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The Joan Penrith - Where stories come alive and creativity takes centre stage.
Must See! 
Must See! 
Welcome to The Joan
Bach Akademie Australia Presents
The Brandenburg Concertos
Bach Akademie Australia Friday 14 November 2025
Penrith Con presents
Penrith Youth Orchestra – Season Finale
With Richard Bonynge Ensemble Sunday 16 November 2025
Q Theatre presents
The Wind in the Willows
Based on the book by Kenneth Grahame. Adapted by Mike Smith and Keith Dawson. 29 - 30 November 2025
2026 Arts Education, Kids and Families Program
Experience our new season of inclusive performances, workshops, and educational programs for early learning, primary, secondary and tertiary students, plus vacation care groups and families.
What's On Brochure:
October to December 2025
Discover our exciting line-up of upcoming shows, workshops and exhibitions.
Q Theatre
Providing pathways for artists to train, experiment, and create has always been at the heart of Q Theatre’s mission. We foster emerging talent through our Studio Q workshop program and our Access Ensemble for people with disability.
Penrith Conservatorium
of Music
The heart of music in Western Sydney
Since 1990, Penrith Conservatorium of Music has been inspiring and nurturing musical talent through world-class tuition, fostering creativity, and building a vibrant community of musicians.
Artist Registry
Penrith Performing & Visual Arts (PP&VA) invites artists, artist groups, and arts workers from Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains to join our register.
This helps us connect you with opportunities at The Joan and Lewers, including events, networking, and professional development.
Empower creativity, shape the future
We need your help to keep Western Sydney’s creative heart beating. The support we receive from individual donations as well as businesses, foundations, and philanthropic sources is crucial to our mission of nurturing, making and sharing great art for all.