The Inner West Council is inviting local families and residents to attend the Summer Hill Social on Sunday, 8 March 2026. This annual street festival aims to bring neighbours together for a day of food, music and community connection in the heart of Summer Hill village.
Local group Inner West Mums is encouraging parents and carers to use the event as a way to meet other families from nearby suburbs such as Dulwich Hill, Petersham and Lewisham. The festival will transform Lackey Street and Smith Street into a pop-up long-lunch precinct, with extended outdoor seating from local cafes and food stalls.
Visitors can expect live entertainment throughout the day — organisers say the programme will feature world-music and roving performers including flamenco and choir acts — and there will be family activities and childrens workshops/games. Market stalls will include handmade goods curated with Artist Made/Artist Made Markets participants.
The event runs from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Jo Haylen MP (Member for Summer Hill) has publicly encouraged local attendance at past iterations of the Summer Hill Social; organisers and local representatives advise attendees that Lackey and Smith Streets will be pedestrianised for the festival and recommend walking, cycling or using public transport (Summer Hill Station) where possible.
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