Bathurst Region Tourism

Sunday Sketch Sessions at BRAG
2026-03-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-05 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
Head to Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) every Sunday for a FREE, self-guided sketch session in our current exhibitions!
– Materials and stool provided
– FREE, self-guided session
– No experience required
About the Exhibitions
We Are Studios: Acts of Inheritance
Acts of Inheritance presents new work from seventeen Disabled artists who explore identity as something lived, layered and continually remade. We come to know ourselves through small, everyday acts and performances – our own and those of others, families, cultures and communities as they leave their mark upon us. Some artists revisit family stories or inherited acts; others reflect on Disability, mental health, and shifting perceptions of self and how we perform it. Here, inheritance is not fixed or predetermined, but enacted through the choices we make, the stories we tell and the ways we show up for one another. Through these works, Acts of Inheritance invites us to imagine identity as something performed in ongoing dialogue between who we have been, who we are becoming and the worlds that shape us.
We Are Studios is a 100% Disability-led, artist-run initiative empowering Disabled Western Sydney artists to thrive.
Artists: Aili Brenton, Virginia Bucknell, Ria Cirera-Cruz, Taylah Devlin, Holly-lee Dickson, Georgina Evans, Nina Frankie, Leanne Larwood, Timothy W. Martin, Grazia Napoletano, Adrienne Proud, Rebecca Sciroli, Kiri Smith, Jane Thatcher, Miah Tito-Barratt, Jordan Valageorgiou, Eden Young.
Curated by We Are Studios Collective.
The project is supported by the New South Wales Government through Create NSW and by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Liz Bryan: Pattern Recognition
Liz Bryan is a visual artist and designer working across drawing, painting, textiles, sculpture and digital media. Her practice is shaped by an ongoing interest in esoteric knowledge, mythologies and ritual, and engages with themes of womanhood, place, and the hidden or overlooked histories of feminine experience. Moving fluidly between art and craft, Liz’s work also reflects on the intersections of science, mysticism and material knowledge.
For Pattern Recognition at BRAG, Liz presents a body of work that explores the microcosmic world and the underlying geometry inherent in biological structures. Informed by sacred geometry and esoteric traditions outlined in Plato’s Timaeus, the exhibition draws on the symbolism of the five Platonic solids—earth, water, air, fire and ether—as metaphors for both physical and metaphysical systems. The relationship between microcosm and macrocosm, particularly as seen in DNA structures and natural patterning, underpins the work. Through this work Liz explores the esoteric potential of shape, line, colour and form. Historic textile motifs, including ogee forms and repeating half-brick patterns, further inform the visual language of the exhibition. Through sculptures and paintings, Pattern Recognition reveals pattern as a connective force—linking matter, meaning and the unseen structures that shape our world.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Tapestry - The Carole King Experience
2026-03-29 13:00 - 17:00 | KeyStone 1889, 99 Keppel St, Bathurst, 2795
Step into the heart and soul of one of the greatest songwriters of all time with Tapestry The Carole King Experience — a spectacular seated theatre style live concert that reimagines the beloved 1971 masterpiece Tapestry and celebrates Carole King’s extraordinary influence on the golden age of the singer-songwriter.
Led by a beautifully heartfelt and authentic performance as Carole King, and supported by a dynamic four-piece band of seasoned musicians, this acclaimed production brings every piano line, harmony, and groove vividly to life. The show also features a standout portrayal of James Taylor, performing favourites from his iconic catalogue alongside the beloved duets that defined a generation.

Partridge String Quartet
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:20 | All Saints’ Cathedral, Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Known for their vibrant and exhilarating performances, this award-winning quartet performs Mozart, Harrison and Debussy. Part of the The Leila Waddell Concert Series 2026 collection.

​ProgramWolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756–1791)String Quartet No. 23, K. 590Holly HARRISON (b.1988)Fluro ElectricClaude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 (1893)TicketsAdults $49Concession $45Music Students $10 (kindly subsidised by our generous donors)

Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia.

Beers & Beats @ The Rockley Pub
2026-03-29 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 the month of March, the artist is Clancy Pye.

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.

Human Nature Motown 20th Anniversary
2026-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Human Nature’s MTWN20 Regional Tour comes to Bathurst in 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Human Nature’s iconic Motown hit releases!
The band will be back on their tour bus, treating fans across regional Australia to an unforgettable live experience, filled with hits from all three of the group’s chart-topping Motown albums and beyond. Expect a setlist packed with fan favourites like My Girl, Baby I Need Your Lovin’, Easy and I’ll Be There, alongside their own chart-toppers.
Plus, audiences will get to see the Tierney Brothers – Mike and Andrew – one half of Human Nature, perform tracks from their debut album Soundtrack Of My Life.
Described as ‘unapologetically pop’, the brothers continue their musical careers with a feel-good repertoire of infectious pop music that fans are sure to embrace.
Join Human Nature as they continue 20 incredible years singing the songs from Motown.

All About Women Festival - Satellite Streaming
2026-03-30 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-31 12:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
All About Women is one of the Sydney Opera House’s flagship festivals, a day of talks and discussions exploring ever-evolving questions on gender, culture and equality.
Watch three sessions on the big screen at the library, using our Bluetooth headphones.
Program dates and details
Monday 23 March, 12.30pm
Zadie Smith
hosted by Michaela Kalowski
Literary powerhouse and north-west London legend, Zadie Smith unpacks our cultural chaos with both subtlety and precision. When the best ideas risk being flattened into feed-friendly takes, she dares us to resist the comfort of simple narratives.
Buckle up for an eye-opening conversation inspired by her latest essay collection, Dead and Alive, which spans politics on both sides of the Atlantic, cinema, galleries, Glastonbury and the question of who gets to make art. With her trademark mix of intellect and irreverence, Smith unpacks our culture. Expect razor-sharp insight and a reminder that in a fractious, doomscrolling world, curiosity is always our best line of defence.
Monday 30 March, 12.30pm
Raising Boys
Jess Hill, Zac Seidler, moderated by Jamila Rizvi
From Andrew Tate to algorithmic rabbit holes, this panel will unpack the real forces shaping boys today – and what parents can do beyond panic and blame.
Bringing up boys isn’t getting any less complicated. One minute they’re sweet, funny little humans. The next, they’re parroting some podcast bro who insists “patriarchy isn’t real” and “grindset” is a personality. Shows like Adolescence and books like The Anxious Generation tapped a nerve. As toxic masculinity is loudly (and often rightly) called out, a generation of boys is confused and ashamed – and the algorithm is happy to lead them down dark alt-right rabbit holes. It’s part of the reason the Australian government introduced age restrictions for social media accounts
So how do we cut through the bro-fluencer noise to raise resilient, emotionally literate boys?Investigative journalist Jess Hill (See What You Made Me Do) and clinical researcher and men’s mental health expert Zac Seidler unpack the cultural forces shaping boys today and how adults can guide them with compassion.
Tuesday 31 March, 12.30pm
Inside the Epstein Files
Emily Maitlis, Amy Wallace, moderated by Louise Milligan
The Epstein Files are not just about one man’s crimes, but about the systems that protected him and failed women and girls for decades. Calls for the Epstein Files to be released have dominated headlines, fuelled presidential campaigns and instigated an Act of Congress mandating their release. Despite all that, to date only about one per cent of the millions of documents, photographs and other evidence collected in several federal US FBI and Department of Justice investigations have seen the light of day.
American journalist and writer Amy Wallace collaborated with Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre on her memoir Nobody’s Girl, published months after her death, while British journalist Emily Maitlis famously put Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the record about his involvement with Epstein’s dark world. Join them for a critically important discussion that looks beyond spectacle to examine the institutions that turned a blind eye, the lawsuits now seeking redress and what justice looks like when perpetrators evade consequences but survivors live with lasting harm.

SYDNEY FISH MARKETS DAY TOUR
2026-04-01 06:30 - 17:00 | New South Wales
Shop early. Dine well. Skip the stress.

Join Bathurst Coach Travel for a relaxed luxury coach trip to the iconic Sydney Fish Market, giving you the perfect chance to stock up on the freshest seafood before Good Friday and enjoy lunch at the brand-new Sydney Fish Market precinct.

⭐ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS TRIP

✅ Travel in luxury coach comfort
✅ Coolers & eskies welcome onboard for your seafood haul
✅ Shop early and avoid Good Friday crowds & sell-outs
✅ Enjoy lunch at the new Sydney Fish Market
✅ Explore the waterfront precinct and attractions
✅ No Sydney traffic or parking hassles

Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour
2026-04-03 00:00 - 2026-04-05 23:59 | Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, Mountain Straight, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
The Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour is Bathurst’s biggest enduro, with a capacity field of 70 Production Cars representing more than 20 brands – all racing for six hours on Easter Sunday in a true endurance test of car and driver, one that echoes the history of Bathurst’s endurance racing heritage.

A packed support race program means there’s something for everyone on-track, while plenty of activities off the circuit mean there’s fun for the whole family.

More information, tickets and camping available a www.bathurst6hour.com.au

'Split Decisions' & ‘Clay + Bone’ Exhibition Opening
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Hill End Art Gallery, 5 Beyers Avenue, Hill End, 2850, Australia
The Hill End Art Gallery is excited to present its next exhibition, showcasing the works of artists Julie Williams and Parris Dewhurst.About the Exhibition: ‘Split Decisions’ & ‘Clay + Bone’Julie Williams is delighted to share her passion and creative journey through her exhibition, ‘Split Decisions’. This collection expresses the vibrant energy and enchanting landscapes that have shaped her unique experience in Hill End. Julie wishes to celebrate and thank the many friends and family members who have supported her over the years by inviting them to experience this heartfelt showcase.Parris Dewhurst’s Connection to Hill EndFor nearly twenty years, Parris Dewhurst has been drawn back to Hill End, finding it to be a place of enduring connection and retreat. In 2023, Parris participated in the Hill End Drawing Marathon, an event led by Fran O’Neill, a faculty member of the New York Studio School. The time she has spent exploring the surrounding bushland and engaging with the region’s rich and layered history provides a peaceful balance to her studio practice in Sydney.

Exhibition Tours // Acts of Inheritance & Pattern Recognition
2026-04-04 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery for a FREE tour of our current exhibitions every Saturday at 11am!
About the Exhibitions
We Are Studios: Acts of Inheritance
Acts of Inheritance presents new work from seventeen Disabled artists who explore identity as something lived, layered and continually remade. We come to know ourselves through small, everyday acts and performances – our own and those of others, families, cultures and communities as they leave their mark upon us.
Some artists revisit family stories or inherited acts; others reflect on Disability, mental health, and shifting perceptions of self and how we perform it. Here, inheritance is not fixed or predetermined, but enacted through the choices we make, the stories we tell and the ways we show up for one another.
Through these works, Acts of Inheritance invites us to imagine identity as something performed in ongoing dialogue between who we have been, who we are becoming and the worlds that shape us.
We Are Studios is a 100% Disability-led, artist-run initiative empowering Disabled Western Sydney artists to thrive.
Artists: Aili Brenton, Virginia Bucknell, Ria Cirera-Cruz, Taylah Devlin, Holly-lee Dickson, Georgina Evans, Nina Frankie, Leanne Larwood, Timothy W. Martin, Grazia Napoletano, Adrienne Proud, Rebecca Sciroli, Kiri Smith, Jane Thatcher, Miah Tito-Barratt, Jordan Valageorgiou, Eden Young.
Curated by We Are Studios Collective.
The project is supported by the New South Wales Government through Create NSW and by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Liz Bryan: Pattern Recognition
Liz Bryan is a visual artist and designer working across drawing, painting, textiles, sculpture and digital media. Her practice is shaped by an ongoing interest in esoteric knowledge, mythologies and ritual, and engages with themes of womanhood, place, and the hidden or overlooked histories of feminine experience. Moving fluidly between art and craft, Liz’s work also reflects on the intersections of science, mysticism and material knowledge.
For Pattern Recognition at BRAG, Liz presents a body of work that explores the microcosmic world and the underlying geometry inherent in biological structures. Informed by sacred geometry and esoteric traditions outlined in Plato’s Timaeus, the exhibition draws on the symbolism of the five Platonic solids—earth, water, air, fire and ether—as metaphors for both physical and metaphysical systems. The relationship between microcosm and macrocosm, particularly as seen in DNA structures and natural patterning, underpins the work.
Through this work Liz explores the esoteric potential of shape, line, colour and form. Historic textile motifs, including ogee forms and repeating half-brick patterns, further inform the visual language of the exhibition. Through sculptures and paintings, Pattern Recognition reveals pattern as a connective force—linking matter, meaning and the unseen structures that shape our world.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Abercrombie House Easter Sunday Heritage High Tea- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
2026-04-05 14:30 | Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir Road, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
This popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats. Enjoy a variety of leafteas, plunger coffee, and elegant live classical Celtic harp music. Main rooms and gardensare open to explore. This is an outstanding afternoon of elegance and style taking you backto an older and more refined age.

Adult $70; Concession $65; Child 14 yrs & under $55 – bookings essential

Phantom Of The Opera - Tour from Bathurst
2026-04-07 13:00 - 23:59 | New South Wales
A Night of Enchantment: Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour
Bathurst Coach Travel, proudly owned by Sinclair Buses, invites music lovers to a breathtaking evening in Sydney to experience Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera under the stars at Handa Opera on the Harbour, Mrs Macquaries Chair, on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.
Guests will travel in comfort aboard a luxury touring coach with reclining seats, air-conditioning, and professional driver.
📍 Departure: Bathurst McDonald’s Car Park, 1:00 pm
🍴 4PM drop off at Lime Street parking (King’s Wharf/ Darling Harbour for 2 hours free time
🚌 6:00 pm pick up at Lime Street parking for shuttle to the Fleet Steps Handa Opera Venue (15 mins drive).
🎭 Performance: Phantom of the Opera, Handa Opera on the Harbour
📅 Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026 performance starts at 7pm

Dinosaurs- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
2026-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
An interactive introduction to paleontology with a focus on dinosaurs.

Free with museum admission- Bookings not Required

Public Choir
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Little Alberts @ The Victoria Bathurst, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Get Ready to Sing! Mitchell Conservatorium Pub Choir is Back!You asked, and we listened! We’ve been flooded with emails, comments, and letters about the return of our Pub Choir, and we’re thrilled to announce that the Mitchell Conservatorium Public Choir is officially making its long-awaited comeback!

A massive shout-out goes to our fantastic partners in “rhyme” at the Victoria Bathurst. Their support has been instrumental in bringing this initiative back to life and providing a brand-new home for our harmonious gatherings: Little Alberts, basically right across the road from the Con!The choir will run the first Tuesday of every month at 7pm.

No tickets are required for the event however we have placed a small cover charge of $5 on the door to cover staffing and material costs.

Talks and Tea // Acts of Inheritance & Pattern Recognition
2026-04-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
Talks and Tea // Acts of Inheritance & Pattern Recognition
Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) Volunteer Guides for a spotlight talk and walk through of our current exhibitions, followed by morning tea.
Tour of exhibition
Morning tea by donation, RSVP essential
Dates:
Wednesday 11 February, 10:30am-12:00pm
Wednesday 11 March, 10:30am-12:00pm
Wednesday 8 April, 10:30am-12:00pm
About the Exhibitions
We Are Studios: Acts of Inheritance
Acts of Inheritance presents new work from seventeen Disabled artists who explore identity as something lived, layered and continually remade. We come to know ourselves through small, everyday acts and performances – our own and those of others, families, cultures and communities as they leave their mark upon us.
Some artists revisit family stories or inherited acts; others reflect on Disability, mental health, and shifting perceptions of self and how we perform it. Here, inheritance is not fixed or predetermined, but enacted through the choices we make, the stories we tell and the ways we show up for one another.
Through these works, Acts of Inheritance invites us to imagine identity as something performed in ongoing dialogue between who we have been, who we are becoming and the worlds that shape us.
We Are Studios is a 100% Disability-led, artist-run initiative empowering Disabled Western Sydney artists to thrive.
Artists: Aili Brenton, Virginia Bucknell, Ria Cirera-Cruz, Taylah Devlin, Holly-lee Dickson, Georgina Evans, Nina Frankie, Leanne Larwood, Timothy W. Martin, Grazia Napoletano, Adrienne Proud, Rebecca Sciroli, Kiri Smith, Jane Thatcher, Miah Tito-Barratt, Jordan Valageorgiou, Eden Young.
Curated by We Are Studios Collective.
The project is supported by the New South Wales Government through Create NSW and by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Liz Bryan: Pattern Recognition
Liz Bryan is a visual artist and designer working across drawing, painting, textiles, sculpture and digital media. Her practice is shaped by an ongoing interest in esoteric knowledge, mythologies and ritual, and engages with themes of womanhood, place, and the hidden or overlooked histories of feminine experience. Moving fluidly between art and craft, Liz’s work also reflects on the intersections of science, mysticism and material knowledge.
For Pattern Recognition at BRAG, Liz presents a body of work that explores the microcosmic world and the underlying geometry inherent in biological structures. Informed by sacred geometry and esoteric traditions outlined in Plato’s Timaeus, the exhibition draws on the symbolism of the five Platonic solids—earth, water, air, fire and ether—as metaphors for both physical and metaphysical systems. The relationship between microcosm and macrocosm, particularly as seen in DNA structures and natural patterning, underpins the work.
Through this work Liz explores the esoteric potential of shape, line, colour and form. Historic textile motifs, including ogee forms and repeating half-brick patterns, further inform the visual language of the exhibition. Through sculptures and paintings, Pattern Recognition reveals pattern as a connective force—linking matter, meaning and the unseen structures that shape our world.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

A Little Bit of Blue
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
A Little Bit of Blue is an interactive detective story, told with puppetry. As well as unraveling a mystery, it involves learning about the extraordinary habits of the Australian Satin Bowerbird, and their fascination for the colour blue.

Jenny Ellis, a puppeteer of more than twenty years, weaves the whole mystery together, sometimes playing three characters at once. The children’s role is to help solve the case…

Join Little Wing Puppets and book into the Puppetry of Paper Workshop after the show to learn about making your own simple puppets from paper and bringing them to life!

Join us after the show for a post show workshop.

Event Notes: Recommended Age: 3 – 10 years

Puppetry Of Paper Workshop
2026-04-08 12:15 - 13:15 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Come and join the amazing Jenny from Little Wing Puppets in your very own puppet making workshop.
Scrunch, rip, twist, tear!
How many things can you do with a piece of paper? This workshop is based on Bunraku-style puppetry, a traditional Japanese form of theatre which involves multiple puppeteers working closely together to operate one puppet. Workshop participants will start by making a unique puppet out of paper.
They will then learn techniques for bringing their puppet to life, either as individuals or as a team. Each group will work on short performances which are presented to the group.
Participants will leave the workshop with a range of performance skills, which can be applied to any kind of puppetry.
Little Wing Puppets have facilitated workshops with thousands of young people in every state and territory of Australia, as well as overseas. They believe that young people deserve access to the arts, wherever they live. They’re passionate about passing on their skills so that children can learn to create their own worlds through puppetry.
Recommended ages 3 years and up.* Parents and carers are encouraged to participate. Children ages 6 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult.

PLAY TAIKO! AFTERNOON WORKSHOP Afternoon workshop for school students aged 13-18
2026-04-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Play Taiko! – An Unforgettable Drumming Experience
Afternoon Holiday Workshop: for school students aged 13–18
Get ready for a unique group experience that will energise, inspire and excite!
Taikoz presents PLAY TAIKO!, an exhilarating hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the power and joy of Japanese drumming. Presented by members of the Taikoz ensemble, this 90-minute session introduces you to the awe-inspiring taiko drum in an active, creative and fun way.
Taiko playing is more than music – it’s a full-body experience that helps reduce stress, boost fitness, and spark creativity.
No prior musical or taiko experience is needed – just bring your energy and enthusiasm and “let’s play!”
Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing and bring water. Taikoz will provide earplugs and bachi (drumsticks).
A maximum of 16 people per workshop.

Kids' Night Tour of Abercrombie House
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:45 | Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir Road, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Enjoy a tour of the house and garden walk. Bring a torch or borrow one. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. For children aged from 7 yrs (with adult). The tour will conclude with chocolate milk and cookies.

Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) and Abercrombie House or book online.

PLAY TAIKO! EVENING WORKSHOP Evening Workshop: open to the general community
2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Play Taiko! – An Unforgettable Drumming Experience
Evening Workshop: open to the general community
Get ready for a unique group experience that will energise, inspire and excite!
Taikoz presents PLAY TAIKO!, an exhilarating hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the power and joy of Japanese drumming. Presented by members of the Taikoz ensemble, this 90-minute session introduces you to the awe-inspiring taiko drum in an active, creative and fun way.
Taiko playing is more than music – it’s a full-body experience that helps reduce stress, boost fitness, and spark creativity.
No prior musical or taiko experience is needed – just bring your energy and enthusiasm and “let’s play!”
Participants should wear loose-fitting clothing and bring water. Taikoz will provide earplugs and bachi (drumsticks).
A maximum of 16 people per workshop.

Panthers Foundation Play Like A panther Holiday Clinic
2026-04-09 08:30 - 2026-04-10 15:00 | Cubis Park, 37 Alexander Street, Eglinton, 2795
Panthers foundation are running 2 days (9am-3pm) of rugby league fun at Bathurst’s Cubis Park. These days are for participants aged in Primary School as a grass roots clinic.

Taikoz – Catharsis
2026-04-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Experience the Power of CATHARSIS – Taikoz’s electrifying new work.
Renowned for redefining contemporary taiko drumming, Taikoz returns with CATHARSIS – an explosive celebration of rhythm, movement, and emotion that showcases the ensemble at their exhilarating best.
Featuring the heart-pounding compositions of Taikoz Artistic Director Ian Cleworth and the ethereal electronic soundscapes of Danish artist Xuri, CATHARSIS fuses tradition and innovation in a breathtaking display of artistry.
Expect everything that makes Taikoz unforgettable – spectacular taiko drumming, dynamic physicality, hypnotic rhythms, and dramatic shifts of feeling.
From the delicate rat-a-tat of a woodblock to the thunderous roar of the Odaiko Grand Drum, four virtuoso Taikoz performers take audiences on a sonic and emotional journey like no other. Layered with Xuri’s evocative electronic
textures, CATHARSIS expands the boundaries of taiko – merging ancient power with modern sound.

Bind Your Story - Japanese Bookbinding Workshop
2026-04-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Bind Your Story Japanese Bookbinding Workshop
With travelling bookbinder Janita Ayton
All tools and materials provided
Suitable for ages 16+
Join Janita for a hands-on introduction to Japanese traditional binding – a timeless, elegant way to craft your own notebook from scratch.
In this relaxed, creative session, you’ll learn the rhythm of traditional stitching techniques, explore the importance of paper grain, and walk away with a beautiful hand-bound book, stitched by you.
No experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and a willingness to slow down and make something lasting.
Then stay behind for an informal talk by Janita about anything and everything bookbinding!

Ask Anything! The history and craft of Bookbinding
2026-04-10 11:45 - 12:15 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Ask Anything! The history and craft of Bookbinding
Join travelling bookbinder Janita Ayton for an informal and interesting talk about anything and everything bookbinding!
Bonus: Bring any books or boxes in need of repair – Janita will be available after the session for advice, quotes, or simply to chat all things bookbinding.

Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Bathurst Showground, Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Bathurst will celebrate over 200 years of its rich history, paying homage to the trades and traditions that have helped shape the region, at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2026.

Rediscover all the rare and lost trades and crafts such as blacksmithing, saddlery, dry stone walling, whip cracking and making, glass artistry, lace making, tapestry, embroidery, carpentry and joinery, cigar box guitar making and violin making are among many unique talents to be demonstrated by local and guest artisans.

Click here to go to the event page

Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Tour - Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
2026-04-11 11:15 - 12:45 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
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 to the landing, 21 to first floor, 20 to playing level) and have nothing in their hands to hold onto the handrails. Tour duration: 1 – 1.5 hours.

Cost: $20 per person – bookings essential

Book your tickets NOW

Download the full program here www.bathurstregion.com.au/autumn-colours/

Recital: Bathurst War Memorial Carillon - Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
2026-04-11 13:00 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
A special Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail™ and Autumn Colours Heritage Festival carillonrecital, performed on the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. The art of playing carillon datesback to the mid 1600’s, and it is wonderful that a carillon training program exists in Bathurst– the only one of its kind in Australia – for the new generation of musicians to learn to play thisamazing instrument. Please join us in beautiful Kings Parade at 1pm for a free recital on ourunique Singing Tower.

Download the full program here https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/autumn-colours/
