What's On

Come along and see the Bathurst Academy of Dance students, aged 2 to 5 years, present 'A Day at the Zoo'. Tix on sale Mon 10 Nov 10am.

Come along to see Bathurst Academy of Dance students (aged 6 years and up) present 'Step in Time'. Tix on sale Mon 10 Nov 10am.

Put on your dancing shoes - it's time to party! Join Promenade Dance School's tiniest dancers for an unforgettable, fun-filled celebration full of wiggles, giggles and smiles. This concert is for Promenade's preschool weekday students.

Put on your dancing shoes – it’s time to party! Join Promenade Dance School’s tiniest dancers for an unforgettable, fun-filled celebration full of wiggles, giggles and smiles. This concert is the preschool Saturday class.

Join the students of Promenade Dance School on a colourful journey inside the mind of a young girl named Miley, where her emotions guide her through the ups and downs of growing up. As they navigate the challenges of change, they discover that every emotion plays an important role in shaping who we become.

Due to incredible demand, ARIA award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Shark extends The Solo Acoustic Songs & Stories Tour for another 26 shows across regional Australia this October to December!

Buckle up for Land Down Under, a dance concert that takes audiences on a thrilling road trip across Australia. From the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef to the bustling alleyways of Melbourne, each stop on the journey is brought to life through expressive choreography and storytelling. Dancers guide the audience across states, cultures, and landscapes, weaving together contemporary, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop styles to paint a moving portrait of the Australia we call home. Along the way, the concert celebrates adventure, friendship, connection, and the magic of discovering places both familiar and new.

BMEC presents on screen this Disney classic for a whole new generation. Disney/Pixar’s 2001 monstrous hit, following the exploits of pals Sully, a loveable big blue behemoth, and Mike, a short wisecracking cyclops. Together, they are an extremely competent duo, safely extracting scares from contaminated human children - the screams are then used as an energy source to power the city of Monstropolis.

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 team behind the satirical "Gladys" videos during Covid present a new musical comedy about Gladys Berejikian, "the woman who saved Australia" but couldn't save herself. A crack team of four multi-instrumentalists and actors takes you through the early life of Ms Perfect, from her flawless leadership through two disasters, until her biggest disaster: Dodgy Daryl from Wagga Wagga.

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.

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.

Celebrate 20 years of Queen Forever with their Greatest Hits Tour - 20th Anniversary! Recognised as the most entertaining Queen tribute in the world, this spectacular new show brings all the anthems, rare deep cuts, and the magic of Queen to life.

Human Nature are back on their tour bus, treating fans across regional Australia to an unforgettable live experience, filled with hits from all three of the group's chart-topping Motown albums and beyond. Expect a setlist packed with fan favourites like My Girl, Baby I Need Your Lovin', Easy and I'll Be There, alongside their own chart-toppers.

A Little Bit of Blue is an interactive detective story, told with puppetry. As well as unraveling a mystery, it involves learning about the extraordinary habits of the Australian Satin Bowerbird, and their fascination for the colour blue.

Experience the Power of CATHARSIS – Taikoz’s electrifying new work. Renowned for redefining contemporary taiko drumming, Taikoz returns with CATHARSIS – an explosive celebration of rhythm, movement, and emotion that showcases the ensemble at their exhilarating best. Featuring the heart-pounding compositions of Taikoz Artistic Director Ian Cleworth and the ethereal electronic soundscapes of Danish artist Xuri, CATHARSIS fuses tradition and innovation in a breathtaking display of artistry.

We invite you to join us for a night celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, as we present the music of one of the world’s most iconic bands – from the songs they wrote, to the songs covered, to the songs they wrote for others

1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road? One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades - from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure.

The one and only Ross Noble is back! He is the Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers’ Noodler, and he’s back live on stage to tour a tornado of tangents. What the show will be about is anybody’s guess, but that’s all part of the fun when you look inside his Cranium of Curiosities.

AHE continues its exploration of historical chamber arrangements with William Watt’s arrangement of Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony and Cimador’s adaptation of Mozart’s Haffner.

“In this country, you think it’s your right to have three meals a day. Me, where I came from? I think it’s a miracle.” From South Sudan to Egypt to our stage, this is the extraordinary journey of Mandela Mathia. Fleeing his war-torn home as a child, Mandela spent many years journeying, searching, and eventually finding his way to our stage. This is a joyful, poignant solo show, straight from the man who lived it.

Eric Hill’s beloved puppy comes to life on stage in a show that’s fun for the whole family, with puppetry, songs, and puzzles for children aged 18 months and up. Perfect for Preschool, Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 audiences, this production supports literacy and creative syllabus requirements and is closely aligned with Outcomes 3, 4 and 5 of the EYLF.

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent, winner of ‘Best Comedy Show' at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and following a sold-out UK, New Zealand, and Australian tour in 2024, don’t miss Nurse Georgie Carroll this March!

The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for one spectacular night. It'll be a Super Trouper celebration of ABBA and their timeless music that the whole family will love. This internationally acclaimed show brings the glitter, the glam, and all the greatest hits with dazzling energy, spot-on vocals, and outrageous costumes. It's a full-blown ABBA revival where audiences of all ages can sing, dance, and party like it's 1979.

Blueberry Play is a vivid and heart-bursting monologue that explores the high highs and the low lows of being a teenage girl in a small town. From the public pool to the locker rooms at school to back home where things are just a bit topsy-turvy, this is an Aussie coming-of-age story with a refreshing twist.

Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary, having sold out venues worldwide, Seven Drunken Nights - The Dubliners’ Songbook returns to Australia for 2026! Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin - guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of this much-loved Irish folk band back to the stage.

CELEBRATING THE EVERLY BROTHERS AND ROY ORBISON’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY! Australia’s #1 vocal duo, the much-loved Robertson Brothers, join forces with the internationally acclaimed Dean Bourne — the world’s greatest Roy Orbison tribute artist — and the Variety Show team for an unforgettable 2-hour audio-visual spectacular.

"No words. One task. Two clowns. Rae Colquhoun-Fairweather and Will Bartolo star as two art installers with a simple mission: hang up a piece of art. But what they didn’t plan on, is an audience watching and a live musician scoring their every move. How hard can it be? Silly, poetic and deeply funny, Masterpiece promises a clowning experience like no other.

Join us on a Magical Mystery Tour to relive the years of The Greatest Rock ’n’ Roll Band of all time. We'll take you down the Long and Winding Road - from the “Fab Four” days of matching suits and matching mop hair, to the “experimental” days of Tangerine Trees, Marmalade Skies, and Kaleidoscope Eyes.

Everyone put your bins out, tonight’s bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty. With side-splitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics and dexterous juggling these Dummies are off on an imaginative adventure that is anything but garbage. With ballet and balloons thrown in for good measure, this fast-paced hour of “adept unadulterated mischief” (The Times) delivers a dump truck full of hilarity!

The Strangeways Cabaret takes audiences on an antics-fuelled ride that packs a surprising emotional punch. Songs about online dating, loneliness and broken promises, along with duelling eyebrows, glamorous drag queens, and stories of killer spiders and lovelorn vampires all combine to create a joyful celebration of life and love in all its forms.

"Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke" - A compelling true story from WWII, honouring the bravery strength, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face of adversity. Tix on sale Thurs 30 Oct at 10am.

The UK Rod Stewart Show brings to the stage a vocalist direct from the UK, just like the legend himself, and is the very epitome of the real deal - complete with powerful, raspy vocals and feathery, frosted mullet!

All In is an uplifting, immersive experience that celebrates the richness and power of dance as a community unifier. It reminds us that dance can connect us in ways few other things can, facilitating social connection, joy and reflection. Witness some of the best dancing you’ve ever seen, up close and personal, in this bespoke production, made alongside local artists. Led by Director/Choreographer Miranda Wheen, All In features performances from Dance Makers Collective featuring dance groups from the central west area.

Yani wants to go to the Easter Show, Kai wants a sense of home, Shanika wants her Mum back, and Lachlan…well, he just wants his bowl of noodles. But when the justice system is all that stands between these young people and what they want, it raises an important question—how do young people grow when the system keeps cutting them down? After premiering at The Rebel Theatre for the Sydney Festival in 2024 and winning Sydney Theatre Award’s Best Production for Young People, Yuwaalaray playwright Hannah Belanszky and Kalkadoon director Abbie-lee Lewis bring Saplings to the stage once again, a collection of hilarious and heartbreaking stories born from workshops with young people experiencing the youth justice system from Marrickville to Moree. Four talented young actors take on multiple roles in this poetic, personal, and unexpected production that will leave you asking who’s really to blame.

Experience the next wave of local talent as our competition finalists hit the stage with their brand-new original songs. Each performance is amplified by a top-tier band of local musicians, bringing depth, energy, and serious vibe to every moment. Don’t miss this celebration of creativity, community, and the thrill of live music. Grab your friends, lock in your tickets, and meet us in the Showroom for an unforgettable night!

Join Bluey and her family in their first live theatre show made just for you. This is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life.

Karisha and The FunKaars, a world music band hailing from Canberra, offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western musical traditions. A live and interactive show, the band showcases a diverse range of instruments and multilingual vocals. Through their fusion music, they aim to share the richness of Indian subcontinent culture and spirituality with their audience. FunKaars, meaning 'Artists' फनकार in Indian language, create an exciting experience of fusing Indian classical cultural spiritual folk music based on Hindustani Indian ragas with jazz mash-ups and the flavour of Bollywood.

With singing, dancing, comedy and the joys of sheer honesty, Joanna Murray-Smith's acclaimed play Bombshells is a journey from crisis to hilarity, via the thoughts of a group of women all linked by more than just their proximity to the edge; a nervous bride-to-be, an exhausted young mother, a widow with a yearning for the unexpected, a broken-hearted cactus lover, and a feisty teenage talent-quest competitor. Joy, drama, crisis, fear, revelation – there are times where you have to remain cool and calm on the outside. The inside, meanwhile, is a flailing monologue of personal pep talks, perish-the-thoughts and perpetual panic. Bombshells strips back the masks we wear to reveal the things that sometimes we’d just love to say out loud.

The Farmy Farm has more going on than a chook in a worm farm! Jaw-dropping acrobatics on tall towers of hay, giant juggling carrots, fair dinkum high flying farmers and loads of laughs for everyone! It’s all in a day's work for our dead set legends and all round larrikins Kenny & Jenny - they’ve been doing this for years. Still, you never know if they might need you to lend a hand!

A tribute to the unforgettable sound of Jeff Lynne's THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA. Evil Woman, Rock and Roll is King, Don't Bring me Down, Xanadu, Living Thing, Telephone Line, Turn to Stone and also featuring music from Jeff Lynne's Traveling Wilburys. So many hit songs you will not want this night to finish.

"In Their Own Words celebrates the songs and stories of twenty trailblazing Australian women; some whom are recognised, many whom are not. Rachael weaves verbatim words and anecdotes collected from women including Ita Buttrose, Tanya Plibersek, Marcia Langton and Carlotta, with the music of famous Australian songwriters such as Missy Higgins, Kate Miller-Heidke, Kate Ceberano, and Dami Im, to create a powerful tapestry of female strength and achievement. From artists to scientists, politicians to humanitarians, these are stories of triumph, resilience, and breakthrough – mostly never before heard on stage.

Wolf. A gasp-inducing acrobatic thrill ride. Clad in designer Libby McDonnell's form-hugging costumes and set to DJ Ori Lichtik's relentless primal rhythms, the cast of ten extraordinary Circa artists grasp, tear, climb, leap and balance with fierce abandon. For Director Yaron Lifschitz, the wolf is a symbol of our untameable selves: liberating, anarchic and savage. In two contrasting acts, the wolves evolve from disruptive forces of chaos into a ferocious pack whose intense choreographies overflow with raw energy and astounding physicality.

"Stand by for a showstopper! The incomparable Queenie van de Zandt, multi-award-winning musical theatre star and one of the country’s most celebrated voices, steps into the spotlight with a riotously fun and completely original celebration of all things Broadway. In Choose Your Own MUSICAL THEATRE Adventure, Queenie throws open the stage door and invites you into her world of show-stopping, musical theatre bangers, hilarious showbiz anecdotes and Broadway inspired antics that will delight newcomers and superfans alike.