Get ready for an exciting month of events in and around Blacktown City.
All of your favourite events are returning for another year, and they have added some exciting new events to this year’s program. Get ready to celebrate and party!
Blacktown City Festival 2025 Events, Times, Schedule, Activities, Sydney
From its early beginnings, the Festival has showcased creativity and diversity. We have shared stories, entertained one another and made new friends.
To celebrate 50 years, the Council has added a week to the program- making five weeks of activities and entertainment for our community!
Our 2025 schedule will begin with Vibes by the Lake at Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside, on Sunday, 4 May. Here, you will see and hear top R’n’B and reggae musicians while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of one of our showpiece reserves.
There will be gags and chuckles at the Lots of Laughs Comedy Night, and you will need to book a ticket to the ever-popular Seniors Concert quickly.
The Sweet Indulgence Dessert Festival will attract foodies and sweet tooths to the Village Green, Blacktown. Delicious treats and entertainment will make for a great evening.
The biggest crowd-puller is sure to be the Blacktown City Medieval Fayre. In its 20th year, I expect the Fayre to captivate thousands of people with combat displays, medieval jousting, and more at Nurragingy Reserve.
It wouldn’t be the Blacktown City Festival without the Streets Alive and Parade Day. Check out the performers, markets and children’s activities lining the streets of Blacktown on this special day.
Vibes by the Lake
Relax by the lake at Nurragingy Reserve and enjoy the soulful sounds of Western Sydney’s favourite bands.
Don’t forget to bring your picnic essentials or sample tasty dishes from our local food trucks.
Join us for a family-friendly event you won’t want to miss!
Blacktown Festival Comedy Night
Blacktown Festival Comedy Night will have you rolling in the aisles with side-splitting jokes and witty humour.
Headlined by true comedy master Simon Kennedy and supported by Aditya Gautam, Ben Darsow, Lizzy Hoo, Dilruk Jayasinha and Danielle Walker, get tickets to this night of non-stop laughter and entertainment.
With this fantastic lineup, you will not find another show in Sydney, so get in quick to avoid disappointment.
This event is restricted to audiences 18 years and over—maximum 10 tickets per transaction.
Sweet Indulgence Dessert Festival
Oh, sugar, it’s back! The dessert lover’s paradise Sweet Indulgence is returning to the Blacktown Festival!
Sugar lovers will flock to the Village Green to satisfy their sweet tooth with mouth-watering creations from some of Sydney’s top, hand-picked dessert vendors.
The event will feature:
- candyland style props
- live music
- Free face painting
- roving performers
- Baby bungy jump
Swingin’ Sounds
RAT PACK RELOADED is a great afternoon of ‘swingin’ fun… The show features iconic hits such as That’s Amore, New York New York, My Way, Feeling Good, Volare, Viva Las Vegas & Come Fly with Me.
Rat Pack Reloaded stars three of the entertainment industry’s most accomplished and sophisticated leading men who have starred in music theatre, television and film across the globe. Accompanied by their very own BIG band, THE PLAYERS & VEGAS DANCERS, Rat Pack Reloaded is hailed as the most entertaining feel-good show of the year!
Come along and have a ‘swingin’ good time!
Blacktown City Medieval Fayre
Head back to the Middle Ages at the spectacular Blacktown City Medieval Fayre.
Watch knights clad in shining armour compete in epic battles of strength, skill and bravery in both stand-up battles and incredible jousting competitions, which feature riders from all over the country fighting for the prestigious title.
Be immersed in the medieval culture through the feathered friends show, medieval displays, combat artillery, handmade arts and crafts, a working Blacksmith and Woodturners village, and medieval-themed food. It is even better when you come dressed in medieval garb and compete in the Best Dressed competition.
Experience the excitement and pageantry of a bygone era in a truly authentic way. This event should not be missed.
Tickets are $10 per person per day, including the booking fee. Children 3 years and under are free.
Please note: The Nurragingy Miniature Railway will run on both days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with rides at just $4 each. All visitors are welcome.
Streets Alive and Parade Day
Celebrate as a community at the Streets Alive and Parade Day in the Blacktown CBD. It’s the City’s biggest community festival of the year.
Music, colour, food, dance, and entertainment will take over the streets for everyone, in addition to free amusement rides, arts and crafts, and market stalls. See Bluey and her little sister Bingo during their live interactive experience at Bowman Hall! Bookings are essential.
The street parade will travel through the CBD at 11 am, showcasing Blacktown’s multiculturalism, history, emergency services and local groups. Come along, show support, and engage with other members of our wonderful Blacktown City community.
Unrestricted parking is available at the following locations on the day:
- Colo Lane Carpark
- Warrick Lane Carpark
- Kmart Carpark- Alpha Street
- Max Webber Library Carpark
Getting There
Blacktown is a suburb about 40 kilometres northwest of the Sydney CBD via the M2. It has its own train station on the Blue Mountains Line. Blacktown City Festival organisers will provide public restrooms, wheelchair access, and free Wi-Fi throughout the festivities.
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