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:
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A world-class performance from Portuguese sensation Kássio Kruz
- Freshly baked pastel de nata, loaded bifanas, and more
- Free craft workshops for families
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All-day DJ booth and dancefloor
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Local art and craft market
Performances, Free Workshops, and Stallholders
Program
Kássio Kruz
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.
Aldeias de Portugal
Aldeias de Portugal performed for the first time in 1976 and are celebrating their 49th Anniversary in 2025. Since the beginning, Aldeias de Portugal has promoted Portuguese culture not only to the Portuguese community but also to other ethnic communities. With the dedication of the committee, members and supporters, Aldeias de Portugal has been able to represent the Portuguese culture in many cities around Australia including Canberra, Melbourne, Armidale, Cowra, Perth, Brisbane and even overseas in Macau.
Portuguese Concert Band
Composed by Portuguese artists, songs are sung in Portuguese with influence from European neighbours.
Grupo Folclorico Cultural Portugues
The Grupo Folclorico Cultural Portugues de Sydney Inc. started in 1998, serving the community and showcasing culture and traditions from different regions of Portugal through songs, dances and costumes.
Trio Teleboteco
Biography coming soon
Grupo Portugues de Concertinas
Biography coming soon
Batucada Funk
A multicultural band made up of people from all over the world, Batacuda Funk are all about bringing music, colour and life to the streets of the Inner west!
Herois do Bar
Herois do Bar are a DJ Duo with a passion for spreading the tunes from all the Portuguese speaking countries around the globe. They have made multiple appearances at the Bairro Portugues festival in Petersham, and always in the mood to take crowds of all ages, religions and musical tastes through a music journey that enhances the spirit of community.
Dani Dancefit
Biography 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.
Food
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Lunas Restaurant
Sardines on Broa Toast, Pork Bifana Sandwich, Chouriço Bread
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Grupo Folclorico Da Madeira Inc
Malasadas (Portuguese donuts), Chicken Kebabs, Beef Bifanas, Milho - Polenta, Drinks
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Sweet Belem Cake Boutique
A Portuguese bakery located in Petersham specialising in cakes, pastries and other sweets. Mostly known for Pastel de Nata (Portuguese Tart)
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Natas and Co.
Boutique bakery specialising in Portuguese custard tarts and donuts
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SP Originals
A variety of Portuguese croquettes
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Nucleo Sporting Clube de Portugal De Sydney
Bifanas with meat from local Portuguese butchers in Petersham
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Dos Churros
Handmade gourmet Portuguese churros
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Lemonade by Citrus and Sugar
Fresh lemonade
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Chillato
Gelato and sorbet, milkshakes, and cold drinks
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SOL
Granita with frozen fruit. Three available choices: lemon, strawberry, and coffee
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Mikki's Paella Pty Ltd
Spanish Valencian/chicken paella, seafood paella, vegan paella
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Mr Spanish Churro
Freshly made churros with homemade chocolate dipping sauce, filled with Nutella or salted caramel and the viral churro cone creme brulee
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Community Stalls
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Emily Toaza
Emily is a Portuguese-Australian artist whose work explores the intersection of culture, identity, and the universal language of food. Drawing inspiration from both her Portuguese heritage and Australian upbringing, she uses food as a muse to create vibrant artworks that celebrate the sensory and emotional connections we share with what we eat.
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The Doormat Society
Doormats in contemporary and traditional designs
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Doce D'amor
"My family comes from the island of Madeira, and we make Bolo de Mel (cake) and a variety of broas (biscuits) which are traditional to the island. These are made from our family recipes. We also stock a select range of imported Portuguese products including handpainted ceramics such as the iconic Galo de Barcelos, and gourmet tinned sardines and fish."
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Portguese Ethnographic Museum of Australia
Showcasing a variety of items from the museum.
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Cork By Design
A variety of products made from Portuguese cork
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Cult Hero FC
Football merchandise and collectables
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Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Greater Sydney Conference) Limited- Sydney Portuguese Church
This expo makes use of a whole person wellness questionnaire and report that helps individuals identify the ‘health’ of their lifestyle habits and circumstances.
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STELLINO
Ladies' clothing and knitwear
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Inner West Council Customer Service
Drop by our stall and ask us your questions! Our Mobile Customer Service team are here to help.
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For all enquiries about Bairro Português, contact events@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9392 5000.