Annual & Monthly Calendar

Bathurst has a number of great annual scheduled events. See our annual calendar below to find out the major events or download our What’s On guide for monthly events.

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Monthly What's On

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Bathurst Annual Events Calendar

Bathurst has a wide range of events that take place across the year. From large public events like the Bathurst 1000 to state sports championships and conventions. Download our annual calendar to plan your year out.

2026 Events Calendar

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  • 2026 Autumn Colours Heritage Festival

    A celebration of Bathurst’s heritage during its most spectacular season. Autumn is a magical time in the Bathurst region when residents and visitors alike enjoy the explosion of colour that […]

  • Great Southern Nights

    KeyStone 1889 99 Keppel St, Bathurst

    The Central West is set to come alive for Great Southern Nights 2026 from 1 to 17 May, with a stellar line-up of Australian artists performing across the region's charming […]

    $60

  • Rankin Cottage Crafts May

    Rankin Cottage Crafts 117-119 Rankin St, Bathurst

    As the weather change, Rankin Cottage Crafts has fantaic locally made products on offer! From the seasonal harvest, there are beautiful jams and relishes, jumpers and scarfs to keep you […]

  • Murder Horse

    Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

    Have a punt, if you dare… It’s Sweeney Todd meets Succession in this dark, campy musical romp, that rips the lid off our national obsession with gambling. Saddle up for […]

    $45 – $65

  • History Talk: Machattie Park

    Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

    How does a gaol in the centre of town become the ‘beauty spot of the West?’ Join Bathurst local Jan Page to find out in this history talk about Machattie Park. Bookings essential: Call 6333 6281. Machattie Park in the heart of Bathurst is much-loved by locals and visitors alike who are drawn to its […]

    Free

  • Guided Tour of Perthville Convent Heritage Centre – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

    Private: Guided Tour of Perthville Convent Heritage Centre – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
    Perthville Convent Heritage Centre Tenison Woods Avenue, Perthville, NSW, Australia

    Enjoy a visit to Perthville Convent Heritage Centre, site of the first Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in NSW. Begin with morning tea in the Sisters’ dining room, followed by a guided tour of the Centre. View the historic buildings and learn of the Sisters’ story. The beautiful surrounds, the peaceful chapel and […]

  • Society Public Art Ramble and Picnic in Peace Park

    Proclamation Cairn, Corner Stanley Street and William Street, Bathurst

    Enjoy a leisurely stroll with Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Volunteer Guides and artists to visit and discover stories behind some of the public artworks in Peace Park and alongside the Riverwalk of Wambuul/Macquarie River.  Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society, also known as Friends of the Art Gallery, invites the community to join them on a walk next to our river to hear about the history of the artworks and their creators.   Meet us at the Proclamation Cairn on the corner of Stanley and William Streets to hear […]

  • Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Tour – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

    Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Tour – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival
    Bathurst War Memorial Carillon 3 Church Street, Bathurst

    his is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. Explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. Special requirements: tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower […]

    $20.00

  • Recital: Bathurst War Memorial Carillon – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

    Bathurst War Memorial Carillon 3 Church Street, Bathurst

    The final official Autumn Colours Carillon recital, performed by a local Bathurst Carilloniston the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. Please join us in beautiful Kings Parade at 1pmfor a free recital on our unique Singing Tower. Download the full program here https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/autumn-colours/

  • Fashioning the Past: Memories of California Fashions – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

    Old Weighbridge Office, 369 Stewart Street 369 Stewart Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

    A factory on the Blayney Road has been home to a variety of manufacturing businesses overthe decades, including the notable clothing company California Fashions. During this tour,historians from the Bathurst District Historical Society will help uncover the site’s rich history andshare insights and stories from former employees of the fashion manufacturer. Visitors will alsoenjoy a […]

  • Cemetery Wander – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

    4 April 1876 was an important day in Bathurst’s story: the day when the railway arrivedin town. This event changed Bathurst in many ways, including the provision of manyemployment opportunities. Join members of Bathurst Family History Group for a wanderaround a section of Bathurst General Cemetery to learn some of the railway stories behindthe headstones. […]

  • Mother’s Day Lunch

    The Rockley Pub 2 Budden Street, Rockley, NSW

    This Mother’s Day, give Mum the afternoon she really wants great food, relaxed vibes, and quality time. Join us at The Rockley Pub on Sunday, 10th May from 12pm for a deliciously long lunch designed to spoil the most important woman in your life. We’re putting on a 3-course shared-style feast packed with flavour, good […]

    $75