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.

It’s free to submit your local events.

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The Alphabet of Awesome Science

Orange Civic Theatre Byng St, Orange, NSW, Australia

Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for a thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where great big chewy sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises. Professor Lexi Con has curated a curious collection of her favourite words (one for every letter of the alphabet) with each word providing Professor Noel Edge with an inspirational jumping off point for 26 quirky scientific demonstrations – that squish and squirt, float and fly, erupt and explode.

The Sydney Symphony performs Beethoven

Orange Civic Theatre Byng St, Orange, NSW, Australia

Beethoven’s First Symphony was a revelation for its time and still has the power to make audiences feel something that they never have before. Edvard Grieg’s music recalls joyous dances in its celebration of Norwegian culture. And Strauss’ romantic Oboe Concerto is brought to life by the Sydney Symphony’s renowned Principal Oboe, Diana Doherty.

Mr Stink

Orange Civic Theatre Byng St, Orange, NSW, Australia

David Walliams’ award-winning book comes to life on stage for children 6-12… and their adults!‘
Mr Stink stank. He also stunk. And if it was correct English to say he stinked, then he stinked as well…

Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns

Orange Civic Theatre Byng St, Orange, NSW, Australia

Immerse yourself in the Irish Dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken the world by storm. This exhilarating production has broken barriers by fusing unparalleled art forms, now more spectacular than ever before. With new spellbinding illusions, entrancing music, and choreography, Celtic Illusion – The Magic Returns is the must-see family event of 2023.

Kings of the Keys

Orange Civic Theatre Byng St, Orange, NSW, Australia

This must-see family show celebrates piano rock and roll royalty in a 2-hour concert event featuring 40 classic songs backed by a killer live band with a horn section that’ll blow your socks off!

Carl Barron Skating Rink for Flies

Orange Civic Theatre Byng St, Orange, NSW, Australia

When Carl was a small boy at school, he asked the teacher how ants feel. He never got an answer all those years ago, but he still wants to know. Voted number one comedian two years running, come along and see Carl’s brand-new show – Skating Rink for Flies.

 

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

Featured events‘ are those submitted directly online by presenters.

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