Bathurst Region Tourism

Very Open Mic Night @ The Victoria Bathurst
2025-12-16 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | The Victoria Bathurst, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
We’re making Tuesdays great again with a very open mic night that is open to all types of performance. Come and share your thing in front of a supportive audience! Sign up from 6pm

Amy Shark – Solo Acoustic “Songs & Stories” Tour
2025-12-16 20:00 - 22:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Extended Tour Due To Popular Demand
Following on from her mammoth sold-out 20-date regional tour earlier this year, 8-time ARIA award winner and alt-pop singer songwriter, Amy Shark will be hitting the road again this October through December performing an additional 26 shows on The Solo Acoustic ‘Songs and Stories’ Tour.
This VIP Experience includes:
+Theatre seating in a prime location.
+Meet and Greet, get a ‘Selfie’ with Amy Shark. Photo taken on your personal device so you can post straight to your socials.
+Amy Shark VIP Tour gift, designed and created exclusively for VIP purchasers.
+One Commemorative VIP Tour laminate & lanyard.

MUSICAL BINGO
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Family Hotel, Cnr Russell & Bentinck Street, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
Drop Beats Not Balls
This one is for the music lovers! Rock into the #FamBams newest night on the the Bathurst calendar with Musical Trivia every Wednesday from 7pm! Entry is free & you’ll have the chance to win prizes whilst bopping along to tunes over the ages! See how easy it is to play below & the tasty bites & booze on offer.

Wednesday night is Schnitty Night! Enjoy $18 Schnitzel with your choice of $3 topper (parmi, mexican, boscaiola or texan)

Supported Story Time
2025-12-18 09:30 - 10:15 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join our series of low sensory story times for children and their carers who need more time to wiggle, settle and be comfortable in the library space.

The sessions will feature books, rhymes, wiggle movements and visual cues throughout, while being a friendly and supported space before the library opens to the public.

As the story time is held in the library before opening hours, we ask that you arrive a few minutes early or on time so you can access the building. If you are no longer able to attend, we would appreciate you letting us know as soon as you can, so we can alert anyone on our waitlist.

Please bring a drink and any fidgets your child needs, clearly labelled.

If you require anything specific in order to attend, or have any questions, please reach out to the Bathurst Library Team on 02 6333 6281. Please note we may not be able to cater to a specific request to accommodate your child but will do the best we can within the library space.

These sessions are a trial to assess if our community will attend and support a low-sensory story time, further sessions may be released, and all feedback you have would be appreciated.

Children must be accompanied by an adult carer at all times.

Santa Photos
2025-12-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-25 10:00 - 17:00 | The Greens on William, 29 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
This year, The Greens on William invite you to experience a Christmas wonderland like no other. Santa is back, and he’s bringing the sparkle to 2025 Santa Photo sessions! Immerse yourself in a festive world of deep navy, shimmering gold, and glowing winter lights, the perfect backdrop for creating cherished holiday memories – bookings essential
*​Festive Set Features*– A frosted Christmas tree, glistening with navy and gold baubles,– Warm twinkling lights that capture the glow of the season– Elegant décor and rich textures, creating a modern yet timeless festive feel
Whether it’s your first Santa photo or a treasured yearly tradition, our beautifully styled set promises a magical experience and photographs you’ll love forever.
*A Keepsake for the Whole Family*Bring the entire family—and yes, even your four-legged friends—to capture a moment of joy and togetherness. Simply bring your own phone or camera to snap that perfect Christmas keepsake in this year’s luxurious winter palette.
​Why Book Your Session?– A unique and elegant backdrop unlike the usual Santa setups– Use your own phone or camera so you can capture memories just the way you want– The chance to meet Santa in a relaxed, magical setting
​Sessions commence on Thursday 27th November and will run through till the 22nd December 2025. Tickets are $16.50 per family (max 6 people) and give you an allocated time of up to 5 minutes to sit with Santa and snap your group pics. Staff will be there to assist you in taking your images however you need to bring your own phone or camera.
​We have allocated Five Pet Sessions with Santa and they are scheduled for the below dates & times.
– Thursday 4th December – 6pm – 7pm– Saturday 13th December – 10am – 11am– Friday 19th December – 6pm – 7pm– Saturday 20th December – 10am – 11am– Monday 22nd December – 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Please note that YOU MUST have a PET to book one of these sessions.

Bathurst Grange Distillery Tour & Tasting
2025-12-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Grange Distillery, Bathurst Grange Distillery, 3249 O'Connell Rd, Bathurst, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
Friday Tour Time: 4pm

Saturday Tour Times: 11am, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

Book tours here http://bit.ly/4o2mTBx

Join a tour at the Bathurst Grange Distillery and see surrounding gardens and farmland on the heritage property, The Grange, established in 1823.

Share the passion for distilling Whisky and Gin as they explain the techniques and craft of making the premium spirits.

​Learn the art of distillation.

Taste premium small batch spirits

See farmland & friendly animals

Discover the history of the region

Cost : $20 per person

Bathurst Grange Distillery

Bathurst Grange Distillery, 3249 O’Connell Rd, Bathurst02 7228 79130413 632 643www.bathurstgrange.com.au

Exhibition Tours // Summer Exhibitions
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-27 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.

Summer BBQ @ Beers & Beats @ The Rockley Pub
2025-12-20 12:00 - 16:00 | The Rockley Pub, 2 Budden Street, Rockley, NSW, 2795
You are invited to the Rockley summer BBQ.

Bring the whole family down for an afternoon of fun in the sun. Enjoy live music, face painting, a kids’ scavenger hunt, raffles, BBQ specials, and plenty more!

Sit back and relax to the sounds of Clancy Pye.Fast becoming one of the most exciting singer-songwriters to emerge in Australian country music, Clancy Pye grew up with country music in her blood. Raised on a farm in Oberon (NSW) surrounded by a musical family, Clancy first picked up a guitar at the age of six, cut her teeth playing in bars and has since grown a large and dedicated fanbase drawn to her captivating songs and storytelling ability.

ANNUAL BATHURST CHRISTMAS TEAMS TRIATHLON
2025-12-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Stanley Street, Bathurst, 2795
Round 5 of the 2025/26 Bathurst Triathlon Season is on the 21st December 2025 and is the second Triathlon event of the summer. As normal, the event before Christmas is the Bathurst Club’s “Teams Triathlon” promotion with everyone encouraged to form a team. It is a great opportunity for a newcomer to get involved and has a nice social feel before the Christmas break.
Teams race categories are likely to include family, business & gender categories, but there will be a solo category on the day. After the senior events there will be Junior Racing in two categories.
The event is based at the Stanley St Clubhouse (behind the Pool).. Plan for an 8am start for the senior event.
The course consists of a 200m pool swim, swimming around the buoys which will be in the shape of an “M” – getting in the Northeast corner and exist at the Southeast Corner. Then a 15km lap of the historic 11mile track on the bike obeying all road rules – followed by a 2.5km run (lap of the River Park.

Sunday Sketch Sessions // Summer Exhibitions
2025-12-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Sunday Sketch Sessions // Summer exhibitions

Head to BRAG each Sunday during our Summer Exhibitions or a self-guided Sunday Sketch Session!

Sundays, 10am-2pm

FREE, all welcome, materials supplied

About the Exhibitions

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).

More info

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.

More info

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.

More info

Bathurst Miniature Railway
2025-12-21 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
2025-12-21 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

Tennis - Holiday Coaching Clinic
2025-12-22 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-23 08:30 - 2025-12-24 12:00, 2025-12-24 08:30 - 2025-12-25 12:00 | Bathurst Tennis Centre, 261 Durham Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Great tennis activities for beginners through to advanced players! Great holiday activity to learn new skills, meet new people, work on your tennis game and keep active and healthy. Now with pickleball!

Music Bingo @ The Tattersalls Hotel
2025-12-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Tattersalls Hotel Bathurst, 35 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing
2025-12-23 13:00 - 18:00 | Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing, 55 Eleven Mile Dr, Bathurst, 2795
Come and Join us for our Christmas meeting. We will have fun for all the family with the jumping castle, face painting, Pooka Entertainment, a visit from Santa and the inaugural Christmas Guinea Pig Cup. Bring your friends and join us for a Canapes Function in the Racing Lounge. Tickets available at 123tix. See you trackside !

Abercrombie House Christmas Day Lunch - SOLD OUT
2025-12-25 12:30 | Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir Road, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Celebrate Christmas with a Christmas Day traditional roast lunch at Abercrombie House. The menu includes all your favourite dishes and desserts such as Christmas plum pudding and pavlova with fresh berries and cream; tea, coffee, chocolates; BYO wine.

Shirley Turnbull Memorial Night
2025-12-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Bathurst Harness Racing Club, 169 College Road, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join us for one of the most anticipated nights on the harness racing calendar! The Shirley Turnbull Memorial Night returns this Boxing Day, bringing Christmas spirit, great racing, and family fun for all ages!
Event Details:– When: 5pm – till late, Friday 26th of December– Where: Bathurst Harness Racing Club
Bring the family along to enjoy a huge night of entertainment, including:– Kids’ Activities: Jumping castle, face painting, ice-cream van and a visit from Santa– Bar, Bistro and Coffee: Our full bistro and bar will be open all night, serving delicious meals and ice-cold tap beer. Coffee is also on offer for the Swirl and Dip’s Ice cream and Coffee Van– Full Race Card: Settle in for an action-packed evening of harness racing
Whether you’re here for the racing, the food, or a fun family night out, the Shirley Turnbull Memorial is a fantastic choice to end your Boxing Day

Beers & Beats @ The Rockley Pub
2025-12-27 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 December, the artist is Bob Green.

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.

Kids' Night Tour of Abercrombie House
2025-12-27 19:30 - 20:45 | 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.
