One of Sydney’s most popular cultural events, Ramadan Nights Lakemba, returns! Attracting more than 1.2 million people in 2022, Ramadan Nights in Lakemba has now been recognised as an event of State-significance.

The spectacular month-long cultural event is a vibrant, global food bazaar which happens from dusk until 3am every night from 21 March-20 April (31 nights in total).

Break your fast or try new foods and experience the rich culture and traditions of Ramadan. You’ll be met with an array of street food vendors throughout the entire month of Ramadan. There will be over 70 food stalls to taste, this event has an atmosphere like no other.

Overwhelmed by choice? Check out one of the immersive food tours from Taste Tours here to experience Ramadan Nights like a local!

There is very limited parking so make sure you avoid the crowds by using the FREE Shuttle Bus starting from 6.30pm or catch public transport.

Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year in Islamic culture. The month of Ramadan is spent by people of Muslim faith fasting during the daylight hours from dawn to sunset. At the end of each day’s fast, Muslims gather for Iftar, the evening meal to break their fast.

Due to the massive popularity of this event, we have a few tips to make sure your experience is as smooth as possible. If you are visiting with a family, or simply want to avoid some of the crowds and cues, follow these tips:

• Visit on a night between Monday-Wednesday, when crowds are the smallest 
• Catch public transport or take the FREE shuttle bus there (you might not find a park!)
  
• Come early in the night, the stalls will be open every day from dusk
  

Free Shuttle Bus

The Shuttle Buses will be free for the public to use between 6.30pm-12.30am from Tuesday 21 March-Thursday 20 April.  They will run on the below routes, leaving approximately every 30 minutes.

Shuttle Bus 1 – Campsie – Lakemba - Roselands
First Departure: 6.30pm
Final Departure: 12.15am        

• Pick up 1 Shakespeare St Carpark, Campsie           
• Pick up/Drop Off 2 Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Lakemba                
• Pick up/Drop Off 3 Roselands Dr, opposite Lantern Club, Roselands

Shuttle Bus 2 – Roselands – Lakemba - Campsie
First Departure: 6.30pm
Final Departure: 12.15am        

• Pick up 1 Roselands Dr, opposite Lantern Club, Roselands
• Pick up/Drop Off 2 Lakemba Station, Haldon St, Lakemba                
• Pick up/Drop Off 3 Shakespeare St Carpark, Campsie
  

​​Shuttle Bus map and timetable

How to get here

Ramadan Nights Lakemba takes place on Haldon Street and Railway Parade, Lakemba.

Located in the heart of Greater Sydney, it is easily accessible by public transport with the T3 Bankstown Line and Lakemba Station bringing you to the heart of the event. Plan your trip at transportnsw.info

Please note there will be trackwork on the T3 Bankstown Line from Saturday 15-Monday 17 April and on Thursday 20-Monday 24 April.

Road closures and detour routes will be in place every night from 21 March-20 April 2023, 4pm-3am. We highly recommend taking public transport or our FREE shuttle bus to visit  Ramadan Nights Lakemba, as there will be very limited parking available. Click the button below to see the full list of road closures and detour routes.

​​Road closures and permits

If you are planning to drive to the event, we recommend parking near one of the surrounding train stations on the T3 Bankstown Line, then catching the train to Lakemba Station. Alternatively, you can park around Roselands or Campsie, then catch our FREE shuttle bus to Ramadan Nights Lakemba.

Accessibility 

This event will have accessible transportation available via:

Accessible toilets will be located at:

Please be mindful we are expecting large crowds and there will be very limited seating available. The walking requirement to attend this event is a minimum of two hours.

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