Bathurst Region Tourism

Carillon Bathurst Business Awards Electrified By Kelso Electric
2026-05-20 08:00 - 2026-07-13 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Goldfields – Event & Function Centre, 428 Conrod Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The 2026 Bathurst Business Awards, proudly presented by the Bathurst Business Chamber, Electrified by Kelso Electric celebrate the innovation, resilience and achievements of businesses and individuals across the Bathurst region. Bringing together the local business community, the awards recognise excellence in leadership, customer service, innovation, community contribution and business growth, while showcasing the outstanding talent and entrepreneurial spirit that continues to drive the region forward.
Entry OPEN 20th May, 2026
Entry closing 13th July, 2026
Judging Commences Monday 20th July
Judging Concludes Monday 3rd August
Gala night at Bathurst Goldfields September 5th, 2026

The Rise of Oxygen
2026-05-28 09:00 - 2026-07-01 16:30 | Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick Street, Bathurst, 2795
Australian Fossil & Mineral Museum – New showcase exhibition
Billions of years ago, tiny, hardworking organisms called cyanobacteria transformed our planet. Through photosynthesis, they released oxygen into the atmosphere for the very first time, forever changing Earth’s environment. Evidence of life reshaping our planet is found in the fossilised remains of these ancient colonies, called stromatolites. That oxygen reacted with iron in ancient oceans, creating the layered rocks we call banded iron formations.

The Rise of Oxygen
2026-05-28 09:00 - 2026-07-01 16:30 | Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795

Unearthed: Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition
2026-05-28 09:00 - 2027-03-31 16:30 | Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Explore the use of critical minerals and understand how vital they are to our modern world.

This exhibition is one-of-a-kind in Australia at the moment, and focuses on the role of critical minerals in the transition to renewable energy as well as their everyday use in industry and throughout our households.

The exhibition was prepared in consultation with the Australian Museum and Dr Malte Ebach, Honorary Associate Professor at UNSW.

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is open daily 9am-4.30pm, closed on Wednesdays. Open 7 days a week during NSW school holidays. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Hudsons Circus
2026-06-08 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59 | Bathurst Showground, Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Hudsons Circus presents a 2 hour traditional style Circus with a modern twist featuring ‘Edge of your seat Daredevils, Hilarious clowns and beautiful animal acts’ in a fast paced show for the whole family.

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
2026-06-26 20:00 - 21:40 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase tour will be tearing up the freeways of Australia to bring the best of the 2026 Festival!
Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Showcase will feature some of the Festival’s hottest acts live on stage for an incredible two hours of hard-hitting laughter. Boasting a line-up of veteran favourites and some of the freshest emerging talents, this jam-packed night of pure entertainment will leave you sore from belly laughs!
