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Blacktown Garage Party invites the public to our backyard! Taking over the Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre for two days, artists Sione Monu and Salote Tawale create an installation inspired by the aesthetics of the garage and adorned by community. Think corrugated iron, lavalava, tarpaulins, Christmas decorations from 2003.  

For Pasifika Sydneysiders, the garage is much more than a place to park your car - it’s an informal gathering space for generations of families and community to come together and celebrate milestones or to catch up over songs, stories, and laughter.   

Music and karaoke from some of Western Sydney’s greatest musicians will activate the place followed by artist Edith Amituanai’s performance piece Siren Boyz, where she works with local Pasifika artists to create a cacophony of sound and lights.  

There will be hands-on making activities led by Sione Monu and Powerhouse Parramatta’s WE’VE program as well as a special family photo booth where you are invited to dress in your White Sunday best and receive your very own portrait. Although distinctly Pasifika flavoured, this garage party is for everyone. Come along and pull up a milk crate. You’ll be in good company.  

As part of the Sydney Festival 2026.

Event Details:

• Dates:
  Thursday 15 Jan: 10am - 4pm
  Friday 16 Jan: 3pm - 9pm 

• Location: The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre

• Notes: This is a free event. No registration is required. 

More info here.