OPENING // Mystery of Missing Westerlies
2025-07-04 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
OPENING // Mystery of Missing Westerlies
A BRAG Foyer Space Exhibition by Ecological Gyre Theory
Auslan interpreted opening speeches (VRI)
Catering by BRAGS
Beverages by sponsors Grass Parrot Vineyard, Renzaglia Wines, and Cosmo Brewing
FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents Mystery of Missing Westerlies by Chantelle Mitchell and Jaxon Waterhouse (Ecological Gyre Theory).
Mystery of Missing Westerlies is a body of work emerging in response to a news article from April 7, 1950 which details “extraordinary weather”; a local manifestation of global atmospheric change, being the disappearance of westerly winds across New South Wales in response to planetary changes sweeping the northern hemisphere. Working across installation, video and intervention, Mystery of Missing Westerlies considers pasts, presents and futures in an interconnected planetary atmospheric frame.
The disappearance of the westerly winds is itself both a historical anomaly and a planetary omen. We treat this climatic rupture as an atmospheric case file, a study in atmospheric disappearance, inviting consideration of the interplay between absence, evidence, and the forces shaping our world. Here, wind becomes both subject and metaphor—an invisible actor whose movements carry sediments, shape deserts, and drive oceanic currents, but also a narrative force whose disappearance tells of shifting global patterns. Embedded within this body of work are material traces of evidence and investigation, material clues in a wider investigation of climate, memory, and time.

Opening // ESSSENSSSE
2025-07-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
OPENING NIGHT // ESSSENSSSE
Friday 4 July, 6-8PM
Auslan interpreted opening speeches (VRI)
ESSSENSSSE Performance
Catering by BRAGS
Beverages by sponsors Grass Parrot Vineyard, Renzaglia Wines, Cosmo Brewing
FREE, all welcome, RSVP essential
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.
Image: HOSSEI, ESSSENSSSE, 2023. Performer Lauren Booker. Dimensions variable. Photography by Jacquie Manning.

Winburndale Wines and Stone Pine Distillery at Norma Joan
2025-07-04 17:00 - 21:30 | Norma Joan Bathurst, 142 William St, BATHURST, 2795, Australia
Join us at Norma Joan Friday the 4th and Saturday 5th of July for a night celebrating everything the Bathurst region during winter!
We have paired with a bunch of local producers for our menu, as well as Winburndale Wines and Stone Pine Distillery for all of our drinks! We have paired every meal with a wine, or unique cocktail!
All wines and cocktails also available to be purchased separately throughout the night!
The talented chefs at Norma Joan are pulling out all the stops, creating a collection of amazing dishes that will capture the essence of winter in Bathurst! Paired with some truly fantastic wines from Winburndale, or some unique and imaginative cocktails created using Stone Pine Distilleries extensive range of spirits!We have sourced produce from the following local heroes

Stone Pine Distillery
Winburndale Wines
Rosnay Organic Farm
FourJay Farms
Rusty Gate Honey
Curly Tree Farm Beef
Canowindra Pork
Mobile Lamb van

Wine and Spirit tastings will also be available throughout the night, as well as order forms so you can purchase what you like directly from the suppliers themselves with a special event discount!
Please let us know ahead of time if you have any dietary requirements that we should be aware of.
With live music, heaters, blankets, great food and drinks in the gorgeous lit up Norma Joan Courtyard, these two nights are sure to be a hit as we kick off Winterfest in style! Norma Joan opens at 2pm!
Bookings Recommended, secure your spot through the link on the Norma Joan Website – https://normajoanbathurst.com.au/or call on 0480667627
Research Winburndale Wines for yourself here – https://www.winburndalewines.com.au/
Research Stone Pine Distillery for yourself here – https://www.stonepinedistillery.com.au/

Armada Bathurst Brew & Bite Opening Weekend
2025-07-04 16:00 - 21:30 | The Greens on William, 29 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Kick off winter in the tastiest way possible!

Join us for Brew & Bite on opening weekend—where cozy vibes meet delicious local flavours. Sip on warming brews, savour bites from your favourite food vendors, and soak up the festive atmosphere as the ice rink comes to life. Kids amusements, twinkling lights, and wintery cheer make this the perfect start to the season. Bring your appetite and your beanie—this is one winter feast you won’t want to miss!

Brew & Bite @ The Greens
2025-07-04 16:00 - 21:00 | The Greens on William, 29 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
-OPENING WEEKEND-

Kick off winter in the tastiest way possible!Join The Greens on William for Brew & Bite on opening weekend—where cozy vibes meet delicious local flavours. Sip on warming brews, savour bites from your favourite food vendors, and soak up the festive atmosphere as the ice rink comes to life. Kids amusements, twinkling lights, and wintery cheer make this the perfect start to the season. Bring your appetite and your beanie—this is one winter feast you won’t want to miss!

Your winter warm-up starts here!

Good Old Days Of Rock N’ Roll
2025-07-04 14:00 - 16:45 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
The pioneers of the Australian rock ’n’ roll era have joined together in concert for the first time in 60 years.

THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL is an exciting and memory riddled show presented by Bob McKinnon. From television shows including Johnny O’Keefe’s SIX O’CLOCK ROCK and Brian Henderson’s BANDSTAND, so many talented performers and recording stars were born. This is not a tribute concert … this is the real deal.

In THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL , audiences will re-live all the FABULOUS ORIGINAL HITS from the HITMAKERS themselves – LITTLE PATTIE, DIGGER REVELL, JADE HURLEY, DINAH LEE and LUCKY STARR.

LITTLE PATTIE debut single “He’s My Blonde Headed, Stompie Wompie, Real Gone Surfer Boy” / “Stompin” which used the surf music style and a dance style craze that was known as ‘The Stomp’. It was released in November 1963 when she was aged 14, and reached No. 2 on the Sydney music charts. Further hits included “We’re Gonna Have a Party Tonight” (#18 in March 1965), “Pushin’ a Good Thing Too Far” (#28 in March 1965) and “Dance Puppet Dance” (#9 in October 1965).

DINAH LEE (the ONE AND ONLY Queen of the MODS) is a New Zealand born SUPERSTAR with her International Number One Hits “Don’t You Know Yockomo”, “Reet Petite” and “Do the Blue Beat” and is acknowledged as New Zealand’s greatest musical import to Australia.

JADE HURLEY OAM dubbed by Johnny O’Keefe as “Australia’s King of Country Rock” is Australia’s very own “Piano Man” with the unique “record” that every record he has released, has achieved GOLD, PLATINUM or DOUBLE PLATINUM status in both Australia and New Zealand.

LUCKY STARR is an Australian pioneer rock and roll, pop and country music singer, guitarist and television presenter. His most popular single, “I’ve Been Everywhere”, appeared in early 1962 and peaked at number one. During the late 1960s Lucky performed as a country musician taking his travelling show around the Australian Bush. He was inducted into the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame.

DIGGER REVELL was credited with pioneering Australian Rock ’n’ Roll in Australia. He has performed with some of the greats, including Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell and Johnny O’Keefe. He is still performing to this day.

This WONDERFUL REVIEW OF MEMORIES from those days is the “cream of the crop” who has survived over 70 years of continuous performing and who, between them, have recorded dozens of hits which they will perform as only each performer can, taking every member of the audience back in time to where it all started.

Prices

BMEC MembersAdult $90Concession (Senior/Pension) $87

Non-Members*Adults $96Concession (Senior/Pension) $89Groups of 8 or more $87 each

* A $3 transaction fee applies, BMEC members do not pay the transaction fee

‘Unearthed - Critical Minerals in The Energy Transition’
2025-07-03 09:00 - 2025-07-04 16:30, 2025-07-01 09:00 - 2025-07-02 16:30, 2025-06-30 09:00 - 2025-07-01 16:30, 2025-06-29 09:00 - 2025-06-30 16:30, 2025-06-28 09:00 - 2025-06-29 16:30, 2025-06-27 09:00 - 2025-06-28 16:30, 2025-06-26 09:00 - 2025-06-27 16:30, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 2025-06-25 16:30 and 1 more date | 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

Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
2025-07-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-25 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
2025-07-01 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-23 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.

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
