Welcome to our BIG 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.
This is a busy artistic region. There’s usually more than 2000 arts and heritage events happeing in the region each year. Of course, 2020 looks a little different but the events are slowly returning where possible.
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Winterfest Dinner and Song
BATHURST. Meet local singer/songwriter Melissa Robertson .Enjoy a delicious italian meal whilst listening to Melissa' perform her very own original hits and covering those who have influenced her music,
Alice Chance Composition Workshop
ORANGE REGIONAL CONSERVATORIUM, ORANGE. A day long workshop with Australian composer Alice Chance for music students and teachers, while here in Orange working with Acacia Quartet. This will be a unique opportunity to learn techniques and processes from a leading young composer.
Very Open Mic Night at Front Bar of The Victoria
THE VICTORIA, BATHURST. Music, Poetry, Storytelling, Comedy... anything that you think will draw a tear or a belly laugh.
Andy Nelson – Live + Local at Little Alberts
BATHURST. Live + Local @ Little Alberts! Every Friday, local artists doing what they do best at your favourite music venue.
Kris Schubert – Live + Local at Little Alberts
BATHURST. Live + Local @ Little Alberts! Every Friday, local artists doing what they do best at your favourite music venue.
The Pottery presents ‘The Sunday Concert’
LITHGOW. Energetic and intimate, Julien Joel Clement is presenting his songs in a rare unplugged setting.
2ND SHOW The Doors – Classic Album Night by the Lizard Kings
BATHURST. Due to the huge response after another SOLD OUT SHOW, The Doors’ seminal self-titled debut album Classic Album NIght.
Rebecca O’Connor as Tina Turner – Simply the Best
PANTHERS, BATHURST. Be prepared to stand in your seats as Rebecca delivers her flawless rendition of Tinas turners greatest hits including, Nutbush City Limits, Proud Mary, River Deep, Private Dancer, when the Heartache Is Over, Better Be good to Me, and of course her anthem, The Best.
Petty Nicks – Classic Album Night by Sophie Jones + Michael Carpenter
THE VICTORIA, BATHURST. Sophie Jones has teamed up with Sydney producer/singer-songwriter Michael Carpenter to present a show of best of Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty.
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE, ORANGE. Benjamin Britten’s Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra spotlights each of the instrumental groups before the full orchestra comes together for a rousing finale. In a special performance, the work will be narrated by Marian Arnold.
Arcadia Winds
ORANGE. This vivacious program finds them in their element: Percy Grainger’s delicious Walking Tune and Júlio Medaglia’s exuberant South American-flavoured suite bookend two classics of the genre in Taffanel’s G minor Quintet and Barber’s beautiful, evocative Summer Music.
Mara! Big Band
BMEC, BATHURST. For over 3 decades the Mara! Quintet has been developing a new genre of contemporary Australian music, exploring the intersection between jazz and world music. This has earned them two ARIA awards and two final ARIA nominations and taken them across the globe many times with tours to 23 countries.
Condobolin 2020 Tattoo
CONDOBOLIN. Celebration of pipes and drums.
The Robertson Bros 60s Variety TV Show – Bathurst
PANTHERS, BATHURST. Take a trip down memory lane with this amazing interactive live TV Variety Show featuring the hits from: The Seekers, Bee Gees, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Neil Sedaka and The Everly Brothers!
YOU GOT IT! a Salute to Roy Orbison staring John Stephan
BMEC. Internationally renowned artist John Stephan will be celebrating and paying the ultimate homage to The Big O showcasing all his classic hits together with Roy Orbison’s massive 15 number 1 hits right across the world with a special touch to the hugely popular The Traveling Wilburys.
Leaving Jackson – The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show – New date
ORANGE CIVIC THEATRE, ORANGE. Take a step back in time to when country music told a true story of life, love and heartache. From the famous Walk The Line and Folsom Prison Blues to the iconic Ring of Fire.
The What’s On calendar covers arts and heritage events happening across the NSW Central West. These events 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.
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