Bathurst Region Tourism

'Split Decisions' & ‘Clay + Bone’ Exhibition Opening
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Hill End Art Gallery, 5 Beyers Avenue, Hill End, 2850, Australia
The Hill End Art Gallery is excited to present its next exhibition, showcasing the works of artists Julie Williams and Parris Dewhurst.About the Exhibition: ‘Split Decisions’ & ‘Clay + Bone’Julie Williams is delighted to share her passion and creative journey through her exhibition, ‘Split Decisions’. This collection expresses the vibrant energy and enchanting landscapes that have shaped her unique experience in Hill End. Julie wishes to celebrate and thank the many friends and family members who have supported her over the years by inviting them to experience this heartfelt showcase.Parris Dewhurst’s Connection to Hill EndFor nearly twenty years, Parris Dewhurst has been drawn back to Hill End, finding it to be a place of enduring connection and retreat. In 2023, Parris participated in the Hill End Drawing Marathon, an event led by Fran O’Neill, a faculty member of the New York Studio School. The time she has spent exploring the surrounding bushland and engaging with the region’s rich and layered history provides a peaceful balance to her studio practice in Sydney.

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

All About Women Festival - Satellite Streaming
2026-03-31 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-30 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
All About Women is one of the Sydney Opera House’s flagship festivals, a day of talks and discussions exploring ever-evolving questions on gender, culture and equality.
Watch three sessions on the big screen at the library, using our Bluetooth headphones.
Program dates and details
Monday 23 March, 12.30pm
Zadie Smith
hosted by Michaela Kalowski
Literary powerhouse and north-west London legend, Zadie Smith unpacks our cultural chaos with both subtlety and precision. When the best ideas risk being flattened into feed-friendly takes, she dares us to resist the comfort of simple narratives.
Buckle up for an eye-opening conversation inspired by her latest essay collection, Dead and Alive, which spans politics on both sides of the Atlantic, cinema, galleries, Glastonbury and the question of who gets to make art. With her trademark mix of intellect and irreverence, Smith unpacks our culture. Expect razor-sharp insight and a reminder that in a fractious, doomscrolling world, curiosity is always our best line of defence.
Monday 30 March, 12.30pm
Raising Boys
Jess Hill, Zac Seidler, moderated by Jamila Rizvi
From Andrew Tate to algorithmic rabbit holes, this panel will unpack the real forces shaping boys today – and what parents can do beyond panic and blame.
Bringing up boys isn’t getting any less complicated. One minute they’re sweet, funny little humans. The next, they’re parroting some podcast bro who insists “patriarchy isn’t real” and “grindset” is a personality. Shows like Adolescence and books like The Anxious Generation tapped a nerve. As toxic masculinity is loudly (and often rightly) called out, a generation of boys is confused and ashamed – and the algorithm is happy to lead them down dark alt-right rabbit holes. It’s part of the reason the Australian government introduced age restrictions for social media accounts
So how do we cut through the bro-fluencer noise to raise resilient, emotionally literate boys?Investigative journalist Jess Hill (See What You Made Me Do) and clinical researcher and men’s mental health expert Zac Seidler unpack the cultural forces shaping boys today and how adults can guide them with compassion.
Tuesday 31 March, 12.30pm
Inside the Epstein Files
Emily Maitlis, Amy Wallace, moderated by Louise Milligan
The Epstein Files are not just about one man’s crimes, but about the systems that protected him and failed women and girls for decades. Calls for the Epstein Files to be released have dominated headlines, fuelled presidential campaigns and instigated an Act of Congress mandating their release. Despite all that, to date only about one per cent of the millions of documents, photographs and other evidence collected in several federal US FBI and Department of Justice investigations have seen the light of day.
American journalist and writer Amy Wallace collaborated with Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre on her memoir Nobody’s Girl, published months after her death, while British journalist Emily Maitlis famously put Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the record about his involvement with Epstein’s dark world. Join them for a critically important discussion that looks beyond spectacle to examine the institutions that turned a blind eye, the lawsuits now seeking redress and what justice looks like when perpetrators evade consequences but survivors live with lasting harm.

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.

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.

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.

Tapestry - The Carole King Experience
2026-03-29 13:00 - 17:00 | KeyStone 1889, 99 Keppel St, Bathurst, 2795
Step into the heart and soul of one of the greatest songwriters of all time with Tapestry The Carole King Experience — a spectacular seated theatre style live concert that reimagines the beloved 1971 masterpiece Tapestry and celebrates Carole King’s extraordinary influence on the golden age of the singer-songwriter.
Led by a beautifully heartfelt and authentic performance as Carole King, and supported by a dynamic four-piece band of seasoned musicians, this acclaimed production brings every piano line, harmony, and groove vividly to life. The show also features a standout portrayal of James Taylor, performing favourites from his iconic catalogue alongside the beloved duets that defined a generation.

Sunday Sketch Sessions at BRAG
2026-03-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
Head to Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) every Sunday for a FREE, self-guided sketch session in our current exhibitions!
– Materials and stool provided
– FREE, self-guided session
– No experience required
About the Exhibitions
We Are Studios: Acts of Inheritance
Acts of Inheritance presents new work from seventeen Disabled artists who explore identity as something lived, layered and continually remade. We come to know ourselves through small, everyday acts and performances – our own and those of others, families, cultures and communities as they leave their mark upon us. Some artists revisit family stories or inherited acts; others reflect on Disability, mental health, and shifting perceptions of self and how we perform it. Here, inheritance is not fixed or predetermined, but enacted through the choices we make, the stories we tell and the ways we show up for one another. Through these works, Acts of Inheritance invites us to imagine identity as something performed in ongoing dialogue between who we have been, who we are becoming and the worlds that shape us.
We Are Studios is a 100% Disability-led, artist-run initiative empowering Disabled Western Sydney artists to thrive.
Artists: Aili Brenton, Virginia Bucknell, Ria Cirera-Cruz, Taylah Devlin, Holly-lee Dickson, Georgina Evans, Nina Frankie, Leanne Larwood, Timothy W. Martin, Grazia Napoletano, Adrienne Proud, Rebecca Sciroli, Kiri Smith, Jane Thatcher, Miah Tito-Barratt, Jordan Valageorgiou, Eden Young.
Curated by We Are Studios Collective.
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.
Liz Bryan: Pattern Recognition
Liz Bryan is a visual artist and designer working across drawing, painting, textiles, sculpture and digital media. Her practice is shaped by an ongoing interest in esoteric knowledge, mythologies and ritual, and engages with themes of womanhood, place, and the hidden or overlooked histories of feminine experience. Moving fluidly between art and craft, Liz’s work also reflects on the intersections of science, mysticism and material knowledge.
For Pattern Recognition at BRAG, Liz presents a body of work that explores the microcosmic world and the underlying geometry inherent in biological structures. Informed by sacred geometry and esoteric traditions outlined in Plato’s Timaeus, the exhibition draws on the symbolism of the five Platonic solids—earth, water, air, fire and ether—as metaphors for both physical and metaphysical systems. The relationship between microcosm and macrocosm, particularly as seen in DNA structures and natural patterning, underpins the work. Through this work Liz explores the esoteric potential of shape, line, colour and form. Historic textile motifs, including ogee forms and repeating half-brick patterns, further inform the visual language of the exhibition. Through sculptures and paintings, Pattern Recognition reveals pattern as a connective force—linking matter, meaning and the unseen structures that shape our world.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Machattie Park Walking Tour- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Meet at the corner of Russell and George Streets
Explore beautiful Machattie Park and discover how the site was transformed from town gaolto the much-loved tranquil haven it is today. Dispel popularly held myths and hear the storiesbehind the structures, ornaments, magnificent trees and the many memorials to pioneers ofthe Bathurst district.

$10 per person – bookings essential

Walk for Veterans
2026-03-29 08:30 - 23:30 | New South Wales
Walk for Veterans
Sunday 29th March 2026
Most people have seen the Mt Panorama circuit on TV, a few have driven around it but not a lot have walked it. Well here’s your opportunity to walk this magnificent 6.2km race-track and at the same time help numerous Veterans. Join us for a unique and memorable experience as we take to the tarmac on foot, soaking in the incredible views and iconic corners that have made Mt Panorama famous.
Not only will you get a chance to explore the circuit at your own pace, but your participation will directly support vital programs for Australian Veterans. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something special while giving back to those who have served.
Approval has been obtained for us to hold the “Walk for Veterans” event on Sunday, 29th March 2026 and those walking will meet in Harris Park, which is opposite the Pit area on the Main Strait, at 7:30am for a departure at 8:30am, (new times) before it gets too hot. There’s lots of ways you can participate:
Enter on your own and walk the complete circuit yourself,
Get a few mates together and enter as a group with everyone walking the full circuit,
You can participate as a relay group, with each member walking only part of the circuit and handing off the baton to teammates waiting at designated spots.
Bring the kids, bring the dog (on a lead) but come along and be part of this remarkable experience.
Whether you’re keen to challenge yourself, enjoy a leisurely stroll with friends, or simply want to show your support, there’s a spot for everyone. Don’t forget to bring your water bottle, slip on a hat, and wear comfy shoes to make the most of your day on the track. Volunteers will be on hand throughout the event to assist with directions and provide encouragemen
Sorry, no scooters, no bikes.
It’s not a race, there’s no prize for finishing first; the true reward is the sense of fulfilment you get from completing a meaningful experience and knowing you’ve supported Veterans who truly need your help.
After the walk there will be a complimentary sausage sizzle.
You should make a weekend of it, the Brotherhood Christian Motorcycle Club hosts the magnificent Bathurst Bike Show on Saturday, the 28th March (see http://www.bathurstbikeshow.com/ ) and the Walk for Veterans takes place at Mt Panorama on Sunday morning. Bathurst will be the place to be that weekend.
If you’d like to walk the circuit and help Veterans, please complete the form here https://www.radschool.org.au/WalkForVeterans/entry.htm and get it back to us as soon as you can.
Alternatively, if you’re unable to make it to Bathurst but would still like to help, please go here https://radschool.org.au/donate/ and make what would be a most appreciated tax deductable donation. Proceeds are shared equally between Legacy which cares for the families of wounded or missing Service personnel and the Air Force Association which has a program to assist homeless Vets.
If you require further information:
Trev Benneworth
trev@scootaville.org.au
0414 359 173

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

Heroes of The Heartland
2026-03-28 18:00 - 23:00 | KeyStone 1889, 99 Keppel St, Bathurst, 2795
The Album Show returns with a tribute to the icons of Heartland rock — Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, and Bob Seger.
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Born from the fusion of rock and country, Heartland rock came into its own in the late ’70s and defined socially conscious music through the ’80s.
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This two-set show, performed by a five-piece band of top musicians, celebrates the timeless hits that shaped generations. A must-see for classic rock fans!

Ben Lee Live in The Backyard
2026-03-28 17:00 - 21:30 | 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.

Cellar Door Inspired Truffle Tasting
2026-03-28 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-21 12:00 - 17:00 | RedGround Truffle Hunting Lodge, 264 Titania Road, Oberon, 2787
Enjoy a relaxed, premium truffle tasting at RedGround, inspired by the intimacy of a cellar-door experience. Guests select an hourly arrival time and are seated for a tasting of seasonal truffle canapés and a glass of local sparkling wine (non-alcoholic version available), each highlighting the flavour and aroma of our four truffle varieties.

You may enhance your visit with optional additions during booking:

• Truffle Champagne Cocktail
Upgrade your glass of sparkling wine for a bright, elegant truffle champagne cocktail with a subtle truffle infusion that lifts the savoury notes of the tasting.

• Truffle Negroni
Upgrade your glass of sparkling wine for a classic Negroni enriched with a delicate layer of truffle, adding depth to the balance of gin, vermouth, and amaro.

• Picnic Hamper for Two (limited availability)

After your truffle tasting experience, select to add on a gourmet hamper featuring house-made sourdough, artisan charcuterie, truffle aioli, truffle mustard, selected cheeses, seasonal accompaniments, and our signature Truffle Honey Cream Kisses. Includes a picnic rug for you to use during your picnic and your choice of local white wine, red wine, or sparkling to enjoy outdoors.

All tastings and selected add-ons are paid at the time of booking. Additional truffle products and gifts are available to purchase upon departure.

Exhibition Tours // Acts of Inheritance & Pattern Recognition
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, 2795
Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery for a FREE tour of our current exhibitions every Saturday at 11am!
About the Exhibitions
We Are Studios: Acts of Inheritance
Acts of Inheritance presents new work from seventeen Disabled artists who explore identity as something lived, layered and continually remade. We come to know ourselves through small, everyday acts and performances – our own and those of others, families, cultures and communities as they leave their mark upon us.
Some artists revisit family stories or inherited acts; others reflect on Disability, mental health, and shifting perceptions of self and how we perform it. Here, inheritance is not fixed or predetermined, but enacted through the choices we make, the stories we tell and the ways we show up for one another.
Through these works, Acts of Inheritance invites us to imagine identity as something performed in ongoing dialogue between who we have been, who we are becoming and the worlds that shape us.
We Are Studios is a 100% Disability-led, artist-run initiative empowering Disabled Western Sydney artists to thrive.
Artists: Aili Brenton, Virginia Bucknell, Ria Cirera-Cruz, Taylah Devlin, Holly-lee Dickson, Georgina Evans, Nina Frankie, Leanne Larwood, Timothy W. Martin, Grazia Napoletano, Adrienne Proud, Rebecca Sciroli, Kiri Smith, Jane Thatcher, Miah Tito-Barratt, Jordan Valageorgiou, Eden Young.
Curated by We Are Studios Collective.
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.
Liz Bryan: Pattern Recognition
Liz Bryan is a visual artist and designer working across drawing, painting, textiles, sculpture and digital media. Her practice is shaped by an ongoing interest in esoteric knowledge, mythologies and ritual, and engages with themes of womanhood, place, and the hidden or overlooked histories of feminine experience. Moving fluidly between art and craft, Liz’s work also reflects on the intersections of science, mysticism and material knowledge.
For Pattern Recognition at BRAG, Liz presents a body of work that explores the microcosmic world and the underlying geometry inherent in biological structures. Informed by sacred geometry and esoteric traditions outlined in Plato’s Timaeus, the exhibition draws on the symbolism of the five Platonic solids—earth, water, air, fire and ether—as metaphors for both physical and metaphysical systems. The relationship between microcosm and macrocosm, particularly as seen in DNA structures and natural patterning, underpins the work.
Through this work Liz explores the esoteric potential of shape, line, colour and form. Historic textile motifs, including ogee forms and repeating half-brick patterns, further inform the visual language of the exhibition. Through sculptures and paintings, Pattern Recognition reveals pattern as a connective force—linking matter, meaning and the unseen structures that shape our world.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Bathurst Bike Show
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Russell Street in front of the Bathurst Courthouse
Bathurst Bike Show is a grass roots celebration of the creativity and camaraderie of the biker lifestyle. Bikers and their families gather to enjoy great music, inspiring bikes, and reconnect with friends. It attracts riders from the central west, Sydney and beyond.
Motorcycles of all types are on display – from heavily customised road bikes, to learner approved daily commuters, to touring bikes, adventure bikes, trikes and more. Trade displays line the show providing clothing and accessories related to motorcycling, or services riders need. A live band plays rhythm and blues, adding to the laid back and relaxed atmosphere enjoyed by all.

LGBTQ+ From Awareness to Allyship - workshop and information session
2026-03-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Thursday, 26 March 2026 | 05:30 PM
From LGBTQ+ Awareness to Allyship
Creating safe spaces for everyone
Bookings: 6333 6281
Presented by Pride in Diversity
Pride in Diversity will provide participants with;
overall understanding of why LGBTQ+ inclusion is important to an organisation, community and an individual
explore challenges often faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community
provide awareness on the impact that a culture has on the lived experience
We will focus on what an ally is and how we can be allies in the workplace, school yard and beyond.
This workshop builds participant knowledge, comfort, confidence, skills in intervention as well as their understanding of what makes a good ally.
Information presented by Pride in Diversity Relationship Manager, Chris White.
Pride in Diversity is part of ACON’s Inclusion programs. Together, these programs work to create safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people across sport, workplace and health services.

Guided Tour of Perthville Convent Heritage Centre - Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Perthville Convent Heritage Centre, Tenison Woods Avenue, Perthville, NSW, 2795, Australia
Enjoy a visit to Perthville Convent Heritage Centre, site of the first Convent of the Sisters of Saint Joseph in NSW. Begin with morning tea in the Sisters’ dining room, followed by a guided tour of the Centre. View the historic buildings and learn of the Sisters’ story. The beautiful surrounds, the peaceful chapel and the Sisters’ cemetery are included in the tour. The Ministry room also forms part of the tour. This includes information about the various works of the Sisters and samples of their exquisite handiwork. An app of Perthville Convent Heritage Centre is available to download to enhance the enjoyment of your visit.Interestingly, both Saint Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods, who founded thisuniquely Australian religious congregation in Penola, South Australia in 1866, each visitedthis Perthville site.

$15 per person – bookings essential

BOOKINGS: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre 1800 68 1000 or online at bathurstregion.com.au/autumn-colours

A Walk Through Miss Traill's Neighbourhood- Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
2026-03-25 09:30 - 12:00 | Miss Traill’s House and Garden, 321 Russell Street (Corner of Russell and Peel Streets), Bathurst, 2795
The volunteers at Miss Traill’s House, together with the Bathurst District Historical Society, willhost a guided walk around the block bordered by Peel, Howick, Stewart and Russell Streets.Join us to discover stories of Miss Traill’s neighbours and the houses they called home. Thewalk will take about an hour so please wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring a hatand sunscreen. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious morning tea served in the grounds of MissTraill’s House and its heritage garden.

$20 for members of Miss Traill’s House or the Bathurst DistrictHistorical Society; Non Members $25

Storytime with Mitch Tambo
2026-03-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Bathurst Library, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Children of all ages are invited to celebrate the diversity of First Nations Culture in this delightful picture book about being true to yourself.
Join singer, storyteller and proud First Nations man, Mitch Tambo for a special reading and performance around his book I AM ME.
Bookings are ESSENTIAL, spaces will fill up quickly. Phone 6333 6281
About Mitch
Mitch Tambo is a singer, storyteller, and proud First Nations man from Australia. He makes amazing music that mixes old sounds and new beats. Mitch sings in English and Gamilaraay. His songs are full of love, joy, and big feelings. When Mitch sings, people feel strong and proud!
Mitch has made lots of songs that people all over the world love. Some are slow and gentle, and some make you want to dance! He even sang a famous song called You’re the Voice in his own language — and over a million people listened to it on Spotify!
Mitch travels to schools to sing and talk to kids. He tells stories about being proud of who you are, being brave, and never giving up. He says, “Be you — that’s your superpower!”
Mitch also acts and talks on TV. And guess what? He wrote a book just for kids! It’s called I AM ME, and it’s all about loving yourself, being kind, and knowing you are special — no matter what. Mitch hopes his book will help children believe in themselves.
When Mitch is on stage, he wears fun clothes and dances with big energy. He shares his culture with the world and makes everyone feel welcome. Whether he’s singing with his wife, helping kids feel strong, or reading his book, Mitch always shares a message: “You are amazing just the way you are!”

Old Government Cottage Open Day
2026-03-22 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.

Make a Japanese Box
2026-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Perthville Community Hall, 20 Rockley Street, Perthville, NSW
During this class you will construct a Japanese-style box using authentic Japanese papers.
You will need to 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
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Tutor: Mary Miller
Contact: 0408 788 796
marymiller@live.com.au
Cost: $30 (BDA members)
$35 (non members)
Pay by direct deposit to:
Bathurst & District Artisans
BSB 659-000
A/c 500163946
Ref: (name)Box2203
There will be a $20 materials fee payable on the day.

A Choral Kaleidoscope
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:30 | All Saints’ Cathedral, Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
Come and celebrate the centenary of the Orange Male Voice Choir as they perform an eclectic mix of songs from musicals like Chess and Phantom of the Opera together with timeless classics from the likes of Carly Simon and Bob Dylan reimagined for a choral performance.
The Orange Male Voice Choir will be joined by local Bathurst choir, the Allegri Singers, and the Australian Rugby Choir from Canberra. This rare event where three well established choirs are joining forces is not to be missed. Expect tears, laughter and above all joy at this one off event.

Recital: Bathurst War Memorial Carillon - Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
2026-03-21 13:00 | Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 3 Church Street, Bathurst, 2795
An Autumn Colours Carillon recital, performed by a local Bathurst Carillonist on the BathurstWar Memorial Carillon. Please join us in beautiful Kings Parade at 1pm for a free recital onour unique Singing Tower.

Download the full program here https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/autumn-colours/

Holy Trinity Kelso Autumn Fair
2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Holy Trinity Hall, Gilmour Street, Kelso, Gilmour Street, Kelso, 2795
It’s been on Bathurst’s calendar for 100 years!!! The annual Holy Trinity Kelso Autumn Fair. A wonderful opportunity to pick a bargain and enjoy freshly baked goods. Stalls include yummy country baking and cakes, hot food, coffee, BBQ, craft, craft, gardening, jewellery and bling, chocolate wheel, plants, white elephant, toys, books at crazy prices. First prize in the raffle is a load of firewood – good timing for winter. And there is a kids activities area. Plenty of parking. Come up to “the church on the hill” at 81 Gilmour Street, Kelso.
