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Word on the street is Brocky-loving battlers, the Byrnes of Barb’s Burgers, are going bankrupt!

We invite you to join us for a very special performance on top of Wahluu with the sounds of two Swiss Alphorns sending out a sea of sound to the town below. Joining them will be a choir of enthusiastic locals under the direction of well-known musicians Smith & Jones. Featuring new commissioned work and a choral arrangement of Dolly Parton’s The Light of a Clear Blue Morning, we welcome the sunrise for the final day of our festival.

Sadly, we have been forced to cancel this event due to poor ticket sales. Ticket holders will be contacted by Box Office to arrange a refund.

The sold-out smash-hit of 2023 returns in 2024 as part of Superfest. Think Schitts Creek, Upper Middle Bogan and The Castle all rolled into one! A riotous romp about winners and losers; lovers and fighters and what happens when the will to win spins us out of control and away from the ones we love!

A play that has changed thousands of lives, with humour and grace The Vagina Monologues is a celebration of female strength and sexuality in all its complexity and mystery. Performed by local actors, this special event for International Women's Day will raise funds for Bathurst Women and Children’s Refuge.

A woman. A dog. A campervan. And 4,500km of wide-open road. After a celebrated season at BMEC in 2021, Lingua Franca's critically acclaimed production is hitting the road on a NSW wide tour. Back for one night only, join us as we send off Kate Smith and Smith & Jones to share this Bathurst-made production with audiences around the state. 

Want to start writing your own songs but not sure where to start? Have a few ideas but struggling to get to the next point? Join songwriting experts and Central West musicians Abby Smith (Smith & Jones) and Kris Schubert (Safety of Life at Sea) for a free day long hands-on workshop that will get your creative juices flowing.

Unsure how to make a good pitch to a producer, a competition or other music industry people? Perhaps you want to make a demo but aren’t sure how to go about it? Join industry professionals, recording artists and producers Abby Smith and Kris Schubert for a free day long, hands-on workshop that will get you pitching like a pro!

So, you’ve got through to the finals of the Regional Songwriting Contest or perhaps have an upcoming gig and you need some help refining your performance? BMEC is committed to offering performers the opportunity to work with some of the region’s best artists on performance skills in this free workshop. Get some hot tips on connecting with your audience, learn microphone technique and how to ensure you are producing the best sound out of your instrument including your voice. Abby Smith and Sophie Jones (aka Smith & Jones) will be presenting this dynamic and hands on workshop.

Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival, May 22 - 25, 2025 Bathurst Writers & Readers Festival returns for another year, in conjunction with Sydney Writers’ Festival. The Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival is an annual literary event presented by BMEC Local Stages program in collaboration with Bathurst Library, Arts OutWest and Books Plus, Bathurst. The Festival is bringing back all your favourites, including Opening Night event, focus panels, in-discussions, Sydney Writers Festival live streams and of course The Great Festival Read. (with plenty more good stuff in-between!)

Experience the incredible talent rising from our region as 12 finalists take the stage with their original songs. Each performance will be brought to life by a stellar lineup of local musicians, adding richness and energy to every note. Round up your friends, secure your tickets, and join us at the Showroom for an unforgettable night!

ViV! - is a children's theatre show about an adventurous, tough and sassy girl who lives with disabilities and her little sister 'Lil'. Our heroine Viv takes the audience on a sensory journey, transporting us into her imagination. All shows with AUSLAN.

Guests are welcome to come along to a free WORK IN PROGRESS SHOWING of a new BMEC Local Stages play, written by Disapol Savetsila.

Dance Makers Collective’s (DMC) The Saturday Night Social takes inspiration from dances gone by, such as the dance hall era of the 1960s and 1970s, with a contemporary twist. DMC are excited to share with you, regardless of your style, a variety of tools and tactics to infect the dancefloor with group choreography. Imagine a brand new Nutbush, a flash mob, a simple and elegant partner dance, an infectious groove and other highly social, super danceable routines you can learn with ease and share with others in real time. We’re offering a free workshop to learn the moves, the rules of the game, that we will spring on patrons at The Saturday Night Social. The workshop is suitable for anyone who loves to dance. Whether or not you have a partner, no matter what dance you practice, this workshop is for you!

Secure your spot at our free 2026 launch event

There’s never been a group, let alone a supergroup, in rock history quite like it. Four years, two mega albums, a slew of hits and a Grammy. But the one thing they never did was tour. That is... until now... The Traveling Wilburys Collection bring together the collective talents, excitement, and magic that the original had to offer. Live. On stage. Like never before. Featuring all the hits of the Traveling Wilburys PLUS the classics from each individual artist – Harrison, The Beatles, Petty, The Heartbreakers, Lynne, ELO, Orbison, and Dylan.

Australia’s beloved home cook, media personality and best-selling author Julie Goodwin is hitting the road in 2026 with her first-ever national live tour.

Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as BAT OUT OF HELL - The Musical, roars onto the big screen! The cast of the West End production bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, in a spectacle that will leave you breathless!

The Best of the Bee Gees Show returns to BMEC to honour the 1979 “Greatest” album, with a set list of iconic disco, ballads and songs written by the Bee Gees for other legends. Featuring special guest, the BEE GEES niece, Debora McLane.

The CAT Award-winning Scots All Saints College Creative Arts department proudly presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for four shows only at the BMEC Theatre. Step into the magic and wonder of Roald Dahl’s classic tale, as young Charlie Bucket discovers Willy Wonka’s extraordinary factory filled with chocolate waterfalls, quirky inventions and unforgettable characters.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Free event with complimentary tea and coffee, celebrating NSW Seniors Week. “Milltown” is a 13-minute, heartwarming film that captures local stories from the past. It was produced by Arts OutWest with Henry Simmons for Museums Bathurst. The 2025 film celebrates the people of the historic Milltown area of South Bathurst and their connection to place and past communities through the lens of the present. The interviews with past Milltown locals are woven with personal film footage and stories of Ben and Elizabeth Chifley to create a beautiful celebration of life along the railways.

After touring the US, Canada, NZ & Europe, Luke is coming back home with his brand-new show. This is not one to miss! Luke is known for his viral crowd-work interactions that often lead to some fairly unusual, yet hilarious encounters. TIX ON SALE THURS 16 OCT 10AM.

Step into the mysterious world of Australia’s greatest illusionist, Cosentino. Witness the impossible as the International Magician of the Year takes you on an unforgettable journey with his brand-new production. This isn’t just a magic show, it’s an immersive theatre experience, where the line between reality and fantasy are blurred.

The Great British Songbook is packed with classic hits from many of the biggest selling British bands of all time such as The Beatles, Queen, The Kinks, The Animals, Herman's Hermits, Gerry and the Pacemakers as well as unforgettable songs from some of the greatest singers from the British music scene: Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, Cilla Black, Engelbert Humperdinck, Dusty Springfield, Matt Monro and the very best British singer/songwriters including Elton John, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison, Bryan Ferry and Leo Sayer to name a few.

Immerse yourself in the timeless melodies of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary album, “Rumours,” brought to life in its entirety by Seventh Wonder. Hailed as one of the world’s leading Fleetwood Mac shows.