Penrith City Council is thrilled to announce that the Real Festival 2024, held on September 20 and 21 at Tench Reserve, drew 45,000 attendees over the two days. 

With great weather, the stunning backdrop of the Nepean River and a jam-packed program, it’s no surprise that festival-goers flocked to Penrith to enjoy this year’s festivities. The grounds were alive with excitement and creativity as families and friends indulged in the food offerings, immersed themselves in a wonderland of sound and colour, shopped from local markets and tried their hand at a host of workshops.  

Penrith City Council General Manager Andrew Moore praised the event’s success. 

“I want to extend my sincere thanks to the Council staff, volunteers, and every member of our community who contributed to making this year’s Real Festival a resounding success. Your dedication and support have made a significant impact,” Mr Moore said. 

“The success of this year’s event would not have been possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors, and I would like to thank Busways, Blue Mountains Gazette, Western Sydney International Airport and the Western Weekender who helped make this Festival a reality,” he said.  

“Real Festival is an important annual event in Council’s calendar, as it provides family friendly activities for residents and visitors of the LGA, for free. We look forward to building on this year’s success in next year’s edition,” Mr Moore said. 

Keep up to date with the 2025 dates via the Real Festival social pages:  Facebook.com/realfestivalpenrith and Instagram.com/realfestival