Bathurst Region Tourism

Blayney Public School Presents Childhood Favourites
2025-12-29 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-12-30 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-12-31 12:30 - 13:45, 2026-01-01 12:30 - 13:45, 2026-01-02 12:30 - 13:45, 2026-01-03 12:30 - 13:45, 2026-01-04 12:30 - 13:45, 2026-01-05 12:30 - 13:45 (Australia/Sydney) and 4 more dates | 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.

Music Bingo @ The Tattersalls Hotel
2025-12-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Tattersalls Hotel Bathurst, 35 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Open Mic Night
2025-12-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
🎤 Are you ready to unleash your inner rockstar?
Get ready to shine under the spotlight at Panthers Bathurst’s Monthly Open Mic Night! Held on the last Tuesday of every month in our vibrant Sports Bar, the musical extravaganza kicks off at 6pm sharp. Our Open Mic Night is the ultimate stage where talents collide and melodies soar, creating an atmosphere filled with energy, passion, and pure musical magic.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time strummer, our Open Mic Night welcomes all with open arms and open ears. Bring along your trusty guitar, your soulful voice, or any instrument that speaks to your heart – because at Panthers Bathurst, we believe that music is the universal language that brings us all together.
It’s not just about the performance; it’s about the shared experience of expressing yourself through the power of music. And hey, if you prefer to be in the audience soaking in the vibes, we’ve got a spot reserved just for you.

Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
2025-12-31 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!

Bathurst Dances, Old Time and New Vogue Dance
2026-01-01 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-09 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.

Kids' Night Tour of Abercrombie House
2026-01-01 19:30 - 20:45, 2026-01-07 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.

Bathurst Grange Distillery Tour & Tasting
2026-01-02 16:00 - 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
2026-01-03 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.

FREE KIDS’ WORKSHOPS
2026-01-04 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

High Tea @ Abercrombie House
2026-01-04 14:30 - 16:30 | 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 leaf tea, plunger coffee and elegant live classical Celtic harp music. Main rooms and gardens are open to explore. This is an outstanding afternoon of elegance and style.
Adult $70; Concession $65; Child under 14 yrs $55.
Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) and Abercrombie House or book online.

January 2026 School Holiday Tours at Bathurst Goldfields
2026-01-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Bathurst Goldfields Resort, 428 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama, Bathurst, 2795
Looking for fun school holiday activities in Bathurst?Dust off your boots, gather the kids, and step back into the gold rush days with our summer holiday public tours at Bathurst Goldfields!
Bring the family along for an afternoon of stories, history, and a little bit of adventure as you wander through our goldfields re-enactment village. You’ll explore our Museum, Steam Shed and Blacksmith Shop, hear a few yarns from days gone by, and finish off panning for gold in our Panning Ponds. (Yes—for real gold.) The kids will be talking about it for days.
Tour Dates – January School HolidaysEach tour runs for 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to explore the village, hear the stories, and try your luck at gold panning.
Running every Tuesday and Thursday throughout January on the following dates:
• Tuesday 6 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Thursday 8 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Tuesday 13 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Thursday 15 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Tuesday 20 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Thursday 22 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Tuesday 27 Jan, 1:00pm, – 3:00pm
• Thursday 29 Jan, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Tickets:• Adults: $30
• Children (Primary School Age): $20
• Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 kids): $80
• 5 years & under: Free — bring the littlies along!
If you’re looking for something fun, hands-on, and a little bit different these school holidays, this is it. A great way to explore the Goldfields and make some summer memories on the iconic slopes of Mount Panorama.
Important information:No need to book — simply turn up on the day, and meet your guide on arrival.
Make sure to arrive by 12:45 pm so you’re all set for the 1:00 pm tour.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The entrance to Bathurst Goldfields is located at 428 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama – please follow the main driveway to our Office/Souvenir Shop to sign in and commence your tour.https://www.bathurstgoldfields.com.au/events/january-2026-school-holiday-tours-at-bathurst-goldfields‍

Public Choir
2026-01-06 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.

School Holidays // Native Animals in Clay Workshop
2026-01-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
earn new air-dry clay techniques to craft your own native animals!

Workshop will include a short tour of exhibition West of Central 2.

Ages: 6-12

Tickets: $10 members, $15 non-members, no experience required, Bookings essential.

LIVE COMEDY in Bathurst - Vanessa Larry Mitchell
2026-01-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Little Alberts @ The Victoria Bathurst, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass.
Vanessa Larry Mitchell brings her award winning show to Bathurst. LIVE at the Victoria Hotel for the very first time.

Doors and Dinner from 5:00pm

Showtime 7:30pm sharp

Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, as she takes you on a laugh-out-loud adventure of her trials and tribulations of parenting, dating and all things female.

Winner: ‘Best Comedy’ Newcastle (AUS) Fringe 2022.

★★★★1/2 ‘Vanessa Larry Mitchell is as far from demure as you could possibly imagine, but wow, will she make you laugh…. beyond naughty and will have tears of laughter rolling down your face’ –
Fringefeed

★★★★ ‘You will literally laugh for an hour. And that is a rare thing. Vanessa is more relaxed and direct behind a comedy mic than anyone I have seen’ – The Scotsman

★★★★ ‘You know when you go out to a club with a group of girlfriends and the handbags are thrown down, and you’re dancing all night completely carefree as if the rest of the world don’t exist, and you only stop to rest over a few drinks with teeny umbrellas, and there’s always that one friend that is sidesplittingly funny and holds court all evening? Yep, that’s exactly what Vanessa Larry Mitchell’s onewoman show feels like’ – Mindshare

Oberon Cup Night
2026-01-09 17:00 - 22:00 | Bathurst Harness Racing Club, 169 College Road, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Event Details:
– When 5pm – 10pm, Friday 9th of January
– Venue: Bathurst Harness Racing Club
– Admission: FREE!
Get ready for an amazing evening at Oberon Cup Night, a family-friendly harness racing event packed with excitement both on and off the track! Enjoy a full race card featuring harness racing action, perfect for racing fans and newcomers alike.
Bring the whole family!
– Jumping Castle
– Face Painting
– Swirl and Dip Ice Cream & Coffee Van
Relax, cheer, and indulge with the full bistro and bar open, including tap beer for the adults.
Whether you’re here for the racing, the food, or the fun, Oberon Cup Night promises a fantastic evening for all ages. Mark your calendar and join us for a great night out!
