BATHURST ON SHOW

Bathurst’s historic Showground holds fascinating stories of the structures and people associated with the ground and the importance of the annual Show. The first Show at this site was held in 1878. The Showground has been described as probably the finest group of traditional rural showground pavilions and ancillary buildings in Australia. Discover some of […]

FROM TIPPERARY TO LIMEKILNS: THE CHIFLEYS OF LIMEKILNS

Wattle Flat Catholic Cemetery 3787 Sofala Road, Wattle Flat

Kim Bagot-Hiller presents It’s a long way from Tipperary to Limekilns: four months by ship and three years to Bathurst and then to Limekilns to be exact! Sailing out of Liverpool, England in 1858, Patrick Chifley at the age of 26 emigrates from County Tipperary, Ireland, setting foot in Sydney on 24 September. Less than […]

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On by Circa

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst

After the smash-hits of Humans 2.0, Carnival of the Animals and Peepshow, Brisbane’s globally renowned Circa returns with their newest creation On by Circa. A chance encounter. A touch. An improbable connection. On by Circa follows eight strangers whose lives cross in the courtyard of an apartment block. Over the course of a single night […]

Trash & Treasure Markets

Bathurst Rail Museum 126 Havannah Street, Bathurst

Come down to the Bathurst Rail Museum for this unique market. Browse around the stalls to find some interesting and unique items.

Growers & Makers Market

Logan Brae Village 34 Busby Street, Bathurst

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The Alphabet of Awesome Science

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst

A scientific race through the alphabet… Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet — where sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises! It's a tongue-twisting race from A to Z that's equal parts explosive, messy, hilarious, fascinating and gross. Brace yourself for […]

The Alphabet of Awesome Science

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst

A scientific race through the alphabet… Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet — where sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises! It's a tongue-twisting race from A to Z that's equal parts explosive, messy, hilarious, fascinating and gross. Brace yourself for […]

Euphoria

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst

A Country Town. A Festival. A local tragedy and a town that doesn’t talk. This tale of good days, bad days and everything in between catapults us right into the heart of this little town where everyone knows everyone, and where Ethan is hit by his past as Meg struggles with the present. As the […]

Romeo & Juliet

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst

“Thou can’st not speak of that thou dost not feel...” It takes a village to kill a child. A brand new production of this incredible play for young audiences from Artistic Director, Damien Ryan. The existential crisis facing our world today has triggered a deafening chorus of ‘How dare you!’, screamed from the heart of […]

Silence

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst

Silence is about the space in between. The conversations not being heard and the responses that are muted. Through the beating of a drum, bodies thrash through frequencies to uncover what lies in the Silence. There’s Silence between the stars as the Emu travels across the night sky. There’s Silence in the dancer’s energy when […]

Possum Magic

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst

The magical stage adaptation of the beloved Australian story is back to celebrate its 40th birthday! Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book ‘Possum Magic’ has enchanted children for decades and Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings the paper and ink to life on stage once again! Using a clever, nuanced palette of live action, […]

Possum Magic

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst

The magical stage adaptation of the beloved Australian story is back to celebrate its 40th birthday! Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book ‘Possum Magic’ has enchanted children for decades and Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings the paper and ink to life on stage once again! Using a clever, nuanced palette of live action, […]