New attractions including the 90s Bingo Party and Peppa Pig at the Kids Concert will complement traditional favourites the Blacktown City Medieval Fayre, and Streets Alive and Parade Day.
Blacktown City Council’s festival has entertained the community for more than 50 years and become one of the largest community events in Western Sydney.
Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting encouraged everyone to come and enjoy the fun.
“The Blacktown City Festival is one of my favourite times of year because of the way we celebrate where we live,” he said.
“Whether it’s the street parade through Blacktown city centre, the swing music at Blacktown Showground or any of the other events, our community loves to enjoy entertainment that is live and local.”
Perfect for picnics; music lovers can enjoy an afternoon of soul, funk and reggae musicians playing by the water at the scenic Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside.
Highlights of the 2026 program include:
Blacktown Festival Comedy Night: Friday 8 May. Blacktown Workers Club. Be prepared to laugh yourself silly as some of Australia’s top comedians entertain in an evening of gags and jokes. Standup veteran Joe Avati will be joined by a stellar supporting cast of Justin Hamilton, Andrew Barnett, Stella Wu and Riv Narak.
Blacktown City Medieval Fayre: Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May. Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside. See knights in shining armour, carefully crafted weaponry, a blacksmith and woodturners village and more in this engaging blast from the past.
Sweet Indulgence Dessert Festival: Friday 22 May. The Village Green at Blacktown city centre will transform into a dessert lover's paradise, offering delectable treats and live entertainment.
The 90s Bingo Party: Saturday 23 May. The Colebee, Doonside. Join two lively hosts to relive the best and worst of the 90s in this hilarious game show-style production.
Swingin’ Sounds: Sunday 24 May. Blacktown Showground. Pack your picnic basket and get set for a big band and stirring singing including hits like My Way, Viva Las Vegas and Come Fly with Me.
Kids Concert – Peppa Pig: Wednesday 27 May. Bowman Hall, Blacktown. Everyone’s favourite little pig comes to Blacktown with her brother George and their friend Sammy. Join them as they play games, sing and jump in muddy puddles.
Streets Alive and Parade Day: Saturday 30 May, Blacktown city centre. See the streets of Blacktown come alive with five stages of entertainment as well as stalls, rides and of course the community parade.
50 Years Blacktown and District Historical Society Library Exhibition: 1 May to 31 May. Max Webber Library, Blacktown city centre. Take a walk down memory lane and see your suburbs how they used to be in this compelling photographic exhibition.
