Sydney’s Lower North Shore is gearing up for one of its biggest community days of the year, with Crows Nest Fest 2026 set to take over the village on Sunday, 18 October, from 10am to 5pm.
For one action-packed day, the streets, laneways, and parks of Crows Nest will transform into a vibrant, free celebration of local food, music, art, and community spirit.
With over 200 market stalls spanning gourmet produce, fashion, and lifestyle finds, alongside dedicated Food Truck Alleys, festival goers will be spoiled for choice.
In Short
- Village transformation: Crows Nest will become a vibrant, free street festival on Sunday, 18 October, celebrating local food, art, and community.
- Endless entertainment: The event features four live performance stages, an Art Battle showdown, and a dedicated Kids Zone with a petting zoo and circus playground.
- Shop and dine local: Festivalgoers can explore over 200 market stalls, dedicated Food Truck Alleys, and iconic local restaurants throwing open their doors.
Crows Nest’s iconic local restaurants, cafés, and bars will also join in, welcoming thousands through their doors.
“Crows Nest Fest is one of those special days when the whole village changes gear. It’s about locals catching up, families making a day of it, and giving our local businesses the opportunity to really shine,” says Event Owner JoEllen Henderson.
Entertainment will echo across the village with four live music and performance stages:
The Big Music Stage (Ernest Place): Highlighting local talent and school performers.
The HATENA Stage: Showcasing local dance schools and cultural groups.
The Base Music Stage: Spotlighting emerging student musicians.
Art.Beats.Bar: A high-energy mix of DJs, craft brews from 7th Day Brewery, and the high-octane Art Battle live painting showdowns.
Families will find plenty to keep little ones entertained at the Kids Zone, complete with pony rides, a petting zoo, circus playground, and face painting, while roving performers add spontaneous fun throughout the streets.
Whether you come for the food, live music, or vibrant atmosphere, Crows Nest Fest 2026 promises an unmissable day out for all ages.