Penrith NAIDOC event to celebrate and recognise First Nations communities

Penrith NAIDOC Event is returning to Jamison Park on 11th July with Council  this year having created the event program in consultation with First Nations people, paying respect to the Dharug and Gundungarra Traditional Owners, as well as all First Nations people who call Penrith home.  

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said this year’s event is bigger than last year’s, with plenty on offer from local organisations, performers, and stallholders and adds “we worked closely with our NAIDOC Planning Committee to create a program of activities and performances that represented our First Nations communities and culture.  

“We have a lot in store for this NAIDOC Event — from performances from local Traditional Owners and First Nations artists, the return of the Caring for Country corridor, artisan market stalls, cultural workshops and much more.   

“I encourage everyone to come along as we celebrate and recognise our First Nations communities. We can’t wait to celebrate NAIDOC Week with our community.

“We also thank the many local services and event sponsors who assist to make this day a truly unique and special event.”

The popular cultural event will also have Deadly Touch Tag, a health precinct, a free community BBQ lunch, First Nations food trucks and much more.

This year’s NAIDOC theme honours the next generation and celebrates the strength, vision and legacy of First Nation culture. 

Penrith Council thanks all sponsors, including the major sponsors for the 2025 Penrith NAIDOC Event: Get Behind It! Bowel Cancer Screening in partnership with YarnnUp (Gold Sponsor), Western Sydney Airport (Silver Sponsor), and Banarang, Reconciliation NSW and Aboriginal Affairs NSW (Bronze Sponsors).

For more information about the event, visit penrith.city/events 

Image. One of many community members who joined the Penrith NAIDOC Event celebrations in 2024.