Bathurst Region Tourism

Tours of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon during the Carillon Spring Recital Series 2025
2025-10-18 11:15 - 12:45 (Australia/Sydney) | 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.

Blayney Public School Presents Childhood Favourites
2025-10-18 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-19 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-20 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-21 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-22 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-23 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-24 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-10-25 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.

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!

Spring Markets at Miss Traill's House and Garden
2025-10-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Miss Traill’s House and Garden, 321 Russell Street (Corner of Russell and Peel Streets), Bathurst, 2795
Set in stunning gardens, our Spring Market makes for a charming Sunday and the perfect way to kick start your Christmas shopping. Browse a variety of stalls, eat a sausage sizzle sandwich, or explore the state heritage listed house.

Find that something special as you browse a wide variety of local market stalls dotted throughout the beautiful gardens that wrap around this Victorian-era bungalow.
Pack a picnic and relax in Miss Traill’s beautiful garden. Enjoy morning and afternoon tea and a sausage sizzle for brunch or lunch.

Visitors are also welcome to step inside the carefully preserved home of Ida Traill and learn about her personal life, as well as the changing history of Bathurst throughout the 20th century.

Market entry: Gold coin donation
Miss Traill’s House entry: $5

Miss Traill's House and Garden
2025-10-19 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

IL Barbiere Di Siviglia
2025-10-19 13:00 - 16:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Rossini’s effervescent comedy, The Barber of Seville, retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.
Experience world-class performance from the Metropolitan Opera in New York, plus get exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Filmed especially for cinema release, this opera classic is sung in Italian with subtitles.
This perfectly honed treasure is widely considered the most popular comic opera of all time – a favourite of audiences of all ages, including both newcomers to opera and lifelong fans. The score’s enduring melodies have left their mark on pop culture, most famously Figaro’s Act I showstopper, “Largo al factotum,” and the iconic overture, parodied by Bugs Bunny.
The Met’s “inventive” (The New York Times) production by Broadway’s Bartlett Sher emphasizes the slapstick nature of the opera, with over-the-top physical comedy, tons of props, and explosive pyrotechnic effects.
ACT I: Rosina is being kept confined to her house in Seville by her elderly guardian, Dr. Bartolo, who plans to marry her. Count Almaviva, disguised as a poor student named Lindoro, attempts to win her love. Unsuccessful, he enlists the help of the town barber and factotum, Figaro, to come up with a plan.
The Cast:
Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside high-flying tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the titular barber of Seville, with bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts.
This is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to venues across the globe.

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

Bathurst Dances, Old Time and New Vogue Dance
2025-10-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 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.

Very Open Mic Night @ The Victoria Bathurst
2025-10-21 18:00 - 21:00 | The Victoria Bathurst, 3 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
We’re making Tuesdays great again with a very open mic night that is open to all types of performance. Come and share your thing in front of a supportive audience! Sign up from 6pm

Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
2025-10-22 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 Grange Distillery Tour & Tasting
2025-10-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 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

Halloween Drag Bingo
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:30 | KeyStone 1889, 99 Keppel St, Bathurst, 2795
Betty Confetti is THE drag queen with all the sass and cheekiness you expect! She’s super excited for Milly but also secretly wants to fit in Milly’s suitcase but her wigs won’t fit!
Come support Millicent Gould, performer for CJTS, PIPA, Mitchell Conservatorium and CTS, as she raises funds for her journey as part of the International Superstars Troupe. Representing Australia at the Junior Theatre Festival in USA in January 2026.
Enjoy a fun night of Bingo and Performances!
Dinner menu will be available for sale on the night, and we will have spooky-themed cocktails and mocktails available from the bar.
Doors: 6pm
Balls Drop: 7.30pm

Out West Piano Fest
2025-10-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:30 | Blackdown Farm, 90 Eleven Mile Drive, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Experience sublime piano music, gastronomy and nature at Out West Piano Fest, a three-day symphony of the senses at picturesque Blackdown Farm, in Bathurst, regional New South Wales.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of five sumptuous concerts, where the sounds of the piano ring out over the landscape, with a program inspired by place, culinary delights, visual art and a shared passion for music. Celebrate the best of the Central West over carefully curated luncheons and an exquisite dinner feast, set amidst the Olive Groves and Rose Gardens, within this historic farm’s scenic grounds.

Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Spring Spectacular 2025
2025-10-25 09:30 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 09:30 - 17:00 | Bathurst, Bathurst, nsw, 2795, Australia
The Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Spring Spectacular is an Open Gardens event held on the last weekend in October, 25-26th October 2025.

Tickets will go on sale mid September.

It is preferable if printed/paper copies of tickets purchased online are presented to the first garden visited and it will be exchanged for a certified Bathurst Gardeners’ Club Inc Spring Spectacular 2025 ticket and map and address information on participating gardens.

Exhibition Tours
2025-10-25 11:00 - 2025-12-06 11:00 | 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.

Music of the Night
2025-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Joey Fimmano returns in 2025 with the incredible MUSIC OF THE NIGHT !
This sensational stage show is taking Australia by storm!
Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with breathtaking musical performances from some of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most beloved productions. From the haunting melodies of Phantom of the Opera to the electrifying rhythms of Jesus Christ Superstar, and the heart-warming tunes of Joseph and His Technicolour Dreamcoat.
You’ll also be treated to a splendid tribute to the West End Musicals featuring selections from Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, Miss Saigon, Jersey Boys, and Boy From Oz ! The stage will come alive with the unrivalled artistry of Australia’s very own multi award-winninginstrumentalist and vocalist, Joey Fimmano.
Together with world-class performers, Miss Saigon star Dexter Villahermosa, leading Opera Australia Soprano Michaela Hodgson, and Dynamic Vocalist Katelyn Vella! Discover why audiences can’t stop talking about this dazzling musical production – don’t miss this brilliant show that celebrates the very best of musical theatre!

Mount Panorama Punish
2025-10-26 08:00 - 09:00 | Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, Mountain Straight, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
🏃🏼‍♂️ The countdown is on! 🏃🏼‍♂️Now is the time to commit and get yourself registered for an incredible bucket list running race held in Bathurst on Australia’s premier motor racing circuit!📅 Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 8 am.🏞️ Conquer the iconic Mount Panorama Circuit’s challenging 6.2km loop – 175m of elevation to reach the top!Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or seeking a new challenge, the Punish is for YOU. It’s more than a race; it’s an adventure, a test, and an unforgettable experience.So, why wait? Lace up, bring your crew, and let’s make memories! Register now and secure your spot in Punish history! 🌟

MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL: THE EXHIBITION
2025-10-26 08:00 - 17:00
Step Into Renaissance Mastery on Our Sistine Chapel Exhibition Day Trip
Join BRAGS and Bathurst Tours for a cultural escape to Sydney Olympic Park to experience Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. This immersive showcase brings the ceiling frescoes of the Vatican to eye level, offering a rare and breathtaking perspective on one of history’s greatest artistic achievements. This world-renowned exhibition features 34 of Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, reproduced in stunning detail using high-definition photography and special printing techniques.
Audio guides available.
Whether you’re an art lover, history buff or simply curious, this exhibition offers a powerful and intimate encounter with Renaissance genius—no passport required.
Depart: 8.00 am from McDonald’s Bathurst car park. Return around 5.00pm
Cost: BRAGS Member $103.50 | $115 Non-Member
Includes return 1-20 seat coacher transport and entry to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. Food and drink at own expense.
Registration: Daniel Briant on 1300 728 321
