Welcome to our list of arts and cultural events happening in the NSW Central West gathered from artists, event producers, great local venues and groups across the region. Use the contact or ticketing details listed with each event.

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Marcia Hines – Still Shining

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Australia’s beloved musical treasure, with a career spanning five amazing decades, has announced that she will spend the second half of 2023 touring the regional cities and towns of Australia.

From the early days of ‘Fire and Rain’ to the Discotheque album and all the way through to the 2022 release of ‘The Gospel According to Marcia’, each performance will encapsulate Marcia’s extraordinary vocal range and recording career.

Teddy Tahu Rhodes & Guy Noble

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

There are many songs to sing and many stories to tell as Teddy and Guy hit the road for this one-afternoon only matinee of favourites from Covent Garden to Broadway.

Event Series Children are Stinky

Children are Stinky

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Set in the 90’s (with all our favourite tracks) this extremely talented duo will astound with their incredible circus skills and leaving you laughing till your sides hurt.

Children are Stinky challenges children to step on stage and prove themselves worthy, smart, coordinated and imaginative against these ridiculous circus performers resulting in a wonderful interaction and an audience of proud kids and delighted parents.

Soweto Gospel Choir – Hope

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Hope is an all-new concert by 3-time Grammy®-winning Soweto Gospel Choir; celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of Nelson Mandela’s South Africa, back to the Civil Rights Movement of Martin Luther King’s 1950's America.

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Join the AYO Young Symphonists for a vibrant program of orchestral music under the baton of Simon Hewett.

Composed of 60 musicians between the ages of 13 and 18, the Young Symphonists orchestra will transport you as they play with musical sophistication beyond their years. 

Australian Vocal Ensemble

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

AVÉ is an elite chamber ensemble that is warm and welcoming to all, consisting of artists of international excellence featuring new Australian works, featuring engagement with our First Nations People.

Event Series The Roy Orbison Story

The Roy Orbison Story

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Experience the wonder of Roy Orbison in this brilliant portrayal of the man, his music, his voice and his life.

You will find yourself believing you are in his presence, transported back in time, reliving the emotion of each of his songs, and the stories of his life.

Dusty Springfield in Concert : Sheena Crouch

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

2023 marks the 60th year of Dusty Springfield’s solo career.

This brand-new production showcases Dusty’s biggest hits and a few rarities with a live 8-piece band. Songs like – I Only Want To Be With You, I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself, You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me, Son Of A Preacher Man, Little By Little, Wishin’ & Hopin’, Look Of Love, Stay Awhile to name a few.

Freedom in the Air Tonight

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Celebrate the music of Phil Collins, George Michael and Bruce Springsteen.

Eight of Australia’s finest musicians, led by frontman Ric Herbert, a celebrated singer working regularly with premium guitarist Peter Northcote, he also fronts legendary 80’s band Matt Finish plus The Get RicH band.

Music of the Night

Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Australia’s premier tribute to the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the West End musicals is definitely one of a kind and thrilling audiences all over Australia.

The genius and power of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber certainly comes to life in this amazing stage show wowing audiences all over Australia!

 

The What’s On calendar covers arts and heritage events happening across the NSW Central West in the local government areas of Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Region, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.

Event listings are sourced or supplied from local venues and arts organisations. Many events listed here have been originally shared by the organisers on social media. Whilst all care is taken – and accuracy is our priority – we can take no responsibility for date changes or the content of contributed information. Contact the event organisers listed for more details or to book tickets.

The best way to include your event is to use our SUBMIT HERE form (under the What’s On menu at the top of each page). These listings will be manually approved by the Arts OutWest team before publication.  Please allow a couple of days for listings to be published. If you have submitted an event and want to make changes just email us at artsoutwest@csu.edu.au

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