Bathurst Region Tourism

Ben Lee Live in The Backyard
2026-03-28 17:00 - 21:30 (Australia/Sydney) | The Victoria Bathurst, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
After reminding fans and media nationwide why they fell in love with his songs and antics on his widely successful Awake Is The New Sleep 20th Anniversary Tour, Ben Lee is back live in The Backyard.

“Being out on the road just for the sake of it is what it’s all about” he says “anniversaries are nice, but the road is where it happens. Night after night, sweaty, a little chaotic, unpredictable. Hand to hand combat”. He winks.

See you out on the road! Purchase your tickets here.

Queen Forever Greatest Hits Tour
2026-03-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
In 2026, Queen Forever celebrates 20 years of electrifying live performances with their Greatest Hits Tour – 20th Anniversary.
This isn’t just a tribute – it’s a full-scale rock spectacle that captures the very essence of Queen.
From Gareth Hill’s spine-tingling portrayal of Freddie Mercury to Scott Bastian’s soaring Brian May guitar solos, Brad Hodgkinson’s thunderous drumming, Darryn McLaughlin’s flawless bass lines, and Danny Oakhill’s sweeping keyboards, Queen Forever recreate the power, drama, and brilliance of Queen in their prime.
The show is a feast of Queen’s most iconic songs – Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, Somebody to Love, Radio Ga Ga – performed with jaw-dropping authenticity. And for the die-hard fans, every concert will also feature rotating deep cuts, ensuring no two nights are exactly the same.
Queen Forever have built their reputation as hands down the most entertaining Queen tribute in the world, thrilling audiences with their unmatched live performances and showmanship. Their shows don’t just entertain, they unite audiences in a shared celebration of music that defined generations.
With upgraded staging, video backdrops, and immersive audience interaction, this will be Queen Forever’s biggest and most spectacular tour to date. Secure your tickets today and be part of the celebration!
“Gareth Hill is Freddie Mercury reborn!” – Glenn A. Baker
“He’s the perfect mirror of Freddie!” – Hamish & Andy

Partridge String Quartet
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:20 | All Saints’ Cathedral, Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Known for their vibrant and exhilarating performances, this award-winning quartet performs Mozart, Harrison and Debussy. Part of the The Leila Waddell Concert Series 2026 collection.

​ProgramWolfgang Amadeus MOZART (1756–1791)String Quartet No. 23, K. 590Holly HARRISON (b.1988)Fluro ElectricClaude DEBUSSY (1862-1918)String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10 (1893)TicketsAdults $49Concession $45Music Students $10 (kindly subsidised by our generous donors)

Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia.

Beers & Beats @ The Rockley Pub
2026-03-29 15:00 - 18:00 | The Rockley Pub, 2 Budden Street, Rockley, NSW, 2795
On the last Saturday of the month, The Rockley Pub has local musicians showing off their talents between 3pm – 6pm in beer garden, with each month seeing a different artist take the stage. For the month of March, the artist is Clancy Pye.

Guests can buy ice cold, local and imported beers directly from the beer garden and order delicious food from the restaurant.

Keep an eye out on their Instagram for updates and offers.

Human Nature Motown 20th Anniversary
2026-03-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Human Nature’s MTWN20 Regional Tour comes to Bathurst in 2026
Celebrate 20 years of Human Nature’s iconic Motown hit releases!
The band will be back on their tour bus, treating fans across regional Australia to an unforgettable live experience, filled with hits from all three of the group’s chart-topping Motown albums and beyond. Expect a setlist packed with fan favourites like My Girl, Baby I Need Your Lovin’, Easy and I’ll Be There, alongside their own chart-toppers.
Plus, audiences will get to see the Tierney Brothers – Mike and Andrew – one half of Human Nature, perform tracks from their debut album Soundtrack Of My Life.
Described as ‘unapologetically pop’, the brothers continue their musical careers with a feel-good repertoire of infectious pop music that fans are sure to embrace.
Join Human Nature as they continue 20 incredible years singing the songs from Motown.

Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour
2026-04-03 00:00 - 2026-04-05 23:59 | Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, Mountain Straight, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
The Hi-Tec Oils Bathurst 6 Hour is Bathurst’s biggest enduro, with a capacity field of 70 Production Cars representing more than 20 brands – all racing for six hours on Easter Sunday in a true endurance test of car and driver, one that echoes the history of Bathurst’s endurance racing heritage.

A packed support race program means there’s something for everyone on-track, while plenty of activities off the circuit mean there’s fun for the whole family.

More information, tickets and camping available a www.bathurst6hour.com.au

Public Choir
2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-05-05 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.

A Little Bit of Blue
2026-04-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
A Little Bit of Blue is an interactive detective story, told with puppetry. As well as unraveling a mystery, it involves learning about the extraordinary habits of the Australian Satin Bowerbird, and their fascination for the colour blue.

Jenny Ellis, a puppeteer of more than twenty years, weaves the whole mystery together, sometimes playing three characters at once. The children’s role is to help solve the case…

Join Little Wing Puppets and book into the Puppetry of Paper Workshop after the show to learn about making your own simple puppets from paper and bringing them to life!

Join us after the show for a post show workshop.

Event Notes: Recommended Age: 3 – 10 years

Kids' Night Tour of Abercrombie House
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:45 | 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.

Taikoz – Catharsis
2026-04-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Experience the Power of CATHARSIS – Taikoz’s electrifying new work.
Renowned for redefining contemporary taiko drumming, Taikoz returns with CATHARSIS – an explosive celebration of rhythm, movement, and emotion that showcases the ensemble at their exhilarating best.
Featuring the heart-pounding compositions of Taikoz Artistic Director Ian Cleworth and the ethereal electronic soundscapes of Danish artist Xuri, CATHARSIS fuses tradition and innovation in a breathtaking display of artistry.
Expect everything that makes Taikoz unforgettable – spectacular taiko drumming, dynamic physicality, hypnotic rhythms, and dramatic shifts of feeling.
From the delicate rat-a-tat of a woodblock to the thunderous roar of the Odaiko Grand Drum, four virtuoso Taikoz performers take audiences on a sonic and emotional journey like no other. Layered with Xuri’s evocative electronic
textures, CATHARSIS expands the boundaries of taiko – merging ancient power with modern sound.

Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Bathurst Showground, Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Bathurst will celebrate over 200 years of its rich history, paying homage to the trades and traditions that have helped shape the region, at the Bathurst Heritage Trades Trail on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2026.

Rediscover all the rare and lost trades and crafts such as blacksmithing, saddlery, dry stone walling, whip cracking and making, glass artistry, lace making, tapestry, embroidery, carpentry and joinery, cigar box guitar making and violin making are among many unique talents to be demonstrated by local and guest artisans.

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Mr Snotbottom
2026-04-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
He’s the Prince of Putrid, The Willy Wonka of Weird – he’s Mr Snotbottom! A hilariously deeeesgusting kids comedian brimming with all the oooey, gooey, yucky things kids love!
Like a cross between Shrek and Mr Bean, you can expect snot-loads of gross-tastic gags, slimy songs and just wrong routines perfect for weird kids 5 and up and their even weirder parents!
Mr Snotbottom will transport families on a roller-coaster of ridiculousness where they can howl, groan and roar with delight together!
“Had the kids in stitches… parents won’t feel left out.” – Herald Sun
“Multi-generational comedy for all… this show is a must see.” ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide
“All the best elements you’d hope for in kids entertainment.” ★★★★ Kiddo Mag
*Winner – Best Performer 2023 – Newcastle Fringe
*Winner – Best Children’s Podcast 2023 ‘Busy Bodies.’ – Australian Podcast Awards

Creedence Clearwater Collective
2026-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
We invite you to join us for a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we present the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others
All the hits that defined a generation, and have become the soundtrack for many more – all in one night, live, on stage
Creedence Clearwater Collective brings to the stage a band that captures the unique CCR sound
You do not want to hear through the grapevine that you missed out on this howling good time
Join us, a real-life travelling band

Bathurst Miniature Railway
2026-04-19 10:30 - 14:30, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 14:30 | John Matthews Sporting Complex, Durham Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Pack a picnic lunch and take the kids down to the miniature railway to enjoy a few rides on working scale model trains, just across the road from the Adventure Playground. Covered shoes must be worn. Trains run the 3rd Sunday of the month, weather permitting.

BMEC ON-SCREEN John Cleese Packs It In
2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks.

Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road?

One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades – from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure.

At the age of eighty five, John Cleese sets off on what might be his final European tour – five countries, sixteen cities, twenty-three shows, and retaining just two original body parts. “John Cleese Packs It In” is a wry, behind-the-scenes portrait of a comedy legend on the road, battling various ailments, chaotic travel, and his own stubborn refusal to stop.

Spanning six weeks on the road, the film captures Cleese unfiltered and on the move – riffing on life, fame, and the absurdity of getting old in front of thousands of fans.

As he reflects on a stage career that began in 1963, the question lingers: is this the end of the road?

With unique and intimate access and showing unexpected tenderness, this is a documentary about legacy, laughter, and the dignity of bowing out… however reluctantly.

Ross Noble – Cranium of Curiosities
2026-04-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*.
Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the one and only Ross Noble!
He is the Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers’ Noodler, and he’s back live on stage to tour a tornado of tangents. What the show will be about is anybody’s guess, but that’s all part of the fun when you look inside his Cranium of Curiosities.
*We strongly advise trying not to get trapped in a barrel before or during the performance. Despite the expression “barrel of laughs,” it may impede your enjoyment of the show and potentially anger a cooper**.
**barrel maker. We are fairly certain the mascara mishap music maker Alice Cooper would be fine with it.
“Thrilling to watch… weepingly funny” – Daily Mail
“No one does off-the-wall noodling better” – Evening Standard (4 Stars)
www.alist.com.au
www.rossnoble.com
Restricted 15+, no babes in arms permitted

Old Government Cottage Open Day
2026-04-26 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Old Government Cottage, 16 Stanley Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
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 the development of Bathurst, artworks and a display of local domestic objects. The garden contains many heritage plants, farm equipment and an original baker’s oven.

Royal Bathurst Show
2026-05-01 09:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-02 09:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-03 09:00 - 16:00 | Bathurst Showground, Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The Royal Bathurst Show has long been regarded as the best west of Sydney and has boasted an average annual attendance in excess of 20,000 people. The Show is organised and run by the Bathurst Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Association, a charitable community organisation who for 160 years have been promoting agricultural activities and all aspects of rural and country life in the Bathurst area.

Australian Haydn Ensemble – Beethoven's Fourth
2026-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
How does that one go again? Neglected even amongst Beethoven’s even-numbered “B-side” symphonies, No. 4 in B flat can be slow to spring to mind, but once that effervescent first subject banishes the mock-gloomy introduction, the delights of this work come flooding back. “Masterclass” is applicable, but it’s far too much fun for that. The Watts arrangement for flute and string sextet lends a filigree of clarity to a warm and witty work that will leave audiences beaming.
Pre-interval also sees the AHE in miniature symphonic mode. In 2025, listeners loved the Linz, so roll on Mozart’s prequel, The Haffner Symphony, K. 385, also presented in Cimador’s bite-sized arrangement. Written in a whirlwind of deadlines, weddings and house-moving, Mozart famously forgot he’d composed it at all – only to discover it was rather good. Generations of listeners agree: it brims over with opera buffa bravura and rollicking rhythm.
Boccherini may be short on symphonies to pare down, but his predilection for extra bottom end with his string quintets always gives them an ambition beyond the chamber. The one in A minor from 1778’s Op. 25 has the deep lustre and nobility of a substantial work. As you’ll discover, there’s no shortage of his unmistakable character: from galloping caballos to a closing rondo in Turkish style.
Lean and lovely fare and a fourth to be reckoned with.
BMEC’s presentation of The Australian Haydn Ensemble is proudly sponsored by Ben Gelin OAM Solicitor and Notary Public.
Event Notes: Genre Classical Music
Age: All ages

SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill
2026-05-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, 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 adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience…
Presented by arrangement with Salspot Limited, part of Penguin Random House.

SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill
2026-05-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, 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 adventure to visit Spot’s Dad on the farm and meet the farm animals. But when they arrive, all the animals are lost! Can Spot and his friends find them all? They might need a little help from their new friends in the audience…
Presented by arrangement with Salspot Limited, part of Penguin Random House.
Director: Liesel Badorrek
Adaptor: Tim McGarry
Set & Costume Designer: James Browne
Lighting Designer: Ben Brockman
Music: Fons Merkies
Sound Designer / Music Production: Ross Johnston
Creative Consultant on behalf of Salspot Limited: Thomas Merrington
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