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SUMMARY:Great Southern Nights
DESCRIPTION: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 rural towns and vibrant hubs.\n\nThe opening weekend sees iconic pop purveyors Regurgitator head to Bathurst\, taking over the historic and atmospheric Keystone 1889. Bringing their unmistakable energy and a massive back catalogue of hits like “Polyester Girl\,” this performance is set to be a cornerstone of the region’s program. It is the perfect opportunity for visitors to explore Bathurst’s rich heritage\, boutique stays and thriving food scene while catching one of Australia’s most enduring alternative acts.\n\nThe musical journey continues across the Central West with a diverse array of performances:\n\nDubbo’s Live Fest: On Saturday 2 May\, the spectacular Lazy River Estate in Dubbo hosts a powerhouse all-ages event. The line-up features Australian music royalty including Paul Kelly\, Missy Higgins\, The Cruel Sea\, The Cat Empire\, Kasey Chambers\, and Jess Hitchcock.\n\nOrange: The opening weekend also features the much-adored Pete Murray\, bringing his “Better Days” vibes to the rolling vineyards and sophisticated charm of Orange.\n\nWhether you are heading to Bathurst for a dose of 90s nostalgia or making the trip to Dubbo for a riverside festival\, Great Southern Nights 2026 is your invitation to soak up the best of the Central West’s music\, eats\, and drinks.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/great-southern-nights/
LOCATION:KeyStone 1889\, 99 Keppel St\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance,Festivals and Celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260517T110000
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SUMMARY:Big Band Blast Bandemonium
DESCRIPTION:The Ultimate Weekend of Big Band Music Returns!\nGet ready for another unforgettable weekend as the Big Band Blast Festival swings back into Bathurst!\nExperience the energy\, talent\, and rhythm of Australia’s finest young musicians in a celebration of big band\nmusic like no other.\n\nBandemonium – Student Showcase\nThe Big Band Blast Festival concludes with an electrifying showcase featuring 15 talented high school big bands from across the region and beyond. With performances happening simultaneously across 4 stages\, you’ll have the freedom to explore and enjoy the incredible variety of sounds throughout the day. Move from stage to stage at your own pace and immerse yourself in the energy\, skill\, and passion of Australia’s next generation of jazz musicians. It’s a dynamic\, festival-style experience where every performance brings something special—don’t miss this chance to catch all the action!\n\nAbout Big Band Blast\nNow in its 12th year\, Big Band Blast continues to provide outstanding educational and performance opportunities for high school big bands from across Australia. Proudly supported by The Mitchell Conservatorium of Music and Festivals Australia\, this event celebrates creativity\, collaboration\, and community spirit—right here in Bathurst.\n\nDon’t Miss Out!\nJoin the fun\, feel the rhythm\, and be part of the excitement that makes Big Band Blast a highlight of the Bathurst cultural calendar. Book your tickets now and secure your seat for an incredible weekend of big band brilliance!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/big-band-blast-bandemonium/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T235959
DTSTAMP:20260513T075835
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SUMMARY:Bathurst Writers’ and Readers’ Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival returns this May\, proudly bringing storytelling\, big ideas\, and unforgettable conversations. \nRunning from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 May\, the much-loved Festival will feature six days of author talks\, live-streamed sessions from the Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF)\, and exciting local events at Bathurst Library and the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC). \nLive streamed big-name authors include David Szalay\, Amritav Gosh\, A.C Grayling\, Yann Martel\, Trent Dalton\, Stephanie Alezander and Mick Herron. \nIn person appearances by Bob Brown\, Jack Toohey and Michael Brissenden\, along with  local writers and session facilitated by other local writers and readers.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/bathurst-writers-and-readers-festival-2026/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T193000
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SUMMARY:Lose To Win
DESCRIPTION:An extraordinary journey from South Sudan to the stage. \n“In this country\, you think it’s your right to have three meals a day. Me\, where I came from? I think it’s a miracle.” \nFrom South Sudan to Egypt to Australia\, this is the extraordinary journey of Mandela Mathia. Fleeing his war-torn home as a child\, Mandela spent many years journeying\, searching\, and eventually finding his way to our stage. This is a joyful\, poignant solo show\, straight from the man who lived it. \nA celebration of the South Sudanese community\, of resilience\, and the power of imagination\, Lose To Win is an astonishing modern Australian story.” \n★★★★ Sydney Arts Guide – “It’s that big smile again. He can say something difficult with a grin and we smile back.” \nSydney Morning Herald – “Not a soul is born without a backstory\, but few are as gripping as Mandela Mathia’s.” \nTheatre Reds – “Mandela Mathia has an extraordinary stage presence – warm and generous spirited.”
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/lose-to-win/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T100000
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SUMMARY:SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill
DESCRIPTION:Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a show that’s fun for the whole family\, with puppetry\, songs\, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up.\nSpot is one of the most loved dogs in the world\, and he’s coming to Bathurst! \nSpot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive\, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience… \nPresented by arrangement with Salspot Limited\, part of Penguin Random House. \nDirector: Liesel Badorrek\nAdaptor: Tim McGarry\nSet & Costume Designer: James Browne\nLighting Designer: Ben Brockman\nMusic: Fons Merkies\nSound Designer / Music Production: Ross Johnston\nCreative Consultant on behalf of Salspot Limited: Thomas Merrington \nSCHOOL BOOKINGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/spot-based-on-the-book-by-eric-hill/2026-05-22/1/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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SUMMARY:SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill
DESCRIPTION:Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a show that’s fun for the whole family\, with puppetry\, songs\, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up.\nSpot is one of the most loved dogs in the world\, and he’s coming to Bathurst! \nSpot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive\, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience… \nPresented by arrangement with Salspot Limited\, part of Penguin Random House.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/spot-based-on-the-book-by-eric-hill-2/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T133000
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SUMMARY:SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill
DESCRIPTION:Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a show that’s fun for the whole family\, with puppetry\, songs\, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up.\nSpot is one of the most loved dogs in the world\, and he’s coming to Bathurst! \nSpot and his friends are off on a new adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive\, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience… \nPresented by arrangement with Salspot Limited\, part of Penguin Random House. \nDirector: Liesel Badorrek\nAdaptor: Tim McGarry\nSet & Costume Designer: James Browne\nLighting Designer: Ben Brockman\nMusic: Fons Merkies\nSound Designer / Music Production: Ross Johnston\nCreative Consultant on behalf of Salspot Limited: Thomas Merrington \nSCHOOL BOOKINGS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/spot-based-on-the-book-by-eric-hill/2026-05-22/2/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260522T220000
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SUMMARY:Evening Ragas at the Keystone
DESCRIPTION:This will be a very rare concert of North Indian classical music featuring 8th generation Sarangi master Sangeet Mishra from India and Local musician Rob Shannon accompanying on tabla ( drums).\nBack after his sell out concert at BRAG 3 years ago\, this concert promises to take the listener on a soulful journey into the heart of Indian classical music.\nThe Friday evening concert will also include a dinner and concert option as well.\nFor anyone who loves fine music be it Classical or Jazz\, this music will inspire you to want to look into this profoundly beautiful music.\nTo take the audience even deeper into the culture\, the performance is accompanied by a projection of Sunset on the Ganges and through the streets of Varanasi (Benares) the Holy city Sangeets home town
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/evening-ragas-at-the-keystone/
LOCATION:KeyStone 1889\, 99 Keppel St\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T075835
CREATED:20260422T061854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T061854Z
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SUMMARY:Bathurst Writers’ and Readers’ Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival returns this May\, proudly bringing storytelling\, big ideas\, and unforgettable conversations. \nRunning from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 May\, the much-loved Festival will feature six days of author talks\, live-streamed sessions from the Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF)\, and exciting local events at Bathurst Library and the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC). \nLive streamed big-name authors include David Szalay\, Amritav Gosh\, A.C Grayling\, Yann Martel\, Trent Dalton\, Stephanie Alezander and Mick Herron. \nIn person appearances by Bob Brown\, Jack Toohey and Michael Brissenden\, along with  local writers and session facilitated by other local writers and readers.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/bathurst-writers-and-readers-festival-2026/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T120000
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SUMMARY:Morning Ragas at The Keystone
DESCRIPTION:This is the second instalment of Evening Ragas at the Keystone. Morning ragas. As this system of Indian classical music is not only set to seasons\, it is also set to times of day\, so certain melody forms or Ragas can only be performed at the prescribed time. As the musicians tour the world playing this music it is common that the audiences are mostly exposed to evening ragas. So this is a rare opportunity to experience the morning music. \nThis concert will be very relaxed\, the audience is encouraged to dress in comfortable clothes and bring a cushion\, or use the seating provided of course. There will bear sick packs and chai available as an add on to the ticket price\n ( check link ). So come and enjoy some Sunday Morning Music and take a break from the hectic world. Once again there will be projections\, this time Sunrise of the Ganges\, that has been specifically designed by Sarangi student and artist Annabel McLure.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/morning-ragas-at-the-keystone/
LOCATION:KeyStone 1889\, 99 Keppel St\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Art,Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260529T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260529T213000
DTSTAMP:20260513T075835
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SUMMARY:Nurse Georgie Carroll – Infectious
DESCRIPTION:“Really Funny… Just Brilliant.’’ – Simon Cowell\n\nAs seen on Britain’s Got Talent\, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sold-out UK\, New Zealand\, and Australian tour in 2024\, don’t miss Nurse Georgie Carroll this March! Georgie has seen it all and is bringing her hilarious award-winning stand-up to Tamworth for one night only. You’ll laugh\, you’ll gasp\, you’ll cry\, it might even hurt\, but it will make you better. She should have been a midwife as she always delivers!\n\n★★★★★ “Exceptional” Mervyn Stutters Pick of The Fringe\n★★★★★”Nurse Georgie Carroll proves that laughter is the best medicine & you cannot miss your dose!” Lost in Theatre Land UK\n★★★★★ ”Sublime comedy” Glam Adelaide\n★★★★★ “Rollicking\, riotous comedy” The Age\n\nMore information visit georgiecarroll.com or alist.com.au\nEvent Notes: Suitable for ages 15+
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/nurse-georgie-carroll-infectious/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260531T154500
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SUMMARY:BMEC ON-SCREEN Othello National Theatre Live
DESCRIPTION:Shakespeare’s OTHELLO rages to life like never before in a ‘compelling’ (★★★★ Telegraph) new production starring David Harewood OBE (Homeland\, Best of Enemies)\, Toby Jones OBE (Mr Bates vs the Post Office\, Detectorists)\, Caitlin FitzGerald (Succession\, Masters of Sex)\, Vinette Robinson (Boiling Point) and Luke Treadaway (A Street Cat Named Bob). \nDirected by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris OBE (War Horse\, Dr Semmelweis\, The Grinning Man) with music by PJ Harvey\, this epic story of manipulation\, jealousy and toxic masculinity explores the darker side of power\, rage and desire. \nFilmed live at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London especially for the big screen\, this is ‘an electrifying star-studded Othello.’ (★★★★ Mail on Sunday)
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/bmec-on-screen-othello-national-theatre-live/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Concert or Performance
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