Exhibition Tours
2025-10-11 11:00 - 2025-11-22 11:00, 2025-10-18 11:00 - 2025-11-29 11:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
Join us at the gallery each Saturday during our current exhibitions, for a free guided tour!
Saturdays, 11am
FREE, all welcome, RSVP online or at BRAG reception
Our current suite of exhibitions includes:
A Tear in the Fabric presents new and existing works from nine Asian and Asian Australian artists who embrace distortion as a mode of disruption. In partnership with 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, the exhibition revolves around notions of aesthetic, material and conceptual interventions integrated into established forms of creative practice. Picking at the seams to make space for new narratives and artistic approaches, we see exploratory excursions into concepts of place, materiality, memory, identity and perception, manifesting in a diverse range of mediums.
Tea Ceremony in the Celestial Garden, is reminiscent of the famous Japanese food display ‘shokuhin sampuru’ or French pastries display in Paris, the cakes are mouth-watering, but not for consumption. The construction of the cakes in ceramics is labour-intensive, down to each sprinkle of hundreds and thousands. Their imaginary forms conjure a colourful, dream-like world. This project was created during a 2025 artist residency at the PumpHouse Albury.
Landscapes of Imagination: From the Collection, bringing together works from the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Collection that reflect the enduring artistic allure of Hill End. This historic village has captured the imaginations of artists drawn to its layered histories, dramatic terrain, and evocative sense of place.
Image: Jayanto Tan, Berries Cream Tarts, 2025, ceramic, 9 x 26 x 26 x 26 cm. Courtesy the artist.

Blayney Public School Presents Childhood Favourites
2025-10-11 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-12 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-13 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-14 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-15 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-16 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-17 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-18 12:30 - 13:45 | 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.

Nathan Cavaleri: Blues With A Story
2025-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | KeyStone 1889, 99 Keppel St, Bathurst, 2795
A night of blues-rock, captivating stories, and spine-tingling moments.
As seen on ABC’s Australian Story, Nathan Cavaleri’s life has been anything but ordinary—world tours at 8, playing with B.B. King, surviving leukemia, and stepping away from fame… only to return with more purpose than ever.
With New Blues With A Story, Nathan delivers more than a gig. Expect blistering guitar work,
rich vocals, and stories that cut through—unexpectedly vulnerable, disarmingly real, and deeply felt.
This is a show that leaves a mark.

LIVE MUSIC | The Mud Monkeys
2025-10-11 19:30 - 23:00 | Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Enjoy some live and local entertainment at Panthers Bathurst with the Mud Monkeys!

After what started out as a few mates getting together to have a bit of fun playing music together The Mud Monkeys came to life late in 2008. They are a covers band that plays hit songs from the 60’s to the 00’s, priding themselves on playing the songs just like they sounded on the radio when they were released.

With Dave Newstead on Guitar, Greg Bell on Bass and Andrew Elliott on Drums they have over 60 years of experience in the music industry. The band has played over 400 gigs together and have played for crowds in private settings of twenty, to corporate events for thousands.

Miss Traill's House and Garden
2025-10-12 12:00 - 15:30 | Miss Traill’s House and Garden, 321 Russell Street (Corner of Russell and Peel Streets), Bathurst, 2795
Tours of Miss Traill’s House and Garden.

The home Ida bequeathed to the National Trust (1976) is today an elegant house museum containing Ida Traill’s significant collection of artifacts including furniture, intriguing horse racing memorabilia, paintings and ceramics – all linked to Miss Traill’s and her ancestors and the early history of Bathurst.

House Tour – per person:

National Trust members – FREE (excludes exhibitions)

Adult – $12

Concession* – $10

Family – $34

Child (under 5 years) – FREE

*Concession applies for full-time students, seniors, pensioners and children aged 5-15 years.

Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/miss-traills-house-general-entry-tickets

https://www.facebook.com/misstraillshouse

Bathurst Dances, Old Time and New Vogue Dance
2025-10-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Walshaw Hall, 9 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Dancing the old fashioned way, with a another in your arms. Waltzes, Tangos, Saunters, Jive and Swing in a sequenced way. Short demos before many dances, but nothing beats, standing up and simply giving it a go, then having a laugh or giggle at your own attempts, the way it was done in the old days, still the cheapest way to learn.

Music Bingo @ The Tattersalls Hotel
2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Tattersalls Hotel Bathurst, 35 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Family Hotel, Cnr Russell & Bentinck Street, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
This one is for the music lovers! Rock into the #FamBams for Musical Trivia every Wednesday from 7pm! Entry is free and you’ll have the chance to win prizes whilst bopping along to tunes over the ages!
Wednesday night is $20 schnitty night!

SCULPTURE DOWN THE LACHLAN
2025-10-16 07:00 - 16:30 | Forbes Sculptures down the Lachlan, Sculpture down the Lachlan, Forbes
Enjoy a day of art, culture, and country charm on our Sculptures Down the Lachlan Day Trip! Join BRAGS and Bathurst Tours for a relaxing and inspiring experience exploring one of Australia’s most unique outdoor art trails, combined with time to enjoy Forbes’ hospitality.
Depart: 7.15am from McDonald’s Bathurst car park. Return around 4.30pm
Cost: $65 per person | BRAGS Member 10% discount.
Includes return 1-20 seat coacher transport and guided sculpture tour. Morning tea and lunch at own expense.

Monthly Muster - Sydmouth Valley
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Uniting Church Activities Hall, 140A William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Bathurst District Historical Society is presenting the monthly Muster talk. This month Kevin Webb will be presenting on his property on the Cox’s Road at Sydmouth Valley.

Sculptures in the Garden
2025-10-17 00:00 - 23:59
Join us in helping spread the word about October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dress up in PINK, jump on the bus for a day trip to Mudgee to help spread the word about the importance Breast Screening. Spend the morning wandering the Mudgee CBD through Boutiques and Cafes and see all the beautiful shops with their PINK displays. After lunch we will jump back on the bus and head out to Rosby Wines and Gallery to enjoy their annual Sculptures in the Garden display. Enjoy a glass of bubbles as you wander through some very impressive sculptures and if you feel inspired you can look through the catalogue to see what is available for purchase.
Each year the Mudgee community gather together and help spread the word through all things PINK to raise money for the McGrath Foundation.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bathurst-paint-it-pink-invites-you-to-sculptures-in-the-garden-mudgee-tickets-1575115666359?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
* Bathurst Paint it PINK is only an awareness campaign. We personally do not raise money.

Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing
2025-10-17 13:00 - 18:00 | Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing, 55 Eleven Mile Dr, Bathurst, 2795
Come and join us on Friday 17 October. It will be a great way to celebrate the end of the week with great racing action trackside at Tyers Park. Hope to see you there.

Bathurst Grange Distillery Tour & Tasting
2025-10-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-18 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

Bravery & Betrayal
2025-10-17 18:00 | Bathurst RSL Club, 114 Rankin Street, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
The True Story of the S.A.S. in Afghanistan

After 9/11 our Nation sent the Aussie S.A.S. into harm’s way to protect us. 25 years later, their suffering continues. The S.A.S. now tell their story of what really happened in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Featuring exclusive, never before seen interviews with officers and soldiers of the S.A.S.. As Prime Ministers Rudd, Howard and Abbott tell for the first time what they knew, and the brave pilots of the American Army reveal what they saw.Most heartbreaking of all are the stories by the wives, mothers, widows and children left behind.

This is their story, in their words, of the S.A.S. in the War on Terror.

In Conversation: Jessica Mansour-Nahra
2025-10-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join Central West based author Jessica Mansour – Nahra for a conversation on her debut novel, The Farm, a gripping psychological thriller with a familiar rural feel!
Bookings Essential. Phone 6333 6281
About the book
When Leila suffers a health tragedy, she doesn’t recover as quickly as she expected. Her partner, James, suggests a year away from the city – they’ll stay on his family farm, where the wide, open spaces and clean country air will help her come to terms with her grief. But the property is remote and the house oppressive. Leila is disturbed by strange noises, fleeting visions and intrusive dreams. James worries that her medication is causing hallucinations.. Is what she’s experiencing real? Or is it all in her head?
Jessica will be in conversation with Kerryn Donnelly, creator of popular Instagram page @_thingsimobsessedwith

Sleuthed – Crimes That Haunt Us
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Step into the shadows with Amanda Howard and James Phelps – two true crime experts exploring the darkest corners of Australia’s criminal past.

From the blood-soaked soil of Belanglo State Forest to ghost infested prison cells, these stories aren’t just unsettling – they’re unresolved.

In this true crime double bill, Amanda Howard – “The Serial Killer Whisperer” – explores the chilling legacy of Belanglo State Forest, a place stained by some of the nation’s darkest chapters. From the infamous crimes of Ivan Milat to lesser-known but equally horrifying events, Amanda reveals and explores the crimes and why this forest continues to haunt the Australian psyche.

Then, James Phelps, bestselling author and investigative journalist, takes you deeper into the unknown, unearthing cases where true crime and the paranormal collide – haunted prisons, cursed crime scenes, and stories too strange to explain. Perfectly timed for Halloween, this evening is for those who love the sinister and spookier side of storytelling – where fact meets folklore and some crimes refuse to be forgotten.

Perfectly timed for Halloween, this event is for those who love the sinister and spookier side of storytelling.

SCULPTURE IN THE GARDENS AND FARMERS MARKETS
2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00
Enjoy a Day of Art, Flavour, and Scenic Charm on Our Mudgee Day Trip.
Join BRAGS and Bathurst Tours for a relaxing and inspiring day exploring the best of Mudgee. Start with the vibrant Farmers Market showcasing a celebration of local produce held in beautiful Robertson Park, and finish with the stunning Sculptures in the Garden exhibition at Rosby Wines. This outdoor exhibition features over 250 sculptures by leading and emerging artists. It’s a perfect blend of creativity and natural beauty.
This tour offers a perfect mix of culture, nature and relaxation.
Depart: 9.15am from McDonald’s Bathurst car park.
Cost: BRAGS Member $72 | $80 Non-Member
Includes return 1-20 seat coacher transport and entry to Sculptures in the Garden. Food and drink at own expense (at Markets and cellar door).
Registration: Daniel Briant on 1300 728 321
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Tours of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon during the Carillon Spring Recital Series 2025
2025-10-18 11:15 - 12:45 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Meet near the Russell Street entrance. Purchase your tickets here!

Saturday 23 August: Enjoy the Beatlesfest carillon recital at 10am before taking the opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room.

Sunday 21 September: 21 September is World Peace Day, a day observed annually to promote peace and the absence of violence worldwide. On World Peace Day 2025, we invite you to take the opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, a Peace Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, and meet one of our local carillonists while enjoying the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital in honour of World Peace Day.

Saturday 18 October: This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, meet Canberra Senior Carillonist Peter Bray and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital performed by Peter.

Saturday 22 November: 22 November is St Cecilia’s Day, the Patron Saint of Music. We invite you to take this opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, explore the three floors of the tower, and meet one of our local carillonists while enjoying the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. After the conclusion of the tour, enjoy a recital in honour of Saint Cecilia.

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.

Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Recital: Carillon Spring Recital Series
2025-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
For the Carillon Spring Recital on Saturday 20th September, we welcome Bathurst carillonist Jennifer Roberts.
Please join us in the beautiful gardens of King’s Parade, for the free public recital, and enjoy the music from the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon bells.
Hopefully you have also booked tickets for the tour of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon that will occur prior to this recital.

Abbalanche - The Australian ABBA Tribute Show
2025-10-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Get ready for a sensational night of music, nostalgia, and pure fun as multi-award winning Abbalanche – the Australian Abba Tribute Show, takes the stage to deliver an electrifying tribute to the iconic Swedish pop group, ABBA. Abbalanche brings the legendary hits and unforgettable charm of ABBA to life like never before.
From “Mamma Mia” to “Dancing Queen”, their pitch-perfect renditions and authentic dazzling costumes will transport you straight back to the 70’s. Abbalanche‘s infectious energy and passion for ABBA’s music create an unforgettable atmosphere, one where you’ll find yourself singing along, dancing in the aisles, and sharing the joy with fellow fans of all ages.
Whether you are a die-hard Abba fan, or just looking for a night of pure entertainment, Abbalanche promised an unforgettable experience that will leave you beaming and reminiscing long after the final song. Don’t miss this chance to relive the magic of ABBA with Abbalanche – the Australian Abba Tribute Show.
Secure your tickets now and get ready to dance the night away!
