Visitors to Parramatta will be able to keep their calendars full throughout their stay, no matter what time of the year they stay. The dynamic second CBD of Sydney, which is also home to the 30,000-seat Bankwest Stadium, has become a hub of sport, cultural and popular entertainment events that draw in crowds from far and wide. From colourful local markets and star-studded stadium shows to cultural celebrations such as The Parramatta Lanes Festival, the Loy Krathong Thai Water Festival and Burramatta Naidoc, Parramatta is always bursting with energy.