BX After Dark presents The Wandering Table Series.
Be among the first to experience the opening night of the inaugural Wandering Table: Stories After Dark - an immersive dining experience that weaves together exceptional food and wine, rich storytelling, and a deep sense of place.
Designed as an intimate experience, this carefully curated event invites guests to wander through Bathurst's historic heart, uncovering the fascinating hidden stories that have shaped one of Australia's oldest inland cities, whilst dining in some of Bathurst's most celebrated and unique bars and restaurants.
The evening begins at Kings Parade with a Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony and Wiradjuri cultural storytelling, acknowledging the enduring culture and traditions of the Wiradjuri people.
From there, guests will be guided into three intimate groups, each commencing their journey at a different venue: Norma Joan, Firewater or The George. Throughout the evening, each group will experience all three venues, enjoying one course at each while wandering through Bathurst's atmospheric streets and hidden laneways. Along the way, local storytellers will reveal colourful characters, forgotten moments, and intriguing chapters from Bathurst's rich history.
Each course is complemented by a premium beverage from local producers including Bahurst Grange, Winburndale and Vale Creek, with venues transformed into their own unique BX After Dark experience, featuring themed styling and a distinctive atmosphere of light, music, and warm hospitality.
Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) in celebrating the opening of two new exhibition.
Main Gallery - Grounding: Stories from Three Collections
Foyer Gallery - Sarah Randall: The Long Way
Program includes:
Welcome to Country.
Opening Speeches.
Auslan Interpretation for Opening Speeches.
Catering by Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society.
Beverages by Renzaglia Wines, Grass Parrot Vineyard, and Cosmo Brewing.
Free, all welcome, RSVP essential.
For the first time, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG), Cowra Regional Art Gallery, and Orange Regional Gallery are sharing the richness of their collections to create three unique exhibitions, each with a different thematic approach: Grounding, Retrospection, and Affinities. Presenting familiar and unfamiliar works in new contexts, each exhibition sparks fresh conversations, fosters community pride within the Central West, and strengthens cultural tourism across the three destinations.
Plus: BRAG continues to celebrate and support regional artists with a new Foyer Gallery exhibition by Sarah Randall, The Long Way.
For the first time, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, Cowra Regional Art Gallery, and Orange Regional Gallery are sharing the richness of their collections to create three unique exhibitions, each with a different thematic approach: Grounding, Retrospection, and Affinities.
Presenting familiar and unfamiliar works in new contexts, each exhibition sparks fresh conversations, fosters community pride within the Central West, and strengthens cultural tourism across the three destinations.
Grounding: Stories from Three Collections at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery explores the ways in which artists respond to place and the ways in which regional collections reflect the histories and identities of place. Grounding looks at regional, national, and international artists across medium and time who consider the physical, emotional, and cultural significance of place. Importantly, the concept of 'grounding' is deeply embedded in Wiradyuri and First Nations culture through connection to Country.
Wiradyuri Country and its three rivers (Wambuul, Galari, and Marrambidya), rolling hills and expansive skies have inspired and influenced artists for generations. Artists featured include GW Bot, Liam Benson, Grace Cossington Smith, Aunty Lorraine Connelly Northey, Elisabeth Cummings, Olive Cotton, Max Dupain, Rachel Ellis, Danie Mellor, Luke Sciberras, Merrick Fry and Lloyd Rees.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery presents The Long Way by Sarah Randall in the BRAG Foyer Gallery.
'My work explores the intersections between humanity and the natural world, capturing places of human interference: cleared land, introduced vegetation and built infrastructure. Despite our efforts to shape and control the environment, nature maintains a quiet, persistent resistance.'
Living on Wiradyuri/Wiradjuri Country in Central West NSW, this series draws directly from the familiar landscapes of Orange, Macquarie Woods, Bathurst, Portland, Lewis Ponds, Reid's Flat and Browns Creek, portraying distinctive rural forms unique to our region.
Sarah Randall, based in Orange, NSW, holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts from the University of Wollongong (2013), a Master of Fine Art (Coursework) from RMIT (2015), and a Graduate Certificate in Art History from the University of Melbourne. She has enriched her artistic journey through local and international residencies. Sarah's paintings are held in both public and private collections across Australia and internationally.
Public Programs:
Opening Night, Friday 13 November, 6pm - RSVP essential https://events.humanitix.com/opening-brag-summer-exhibitions
Artist Talk, Saturday 28 November, 11am
I Spy Kids' Trail, daily during opening hours
Exhibition Tours, Saturdays, 11am
Sunday Sketch Sessions, Sundays 10am-2pm
Bathurst's Outdoor Expo and Christmas Markets are an annual event that has been running for over 20 years. They aim to bring a wide variety of exhibitors together for this event. Held at the Bathurst Showground, they try to cater to everyone's taste.
The event has diversified over the years to incorporate many aspects. Three beautiful pavilions are packed with a variety of stalls, including jewellery, home wares, gift wares, toys, books, crafts, beauty products, clothing and much more.
Outside, they aim to create a festival atmosphere with a variety of food and market stalls, entertainment and children's rides. The event also caters for the outdoor enthusiast with camping, boating, 4WD accessories, fishing, camper trailers, caravans, plus much more.
The 2026 Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show is happening at the Bathurst Showgrounds. This event brings together truck lovers, families, and the local community to remember Dane Ballinger and celebrate the trucking industry he loved.
There'll be a huge range of trucks on display—from old classics to custom rigs—plus food stalls, live music, kids' activities, a charity auction, and awards for the best trucks. It's a fun day out for all ages and supports a great cause.
Everyone's welcome—whether you're part of the transport world or just love a good community event. Come along, enjoy the day, and help us keep Dane's memory rolling strong
Make a weekend out of it with the annual Bathurst Swap Meet Car and Bike Show being held as part of the same event.
Plus the Christmas Expo will be on with plenty to see and do for the whole family, including over 200 market stalls, food stalls, entertainment and kids' rides.
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs celebrates 25 years of its acclaimed young-adult ensemble VOX with World O World, a special anniversary concert.
Founded in 2001, VOX has earned critical acclaim for its fresh, expressive performances. To mark the milestone, conductor Elizabeth Scott, celebrating her own 20-year association with the ensemble, has curated a program that revisits the choir's origins and highlights their distinctive artistic identity.
As a highlight of the program, VOX will perform Jacob Collier's World O World, a striking hymn by the Grammy Award-winning British composer, arranger and vocalist whose genre-defying approach has made him one of the most influential musical voices of his generation.
The anniversary celebration also comes full circle with the return of Australian composer Dan Walker, commissioned to write Archangelo for VOX's inaugural performance in 2001. Twenty-five years later, Walker has created a brand-new work, Persephone as a Whistling Moth, continuing a longstanding commitment to nurturing Australian composition and emerging artistic voices.
Spanning new music from SPC Emerging Composers, alongside works by Australian composers and luminous choral masterworks, the program showcases the rich, contemporary choral sound for which VOX has become renowned.
Blending beloved repertoire, new commissions and the return of VOX alumni, World O World is both a celebration of the ensemble's remarkable legacy and an exciting glimpse into the next chapter of one of Australia's most innovative vocal groups.
The Annual Bathurst's Biggest Expo and Christmas Markets incorporates a Swap Meet, Car and Bike Show.
This is a family oriented event with over 200 market stalls, kids' rides, food and drink stalls. A fun day out for all the family!
Challenge Bathurst is an exclusive opportunity to drive your own street car or track racing car on the famous Mount Panorama Racing Circuit this November.
With the most exhilarating 6.2 kilometres of bitumen on the planet open for your speeding enjoyment, you won't want to miss your chance to see what motor sport legends rave about.
Paint Juicy hosts a 1980s and 1990s singalong paint and sip session in Bathurst in the Central West of New South Wales. Guests gather for an evening of guided painting set to 1980s and 1990s music, with a host artist leading the group through a step-by-step canvas while a curated playlist runs through the room. Painters sing along to the bangers, paint at their own pace, and leave with a finished canvas worth keeping.
No painting experience is needed. All materials, including canvas, paints, easel, brushes, and aprons, are supplied. Natural breaks between layers give everyone time to grab a drink, take photos, and catch their breath before the next singalong moment. The format suits adults after a more memorable night out than a standard dinner or drinks, and it is a popular pick for hen nights, birthdays, and work groups.
Paint Juicy is a fully mobile paint and sip experience travelling across Queensland, New South Wales, and the Northern Territory. The brand has hosted more than forty two thousand guests and has won the Best of Queensland Experience award every year since 2022. Hosts are warm and entertaining, the soundtrack is properly curated, and the focus is on real entertainment rather than silent painting.
Fanny Lumsden and her band, The Daddies, are touring a new album, celebrating and playing the songs exactly how they were recorded: live!
Two-time ARIA, ten-timeGolden Guitar, three-time AIR winning artist Fanny Lumsden's fifth studio album Traditions, is a heartfelt collection of songs that mark a deeply resonant shift in Lumsden's songwriting, resulting in her boldest face-first album yet. Recorded live with her band and producer Steven Schram at Soundpark Studios in Melbourne, it's a testament to the band's gigs and kms logged together from Country Halls to Glastonbury UK over the past few years.
From a western NSW sheep farm to some of the world's biggest stages, touring with artists like Paul Kelly and Lucinda Williams, award-winning artist, Fanny Lumsden has established herself as "one of the genre's most esteemed performers" (The Australian), combining heartfelt songwriting, humour and sharp observation with a live show renowned for its energy, generosity and connection.
What began with one man's passion is now one of Bathurst's greatest treasures, showcasing over 5000 pieces of the rarest and most exquisite specimens of mineral crystals and fossils from across the globe.
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, located in the 1876 former school building in the heart of Bathurst's historic Town Square, is home to the Somerville Collection, the lifelong work of Warren Somerville AM.
Among the museum's highlights is the impressive Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, along with remarkable exhibits such as an extensive collection of amber-encased fossils and Australian opalised fossils.
This unique resource has quite literally been billions of years in the making. Explore the natural history of our planet, travel through time in our unique fossil and mineral galleries and experience the wonder of ancient specimens that have been uncovered from deep within the Earth.
T.Arts Gallery is located in Keppel Street in Bathurst and showcases the work of local Central Tablelands artists from Bathurst and its surrounds.
There is a wide variety of very reasonably priced quality art and artisan gifts. Work includes wall art - painting, drawings, prints etc; ceramics, sculpture, jewellery and textiles.
Gift lines include unique cards, lavender bags and tea towels.
Right in the heart of Bathurst is the Panthers Leagues Club, a local member of the Panthers Group. Open daily, the Bathurst Panthers Leagues Club features a bistro, two bars, live sports, TAB and Keno facilities, as well as regular live shows and local entertainment.
The club also hosts a variety of events and function spaces to choose from. With options for small conferences of just 10 people to a seated dinner for 450, or a standing concert for 1000. With a specialist functions team dedicated to ensuring your next function is a success, the Panthers leagues club is a great option for all events.
They welcome visitors from 10am until late.
At Diversity Fashion, they believe that fashion is for everyone whatever your age, size or culture. This is why Diversity Fashion is ‘body positive’, easy-fit, easy-care, high quality and on-trend.
At Diversity Fashion you will see a wide range of labels including their own which are designed and made in Bathurst. It is Australian-made Made Certified and designed by Mother/Daughter duo Jean and Amelia Hines. From humble beginnings as artisans, their business has grown from market stalls to their thriving boutique in Bathurst.
Looking for great food, entertainment and country hospitality? The Bathurst RSL Club has some thing for everyone.
Enjoy a delicious meal in the Bistro, grab a light snack from the Coffee Shop, or pick up your favourite coffee from The Grind, the Club's convenient hole-in-the-wall coffee outlet. The Bistro offers an extensive menu featuring gluten-free and vegetarian options, along with tasty daily specials.
There's always something happening, with full TAB and Keno facilities, Bingo, Trivia, live entertainment and regular promotions.
Whether you're visiting Bathurst, planning a celebration, or travelling with a sporting team or tour group, the Club offers a range of versatile function spaces and catering options to suit groups of all sizes.
Open daily from 9am until late, the Bathurst RSL Club is the perfect place to relax, dine and enjoy the warm hospitality that makes it one of Bathurst's favourite destinations.
The Bathurst Library is the local home of learning and community with regular children's activities, school holiday events and workshops.
It has a vast collection of books and media to immerse yourself in.
Meeting and training function space is available for booking as well with a maximum capacity of 50 people.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) is one of the oldest regional galleries in NSW. It is a professionally staffed facility owned and operated by Bathurst Regional Council. BRAG is a cultural anchor for the city and region, and delivers unique and bold cultural experiences underpinned by excellence in programming and lifelong learning.
A combination of beautiful natural landscapes and the dynamic history of villages such as Hill End, Carcoar, Sofala and Millthorpe have created a unique attraction for visual artists in the Bathurst region since 1815. BRAG has forged strong links with surrounding townships and within the local community to create a vibrant space showcasing the full spectrum of artistic endeavour.
Built in 1989, it was the first purpose built regional gallery in NSW, and provides professional development opportunities for local and regional artists. The Gallery is a creator of award-winning exhibitions and programs. Located on historic Keppel Street, BRAG is a modern, well-equipped and highly celebrated regional gallery.
From 1955 the BRAG collection has grown to include almost 3,000 works in a wide variety of media and is valued at over $11.5 million. The collection features paintings, sculpture, works on paper, photographs, and ceramics by over four hundred Australian artists.
Discover Dejorja and Co - a destination designed to be enjoyed.
Dejorja & Co brings together fashion, homewares, flowers and food in one beautifully curated space.
Discover their boutique collection of fashion, gifts and homewares, browse beautiful fresh and dried florals, then take a seat in our light-filled courtyard and enjoy great coffee and delicious food from Cafe Dejorja.
Whether you're meeting friends for coffee, searching for something special to wear, choosing the perfect gift, or simply enjoying a little time out, there's always a reason to visit.
Come for a browse. Stay for coffee. Experience Dejorja & Co.
Golf XR is Bathurst's premier indoor golf and entertainment venue, offering a fun, welcoming experience for golfers and nongolfers alike. Conveniently located in the heart of Bathurst, our state-of-the-art golf simulators allow you to play some of the world's most iconic golf courses in a comfortable, climate controlled environment—rain, hail or shine.
Whether you're looking to improve your game, enjoy a social catch-up with friends, host a corporate event, or simply try something different, Golf XR has something for everyone. Our four premium simulator bays cater to beginners through to experienced golfers, with realistic ball tracking, practice modes, fun games, and full 18-hole rounds.
Golf XR is more than just golf. Relax in our licensed bar and enjoy a selection of beers, wines, spirits, sports & soft drinks and light meals while you play. Our venue is designed as the perfect destination for families, work teams, sporting groups and visitors exploring the Bathurst region.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive community space and proudly welcome players of all ages and abilities. Through partnerships with local schools, sporting clubs, disability service providers and community organisations, we strive to make golf and interactive sports accessible to everyone.
Golf XR also offers social leagues, coaching, group packages, team-building events and private functions throughout the year.
Rankin Cottage contains locally handmade and unique items, including arts and crafts, baby items, jams, chutney, located in a lovely heritage cottage.
Rankin Cottage Crafts, Inc. is a community-based charitable organisation and only handcrafted items made by members will be displayed in Rankin Cottage.
Members of the organisation volunteer to give their time to assist community members with questions and promote handcrafts within the Bathurst community.
Drop in and see the members on Rankin Street and you are sure to find something special to purchase.
Manning Aquatic Centre is your aquatic and leisure facility serving the Bathurst and surrounding community. Their indoor facilities offer you a 25-metre lap swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool, children's leisure pool with whirlpool and water features for the little ones to enjoy.
Providing you the best in swimming, fitness and fun with group fitness classes, squads, room hire, and a poolside café all in the comfort of their heated facility. As well as a spa, sauna and steam room for people over the age of 16 to relax in and enjoy the health benefits.
Outdoor facilities include a 50-metre lap swimming pool with shaded grandstand area and a grassed area with picnic tables. This pool is open from October until April each summer season.
Manning Aquatic Centre is open seven days a week, and all swimming pools are heated to allow you to enjoy year-round swimming for your health and wellbeing. They look forward to welcoming you to the centre and providing you with the best health and leisure services possible.
A delightful heritage house museum, this Victorian-era bungalow was left to the National Trust in 1976 and the collection held features pieces that once belonged to some of the original settlers of the district.
Built in 1845 by Reverend Thomas Sharpe, the house and its contents were left to the National Trust by the last resident, Miss Ida Traill in 1976. The house museum contains a wide and varied collection of furniture, ceramics, horse racing memorabilia and art, much of it bequeathed to Miss Traill by her antecedents, some of whom were the original settlers of the Bathurst district.
Take a delightful stroll through the heritage garden and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. The garden also makes an ideal venue for weddings, luncheons and other functions.
For session times, please visit website.
