Real Festival Program
- Details
- Written by: Teela Griffin Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
Join us for an unforgettable experience at Real Festival, where entertainment, art, markets, workshops, activities and adventure on land and water come together in a spectacular fusion of fun.
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Festival Map
Entertainment Highlights
Kids Zone Stage
Talz Twirls / Friday 8pm
Stacey Street Band / Friday 9pm
Wagana Dancers / Saturday 2pm
Van Sereno / Saturday 7pm
Amber Dextrous / Saturday 8pm
Phat Brass / Saturday 9pm
Festival Bar Acoustic Stage
DJ Mr Showtime / Friday 5pm
Connor Wink / Saturday 3pm
Lara Nakhle / Saturday 4pm
Alana Willets / Saturday 1pm
Roller Rink DJ’s
DJ Fly Waves / Friday 6pm
DJ Valentino / Saturday 8pm
DJ Arisse / Saturday 6pm
Roving Performers
Happy Hooper / Kids Zone | Saturday 1-5pm
Just Circus / Saturday 5-8pm
Pop Art / Kids Zone / Friday & Saturday 6-9pm
Meet some of the talented performers shaping this years Real Festival by clicking here: https://www.visitpenrith.com.au/blog/246-performers-real-festival-2024
Food & Drinks:
Over 20 of Sydney’s best food trucks and a pop-up Festival Bar!
Check out the line up here
Check out the Foodies Guide to Real Festival here
Roller Rink by Busways
Skate Sessions: The hugely popular Roller Rink by Busways returns! Experience 30-minute skate sessions and roll under disco balls to the beats of the rink DJs. Skate hire included - pre-book your spot.
Art
The Guardians: Experience "The Guardians," an inflatable immersive artwork featuring large, monolithic shapes inspired by abstracted Australian wildflowers. These dynamic, colorful patterns are eye-catching by day and illuminated by night – perfect for stunning photos.
Shadow House: Explore a unique textile art installation made from recycled materials. Enjoy interactive puppet shows by night and a quiet sensory space by day.
Workshops and experiences:
Dive into hands-on workshops for all ages, where you can get your hands dirty with a range of drop-in activities. Master a new skill or dabble in creative projects, delivered in partnership with our Council services and local creatives. Check out what’s on offer here: https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/community-library/realfestival/workshops
On-Water Activities
Dragon Boats: Experience the thrill of dragon boat racing on the river. Join a team or cheer from the shore as the boats race by.
Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboards: Experience the beautiful Nepean River from a different perspective with free kayaking & stand up paddling.
Open Air Arcade: A retro throwback to the gaming era, with games including twin car racer, pinball, basketball league, dance dance machine, and Kind of the Hammer!
Market Stalls: Stroll through artisan markets and purchase something special that’s been made, grown, sewn, picked, crafted or harvested in the local region. To see the line up click here: https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/community-library/realfestival/markets
Top 10
Don’t miss these top 10 picks: https://www.visitpenrith.com.au/blog/249-top-ten-real-2024