Lakemba Nights during Ramadan
This spectacular month-long cultural event is a vibrant, global food bazaar, which takes place during the month of Ramadan
Every Thursday-Sunday from 19 February-15 Mar, 6pm-2am
2025 was another spectacular year for Lakemba Nights during Ramadan, with over a million attendees flocking to break their fast or try new foods and experience the rich culture and traditions of Ramadan. You can learn more about the record-breaking daily attendance here.
Thank you to the residents, attendees, staff and stallholders who have made this significant event possible.
Returning in 2026, Sydney’s most popular multicultural event will see Haldon Street Lakemba transformed into a vibrant global food bazaar every Thursday-Sunday from 6pm to 2am between 19 February to 15 March. Featuring up to 60 stalls, this award-winning* annual event provides a unique experience for friends and family to taste treats from around the world and for many Muslims to break their fast together.
*Ramadan Nights Lakemba 2023 won The RH Dougherty Events and Communications Award for ‘Innovation in special events’, Division C (Population > 70,000 people) at the Local Government Week NSW 2023 Awards.
When
Every Thursday-Sunday from 19 February-15 Mar, 6pm-2am
Where
Categories
Facilities
Register to attend a compulsory Stallholder Application Briefing in November 2025.
We will soon open Expressions of Interest (EOI) applications from food-based vendors and businesses who would like to operate a stall at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan 2026. Council encourages applications from potential stallholders that will add to the authenticity, diversity, vibrancy and safety of the event. Please note that non-food items cannot be sold at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan 2026.
Council will conduct compulsory Stallholder Application Briefing sessions. Applicants must attend one of these three sessions, to be held at Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre, on
- Wednesday 5 November, 6.30-7.30pm – SOLD OUT
- Wednesday 12 November, 6.30-7.30pm – event finished
- Wednesday 19 November 6.30-7.30pm – event finished
These briefings are to ensure all vendors and businesses interested in submitting an EOI application for Lakemba Nights during Ramadan 2026 can better understand the event, stallholder operations and fee structure.
The Stallholder Application Briefing is a mandatory information session and must be attended by the person whose name will be on the EOI application (the EOI applicant). EOI applications will not be accepted from applicants who have not attended. If the applicant is unable to attend on any of the above three dates, please send a representative and advise Council staff on the night.
A link to the EOI form will be provided to those who attend the briefing.
Places at the briefings are limited. Registrations will close when the sessions fill up.
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from registered and appropriate not-for-profits to have an information stall at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan 2026. Organisations must be able to demonstrate a strong link to Lakemba and the message of Ramadan.
When
- The information stall will be available every Thursday to Sunday night, between 19 February and 15 March 2026, 6-10pm
- The charity stall will operate every night of the event’s 16 nights and may be shared between interested organisations. This will be at the sole discretion of Council and will be determined based on the number of submissions through this EOI
Location
- Haldon Street, Lakemba
Equipment
- Council will provide a 3x3 metre unbranded marquee and one electrical power point
- Applicants must supply their own table and chairs and/or any banners
Important information
- There will be one stall available at no cost to the not-for-profit organisation/s
- Stall dates and times may be shared subject to level of interest
- A maximum of two people will be allowed to be present
- This stall is for information only and stallholders are not able to sell any products at the event or raise money
- Council reserves the right to change location and cancel the arrangement or any conditions around it, such as asking the organisation to pack down early if issues arise during the event
EOI’s MUST include:
- Contact name, email and telephone number of the applicant
- Name and address of not-for-profit organisation
- Copy of the organisation’s Certificate of Registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
- Copy of organisation’s Public Liability insurance certificate to $20 million
- A demonstration that the organisation has a strong link to Lakemba and the message of Ramadan
- Samples of all materials proposed to be displayed (including banners) and given out at the event. These must be relevant, support the message of Ramadan and be pre-approved by Council
How to apply
Email ramadan@cbcity.nsw.gov.au with all the documents listed above by midnight, Sunday 30 November 2025.
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from businesses and vendors to have a henna tattoo stall as a cultural experience at Lakemba Nights during Ramadan 2026.
Henna tattoo stalls
- Council has three 3x3 metre stall spaces available for henna tattoos as a cultural experience
- The henna tattoo stall will not be permitted to sell food, drink or products other than those relating to henna tattoos
- Henna tattoo stall applications will be managed via a separate EOI application process. Interested vendors should email: ramadan@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
- Council’s decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into.
| Henna tattoo cultural experience stall | Item fee | GST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market stall (non-food) only for henna tattoo cultural experience stalls | $189.09 | $18.91 | $208.00 |
| Marquee supply for non-food stall – charged as a one off | $287.73 | $28.77 | $316.50 |
| Security bond fee (for stalls and food trucks) | $2,000.00 | - | $2,000.00 |
| Total fee payable | $2,524.50 |
When
- Thursday to Sunday nights, between 19 February and 15 March, 6pm-midnight
- The henna stall must operate every night of the event’s 16 nights
Location
- Haldon Street, Lakemba
Equipment
- Council will provide a 3x3 metre unbranded marquee and one electrical power point
- Applicants must supply their own table and chairs and/or any banners/signage
A henna tattoo stall Expression of Interest (EOI) MUST include:
- Contact name, email, residential address and telephone number of the applicant
- Business name, telephone number, address and ABN
- Copy of the vendor or business’ Public Liability insurance certificate to $20 million
- Price list and photos of services and products available
- Details and or photos of experience at events providing henna tattoo services
Email ramadan@cbcity.nsw.gov.au with all the documents required as above by midnight, Sunday 30 November 2025.
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