charity and unity.
This year’s program builds on everything people love. Almost 60 businesses and community stallholders will bring a world of flavours to Lakemba – from cherished favourites like camel burgers, warm knafeh and flaming paan leaves, to exciting new additions including basque cheesecake and seafood paella. I will also be attending an Iftar Dinner on Thursday 5 March, followed by public Tarawih prayers.
What I find most inspiring each year is seeing families, friends, neighbours and visitors from across Australia and even around the world, come together on our streets. Where else can you walk a single stretch of road and encounter cultures and cuisines from Lebanon, Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Syria, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Cocos Malay Islands and so many more? It is a living reminder of what makes Canterbury-Bankstown extraordinary.
Whether you’re a regular visitor, returning after many years or visiting for the very first time, I hope you take the opportunity to experience the sights, tastes and traditions that make Lakemba Nights a truly iconic moment in our City’s calendar. Find out more at cb.city/LakembaNights2026
Ramadan Mubarak,
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek
Sat 28 Feb, 5-9:30pm at Anzac Mall and Anzac Square, Campsie
Get ready for a huge night of food, culture and non-stop celebrations! Wrap up the Lunar New Year celebrations and light up the sky at this family favourite.
Expect drum parades, ribbon dances, the well-loved Campsie Catwalk and a variety of cultural performances – plus firecrackers and lion dances, all while eating your way through a huge range of food stalls!
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters Western Union, Westpac Campsie and SBS.
Extra waste drop-offs during Ramadan
For four Saturdays during Ramadan, residents can drop off extra waste and recyclables to one of three locations, FREE of charge.
Be part of social justice
Celebrate World Day of Social Justice on 20 February and become a CBCity Social Justice Ambassador, supporting inclusion and empowerment in Canterbury-Bankstown.
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