At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Families and anyone going to Blacktown’s first Pasifika Unity Festival on Saturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November 2026
- What to do now
- Register for free tickets on the City of Blacktown booking page, and plan to arrive by train to Rooty Hill or to park at Rooty Hill off Eastern Road, because there is no car access to the festival site
- Last checked
- Tuesday 27 October 2026, against the City of Blacktown event page (stage program re-read) and the 21 October media release, and Transport for NSW’s weekend trackwork map
- Not yet confirmed
- A wet-weather plan, and the exact parking layout (the City says parking is not guaranteed)
- When
- Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026, 3pm to 10pm each day; gates open at 3pm (Sydney time)
- Where
- Blacktown Football Park, Gate B, Eastern Road, Rooty Hill
- Cost
- Free, but a ticket is required (book online or at the entry booths on the day)
- Parking
- Free at Rooty Hill, entry via Eastern Road; the City says it is not guaranteed
- Train
- Rooty Hill station is 1.3km away, about a 15 minute walk
You can go to the Pasifika Unity Festival for free on Saturday 31 October or Sunday 1 November, from 3pm to 10pm each day at Blacktown Football Park, but you cannot drive to the gates: the City of Blacktown says there is no vehicle access to the site, so you either park at Rooty Hill off Eastern Road or walk from Rooty Hill station, about 1.3km. Sydney is on daylight saving time (AEDT) at this time of year, so all times below are Sydney times.
This guide is built from the City of Blacktown’s Pasifika Unity Festival event page and its media release of 21 October 2026, plus Transport for NSW’s weekend trackwork map, all checked on 26 October 2026.
What is the Pasifika Unity Festival, and what does it cost?
It is described by the City as Blacktown City’s first ever Pasifika Unity Festival. The City and Multicultural NSW are running it to give Melanesian, Micronesian and Polynesian communities a platform to share their traditions, and the City’s page says funding for the project came from the NSW Government. The program has two stages of music, a parade, markets, food stalls, free children’s activities and Rugby League World Cup games on a big screen.
Entry is free, but every visitor needs a ticket. The City says to register online on its booking page before you go. If you have not registered, the FAQ says tickets can also be collected at the entry ticket booths on the day by scanning a QR code, or with help from booth staff. Companion Cards are not needed because the event is free.
What time do the gates open, and when is the parade?
Gates open at 3pm on both days and the stages close at 10pm. On Saturday, the City lists the Official Opening and Parade from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on both stages. The City’s media release says the parade is part of the Saturday program, and that people are invited to represent their ancestry and walk behind their country’s flag. The release says the parade will show the many countries that make up the Pasifika community.
| Time | What the City lists |
|---|---|
| 3pm, both days | Gates open; first acts start |
| 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday | Official Opening and Parade |
| 10pm, both days | Stages close |
Who is on the stages on Saturday 31 October?
The City’s page lists these acts. Stage 1 has DJ Tupai from 3:30pm to 5pm and nothing listed from 5pm to 5:30pm. On Stage 2, the City lists the Tokelau Group Prayer (5:30pm to 5:45pm) and Tokelau Group Performance (5:45pm to 6pm) alongside the Official Opening and Parade, exactly as published.
| Time | Stage 1 | Stage 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3pm to 3:30pm | Tavake Group | Blackwell Public School |
| 3:30pm to 5pm | DJ Tupai | DJ Liam Henzo |
| 5pm to 5:20pm | Nothing listed (until 5:30pm) | Rooty Hill Public School |
| 5:30pm to 6:30pm | Official Opening and Parade | Official Opening and Parade (also listed: Tokelau Group Prayer, 5:30pm to 5:45pm, and Tokelau Group Performance, 5:45pm to 6pm) |
| 6:30pm to 7:30pm | Atoa Siva Academy | VTribe |
| 7:40pm to 8:05pm | Bennett Road Public School | Elija Yo |
| 8:05pm to 9:30pm | DJ Tupai | DJ Latifa Tee |
| 9:30pm to 10pm | Teri | UNI Vybez |
Who is on the stages on Sunday 1 November?
Sunday’s lists have gaps in the City’s version as read on 27 October (it differs from the version of 26 October): Stage 1 lists nothing between 8:05pm and 9:30pm, and Stage 2 lists “DJ” without a name in its last two slots. Check the City’s page again on the day, because the program may be filled in.
| Stage | Time | Act |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | 3pm to 4pm | Cook Islands Group |
| Stage 1 | 4:20pm to 4:50pm | Tiffany-Christina |
| Stage 1 | 5:05pm to 5:40pm | Niue Group |
| Stage 1 | 5:40pm to 7:10pm | DJ Tupai |
| Stage 1 | 7:25pm to 8:05pm | Kapa Haka Group |
| Stage 1 | 9:30pm to 9:35pm | Harlym Siva Afi |
| Stage 1 | 9:35pm to 10pm | Midnight 5un |
| Stage 2 | 3pm to 4pm | VTribe |
| Stage 2 | 4:20pm to 5:20pm | The Karmis |
| Stage 2 | 5:40pm to 7:10pm | DJ Talisha |
| Stage 2 | 7:25pm to 8:05pm | Pusiki Band |
| Stage 2 | 8:05pm to 9:35pm | DJ (name not listed) |
| Stage 2 | 9:35pm to 10pm | DJ (name not listed) |
Which Rugby League World Cup games are on the big screen?
The festival includes a live site showing Rugby League World Cup games, and the City lists a schedule for each day. These are the times the City publishes.
| Day | Time | Game |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 31 October | 3:30pm to 5pm | New Zealand v Fiji |
| Saturday 31 October | 5:45pm to 7:15pm | New Zealand Ferns v PNG Women’s |
| Saturday 31 October | 8:05pm to 9:35pm | Australia v Cook Islands |
| Sunday 1 November | 3:40pm to 5:10pm | Australia v Wales Women’s |
| Sunday 1 November | 5:40pm to 7:10pm | Lebanon v France |
| Sunday 1 November | 8:05pm to 9:35pm | Tonga v Samoa |
The City’s list of activities also names a free sports zone, a free carnival obstacle course, a free jumping castle, a free creative workshop, free kids’ craft, a Sydney Thunder cricket activation and free-to-air rugby league games. The media release says the children’s activities are run with Netball NSW and Sydney Thunder.
Can I drive to the festival?
You can drive to the area, but not onto the festival site. The City’s FAQ says there is no vehicle access to the event site, and that parking is available at Rooty Hill, Eastern Road, Rooty Hill NSW 2766. From the parking area, you follow event signage to the entry gates. The City’s traffic notice adds that all event parking is entered via Eastern Road, and that you should follow road signs and traffic control staff to the designated parking areas.
| Question | What the City says |
|---|---|
| Where do I park? | At Rooty Hill, entered via Eastern Road, then follow signs to the gates |
| Is parking free? | Yes, free of charge, but parking is not guaranteed |
| Gate B | Sportspark Gate B access is closed from 6pm Friday 30 October until Monday 2 November |
| Accessible parking | Limited accessible parking on site; follow traffic staff on Eastern Road and have your accessible parking pass ready |
Because the City says parking is not guaranteed, build in time to find a spot, or choose the train. The City’s page words the parking location as “The Rooty Hill” in the traffic notice and “Rooty Hill” in the FAQ, and does not give a street address for the car park itself, so follow the signs and staff on Eastern Road rather than a map pin.
How do I get there by train?
The City’s FAQ says Rooty Hill train station is 1.3km from the International Sports Park, approximately a 15 minute walk. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner to find the train that suits your starting point.
Check the weekend before you leave. Transport for NSW’s weekend trackwork map for Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November shows one Western Line job: on Sunday from 2am to 10am, buses replace trains between Olympic Park and Ashfield, with express buses also running between Olympic Park and Central. That ends before the festival’s 3pm gates, and the map shows no trackwork at Blacktown, Doonside, Rooty Hill, Mount Druitt or Penrith. The Transport for NSW travel alerts page showed no alerts at 7:18pm on Monday 26 October. Trackwork can change, so check the alerts page and the Trip Planner on the day.
On fares, Transport for NSW’s adult Opal fares page says an adult never pays more than $9.65 a day on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, as of October 2026. That cap applies to the Opal network, including trains, when you pay with an Opal card or contactless card.
What can I eat, and what is on sale?
The City lists 20 food stalls: Tortatoes, The Dirty Drip, Meatsword, Fruitilicious, The Original Fair Floss, Crazy Potato, The Big Big Aloha, JJM Frontliners, Cupcake Glory, Mama Selaae Polynesian Treats, Lu Run, Mama Veas Kitchen, Hit the Spot, Apera Island Foodz, Teettzzz Eatz, Frizld Dirty Soda, Sydney Ice Cream, PMK Sweet Treats, Kingdom Hangis and Muscle’d Tea. The City says food applications are now closed.
It also lists 11 market stalls: Our DNA, Custom Teez, Jandal Broz, Mai Gifts, Creations by Sherralee, Uenuku Providers, Showbags Galore, Pasifika Made, Lets have fun, Cocoa sofia and Av3ry and Co. You can also bring your own picnic, according to the FAQ. There is a licensed bar on site, and alcoholic drinks must stay inside the licensed area.
What can I bring, and what is not allowed?
The City lists these conditions of entry:
- No BYO alcohol. This is an alcohol-free event apart from the licensed bar area on site.
- Bag checks and wanding take place at entry.
- Pets are allowed and must be on a lead at all times.
- Tents, marquees and umbrellas are allowed in the live screening area along the fence lines only.
- Smoking and e-cigarettes are allowed only in designated smoking areas.
| Prohibited item | Detail from the City |
|---|---|
| Alcohol or illegal substances | Of any kind |
| Unauthorised drones, bicycles, tricycles, motorised scooters or Segways | Listed as prohibited |
| Flares, fireworks, laser pointers or glow sticks | Possession is prohibited |
| Sharpened weapons | Including anything that can be used as a projectile |
| Anything that could cause injury or disrupt the event | Listed as prohibited |
Security can refuse entry to, or remove, anyone who is intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, a public nuisance or showing antisocial behaviour. There are no fireworks at this event, according to the FAQ.
Is the festival accessible?
The City’s accessibility notes are specific, including what is not offered:
- There is accessible parking on site, and the FAQ calls it limited. Follow directions from traffic staff on Eastern Road and have your accessible parking pass ready.
- There are accessible toilets within the event site.
- Blacktown Football Park has many accessible paved pathways that are wheelchair friendly, but some parts of the event are on open grass that can become muddy in adverse weather.
- There is no quiet sensory space for this event.
- There is no Auslan interpreter for this event at this time.
- St John first aid is on site; ask a staff member in an orange high-vis shirt.
What happens if it rains?
The City’s page does not publish a wet-weather plan. The only guidance is the accessibility note that open grass areas can become muddy in adverse weather, and that tents, marquees and umbrellas are allowed only along the fence lines of the live screening area. If the weather turns, check the City’s event page and the council’s social accounts before you leave.
Who do I contact?
For questions about the festival, the City’s events team is listed on its event page as 5300 6000 (as printed there) and events.team@blacktown.nsw.gov.au.
Sources
- City of Blacktown: Pasifika Unity Festival (times, stage programs, game schedule, traffic notice, FAQ, conditions of entry; checked 26 October 2026)
- City of Blacktown: New two-day Pasifika festival to showcase cultural pride (media release, 21 October 2026)
- City of Blacktown: free ticket booking page
- Transport for NSW: weekend trackwork map, 31 October and 1 November
- Transport for NSW: travel alerts (checked 7:18pm, 26 October 2026)
- Transport for NSW: adult Opal fares
Featured image: a crowd at a Pasifika Festival in Auckland, New Zealand, in 2015, shown to illustrate a Pasifika festival; it is not a photo of the Blacktown event (photo: Adana Dobranis / CC BY 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Blacktown City Council or Multicultural NSW. Event details, stage programs and parking can change; check the City’s event page before you go.