Bathurst Region Tourism

Blayney Public School Presents Childhood Favourites
2026-01-14 12:30 - 13:45 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Blayney Public School students present their performance
“Childhood Favourites“.
Each class from K-6 will perform a musical number from a favourite childhood movie.
We look forward to seeing you at BMEC!
The audience can purchase tickets to attend the dress rehearsal at 10:15am, or the performance at 12:30pm.

Unlocking the Doors
2026-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 | KeyStone 1889, 99 Keppel St, Bathurst, 2795
Unlocking The Doors are devotees of ‘The Doors’ music poetry and madness, driven by a fundamental authenticity to emulate the true experience of a Doors concert.
Rich delivers the baritone vocals, poetry and primal screams that Jim Morrison entranced his audiences with. Sandy captures Ray Manzarek’s jazz inspired solos, psychedelic carnival sounds, all while mastering the rhythmic backbone on bass keys. Mick’s classical training is crucial in harnessing the finger-picked flamenco style that Robby Krieger intertwined into his guitar playing. Lee combines jazz, rock and Latin beats into a style that John Densmore is still praised for to this day.

School Holidays // Camera-less Photography Workshop
2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Thursday 15 January, 10:30am-12:30pm
Discover how sunlight, plants, and chemistry can create beautiful camera-less images in this hands-on workshop with artist Simone Darcy. You’ll learn to make Phytograms – camera-less photographs created using leaves, flowers, and eco-developer on photographic paper.

Designed for young people aged 11–17, this workshop invites you to experiment, play, and explore the intersection of art and science.
All materials are provided, just bring your curiosity and imagination!

Ages: 11-17
Tickets: $10 members, $15 non-members, no experience required, Bookings essential
About the Artist
Simone Darcy is an Australian artist and educator whose practice explores experimental and historical photographic processes. Her work often combines elements of performance, alchemy, and ecology, engaging with the body, nature, and transformation through light-based materials. Simone has exhibited widely in Australia and internationally, with over twenty years of teaching experience in photomedia and alternative photographic techniques.

Image: Simone Darcy, Sunburn (detail), 2025, Phytogram. Courtesy the artist.

School Holidays // Camera-less Photography Workshop
2026-01-15 10:30 - 12:30 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Discover how sunlight, plants, and chemistry can create beautiful camera-less images in this hands-on workshop with artist Simone Darcy. You’ll learn to make Phytograms – camera-less photographs created using leaves, flowers, and eco-developer on photographic paper.

Designed for young people aged 11–17, this workshop invites you to experiment, play, and explore the intersection of art and science.All materials are provided, just bring your curiosity and imagination!

Ages: 11-17

Tickets: $10 members, $15 non-members, no experience required, Bookings essential

About the Artist

Simone Darcy is an Australian artist and educator whose practice explores experimental and historical photographic processes. Her work often combines elements of performance, alchemy, and ecology, engaging with the body, nature, and transformation through light-based materials. Simone has exhibited widely in Australia and internationally, with over twenty years of teaching experience in photomedia and alternative photographic techniques.

Image: Simone Darcy, Sunburn (detail), 2025, Phytogram. Courtesy the artist.

January 2026 School Holiday Tours at Bathurst Goldfields
2026-01-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Bathurst Goldfields Resort, 428 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama, Bathurst, 2795
Looking for fun school holiday activities in Bathurst?Dust off your boots, gather the kids, and step back into the gold rush days with our summer holiday public tours at Bathurst Goldfields!
Bring the family along for an afternoon of stories, history, and a little bit of adventure as you wander through our goldfields re-enactment village. You’ll explore our Museum, Steam Shed and Blacksmith Shop, hear a few yarns from days gone by, and finish off panning for gold in our Panning Ponds. (Yes—for real gold.) The kids will be talking about it for days.
Tour Dates – January School HolidaysEach tour runs for 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to explore the village, hear the stories, and try your luck at gold panning.
Running every Tuesday and Thursday throughout January on the following dates:
• Tuesday 6 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Thursday 8 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Tuesday 13 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Thursday 15 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Tuesday 20 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Thursday 22 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Tuesday 27 Jan, 1:00pm, – 3:00pm
• Thursday 29 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Tickets:• Adults: $30
• Children (Primary School Age): $20
• Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids): $80
• 5 years & under: Free — bring the littlies along!
If you’re looking for something fun, hands-on, and a little bit different these school holidays, this is it. A great way to explore the Goldfields and make some summer memories on the iconic slopes of Mount Panorama.
Important information:No need to book — simply turn up on the day, and meet your guide on arrival.
Make sure to arrive by 12:45 pm so you’re all set for the 1:00 pm tour.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The entrance to Bathurst Goldfields is located at 428 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama – please follow the main driveway to our Office/Souvenir Shop to sign in and commence your tour.https://www.bathurstgoldfields.com.au/events/january-2026-school-holiday-tours-at-bathurst-goldfields‍

Exhibition Tours // Summer Exhibitions
2026-01-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
About the Exhibitions – RSVP

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.

This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

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Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents the 2025 Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

In 2025, BRAG partnered with Wiradyuri Elders, Artists, and Community to develop and deliver the Our Ngurang (Home) Program – an education program for students and teachers across Wiradyuri County in the Bathurst Region.

With a local focus on our shared home of Wiradyuri Country, students from Blayney Public School participated in a year-long learning program of art, culture, and language workshops with Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones, Wiradyuri Elder Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr, Wiradyuri artist Jessica Leffley, and Yiri Sue Rice.

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Bella Fenton: The Bogeyman

BRAG presents Foyer Gallery Exhibition The Bogeyman by Bella Fenton, Winner of the 2023 Bathurst Grange Distillery x BRAG Summer Gin Art Competition.

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Image: Bella Fenton, Exactly as I left it (detail), acrylic on canvas, 33 x 43 cm. Courtesy the artist.

Cellar Door Inspired Truffle Tasting
2026-01-17 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-24 12:00 - 17:00 | RedGround Truffle Hunting Lodge, 264 Titania Road, Oberon, 2787
Enjoy a relaxed, premium truffle tasting at RedGround, inspired by the intimacy of a cellar-door experience. Guests select an hourly arrival time and are seated for a tasting of seasonal truffle canapés and a glass of local sparkling wine (non-alcoholic version available), each highlighting the flavour and aroma of our four truffle varieties.

You may enhance your visit with optional additions during booking:

• Truffle Champagne Cocktail
Upgrade your glass of sparkling wine for a bright, elegant truffle champagne cocktail with a subtle truffle infusion that lifts the savoury notes of the tasting.

• Truffle Negroni
Upgrade your glass of sparkling wine for a classic Negroni enriched with a delicate layer of truffle, adding depth to the balance of gin, vermouth, and amaro.

• Picnic Hamper for Two (limited availability)

After your truffle tasting experience, select to add on a gourmet hamper featuring house-made sourdough, artisan charcuterie, truffle aioli, truffle mustard, selected cheeses, seasonal accompaniments, and our signature Truffle Honey Cream Kisses. Includes a picnic rug for you to use during your picnic and your choice of local white wine, red wine, or sparkling to enjoy outdoors.

All tastings and selected add-ons are paid at the time of booking. Additional truffle products and gifts are available to purchase upon departure.

Wrestle Strong Pro Wrestling Bathurst RSL
2026-01-17 19:00 - 21:15 | Bathurst RSL Club, 114 Ranking Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Wrestle Strong Dojo Pro Wrestling Summer Warz at Bathurst RSL, Saturday January 17, 2026.
Experience authentic professional wrestling entertainment suitable for the whole family these school holidays. Family-friendly, High energy, unforgettable.
Join us for an unforgettable night of professional wrestling action at Bathurst R.S.L with our legendary roster competing in live matches featuring red skill, athleticism, real moves, real entertainment.
Event Highlights:
Tag Team Tournament Final Match – who will go on to face Tag Team Champions as Martial Law takes on Master Blaster.
Current Tag team Champions TSU (Aragon and Freya Fury) will face crowd favourites Divine Lightning.
Women’s wrestling Champion Mystic Nation’s Mystic Jessie takes on newcomer and Master Blaster member Gothika.
This is affordable entertainment for the whole family.
Note: Carers are free when attending as support with someone with a companion card that holds a ticket to the event.

Bathurst Miniature Railway
2026-01-18 10:30 - 14:30 | John Matthews Sporting Complex, Durham Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Pack a picnic lunch and take the kids down to the miniature railway to enjoy a few rides on working scale model trains, just across the road from the Adventure Playground. Covered shoes must be worn. Trains run the 3rd Sunday of the month, weather permitting.

FREE KIDS’ WORKSHOPS
2026-01-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-25 12:00 - 13:30 | The Rockley Pub, 2 Budden Street, Rockley, NSW, 2795
Keep the kids entertained these summer school holidays! Join us for free, fun and creative workshops every Sunday from 14 December to 1 February, 12pm – 1:30pm Perfect for children aged 3 – 10 years.

Here is the link to book a space.

Sunday 14th December – D.I.Y Christmas decorations

Sunday 21st December – Gingerbread decorating

Sunday 28th December – D.I.Y NYE decorations

Sunday 4th January – Plant pot painting

Sunday 11th January – Canvas painting

Sunday 18th January – Scratch art & rock painting

Sunday 25th January – Playdough Making

Sunday 1st February – Back to school tote bag decorating

We're Garn to Tamworth
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:30 | The Victoria Bathurst, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
Join The Victoria in celebrating local duo ‘Oak and Oranje’ travelling to Tamworth Country Music Festival – with a Country Sunday Sesh in the beer garden – and it’s free!Alongside this country folk duo, is Gippsland based award winning folk rock/alt country duo ‘Ally Row’…to make one massive double headliner gig as the perfect alt country music Sunday session.

LAPIDARY WORKSHOPS
2026-01-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Bathurst Lapidary & Collectors Club, Old Fire Shed, Park St Eglinton (next to tennis courts)
This workshop builds on the skills learned in the Beginners Workshop previously, taking these skills to a higher standard as well as learning what is looked for in a high standard fancy cabochon

Minimum age: 8 years old. Parental supervision encouraged for children aged 8-9 years. Enclosed shoes required, BYO lunch, morning tea provided.

BMEC On Screen Monsters' INC.
2026-01-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Watch this classic back on the big screen for a whole new generation to experience.

Disney/Pixar’s 2001 monstrous hit, following the exploits of pals Sully (voiced by John Goodman), a loveable big blue behemoth, and Mike (Billy Crystal), a short wisecracking cyclops. Together, they are an extremely competent duo, safely extracting scares from contaminated human children – the screams are then used as an energy source to power the city of Monstropolis.

However, when a curious 2-year-old nicknamed Boo stumbles into the monster’s world, Sully and Mike must rush her back home before their boss Mr. Waternoose (James Coburn) or rival scarer Randell (Steve Buscemi) find out.

Soldiers Saddle Night
2026-01-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Bathurst Harness Racing Club, 169 College Road, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Event Details:
– When 5pm – 10pm, Wednesday 21st of January
– Venue: Bathurst Harness Racing Club
– Admission: FREE!
Join us for Soldiers Saddle, a special harness racing event that brings the community together to celebrate our servicemen and women. While the event pays tribute to our soldiers and the ANZAC tradition, the night’s going to be a lively, family-friendly celebration filled with fun, entertainment, and racing action.
Enjoy a full race card under the lights.
Bring the kids along for an evening packed with activities:
– Jumping Castle
– Face Painting
– Swirl and Dip Ice Cream & Coffee Van
For the grown-ups, relax with great food and drinks from the full bistro and bar, including tap beer.
Come together for a meaningful yet fun-packed night that celebrates remembrance. Whether you’re here for the racing, the food, or the fun, Soldiers Saddle’s a fantastic evening to remember.

Beers & Beats @ The Rockley Pub
2026-01-24 15:00 - 18:00 | The Rockley Pub, 2 Budden Street, Rockley, NSW, 2795
On the last Saturday of the month, The Rockley Pub has local musicians showing off their talents between 3pm – 6pm in beer garden, with each month seeing a different artist take the stage. For January and February, the artist is Malia Strirling.

Guests can buy ice cold, local and imported beers directly from the beer garden and order delicious food from the restaurant.

Keep an eye out on their Instagram for updates and offers.

Free Outdoor Cinema - Red Dog (PG)
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Kings Parade Bathurst, 3 Church St, Bathurst, 2795
Make the most of the Australia Day long weekend with a free outdoor cinema experience in Kings Parade, Bathurst on Saturday 24 January.
Bring the family along to enjoy the iconic Australian film Red Dog (Rated PG) under the stars and soak up a beautiful summer evening in the park.
There will be no food trucks on site, so make sure to pack a picnic or grab takeaway from your favourite local restaurant, settle in for a fun night.
Movie starts at approx. 7:30pm.
Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
Visit Bathurst Council’s website for more information on Australia Day events and activities > www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Events/Australia-Day

Old Government Cottage Open Day
2026-01-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Old Government Cottage, 16 Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Open on the fourth Sunday of each month this fine example of early domestic Australian architecture, Old Government Cottage has operated as a museum since 1965. It is believed the cottage was built in the 1850s by Miss Ann Falloon, as a residence and school to young ladies. Old Government Cottage houses an exhibition on the development of Bathurst, artworks and a display of local domestic objects. The garden contains many heritage plants, farm equipment and an original baker’s oven.

Australia Day in the Bathurst Region
2026-01-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Kings Parade Bathurst, 3 Church St, Bathurst, 2795
Reflect, Respect and Celebrate Australia Day in the Bathurst Region on Monday 26 January.
Join us in welcoming new Australian citizens as they are presented with their Citizenship Certificates at the Annual Citizenship Ceremony.
When: 9.30am
Where: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre – City Hall
Then, celebrate the significant achievements and outstanding contributions of our local community members at the Australia Day Awards Ceremony.
When: 11am
Where: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre – City Hall
Cool off at the Manning Aquatic Centre this Australia Day with $2 entry from 11am to 5.30pm, water activities and a free BBQ lunch; or head out and explore one of the beautiful villages. Wattle Flat will be hosting a family fun day along from 9am to 2pm with a free BBQ, face painting, live music and more!
Plus, make the most of the Australia Day long weekend and enjoy a free outdoor cinema experience in Kings Parade on Saturday 24 January. Bring the family along to enjoy the iconic Australian film Red Dog (Rated PG) under the stars and soak up a beautiful summer evening in the park.
There will be no food trucks on site, so make sure to pack a picnic or grab takeaway from your favourite local restaurant, settle in for a fun night. Movie starts at approx. 7:30pm.
Visit Council’s website for more information on Australia Day events and activities > www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Events/Australia-Day
Assisted by the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council.
Bathurst Regional Council acknowledges the traditional owners of the land, and pays respect to First Nations Elders past, present and future.

BATHURST ANNUAL AUSTRALIA DAY TRIATHLON
2026-01-26 09:00 - 23:00 | Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Stanley Street, Bathurst, 2795
Bathurst’s Biggest Triathlon Event of the Year
While the Australia Day Triathlon in Bathurst is one of the most prestigious events in Country NSW, it is a wonderful way to celebrate Australia Day, giving the citizens of Bathurst an opportunity to get “out an active” on Australia Day Morning. The Australia Day event is the Bathurst Wallabies Triathlon Clubs round in the Central West Interclub series and is quite a spectacle, bragging an excellent Honour Roll.
The event is based at Stanley Street which is a very historic site, being where Governor and Lady Macquarie proclaimed the city and first European Settlement in Inland Australia. But prior to this, the venue was the meeting place of the two dominant water courses of the Bathurst Plains: with the Wambool (Macquarie River) and Vale creek joining at the location. This had created a sandy beach & swimming hole long before white settlement. (NOTE around a century ago, the Queen Charlotte’s Vale Creek was redirected by the Municipal Council to join the Macquarie/Wambool River further upstream).
The 2026 Aussie Day event starting adjacent to the Wambuul Ceremonial Ground & 2015 Bicentennial meeting site, with race organisers asking all to consider the history of the Wiradyuri Nation at this old natural water hole site. This event is a celebration of life in Australia on our National Day, as well as the Bathurst round of the Central West Interclub Series.

Bathurst Carnival of Cups
2026-01-30 16:30 | Bathurst Harness Racing Club, 169 College Road, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join us on Friday January 30 at the Gold Crown Paceway for the Carnival of Cups.

Get Ready for the Bathurst Carnival of Cups!

Come join us at Bathurst Harness Racing Club on January 30, 2026, for a fantastic night of elite harness racing, entertainment, food and fun!

Experience the thrill of the races and cheer on your favourite horses to the tunes of Birds Of Tokyo who will be joined by You Am I, Bachelor Girl, Matt Boylan-Smith with support by Chloe Swannell.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event, that also features the inaugural running of the $60,000 “The Gold Rush Cup” as well as the $75,000 TAB Regional Championships Western Final.

Bring your friends and family along for a night filled with excitement and entertainment. See you there!

Carnival of Cups at Bathurst Harness Racing Club
2026-01-30 16:30 - 23:00 | Bathurst Harness Racing Club, 169 College Road, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Elite racing meets Australian music royalty at the Bathurst harness Racing Club when the iconic Carnival of Cups series comes to Bathurst for the first time! Come for the races and see the inaugural running of the Gold Rush Cup and the TAB Western Region Final or come and experience the trackside music festival stage when headliners Birds of Tokyo, You Am I and Bachelor Girl perform full concerts. It’s all-ages family-friendly fun with plenty to see and do for the kids. FREE buses to and from the Bathurst CBD will get you there and help you get home at the end of the night! It’s no BYO but there is plenty of options available on site – and best of all – it’s all FREE for the community to enjoy. You just have to register for your FREE ticket at www.carnivalofcups.com.au

Bathurst Cup - Boys Youth Football Tournament
2026-01-31 00:00 - 2026-02-01 23:59 | New South Wales
The Bathurst Cup is for teams in Under 13-16 Boys and U18 Boys (limited number) from Boys Youth League, Association Youth League, Association Representative, Association Club Teams to play shortened games over a weekend to provide pre-season games in an enjoyable and competitive environment.
