Blayney Public School Presents Childhood Favourites
2026-01-02 12:30 - 13:45, 2026-01-01 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-12-31 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-12-30 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-12-29 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-12-28 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-12-27 12:30 - 13:45, 2025-12-26 12:30 - 13:45 (Australia/Sydney) and 2 more dates | 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.

Kids' Night Tour of Abercrombie House
2026-01-01 19:30 - 20:45, 2025-12-27 19:30 - 20:45 | 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.

Bathurst Dances, Old Time and New Vogue Dance
2026-01-01 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-28 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-24 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.

Musical Bingo @ The Family Hotel
2025-12-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-24 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!

Open Mic Night
2025-12-30 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.

Music Bingo @ The Tattersalls Hotel
2025-12-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Tattersalls Hotel Bathurst, 35 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia

Old Government Cottage Open Day
2025-12-28 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.

FREE KIDS’ WORKSHOPS
2025-12-28 12:00 - 13:30 | The Rockley Pub, 2 Budden Street, Rockley, NSW, 2795
Keep the kids entertained these summer school holidays! Join us for free, fun and creative workshops every Sunday from 14 December to 1 February, 12pm – 1:30pm Perfect for children aged 3 – 10 years.

Here is the link to book a space.

Sunday 14th December – D.I.Y Christmas decorations

Sunday 21st December – Gingerbread decorating

Sunday 28th December – D.I.Y NYE decorations

Sunday 4th January – Plant pot painting

Sunday 11th January – Canvas painting

Sunday 18th January – Scratch art & rock painting

Sunday 25th January – Playdough Making

Sunday 1st February – Back to school tote bag decorating

Beers & Beats @ The Rockley Pub
2025-12-27 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 December, the artist is Bob Green.

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.

Bathurst Grange Distillery Tour & Tasting
2025-12-27 11:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-26 16:00 - 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

Exhibition Tours // Summer Exhibitions
2025-12-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
About the Exhibitions – RSVP

West of Central 2

Conceived as an exhibition responding to place, West of Central embraces artists who live and work across Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW.

This Earth-centric exhibition honours artists’ care, concern, and respect for Country. Home to an increasing cohort of contemporary artists seeking connection, respite and balance, regional Australia is a place where artists have space to create, experiment and challenge. West of Central celebrates those who live and work regionally, positioning the regional as central to their practice.

First realised at BRAG in 2023, this second chapter, West of Central 2, invited artists from LGAs of Lachlan, Parkes, Forbes, Weddin, Cabonne, Cowra, Blayney, Orange, Mid-Western, Bathurst, Oberon and Lithgow to respond to the ecologies, histories, and communities of these places.

Artists: Adam Rish (Hill End), Gabrielle Bates (Kandos), Genevieve Carroll (Hill End), Graham Lupp (Bathurst), Gus Armstrong & Peter Swain (Kandos), Jonathan Jones (Bathurst), Laura Baker (Blayney), Nicola Mason (Napoleon Reef), Ros Auld (Borenore), Simone Darcy (Forbes), Steven Cavanagh (Hill End), Susan Baird (Hill End), the artHITects (Gary Carsley & Renjie Teoh) (Bathurst), Vicky Browne (Nullo Mountain).

More info

Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) presents the 2025 Our Ngurang (Home) Program Exhibition

In 2025, BRAG partnered with Wiradyuri Elders, Artists, and Community to develop and deliver the Our Ngurang (Home) Program – an education program for students and teachers across Wiradyuri County in the Bathurst Region.

With a local focus on our shared home of Wiradyuri Country, students from Blayney Public School participated in a year-long learning program of art, culture, and language workshops with Wiradyuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones, Wiradyuri Elder Wirribee Aunty Leanna Carr, Wiradyuri artist Jessica Leffley, and Yiri Sue Rice.

More info

Bella Fenton: The Bogeyman

BRAG presents Foyer Gallery Exhibition The Bogeyman by Bella Fenton, Winner of the 2023 Bathurst Grange Distillery x BRAG Summer Gin Art Competition.

More info

Image: Bella Fenton, Exactly as I left it (detail), acrylic on canvas, 33 x 43 cm. Courtesy the artist.

Shirley Turnbull Memorial Night
2025-12-26 17:00 - 22:00 | Bathurst Harness Racing Club, 169 College Road, Bathurst, NSW, 2795, Australia
Join us for one of the most anticipated nights on the harness racing calendar! The Shirley Turnbull Memorial Night returns this Boxing Day, bringing Christmas spirit, great racing, and family fun for all ages!
Event Details:– When: 5pm – till late, Friday 26th of December– Where: Bathurst Harness Racing Club
Bring the family along to enjoy a huge night of entertainment, including:– Kids’ Activities: Jumping castle, face painting, ice-cream van and a visit from Santa– Bar, Bistro and Coffee: Our full bistro and bar will be open all night, serving delicious meals and ice-cold tap beer. Coffee is also on offer for the Swirl and Dip’s Ice cream and Coffee Van– Full Race Card: Settle in for an action-packed evening of harness racing
Whether you’re here for the racing, the food, or a fun family night out, the Shirley Turnbull Memorial is a fantastic choice to end your Boxing Day

Abercrombie House Christmas Day Lunch - SOLD OUT
2025-12-25 12:30 | Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir Road, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, Australia
Celebrate Christmas with a Christmas Day traditional roast lunch at Abercrombie House. The menu includes all your favourite dishes and desserts such as Christmas plum pudding and pavlova with fresh berries and cream; tea, coffee, chocolates; BYO wine.

Santa Photos
2025-12-25 10:00 - 17:00 | The Greens on William, 29 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
This year, The Greens on William invite you to experience a Christmas wonderland like no other. Santa is back, and he’s bringing the sparkle to 2025 Santa Photo sessions! Immerse yourself in a festive world of deep navy, shimmering gold, and glowing winter lights, the perfect backdrop for creating cherished holiday memories – bookings essential
*​Festive Set Features*– A frosted Christmas tree, glistening with navy and gold baubles,– Warm twinkling lights that capture the glow of the season– Elegant décor and rich textures, creating a modern yet timeless festive feel
Whether it’s your first Santa photo or a treasured yearly tradition, our beautifully styled set promises a magical experience and photographs you’ll love forever.
*A Keepsake for the Whole Family*Bring the entire family—and yes, even your four-legged friends—to capture a moment of joy and togetherness. Simply bring your own phone or camera to snap that perfect Christmas keepsake in this year’s luxurious winter palette.
​Why Book Your Session?– A unique and elegant backdrop unlike the usual Santa setups– Use your own phone or camera so you can capture memories just the way you want– The chance to meet Santa in a relaxed, magical setting
​Sessions commence on Thursday 27th November and will run through till the 22nd December 2025. Tickets are $16.50 per family (max 6 people) and give you an allocated time of up to 5 minutes to sit with Santa and snap your group pics. Staff will be there to assist you in taking your images however you need to bring your own phone or camera.
​We have allocated Five Pet Sessions with Santa and they are scheduled for the below dates & times.
– Thursday 4th December – 6pm – 7pm– Saturday 13th December – 10am – 11am– Friday 19th December – 6pm – 7pm– Saturday 20th December – 10am – 11am– Monday 22nd December – 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Please note that YOU MUST have a PET to book one of these sessions.

Tennis - Holiday Coaching Clinic
2025-12-24 08:30 - 2025-12-25 12:00 | Bathurst Tennis Centre, 261 Durham Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Great tennis activities for beginners through to advanced players! Great holiday activity to learn new skills, meet new people, work on your tennis game and keep active and healthy. Now with pickleball!

Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing
2025-12-23 13:00 - 18:00 | Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing, 55 Eleven Mile Dr, Bathurst, 2795
Come and Join us for our Christmas meeting. We will have fun for all the family with the jumping castle, face painting, Pooka Entertainment, a visit from Santa and the inaugural Christmas Guinea Pig Cup. Bring your friends and join us for a Canapes Function in the Racing Lounge. Tickets available at 123tix. See you trackside !
