Where

Audley St and Fisher St, Petersham


When

Saturday 22 March 2025

3pm-9pm

Bairro Português celebrates the Portuguese cultural heritage of Petersham in this vibrant street festival featuring traditional and contemporary food and free entertainment. 

 
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Bairro Português returns to the streets of Petersham!

Bairro Português celebrates the Portuguese cultural heritage of Petersham in this vibrant street festival featuring traditional and contemporary food and free entertainment.

Enjoy Fado under the stars as you sample Portuguese delights from local businesses.

With licensed bars serving wines, beer and sangria, the invitation is open to for all to celebrate the Portuguese hub of Sydney.

Event highlights:

  • A world-class performance from Portuguese sensation Kássio Kruz
  • Freshly baked pastel de nata, loaded bifanas, and more
  • Free craft workshops for families
  • All-day DJ booth and dancefloor
  • Local art and craft market

 

Performances, Free Workshops, and Stallholders

Program

Kássio

Rising star of Portuguese music, Kássio, is set to make his mark in Australia in a limited series of shows. As he celebrates two decades in the music industry, he showcases a vibrant blend of danceable pop and the rich traditions of contemporary Fado, establishing himself as a multifaceted artist.

Rest of program coming soon!

Workshops

Paper Finger Puppets

Inspired by the Portuguese folk tale of the Rooster of Barcelos, kids are invited to make a rooster paper puppet using pieces of colourful card paper with local artist Keila Terencio.

Portuguese Word Flashcards

Learn everyday Portuguese words by choosing your favourite flashcards and bringing them to life with vibrant colours.

Stallholders

  • Grupo Folclorico Da Madeira Inc
  • Lunas Restaurant
  • Sweet Belem Cake Boutique
  • Lemonade by Citrus and Sugar
  • Chillato
  • SP Originals
  • Nucleo Sporting Clube de Portugal De Sydney
  • Dos Churros
  • House Of Natas
  • Mikki's Paella
  • Mr Spanish Churro
  • SOL
  • Portguese Ethnographic Museum of Australia
  • Inner West Council Customer Service
  • Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Greater Sydney Conference) Limited
  • Sydney Portuguese Church
  • Iberica
  • Emily Toaza
  • Smelty
  • Cork By Design
  • Doce D'amor
  • The Doormat Society
  • Cult Hero FC
  • STELLINO

For all enquiries about Bairro Português, contact events@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9392 5000.

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Celebrate Petersham and its Portuguese cultural history with music, dance and food in this one day extravaganza!

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