Bathurst Region Tourism

‘Unearthed - Critical Minerals in The Energy Transition’
2025-06-20 09:00 - 2025-06-21 16:30, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 2025-06-22 16:30, 2025-06-22 09:00 - 2025-06-23 16:30, 2025-06-23 09:00 - 2025-06-24 16:30, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 2025-06-25 16:30, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 2025-06-27 16:30, 2025-06-27 09:00 - 2025-06-28 16:30, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 2025-06-29 16:30 (Australia/Sydney) and 3 more dates | Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Critical minerals may sound like a heavy subject, but they’re vital to our everyday modern life!

This new exhibition features a fantastic periodic table, where you can actually see what so many of these element are used for, along with heaps of information about what critical minerals are, and how they’re used in the home and renewable energy.

Oh, and there is #LEGO

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is open 9am – 4.30pm 6 days a week, closed on Wednesdays.

Entry is free with museum admission.Cost:Adult: $15Concession: $10School Student: $7Family: $37 Under school age: Free

Author Talk - Age of Doubt
2025-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join editors and journalists, Tracey Kirkland and Gavin Fang, to discuss this insightful collection of essays and the lessons to take away as we navigate this age of doubt and misinformation.Explore the origins of misinformation culture and its impact on democracy. This collection looks at the moral and ethical foundations our institutions are built on and shines a light on the media and its role in sorting fact from fiction.Bookings essential: 6333 6281
Copies of the book will be for sale on the night.
About the bookToday, trust seems harder to find than ever before. It’s hardly surprising we feel that way. Our politics is polarised, our online world is awash with misinformation, and we’ve lost faith in our bedrock institutions. Yet, without trust, we cannot work together to solve the big problems we face.But there is a way back. A way to rediscover trust in our leaders and institutions. A way to tackle the doubt.This insightful collection of essays brings together top thinkers from across the globe in media, science, government, academia and business to examine how and why trust is disappearing, and how we might navigate these confusing times.From expert minds in business, science and law enforcement the book explains how to maintain trust and how easily it can be broken, and leaders on the front line of technological development describe the influence of bots, conspiracy theories and generative AI.If we are to address the big issues facing our world, then we must have trust, because without it we have no sense of shared reality. Alone, we can’t do it. Together, we might.
About the authorsTracey Kirkland is an Australian news journalist who has worked in broadcast and print for more than 30 years. She is currently the Continuous News Editor in charge of TV and video at ABC News Channel, and was previously the ABC’s national senior newsgathering editor. Since joining the ABC in 1999, Tracey has been a reporter, presenter or producer for all of the public broadcaster’s major news programs. She is the co-editor of Pandemedia: How COVID Changed Journalism.Gavin Fang is an Australian journalist with more than thirty years’ experience in broadcast and print media. He is currently Editorial Director at the ABC and was previously deputy director of news. Gavin is a former correspondent for the ABC in Indonesia. He is the co-editor of Pandemedia: How COVID Changed Journalism.

Scots All Saints College - The Greatest Show
2025-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join us for an inspiring evening of music as students from Kindergarten to Year 12 take the stage for Music Showcase 2025 – The Greatest Show. This year’s concert offers a fresh, dynamic format, combining the best performances from across the College into a fast-paced and entertaining musical journey.
Audiences will enjoy a wide variety of styles including musical theatre, jazz, concertos, film music, and chamber works, performed by our talented ensembles, choirs, and instrumental groups. The program will also feature solo and small ensemble performances from some of our most gifted student musicians.
This is a celebration of musical excellence across all stages of learning and a unique opportunity to witness the depth of talent and commitment within our school’s music program.
All are welcome—family, friends, and community members. Book now to secure your seat for this unforgettable event!

Create a Nuno Felted Scarf
2025-06-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Perthville Community Hall, 20 Rockley Street, Perthville, NSW
Come and learn how to felt onto silk.
In this session you will dye 2 pieces of silk, then add merino wool and embellishments to create two soft, lightweight scarves.
What to bring:
2 m x 50 cm bubble wrap – available at Bunnings
2 old beach/bath towels
Small bucket
Soap
Lunch

Exhibition Tours // Tina Havelock Stevens: Now is a Beginning
2025-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Exhibition Tours // Tina Havelock Stevens: Now is a Beginning
Join us at the gallery each Saturday during exhibition Now is a Beginning by Tina Havelock Stevens, for a free guided tour!
Saturdays, 11am
FREE, all welcome, RSVP online or at BRAG reception
A gentle epic, inspired by Bathurst – yet not about Bathurst, Now is a Beginning embraces magical thinking, place(s), architectural space, where you begin, the unknowns, new narratives in a place once familiar, improvisation, social and sensory engagement. Embodying a universal experience of the shifting, contemporary ‘now’, the exhibition offers a gathering point for reflection on the past as well as the current state of play of the world, marked by political urgencies and the ruptures of unforeseen, unpredictable events.
Tina Havelock Stevens presents an existential narrative of connections over time, borne from the adrenaline of riding motorbikes as a ten-year-old on her uncle’s farm, to the metaphysical experience of packing up her late mother’s house. Zones in the gallery, swathed in saturated colour, create charged atmospheres for exploration of light installations, video/film, photography, object-based works, sculpture and sound.
Havelock Stevens has lived multiple lives: her punk-rock ethos developed early across a series of bands, including Plug Uglies and The Titanics with stints in Crow and Chicks on Speed. Currently, as drummer for art rock experimental improv music duo, derived from The Mumps, she recently opened for Kim Gordon (of Sonic Youth fame) at The Tank, Art Gallery of New South Wales. In her undergraduate years she was a student of cultural studies, and film and philosophy classes with luminaries such as Ross Gibson (University of Technology, Sydney) before another year at the Australian Film Television and Radio School, after which she made her own documentaries for television as director and cinematographer. A resilient current of empathy continues to underpin her practice. She was also a youth worker for years in urban refuges, made community television and worked with indigenous communities in Papunya, Kintore and Cape York.
Image: Tina Havelock Stevens, High Fashun (still) single-channel-video with stereo sound, 2025. Camera: Jackie Wolf. Image courtesy the artist.
The project is supported by the New South Wales Government through Create NSW and by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Newbridge Winter Solstice Festival
2025-06-21 11:00 - 19:00 | Newbridge Showground, Three Brothers Road, Newbridge, 2795
Annual event since 2014.20th June, 6pm – 10pm Medieval Banquet – A three course banquet, including beverages (both alcohol and non alcohol). Served by mediaeval serving wenches in the Briand Bennett Pavilion at Newbridge Showground. The pavilion exudes mediaeval decor and ambience with an open fire, candle light and rich drapes and banners. Live entertainment with acoustic duo Furphy’s Lore (Chloe & Jason Roweth) will provide the mediaeval music and ballads and the occasional tune for a jig whilst Court Jester,Tom Foolery will engage the attending knights and ladies with his frivolity and foolishness. (tickets through Eventbrite, only 50 guests).
Winter Solstice Festival – Saturday 21st June, 11am – 7pm ($10 entry U16 free)The Hammers of Thegn Viking clan set up their Viking village at the Newbridge Showground. Novia Hollandia Knights fight for the damsels honour in a Jousting competition. They demonstrate their Skills at Arms on horseback. Long Bow Archery demonstrations and Viking re-enactment battles add some medieaval themed excitement for visitors to witness. Dancing entertainment throughout the day by local dance schools and dance groups include contemporary dancing, tribal belly dancing and colourful, energetic Morris dancers. The Trunkey Street Market of over 60+ stalls from 11am – 4:30pm. Live music from the popular local band, Felix Albert & Gentlemanly Two. Throught the street market roving street entertainers will engage in some fun filled entertainment and Viking Shenanigans. At 2pm The Grand Street Parade led by Canobolas Pipe Band, will include performers and costumed visitors/attendees.they will parade through Newbridge Village towards the Gladstone Hotel where costume prizes will be presented to the creative parade participants and the best dressed stall vendors. Costume parade prizes are sponsored by local businesses.The Newbridge Winter Solstice event is hosted by Newbridge Progress Association and supported by Blayney Shire Council, Newmont/Orange 360

Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE
2025-06-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Exhibition Tours // ESSSENSSSE
Join a FREE, guided exhibition tour by BRAG staff on Saturdays at 11am!
Free, all welcome, RSVP online or at gallery reception.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents ESSSENSSSE, a joyful work about healing and new beginnings by acclaimed contemporary artist HOSSEI (NSW), guest curated by Tesha Malott.
ESSSENSSSE is an aquatic ecosystem that explores the tenacity of the human spirit, stripping away corporeal human qualities and revealing what’s underneath. ESSSENSSSE follows HOSSEI’s exploration of creating costumes that ‘heal’. Featuring a cast of 16 other-worldly sea creatures, ESSSENSSSE transitions from a series of dynamic and joyful performances into a sensory, large-scale installation, in which visitors are surrounded by a playful, 100% tactile landscape.
ESSSENSSSE began when HOSSEI became fascinated by the sand dollar sea creatures— their shape, features, and how in mediaeval times it was truly believed that sand dollars were mermaid currency. When looking at the sand dollar, HOSSEI realised that if you were to remove the physical characteristics of a human body, you would be left with a mouth and an anus, just like the sand dollar. It is this idea that compelled HOSSEI to make the sand dollar an emblem of the show. An entry point and an exit, not just with food, but in the sense of discerning which energies come through and nourish the insides, and which are let out. ESSSENSSSE is about letting go and being one with the spirit and embracing its purity and vulnerability.
A Verge Gallery exhibition, touring in partnership with Museums & Galleries of NSW, supported by the University of Sydney and proudly funded by the NSW Government. Verge Gallery is supported by the University of Sydney Union.
More info
Image: HOSSEI, ESSSENSSSE, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.

Sunday Sketch Sessions // Tina Havelock Stevens: Now is a Beginning
2025-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Sunday Sketch Sessions // Tina Havelock Stevens: Now is a Beginning
Head to BRAG each Sunday during Tina Havelock Stevens’ solo exhibition Now is a Beginning for a self-guided Sunday Sketch Session!
Sundays, 10am-2pm
FREE, all welcome, materials supplied
A gentle epic, inspired by Bathurst – yet not about Bathurst, Now is a Beginning embraces magical thinking, place(s), architectural space, where you begin, the unknowns, new narratives in a place once familiar, improvisation, social and sensory engagement. Embodying a universal experience of the shifting, contemporary ‘now’, the exhibition offers a gathering point for reflection on the past as well as the current state of play of the world, marked by political urgencies and the ruptures of unforeseen, unpredictable events.
Tina Havelock Stevens presents an existential narrative of connections over time, borne from the adrenaline of riding motorbikes as a ten-year-old on her uncle’s farm, to the metaphysical experience of packing up her late mother’s house. Zones in the gallery, swathed in saturated colour, create charged atmospheres for exploration of light installations, video/film, photography, object-based works, sculpture and sound.
Havelock Stevens has lived multiple lives: her punk-rock ethos developed early across a series of bands, including Plug Uglies and The Titanics with stints in Crow and Chicks on Speed. Currently, as drummer for art rock experimental improv music duo, derived from The Mumps, she recently opened for Kim Gordon (of Sonic Youth fame) at The Tank, Art Gallery of New South Wales. In her undergraduate years she was a student of cultural studies, and film and philosophy classes with luminaries such as Ross Gibson (University of Technology, Sydney) before another year at the Australian Film Television and Radio School, after which she made her own documentaries for television as director and cinematographer. A resilient current of empathy continues to underpin her practice. She was also a youth worker for years in urban refuges, made community television and worked with indigenous communities in Papunya, Kintore and Cape York.
Image: Tina Havelock Stevens, Cloudage Portal ( after De Maistre) #1 (detail), 2025, gloss fibre inkjet print, pigment paint, 50 x 75 cm. Image courtesy the artist.
The project is supported by the New South Wales Government through Create NSW and by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

Old Government Cottage
2025-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Old Government Cottage, 16 Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Old Government Cottage located at 16 Stanley Street (near the low-level bridge), is a fine example of early domestic
Australian architecture. The building has operated as a museum since 1965 and houses an exhibition on the
development of Bathurst, artworks and a display of early local domestic objects. The garden contains many
heritage plants, farm equipment and an original baker’s oven.

The Importance Of Being Earnest
2025-06-22 13:00 - 15:45 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Prices

BMEC Members: Adult $23

Non-Members*: $25Groups 10+ $15

Music Bingo @ The Tattersalls Hotel
2025-06-23 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-06-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Tattersalls Hotel Bathurst, 35 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Open Mic Night
2025-06-24 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
2025-06-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-02 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)

Workshop - Writing for Children with Dee White
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Workshop – Writing for Children with Dee White
Thursday, 26 June 2025 | 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM
Cost: $10pp. Bookings via Humanitix
For ages 16+
Ever wanted to write a story for your children or grandchildren? Or explore your inner child and create a story inspired by your childhood. Award winning children’s author Dee White will show you how to mine your experiences and creativity for inspiration and turn your ideas into a story.
Dee wanted to be a writer since she was seven-years old. She has published more than 20 books for children and young adults and many articles, short stories and poems. She is a certified writing teacher and mentor, passionate about encouraging new writers.
Dee will sell copies of some of her books on the day.

Winter Truffle Hunt, Touch and Taste: The Immersion Experience
2025-06-28 10:00 - 13:00 | RedGround Truffle Hunting Lodge, 264 Titania Road, Oberon, 2787
Prepare for an unforgettable truffle experience that begins with the indulgent flavours of baked truffled brie served with house-made sourdough toast in our Truffle Hunting Lodge. You’ll then dive into the fascinating world of truffles through a presentation that covers their history, cultivation, and culinary significance.
Next, you’ll join an exciting guided hunt through our beautiful trufffiere working alongside our amazing truffle-sniffing dogs to uncover hidden treasures. Back at the Truffle Hunting Lodge, while your truffles are being cleaned and prepared you’ll enjoy a delicious warm baked garlic, artichoke, and spinach cheesy truffled dip with a glass of sparkling wine.
You’ll also get to see how truffles are graded and weighed, learning what makes these delicacies so special. To finish, you’ll savour the unique flavours of smooth truffled panna cotta and truffled ice cream—truly one-of-a-kind treats.
Before you leave, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase fresh truffles and truffle-infused products to recreate the magic at home. The experience concludes around 1:00 PM, leaving you with a day full of wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for these incredible culinary treasures.
Please note that our Winter Truffle Hunt, Touch and Taste experience is designed as an 18+ adult focused experience. We kindly ask that no children under 18 be brought along for this event. Additionally, for biosecurity reasons, we regret to inform you that pets are not permitted on our farm premises. Thank you for your understanding
We also cater for private mid-week bookings. Contact us at jill@redground.com.au for more information.
We can’t wait to welcome you to RedGround! Happy hunting!
Cancellation policy:
Full refunds are available up to 14 days prior to the event, and 50% refunds are available up to 7 days prior, minus the booking fee. We’re happy to reschedule to another date if needed.

Make a Japanese Box
2025-06-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Perthville Community Hall, 20 Rockley Street, Perthville, NSW
In this class, you will learn how to cut, join and cover to create a Japanese inspired box.
Please bring:
Thin but strong cardboard 40 cm x 30 cm (Officeworks have them cost $2.99 a sheet)
Elmer’s glue in clear
Pencil, rubber, ruler, paper, scissors
1/2-inch flat paint brush
Stiletto to make a hole with
Stanley knife or Alfre cutter & mat to cut cardboard
A roll of Micropore tape 5 mm wide (can get at the chemist)
A piece of foam 1/3 inch thick mostly used for packing, if you have
lunch

LIVE MUSIC | The Quokkas
2025-06-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join us at Panthers Bathurst for an unforgettable evening of live entertainment with The Quokkas, a dynamic cover band hailing from the Blue Mountains. This talented trio has been rocking crowds since 2015, delivering a wide selection of songs spanning over 60 years of music history. Whether you’re in the mood for laid-back tunes while catching up with friends or you’re ready to hit the dance floor, The Quokkas have the perfect setlist to suit your vibe.
Led by the charismatic Joe Quokka (Ian Duncan) on vocals and guitar, alongside Barry Quokka (Steve Stockton) on vocals and guitar, and Davy Quokka (Dave Alexander) on drums, these seasoned musicians bring a fun, interactive energy to every performance. With their extensive repertoire of over 100 songs, The Quokkas adapt to the audience, ensuring a lively, engaging atmosphere all night long.
So, gather your crew, enjoy some great tunes, and make it a night to remember at Panthers Bathurst!

The Adventures of Pricilla, Queen of the Desert
2025-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
To celebrate pride, BMEC is excited to present a special screening of of this beloved Australian iconic movie

Two drag queens and a transgender woman travel across the Australian desert in a tour bus to take their cabaret show to a remote town. Along the way, they encounter various interesting characters.

Starring Hugo Weaving, Terence Stamp, Guy Pearce, Bill Hunter and June Marie Bennett
