Norton Street Italian Festa

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Norton Street Italian Festa A day of celebration of all things Italian including food, cars, entertainment, stalls and events.

20/10/2026

With 2 stages at Festa this year there is so much to see! At the main Co.As.It. stage near Townhall we have the follow epic line up for you with seating and shade available 👇

10am MC Welcome – James Liotta
10:10am Debellis Band
10:15am Tony Sergi
11:00am Marianna
11:45am Majazzter
12:30pm Official Proceedings Commence
12:35pm Anthems – Italian Bilingual School Choir
1:15pm Official Proceedings Conclude
1:20pm Italian Bilingual School Performance
1:45pm George Vumbacca
2:30pm Maria Pappagallo
2:45pm David Pacini
3:30pm Cannoli Competition by
3:45pm Annie Z
4:30pm Stage Closes

🇮🇹 40th Norton Street Italian Festa
📅 Sunday 25th October
⏰ 10am to 5pm

See you there! 🫶

19/10/2026

🇮🇹 FESTA TURNS 40 THIS SUNDAY! 🇮🇹

The Norton Street Italian Festa is taking over Leichhardt’s Little Italy for its 40th anniversary, and it’s FREE to attend. 🙌

📍 Norton Street, Leichhardt (Marion St to William St)
📅 Sunday 25 October
⏰ 10am – 5pm

What’s on 👇
🎡 Family zone with carnival rides, jumping castles, an animal farm, pony rides and face painting
🍝 Enjoy amazing food from chefs and local Nonna’s!
🛍️ 170+ stalls with food, coffee, gelato and handmade goodies
🚗 Auto Festa with classic and modern Italian cars
🎶 Live music, including Italian jazz duo Majazzter and vocalist David Pacini, flying in from Italy on the Co.As.It. stage
🍸 Lily Field Distillery Co pop-up bar

💡 Roads and bus stops around Norton St are closed, so catch the L1 light rail to Leichhardt North and walk.

Tag your festa buddy and save this for Sunday 🍕🍦☕

Some stalls here which you’ll see on Sunday are The Italian Flame - My Calabria Tours - FFB Dragon Boat Club - Ta Ta Ta Pizza ❤️💚🤍

15/10/2026

Our friends from Lily Field’s Distilling Co are back with their Pop Up Bar for 2026 and it’s a stop you won’t want to miss! 🍹 They will be serving up 👇
🍋‍🟩 Classic G&T’s
🍋 Lemoncello Spritz
🥂 Lychee Grapefruit Spritz
🍺 Beers
🍊 Margaritas

The perfect spot to sit and relax on the day!

See you there 🫶🏻
📅 Sunday 26th October, 10am to 5pm
📍Norton St, Leichhardt

The Norton Street Italian Festa is a fantastic day NEXT Sunday 25th October 2026 from 10am to 5pm and it’s a busy one! H...
12/10/2026

The Norton Street Italian Festa is a fantastic day NEXT Sunday 25th October 2026 from 10am to 5pm and it’s a busy one!
Here are our suggestions on how to get here and where to park:
🚊 light rail and buses (buses will be diverted off Norton St)
🏡 Surrounding streets will have limited spots and time limits/restrictions can apply
🚘 MarketPlace Leichhardt
🚘 Norton Plaza
🚘 The Italian forum
♿️ Disabled Parking – there are 4 disabled parking places in the Council car park on Marion St, behind Leichhardt Town Hall

https://festa.net.au/transport/

📷 littleitaly.sydney

11/10/2026

🍝🇮🇹 2026 Norton Street Italian Festa 2026 is almost here and it’s our big 40th year! 🥳

Come along from 10am to 5pm for amazing Italian food, live music, dancing, culture – plus Auto Festa with stunning Italian cars on display. 🚗✨

Kids will have a ball in the dedicated family zone packed with rides and fun, while you explore from fresh pasta to cannoli, espresso to cocktails. 🥂

📅 Sunday 25th October 2026
⏰ 10am – 5pm

It’s a full day of la dolce vita in the heart of Leichhardt – bring your friends, your family… and your appetite! 🇮🇹

03/10/2026

40th Anniversary of Festa is THIS year! 🇮🇹
Join us on Sunday October 25th 2026 at Norton Street Leichhardt and browse the hundreds of stalls, check out the auto fest, eat, drink, shop, watch live performances and be immersed in Italian culture.
⏰ 10am — 5pm

19/09/2026

little of what’s to come on our 40th Norton Street Italian Festa 👇

🎵 A NEW music stage which is part of the Local Taste Makers Outdoor Bar Area (this is in addition to the stage you’re used to that’s up at Town Hall, this one will be down by the park)

WHATS ON:
🎸 One hour set by The NSW Police Band. Their band has 10 musicians and will play a mix of hits and Italian songs.

🎤 A set by Australian Opera Star and his Soprano who will perform Classic Italian Opera Songs.

Two sets by international touring and recording artist Phillip Johnston and his band. Among their sets will include Italian classics.

In the area you can also enjoy the local breweries and distilleries. 🍹

www.festa.net.au

01/09/2026

CIAO 👋 🇮🇹 We are BACK and on the countdown for the 40th Norton Street Italian Festa. ❤️ It’s going to be a big one so buckle up!

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday 25th October 2026
⏰ 10am to 5pm
📍Norton St, Leichhardt

Tell your friends, block out the day, it’s one you don’t want to miss.

Arrivederci 💚

📅 SAVE THE DATE - our 40th anniversary Norton St Festa is coming! ❤️💚🤍 Be there Sunday 25th October 2026 from 10am to 5p...
03/03/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE - our 40th anniversary Norton St Festa is coming! ❤️💚🤍 Be there Sunday 25th October 2026 from 10am to 5pm.
We have so many exciting things planned for you all. 🤩 If you’re keen to be a 2026 stall holder, reach out via our website (see bio link).

🇮🇹 What an incredible day, Leichhardt! 🇮🇹A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate all things Italian at th...
27/10/2025

🇮🇹 What an incredible day, Leichhardt! 🇮🇹

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate all things Italian at this year’s Norton Street Italian Festa! 🎉 With police estimating a massive 180,000 people filling Norton Street, it was an unforgettable day of food, family, music, and community spirit.

From the Auto Festa to the kids’ zone, cooking demos, live performances, and of course — all the delicious Italian food — you helped make the day one to remember. ❤️

We can’t wait to do it all again next year!
📅 Save the date: Sunday 25 October 2026 for the next Norton Street Italian Festa!

Are you coming down? 🇮🇹 It’s all things Italian till 5pm today! ❤️📍Norton St, Leichhardt(Between Marion St and William S...
25/10/2025

Are you coming down? 🇮🇹

It’s all things Italian till 5pm today! ❤️

📍Norton St, Leichhardt
(Between Marion St and William St)

25/10/2025

Get ready for a full day of la dolce vita in Leichhardt 🍝

🗓 Sunday 26th October
⏰ 10am–5pm
📍 Norton Street, Leichhardt

✨ What’s on:
🚗 Auto Festa – a stunning display of classic Italian cars
👧 Kids zone with rides and fun activities
🍕 220+ food, drink & shopping stalls
🎤 Live stages with cooking demos, performances & entertainment all day

It’s Sydney’s biggest Italian festival — and it’s free! Bring your friends, family and appetite! 🇮🇹💚🤍❤️

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