Name: Lifeline Bookfair
Start: 2026-05-29T09:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-05-29T16:00:00+10:00
Location: Bathurst Showground

May 2026
Bathurst Writers’ and Readers’ Festival 2026

May 19 Bathurst Writers’ and Readers’ Festival 2026

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia +1 more

The Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival returns this May, proudly bringing storytelling, big ideas, and unforgettable conversations. Running from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 May, the much-loved Festival will feature six days of author talks, live-streamed sessions from the Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF), and exciting local events at Bathurst Library and the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment […]

$8 – $10
Lose To Win

May 20 @ 7:30 pm - 8:40 pm

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

An extraordinary journey from South Sudan to the stage. “In this country, you think it’s your right to have three meals a day. Me, where I came from? I think it’s a miracle.” From South Sudan to Egypt to Australia, this is the extraordinary journey of Mandela Mathia. Fleeing his war-torn home as a child, […]

$3 – $42
SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill

May 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a show that’s fun for the whole family, with puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up. Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Bathurst! Spot and his friends are off on a new […]

$3 – $29
SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill

May 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a show that’s fun for the whole family, with puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up. Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Bathurst! Spot and his friends are off on a new […]

$3 – $29
SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill

May 22 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia

Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a show that’s fun for the whole family, with puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up. Spot is one of the most loved dogs in the world, and he’s coming to Bathurst! Spot and his friends are off on a new […]

$3 – $29
Evening Ragas at the Keystone

May 22 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

KeyStone 1889 99 Keppel St, Bathurst

This will be a very rare concert of North Indian classical music featuring 8th generation Sarangi master Sangeet Mishra from India and Local musician Rob Shannon accompanying on tabla ( drums). Back after his sell out concert at BRAG 3 years ago, this concert promises to take the listener on a soulful journey into the […]
Bathurst Bowel Ball

May 23 @ 5:30 pm

KeyStone 1889 99 Keppel St, Bathurst
Bathurst Writers’ and Readers’ Festival 2026

May 24 Bathurst Writers’ and Readers’ Festival 2026

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia +1 more

The Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival returns this May, proudly bringing storytelling, big ideas, and unforgettable conversations. Running from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 May, the much-loved Festival will feature six days of author talks, live-streamed sessions from the Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF), and exciting local events at Bathurst Library and the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment […]

$8 – $10
Morning Ragas at The Keystone

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

KeyStone 1889 99 Keppel St, Bathurst

This is the second instalment of Evening Ragas at the Keystone. Morning ragas. As this system of Indian classical music is not only set to seasons, it is also set to times of day, so certain melody forms or Ragas can only be performed at the prescribed time. As the musicians tour the world playing […]
Old Government Cottage Open Day

May 24 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Old Government Cottage Open Day

Old Government Cottage 16 Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW

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 […]

$2 – $4
Lifeline Bookfair

May 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Lifeline Bookfair

Bathurst Showground Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Bookfair for Lifeline Central West is on at the Bathurst Showground.Gold coin entry. Eftpos is available. A coffee van will also be there each day with coffee and treats to fuel your book hunting adventure. With tens of thousands of titles to choose from, you are sure to find something to suit all tastes and […]

Gold coin entry
Lifeline Bookfair

May 29 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Lifeline Bookfair

Bathurst Showground Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Bookfair for Lifeline Central West is on at the Bathurst Showground.Gold coin entry. Eftpos is available. A coffee van will also be there each day with coffee and treats to fuel your book hunting adventure. With tens of thousands of titles to choose from, you are sure to find something to suit all tastes and […]

Gold coin entry

May 2026