THE Penrith NAIDOC Event returns to Jamison Park on Friday 10 July between 9am and 2pm.

Penrith City Council created this year’s 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.

“We worked closely with our NAIDOC Planning Committee to create a program of activities and performances that represented our First Nations communities and culture,” Cr Carney said.

“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 who assist to make this day a truly unique and special event.”

The beloved 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, “50 Years of Deadly”, encourages the community to see NAIDOC as more than a week. It’s about looking back and celebrating the people who built this movement. Find out more about the theme at naidoc.org.au

Penrith City Council thanks all sponsors, including major sponsors for the 2026 Penrith NAIDOC Event: Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation and Cancer Institute NSW (Gold Sponsors), Western Sydney International Airport and Dimeo Indigenous (Silver Sponsors) and Neami National and Reconciliation NSW (Bronze Sponsors).

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