Bathurst Region Tourism

The Beatles Anthology
2026-07-10 19:30 - 22:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join us on a Magical Mystery Tour to relive the years of The Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Band of all time. The Beatles need no introduction… THE most influential, highest selling, most important band in music history.
In this live two hour show, we will take you down the Long and Winding Road – from the “Fab Four” days of matching suits and matching mop hair, to the “experimental” days of Tangerine Trees, Marmalade Skies, and Kaleidoscope Eyes.
It’s all there – the costumes, the hairstyles, the banter, the left-handed “Paul”. All you need is love.. and a ticket to this show!

The Bon Jovi Legacy
2026-07-10 20:00 | KeyStone 1889, 99 Keppel St, Bathurst, 2795
Arena rock at its best. All eras. All hits. All night!!

The Bon Jovi Legacy delivers a powerhouse tribute spanning decades — from the breakout swagger of the ’80s to the chart-dominating hits of the ’90s and the global anthems of the 2000s and beyond.

Sing your heart out to classics like Livin’ On A Prayer, Wanted Dead or Alive, and You Give Love a Bad Name, then ride the wave into later-era favourites like Always, It’s My Life, and Have a Nice Day. Every era, every anthem, performed with the energy and passion that made Bon Jovi a worldwide phenomenon.

Whether you grew up with them or discovered them later, this is your night to turn it up, sing it loud, and be part of something unforgettable.

July Tea and Talks with Jock Alexander
2026-07-11 14:30 - 15:30 | T.Arts Gallery, 75 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Hear the about Jock’s art journey and enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea in the T.Arts Gallery

Trash Test Dummies
2026-07-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Winners of the best Children’s presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2015 and 2016, and runners up for Children’s Choice Award Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2016, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises.

This “delightfully intelligent, highly entertaining” (Herald Sun) family adventure takes the humble household wheelie bin to new heights.

Everyone put your bins out, tonight’s bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty. With side-splitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics and dexterous juggling these Dummies are off on an imaginative adventure that is anything but garbage. With ballet and balloons thrown in for good measure, this fast-paced hour of “adept unadulterated mischief” (The Times) delivers a dump truck full of hilarity!

Dummies Corp are the Australian leaders in circus-comedy, recognised globally for creations of quality that are intelligent, theatrical and inventive. Founded by Jamie Bretman, and Jack Coleman the company features a team of world-class circus artists who can trash talk with the best of them. Since 2012 they have delighted audiences insixteen countries including Scotland, China, Hong Kong, England, Ireland, USA and across Australia, and continue to create treasured experiences for families around the world.

Christmas in July @ Boxgrove Country Retreat
2026-07-11 17:30 | BoxGrove, 119 Duramana Road, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Country Night Bathurst
2026-07-11 19:00 | New South Wales
It’s time to dust off your boots, shine up your buckle and get set for Bathurst’s biggest country party. Set to ignite the Bathurst RSL auditorium on Saturday 11th of July, it’s the perfect excuse to book your friends tickets and drag them out on the dancefloor for a night of country floor-fillers and honky-tonkin’ fun.

With live music from local country acts Mickey Pye and Tameka set to rock the stage with full band, it will be a night to remember. Country Night will feature Country Karaoke, Line Dancing and Country Dj playing all your favourite hits.

Pick your outfit, save the date and book your tickets!

Doors 6:30pm | Event 7pm-11pm

FREE Holiday Craft and Art
2026-07-13 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Perthville Community Hall, 20 Rockley Street, Perthville, NSW
Children aged 10 – 18 are invited to attend FREE craft and art workshops during the July holidays. 2 sessions will be held daily from 9 – 12 noon, and 1 – 4 pm. Participants can book in for one session, a full day, or the full week.
All abilities are catered for. We ask that special needs participants are accompanied by a responsible adult or carer.
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Email presbda@gmail.com to book.
This activity has been sponsored by the NSW Government, Office for Youth.

Kids Bingo
2026-07-14 10:30 | New South Wales
Kids Bingo is on Tuesday the 14th of July at 10.30am. It’s just $4 for the kids to play and there’s loads of prizes up for grabs! There’s no need to book – just come in early to secure your spot.

Dinosaurs in the Dark Torchlight Tours
2026-07-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-14 18:45 - 19:45 | Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Tuesday 7 July, 5.30pm & 6.45pm
Tuesday 14 July, 5.30pm & 6.45pm
It’s dark, the lights are out and there’s a T-rex in the building!
Take a spooky after-hours torchlight tour of the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum and see the collection in a new light.
Bookings are essential as places are limited.
Adult $20, Concession $15, Child $10, Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) $55

CROFTDOWN FARM // WINTER HOLIDAY MATERSCLASS
2026-07-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 13:00 | New South Wales

Author Talk - Petronella McGovern
2026-07-16 18:00 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Originally from the Central West, Petronella is the best-selling author of Six Minutes, The Good Teacher, The Liars and The Last Trace. Her books have been nominated in the Ned Kelly Awards, the Davitt Awards and the Australian Independent Bookseller Awards.

Her Latest book Every Time She Wakes, is an exploration of what makes us tick, the lies we tell and the secrets we keep. Book a spot to hear her discuss this and more.

Bookings: 6333 6281Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night.

About the bookEvery Time She Wakes is a taut, time-bending thriller about family, identity and defying fate.

When careers counsellor Suze and her family are evacuated from their home during a bushfire emergency, she suddenly realises they’re being kidnapped. The van crashes and Suze thinks it’s the end.

But she wakes up two weeks back in time. No one else remembers the terror that came before. Is it all in her own mind?

Then it happens again. And again.

With every loop, her world twists into a new version of itself. Suze must discover why it’s happening and who is behind the kidnappings. She’s running out of time to save her family and wake up in a world she recognises.

A twisty page-turner about how far we’ll go to protect what matters most.

Author Talk - Petronella McGovern
2026-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Originally from the Central West, Petronella is the best-selling author of Six Minutes, The Good Teacher, The Liars and The Last Trace. Her books have been nominated in the Ned Kelly Awards, the Davitt Awards and the Australian Independent Bookseller Awards.
Her Latest book Every Time She Wakes, is an exploration of what makes us tick, the lies we tell and the secrets we keep. Book a spot to hear her discuss this and more.
Bookings: 6333 6281
Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night.
About the book
Every Time She Wakes is a taut, time-bending thriller about family, identity and defying fate.
When careers counsellor Suze and her family are evacuated from their home during a bushfire emergency, she suddenly realises they’re being kidnapped. The van crashes and Suze thinks it’s the end.
But she wakes up two weeks back in time. No one else remembers the terror that came before. Is it all in her own mind?
Then it happens again. And again.
With every loop, her world twists into a new version of itself. Suze must discover why it’s happening and who is behind the kidnappings. She’s running out of time to save her family and wake up in a world she recognises.
A twisty page-turner about how far we’ll go to protect what matters most.

The Strangeways Cabaret
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
LOVE. We all want it. We all need it. We all like to sing about it.
The Strangeways Cabaret takes audiences on an antics-fuelled ride that packs a surprising emotional punch. Songs about online dating, loneliness and broken promises, along with duelling eyebrows, glamorous drag queens, and stories of killer spiders and lovelorn vampires all combine to create a joyful celebration of life and love in all its forms.
The cabaret is created by The Strangeways Ensemble, a company of neuro-diverse actors and musicians from Wollongong, who explore universal themes from their unique perspectives to find the fantastical in the mundane. They like to make work, which is evocative and challenging, but also poetic and funny, and to make people think and laugh.
By taking the cabaret on tour, The Strangeways Ensemble are spreading the love and are excited to be including neuro-diverse and queer artists from Bathurst in the lineup. With a live cabaret band and special guest artists, The Strangeways Cabaret promises unique takes on one of the most explored human emotions – love.

Winter Warmth Welcome @ Bathurst Grange Distillery
2026-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Bathurst Grange Distillery, Bathurst Grange Distillery, 3249 O'Connell Rd, Bathurst, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society (BRAGS) invites the community to its Winter fundraiser of 2026. Wander up for a warm welcome with a welcome drink, canapé-pizzas, and live music with friends of the Gallery. Join in for a chat, cheers, entertained by harpist Bethany Carter-Sherlock, and listen to prominent local artist Graham Lupp OAM PhD sharing his Journey into Art, a preview to his Foyer Gallery exhibition at the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery in August.
The Society’s collaboration with Bathurst Tours provides a free courtesy bus to take people to the event and return after the event to Bathurst. Please register interest in the courtesy bus with your ticket purchase.
Event: Winter Warmth Welcome @ Bathurst Grange DistilleryDate: Friday 17 July 2026Time: 5.00pm for twilight drinks until 8.00pmVenue: Bathurst Grange Distillery, 3249 O’Connell Road, BrewongleTickets: Members $50 | Non-members $75Welcome drink | Canapes – pizza | Live Music | Courtesy BusArtist: Graham Lupp OAM PhDRSVP by 15 July 2026.
Limited raffle tickets sold on the night for a chance to win a framed print of ‘Hampton Evening’ by Graham Lupp OAM PhD valued at $500 generously donated by the artist, or a ticket to the Society’s 2026 Primavera Gala Dinner and Art Auction on 12th of September valued at $135. Raffle ticket available for just $10 on the night.Bathurst Grange Distillery has generously provided the lucky door prize of DINNER FOR 4 (one drink each plus 3 pizzas of choice) valued at $120.The prizes will be drawn individually on the night.
Funds raised from Winter Warmth Welcome will go directly towards supporting exhibitions, artist programs and audience engagement initiatives at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery that bring culture and creativity to our community.
“We know how vital the arts are to regional identity, wellbeing and economy,” said BRAGS President Ingrid Pearson. “Supporting Bathurst Regional Art Gallery means backing local stories, artists, and opportunities for our community to come together.”
Event Tickets are on sale now online on BRAGS website www.bragsinc.com.au and at the Gallery. Join BRAGS and receive the member ticket price + full membership benefits.Raffle tickets can only be purchased at the event.
Every event ticket, every raffle purchased, every show of support helps the Gallery to not just survive, but to grow.

Wines of Bathurst: Meet the Growers
2026-07-18 09:15 - 17:00 | New South Wales
Spend eight hours exploring boutique cellar doors at Winburndale Wines, Rock Forest Vineyard, Vale Creek Wines and Renzaglia Wines, meeting the growers and winemakers who are shaping Bathurst’s emerging wine region. You’ll enjoy relaxed tastings, stunning countryside views and plenty of time to chat about the stories behind each vineyard and vintage. A lunch stop at Norma Joan lets you sample fresh local produce, making this one of the most delicious things to do in Bathurst on a weekend escape or NSW country road trip.

21 Hearts
2026-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
21 Hearts – Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke

A compelling true story from WWII, honouring the bravery strength, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity.

Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered.

In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life.

21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them.

A story of hope, courage, resilience and heart.

Featuring six of Western Australia’s most outstanding actors, 21 HEARTS is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war.

Written by Jenny Davis
Directed by Stuart Halusz
Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord, Rebecca Davis, Michelle Fornasier, Alex Jones, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle.

Streeton Trio: Women Who Dared
2026-07-19 15:00 - 16:00 | All Saints’ Cathedral, Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Bold, brilliant women in chamber music. A powerful and inspiring concert celebrating the brilliance and resilience of women in music. Part of the The Leila Waddell Concert Series 2026 collection.

​ProgramFanny MENDELSSOHN (1805–1847)Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 11 (1846–1847)Kelly-Marie MURPHY (b. 1964)Give Me Phoenix Wings to Fly (1997)Elena KATS-CHERNIN (b. 1957)Spirit and the Maiden (2004)Clara SCHUMANN (1819–1896)Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17 (1846)TicketsAdults $49Concession $45Music Students $10 (kindly subsidised by our generous donors)

Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia.

& Juliet
2026-07-23 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-24 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-25 13:30 - 2026-07-26 16:00, 2026-07-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
There’s life after Romeo at this larger-than-life musical by the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek and pop music’s #1 hitmaker.
& Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, imagining what would happen next if Juliet hadn’t ended it all over Romeo, and got a second chance at life and love – on her terms.
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, all written by Max Martin and his collaborators, including “Since U Been Gone,” “Roar,” “Baby One More Time,” “Larger Than Life,” “That’s The Way It Is,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” and many more.

Publishing: The Ins and Outs
2026-07-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Publishing Ins and Outs
Bookings: 6333 6281
Tea and coffee provided.
Presented by Managing Director of The Manuscript Appraisal Agency Kit Carstairs, and self-publishing facilitator Jennifer Mosher.
Hear the ins and outs of the publishing world from industry experts with a special focus on self-publishing.
What the presentation covers:
• all areas of the writing/publishing journey from a manuscript’s infancy through to a completed book, ready to be distributed and marketed
• self-publishing process in detail
• author self-branding and marketing
• much more!
Jenny and Kit enjoy sharing their knowledge with writers and authors, and take great pride in helping authors find their feet in this overwhelming industry. Between them they are able to tackle all areas of the writing/publishing journey, from a manuscript’s infancy through to a completed book, ready to be distributed and marketed. They are able to speak to both traditional publishing and self-publishing models, outlining the ins and outs of each.
This is a chance for these two industry professionals to share their knowledge with local authors and writing enthusiasts.

The Ultimate Eagles Show - Christmas in July Dinner
2026-07-25 18:30 | New South Wales
Enjoy a 2 course dinner and entertainment by the Ultimate Eagles Legacy. Doors open at 6.00pm with dinner served at 6.30pm followed by the show.

Step back in time and relive the magic of the 70’s with the Ultimate Eagles show. This electrifying band pays homage to the iconic Eagles, the group that defined and shaped this era. The Ultimate Eagles Show is a group of 5 seasoned musicians and with their awesome vocals, harmonies and great musicianship, they have recreated the unparalleled sounds and vibes of the Eagles. With unwavering dedication and an impeccable attention to detail, they bring this timeless band’s music to life with an unmatched level of authenticity.
