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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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.
The handpicked house band are excited to present a compilation of some of the worlds biggest songs from two of the world's most legendary songwriters.
Dual Aria Award winning artist Mike Carr is back by popular demand to join the band for a magical night of music, including songs such as I’m a Believer, Sweet Caroline, Fire and Rain and You’ve Got a Friend.
Launch into Spring with an absolute smorgasbord of singalong tunes at Orange’s most awesome live music venue. How Sweet It Is!
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.
Aussie music icons The Whitlams Black Stump Band are heading back to The Backyard.
Tim Freedman and long-time drummer Terepai Richmond are joined by an A Team of roots musicians, reconstructing the best of The Whitlams!
The Mudgee Open Mic is now held on the 2nd & 4th Thursday every month.
We have a keyboard and snare drum with brushes on stage for those who want to use them.
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.
We are proud to present Baroquefest 2023, celebrating the music of JS Bach with Bach Akademie Australia.
Violinist and Director Madeleine Easton will lead you on a journey through the music of JS Bach from his first composition to his last; your Baroquefest will be rich in musical colour as you enjoy historic Canowindra, fine wine and cuisine!
20 venues - 30 events.
A 3 day celebration of the Beatles and the 60's.
County Music weekend, great atmophere, make new friend and meet up with old ones.
This year we have added a Talent Quest to the lineup.
Live + Local @ The Victoria! Every Friday, local artists doing what they do best.
Get ready for another amazing month of live music, completely free of charge!
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.
Mayfield is introducing a music component to its Spring Festival this year.
The Labour Day long weekend will be dedicated to a diverse range of musical performers and entertainers.
Lyrical at LINC is taking the stage at Beatlesfest 7 Valleys!
Prepare to be dazzled by the talented group as they perform some fantastic tunes. It's a musical experience you won't want to miss!
Children are Stinky challenges children to step on stage and prove themselves worthy, smart, coordinated, and imaginative against these ridiculous circus performers resulting in wonderful interaction and an audience of proud kids and parents.
Secure your spot to enjoy our extended opening hours with Live Music Saturdays from 1pm-5pm.
Numbers are limited so book your spot early!
Mrs Hawke Goes West, a radio play by awgie nominee Phil Sanders , will be staged live for one show only.
This 1920s murder mystery tells the tale of Lizzie Hawke, a widowed ex-nursing colleague of Agatha Christie, who leaves Sydney to become a housekeeper in Bathurst, and finds that life in the bush isn’t as tranquil as she expected.
A 4-piece band from Bris, who are famed for being shiz.
Sittin' top of their game, Limerick is the name.
And the spreading of Celtic rock!
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.
Discover new ways to experience place during this FREE open rehearsal at the Foundations in Portland NSW. Artists, vocalists and performers have spent the month of September searching for the voice of The Foundations and invite you to a metaphysical experience that echoes the history, materiality and future of this extraordinary site.
Co-creators Gabrielle Bates, Wiradjuri Dabee Elder Peter Swain, WeiZen Ho, Michael Petchkovsky, Voices from the Vacant Lot and Eclectica Choir wish to acknowledge and pay respect to the Wiradjuri People on whose land this work is produced. Thanks also to the team at The Foundations in Portland for generously providing access to their buildings and residency space for this project.
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.
Get ready for a spectacular night of magic and grand illusion with one of Australia’s leading illusionists, Anthony Street.
Witness levitations, impossible vanishes, mentalism and a death-defying escape as Anthony pushes the boundaries of reality and distorts your senses.
A play based on the popular TV series written by the original playwright featuring the popular characters: Hyacinth Bouquet, Emmet & Liz from next door, Onslow & Daisy, Rose and Daddy and more.
Sideshow Annie consists of four very talented musicians, bringing not just great music to the stage but supplying a highly visual and entertaining performance well worth seeing.
Sideshow Annie cover hits from the 60’s to now, targeting all ages and will have everyone dancing, clapping, and singing along.
The Surge is a multi-layered feast of music, ideas, lessons from the past and hope for the decade ahead, brought to you by Australia’s prolific new music group Ensemble Offspring and leading guitarists Andrew Blanch and Vladimir Gorbach.
Do You Believe In Magic?
Come on down to Lions Park on Saturday 7 October for the Forbes Magic Festival, the first of it's kind !! Don't miss this magical experience.
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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