Upcoming Events in Penrith

For something fun to do this weekend, look no further than Penrith- the Adventure Capital of NSW. Penrith is home to world-class events such as the Rowing World Cup, Ironman 70.3 and the Real Festival. Located only 50 minutes from Sydney, Penrith is your ultimate event destination.

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Exhibitions

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Penrith’s busy events calendar includes a diverse range of exhibitions, trade fairs and expos.

Photo / Jack Buckey, Banksia Oppidanus , fine point pen on hot pressed paper, 2023

Ancher Points: Twelvefold

20 April 2024 (+ 7 more dates)

Exhibition at Penrith Regional Gallery

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Collection In Focus: Between Urgency And Leisure

20 April 2024 (+ 7 more dates)

Harold David, Lyndal irons, Ladstreet, Selina Ou, David Porter, Greg Semu, and Craig Walsh

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Tephra

20 April 2024 (+ 7 more dates)

Tephra is an immersive sound and sculpture installation which delves into the volcanic history of the Greater Blue Mountains Region

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Family

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There’s plenty of fun and affordable things to do with the family in Penrith, just 50 min from Sydney’s CBD.

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Nepean River Parkrun

20 April 2024 (+ 38 more dates)

It's a 5km run - you against the clock!

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Penrith Lakes Parkrun

20 April 2024 (+ 38 more dates)

Its you against the clock! 5km Event

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Feathers

Feathers for Phoebe Community Art Project

20 April 2024 (+ 6 more dates)

Visit Penrith City Library these school holidays to decorate a feather for Phoebe to help her ‘stand out in the crowd’!

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Festivals

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Penrith’s busy events calendar features a variety of festivals.

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Fibre Frolic Festival

04 May 2024 - 05 May 2024

Yarn and Fibre Workshops, Knit Night and Market Day

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Beats, Brews & BBQ Festival

13 July 2024 (+ 1 more dates)

Fusion of tastes, sounds and pure enjoyment!

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Fireworks

Penrith Show 2024

24 August 2024 (+ 1 more dates)

The 179th Penrith Show

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Markets

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Stroll through and grab a bargain at one of the many specialty markets Penrith has to offer.

Penrith Showground Market

Penrith Paceway Market

24 April 2024 (+ 38 more dates)

Market held every Wednesday morning

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Twilight at Lewers

26 April 2024

Art, sips and sounds

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Fibre Frolic Festival Market Day

05 May 2024

Markets for yarn lovers

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Performances

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Located only 50 minutes from Sydney’s CBD, Penrith boasts a steady stream of nationally and internationally renowned performing artists.

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Re:Classical

20 April 2024

Omega Ensemble - The past reconsidered and future reconfigured.

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Mary Stuart

20 April 2024 (+ 3 more dates)

Two queens. One crown. By Henry Lawson Threatre

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Taylor and the Besties Concert at Saints

22 April 2024

School Holiday Performance

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Sport

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Penrith is home to many world-class venues and is the host thrilling sporting events such as Ironman 70.3 and the Sydney International Rowing Regatta.

Three young women in jogging gear on Nepean River Parkrun

Nepean River Parkrun

20 April 2024 (+ 38 more dates)

It's a 5km run - you against the clock!

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Group of runners

Penrith Lakes Parkrun

20 April 2024 (+ 38 more dates)

Its you against the clock! 5km Event

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Bridge in park

Werrington Lakes Reserve Parkrun

20 April 2024 (+ 38 more dates)

It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock

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Workshops

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Pursue your passion, follow your interests, develop a skill and learn something new in Penrith.

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Dragon Boat Paddling with Pendragons Dragon Boat Club on Nepean River

20 April 2024

Dragon Boat Paddling is great fun, keeps you fit and you will make new friends!

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Junior Caretaker Day

22 April 2024

The Museum of Fire is offering a FREE environmental program for children

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Paint And Sip School Holidays Workshop

22 April 2024

Choose Your Heeler!

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