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.
NEW: HAPPENING ONLINE. We’ve added a new category for workshops, exhibitions, virutal tours and activities that are now happening ONLINE. Click here for the listings
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Condo Skyfest 4&5 September 2020
CONDOBOLIN. SkyFest is a 2 night celebration of Aboriginal Astronomy. We will explore Aboriginal constellations and hear traditional sky stories. A range of workshops will take place like Wiradjuri language, boomerang throwing, fibre weaving, dancing, kids corner. Enjoy a 3 course meal of bush tucker with a modern day twist.
Condobolin 2020 Tattoo
CONDOBOLIN. Celebration of pipes and drums.
Orange Wine Festival
ORANGE. The Orange Wine Festival is the region's opportunity to celebrate its thriving wine and food culture and quality cool-climate wines, unique to the region.
2020 Forbes Baby Boomers Music Festival
FORBES SERVICES MEMORIAL CLUB, FORBES. The 2020 Forbes Baby Boomers Music Festival will be held over the weekend in 30, 31 October and 1 November.
Midsummer Bohos
OLD LITHGOW POTTERY, LITHGOW. Live theatre and music. Stalls and artists.
Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival
ORANGE. Australian poetry is alive and well and this Festival will provide something for every age group, including Aboriginal performance, lots of local history and the wonderful food and wine of the Orange region.
Orange Chamber Music Festival
ORANGE. The Orange Chamber Music Festival is the new art music event of the Central West, featuring established ensembles as well as upcoming Australian artists, local talent and international guest artists.
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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