Bathurst Region Tourism

SPOT based on the book by Eric Hill
2026-05-22 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Sydney) | 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.

Old Government Cottage Open Day
2026-05-24 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-28 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.

Lifeline Bookfair
2026-05-28 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Bathurst Showground, Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Bookfair for Lifeline Central West is on at the Bathurst Showground.Gold coin entry. Eftpos is available.

A coffee van will also be there each day with coffee and treats to fuel your book hunting adventure.

With tens of thousands of titles to choose from, you are sure to find something to suit all tastes and all ages from kids to seniors. Come and find the author and subject you like AND help Lifeline Central West to maintain the community-based services that we are renowned for.

Bathurst Showground, Great Western Highway / Kendall Avenue, Bathurst. Entrance via the main gate. Free parking onsite. There are toilets onsite and there will be some seats to rest if required. S

Save the date! Save money. Save books. Help lifeline save lives.

Nurse Georgie Carroll – Infectious
2026-05-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
“Really Funny… Just Brilliant.’’ – Simon Cowell

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sold-out UK, New Zealand, and Australian tour in 2024, don’t miss Nurse Georgie Carroll this March! Georgie has seen it all and is bringing her hilarious award-winning stand-up to Tamworth for one night only. You’ll laugh, you’ll gasp, you’ll cry, it might even hurt, but it will make you better. She should have been a midwife as she always delivers!

★★★★★ “Exceptional” Mervyn Stutters Pick of The Fringe
★★★★★”Nurse Georgie Carroll proves that laughter is the best medicine & you cannot miss your dose!” Lost in Theatre Land UK
★★★★★ ”Sublime comedy” Glam Adelaide
★★★★★ “Rollicking, riotous comedy” The Age

More information visit georgiecarroll.com or alist.com.au
Event Notes: Suitable for ages 15+

Gold Country Car Tour
2026-05-30 00:00 - 2026-05-31 23:59
This event has gained a strong reputation as a great weekend away, with people and their vehicles turning up from all over Australia. The Tour is different each year, giving the entrants a decent 100km-plus run through picturesque countryside and along good sealed roads.

Public Choir
2026-06-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-07-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-01 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.

Hudsons Circus
2026-06-08 00:00 - 2026-06-28 23:59 | Bathurst Showground, Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Hudsons Circus presents a 2 hour traditional style Circus with a modern twist featuring ‘Edge of your seat Daredevils, Hilarious clowns and beautiful animal acts’ in a fast paced show for the whole family.

Björn Again – ABBA FOREVER Tour
2026-06-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Bathurst, get ready to party with BJÖRN AGAIN!

The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for one spectacular night. It’ll be a Super Trouper celebration of ABBA and their timeless music that the whole family will love.

This internationally acclaimed show brings the glitter, the glam, and all the greatest hits with dazzling energy, spot-on vocals, and outrageous costumes. It’s a full-blown ABBA revival where audiences of all ages can sing, dance, and party like it’s 1979.

Expect all the classics —SOS, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! —plus ballads like The Winner Takes It All, Fernando, and Knowing Me, Knowing You, performed with incredible musicianship, a cheeky sense of humour, and that signature Björn Again magic.

With performances in over 120 countries, including The Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium, the Sydney Opera House, and Glastonbury Festival, BJÖRN AGAIN is a global sensation.

Praised by rock royalty and media worldwide —Metalica, Nirvana, Sir Tom Jones, and ABBA themselves – the show has earned glowing reviews:

“Fans had better make the most out of Björn Again because that’s the closest they are going to get to seeing ABBA. ABBA will never reform!” – Benny Andersson

“One of the most entertaining live shows in the world today.” – Time Out New York “Fabulously flawless!” – Rolling Stone

Tell your mum, tell your grumpy teenager, tell Fernando – tickets won’t last!

The Robertson Brothers Presents: Everly Brothers & Friends and Roy Orbison
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
CELEBRATING THE EVERLY BROTHERS AND ROY ORBISON’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY!
In 1956, two of the most influential acts of the 1950s and 60s — The Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison — stepped into the recording studio for the very first time. The music they created went on to inspire generations and shape the soundtrack of an era. Now, 70 years later, their timeless songs are being celebrated like never before!

Australia’s #1 vocal duo, the much-loved Robertson Brothers, join forces with the internationally acclaimed Dean Bourne — the world’s greatest Roy Orbison tribute artist — and the Variety Show team for an unforgettable 2-hour audio-visual spectacular.

This unique concert also showcases the hits by The Beatles, The Hollies and Simon & Garfunkel that were inspired and influenced by the Everly Brothers iconic songs and harmonies. For the first time ever, you’ll experience the soaring harmonies of Phil and Don Everly and the haunting voice of Roy Orbison, brought to life with the powerful accompaniment of the Variety Show Digital Band and Orchestra through some of the greatest songs ever written.

“One Night, Two Icons, Endless Memories” .. A Musical Anniversary You Can’t Miss!

Kids' Night Tour of Abercrombie House
2026-07-08 17:30 - 18:45 | 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.

The Beatles Anthology
2026-07-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join us on a Magical Mystery Tour to relive the years of The Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Band of all time. The Beatles need no introduction… THE most influential, highest selling, most important band in music history.
In this live two hour show, we will take you down the Long and Winding Road – from the “Fab Four” days of matching suits and matching mop hair, to the “experimental” days of Tangerine Trees, Marmalade Skies, and Kaleidoscope Eyes.
It’s all there – the costumes, the hairstyles, the banter, the left-handed “Paul”. All you need is love.. and a ticket to this show!

21 Hearts
2026-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
21 Hearts – Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke

A compelling true story from WWII, honouring the bravery strength, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity.

Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February, 1942. Bombed by Japanese fighter planes and after spending days at sea, she and some other survivors found their way to Radji Beach on Banka Island where they surrendered.

In one of the most atrocious acts of war crimes in our history, 22 nurses were forced to march into the sea where they were callously machine gunned. The only survivor and witness, Vivian spent the rest of the war in a prison camp before liberation, and her remaining years fighting for recognition of the bravery of her friends and colleagues; their strength and courage in the face of death sustaining her for the rest of her illustrious life.

21 Hearts relays the resilient Aussie humour displayed by the women in the camp and provides a respectful and authentic voice to those who were silenced, remembering them for who they were and not just for what happened to them.

A story of hope, courage, resilience and heart.

Featuring six of Western Australia’s most outstanding actors, 21 HEARTS is a celebration of the human spirit and an uplifting, inspiring story which reminds us of the great futility of war.

Written by Jenny Davis
Directed by Stuart Halusz
Featuring Caitlin Beresford-Ord, Rebecca Davis, Michelle Fornasier, Alex Jones, Tegan Mulvany and Helen Searle.

Streeton Trio: Women Who Dared
2026-07-19 15:00 - 16:00 | All Saints’ Cathedral, Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Bold, brilliant women in chamber music. A powerful and inspiring concert celebrating the brilliance and resilience of women in music. Part of the The Leila Waddell Concert Series 2026 collection.

​ProgramFanny MENDELSSOHN (1805–1847)Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 11 (1846–1847)Kelly-Marie MURPHY (b. 1964)Give Me Phoenix Wings to Fly (1997)Elena KATS-CHERNIN (b. 1957)Spirit and the Maiden (2004)Clara SCHUMANN (1819–1896)Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 17 (1846)TicketsAdults $49Concession $45Music Students $10 (kindly subsidised by our generous donors)

Presented in association with Musica Viva Australia.

The UK Rod Stewart Show
2026-08-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Join us for a memorable evening – as we pay tribute to the songs of the one and only, Rod Stewart.
A legendary superstar of iconic proportions, Stewart’s career spans a massive six decades – rarely has a singer had as full and unique a talent as Rod Stewart.
The UK Rod Stewart Show brings to the stage a vocalist direct from the UK, just like the legend himself, and is the very epitome of the real deal – complete with powerful, raspy vocals and feathery, frosted mullet!
You won’t wanna talk about missing this hit packed show, that will leave you Twisting the Night Away with the Rhythm of your Heart.
Tonight’s the Night! Grab your Handbags & Gladrags, jump on a Downtown Train and answer the age old question “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?” !

Running in the Shadows of FLEETWOOD MAC
2026-08-08 20:00 | Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
RUNNING IN THE SHADOWSAustralia’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute show is hitting BATHURST for one unmissable night!

Experience the music, the energy, and the magic of Fleetwood Mac like never before.

Get ready to sing along to iconic hits:Gypsy • Don’t Stop • Rhiannon • Dreams • Go Your Own Way • The Chain – and many more!

Featuring the charismatic, powerhouse vocals ofUrsula Cain & Bec Caruana (The Voice)Backed by world-class musicians, this is a live show that delivers from start to finish!

Don’t miss your chance to witness the ultimate tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time.

Beatlesfest 2026
2026-08-20 00:00 - 2026-08-23 23:59
BEATLESFEST BATHURST 2026

August 20th-23rd

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON

The welcoming atmosphere and history of Bathurst’s iconic Keppel St will provide the perfect setting for fans to enjoy the music of the Fab Four in a fresh and exciting way. Whether you’re a lifelong Beatles fan or a newcomer, Beatlesfest 2025 promises a memorable weekend for all. For media inquiries or more information about Beatlesfest 2025, please contact: Wade Jackson – wadesjackson@gmail.com Ph: 0401 353 616 Jonathan Sequeira – jonathan@livingeyes.com.au Ph: 0423 758 836

Bathurst Swap Meet - Bathurst Historic Car Club
2026-08-23 06:00 - 15:00 | Mount Panorama, Mountain Straight, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
The 37th Annual Swap Meet being held at the Paddock camping area at Mount Panorama, entry via Mountain Straight.
Swap meeting, display of vintage and classic cars and motorbikes.

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Bathurst Caravan, Camping and Leisure Roadshow
2026-09-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Bathurst Showground, Lot 1 Kendall Avenue, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
For further information visit caravanroadshows.com.au

Evans Arts Council Art Show
2026-09-11 16:00 - 18:00
More information coming soon . . .

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show
2026-09-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-09-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
The return of the hit stage show! From New York’s Madison Square Garden to London’s Royal Festival Hall, Bluey’s Big Play has delighted fans across the globe – and now it returns home to Australia for an encore tour.
Bluey’s Big Play will go on sale on 13 November 2025 at 10am.
