Bathurst Regional Council Events

01/11/2026

IT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK, BATHURST! 🌏✨

The countdown is nearly over! This Saturday, Kaleidoscope Festival is bringing a whole day of culture, colour, food, music and celebration to Victoria Park.

Come along and experience the many cultures, traditions and people that make our community so special. 💛

🍜 Enjoy flavours from around the world.
🎶 Discover live music and cultural performances.
💃 Experience traditional dance and celebrations.
🎨 Get involved in activities and workshops.
🤝 Celebrate the cultures that bring us together.

Whether you’re coming with friends, bringing the family or simply curious to experience something new, there’s something to discover at Kaleidoscope Festival.

📅 This Saturday, 7 November 2026
⏰ 12pm – 9pm
📍 Victoria Park, Bathurst
🎟️ FREE entry!

Save the date, spread the word and we’ll see you there! 🌈

✨ Many cultures. One community.

An initiative of Bathurst Regional Council. The Kaleidoscope Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Multicultural NSW.

31/10/2026

Temporary Road Closure // The Kaleidoscope Festival 🌏

Council advises that the following temporary road closures will be in place from 6am Saturday 7 November to 6am Sunday 8 November 2026 for The Kaleidoscope Festival at Victora Park/the Adventure Playground.

⛔️ Closure of Durham Street between Hope and Mitre Streets.
⛔️ Closure of Hope Street between Durham and Howick Streets.
⬇️ Reduced speed limit of 40km/h on Mitre Street between Durham and Howick Streets, and on Howick Street between Mitre and Hope Streets.
🚫 No parking on Durham Street between Hope and Mitre Street, and on Hope Street between Howick and Durham Streets. Closure of Durham and Howick Streets between Hope and Mitre Streets.
🚗 A pick-up and drop-off zone installed on Durham Street near the John Matthews Sporting Complex Carpark.

Resident access will be available during the closure.

For a full list of closures visit Council’s website at https://bit.ly/BRCEventRoadClosures or contact Council’s Manager Events on (02) 6333 6111.

30/10/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🌏✨

Bathurst, it’s almost time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, food, music and people that make our community so special!

The countdown is on to the inaugural Kaleidoscope Festival, bringing a whole day of colour, creativity and cultural experiences to Victoria Park.

🍜 Discover new flavours.
🎶 Enjoy live music and performances.
💃 Experience cultural dance and traditions.
🎨 Get involved in activities and workshops.
🤝 Celebrate the many cultures that make up our community.

And the best part? **It’s FREE!** 🙌

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 12pm – 9pm
📍 Victoria Park, Bathurst

Bring your friends, bring the family and come ready to experience something new.

✨ Many cultures. One community.

An initiative of Bathurst Regional Council. The Kaleidoscope Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Multicultural NSW.

30/10/2026

More performances to discover at Kaleidoscope Festival! 🌏

Our stage program is bringing cultures, traditions and creative expression together, with even more incredible performances to experience at Victoria Park. ✨

Here’s another look at what’s coming your way:
💃 Traditional Thai Dance by Siam Classic Dance Studio. (Photo Credit - Siam Classic Dance Studio)
🏮 Lantern Parade led by Phil Relf.
📜 Traditional Nepalese Poetry by Rajeshwor Ghimire.
🌈 Multicultural Dance Performances by Bathurst community groups.
🥁 Japanese Taiko Drumming.

There’s so much to see, hear and experience. Bring your friends and family and join us for a free day of culture, connection and celebration!

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 12pm – 9pm
📍 Victoria Park, Bathurst

An initiative of Bathurst Regional Council. The Kaleidoscope Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Multicultural NSW.

30/10/2026

We know it's been a few weeks since the Repco Bathurst 1000, but creativity like this deserves its moment in the spotlight! 🎨 🏁

There were some incredible entries in this year's Repco Bathurst 1000 Colouring In Competition, and we loved seeing the imagination, colour and creativity that went into every design.

A big congratulations to our 10 winners, who each scored themselves a Supercars merchandise pack! 🎉

Penie - Age 10
Yenula - Age 5
Travis - Age 10
Sophia - Age 7
Michael - Age 7
Tessa - Age 11
Kenzo - Age 8
Callie - Age 9
Hannah - Age 13
Hayley - Age 7

All winners have been notified by email.

29/10/2026

Come hungry, Bathurst!🍜🌏

Just over one week to go until Kaleidoscope Festival, and we’re bringing flavours from around the world to Victoria Park! 🤤

Whether you’re craving something savoury, sweet or refreshing, there’ll be plenty to explore from our food vendors.

🍢 Arabian Eats
🥙 Kebabs on the Go
🍛 Robi’s Kitchen
🥞 Romanian Delights
🥤 The Sunny Sip
🧀 Ash’s Nachos
🍹 Nana Chamoy
🥟 Yummy Time Dumpling

A little something for every appetite, with more vendors potentially joining the lineup!

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 12pm – 9pm
📍 Victoria Park, Bathurst

Entry is FREE, so bring your friends, bring the family and come ready to try something new. 🌈

✨ Many cultures. One community.

An initiative of Bathurst Regional Council. The Kaleidoscope Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Multicultural NSW.

28/10/2026

Meet the performers bringing Kaleidoscope Festival to life! 🌏

From the energy of traditional dance to the rhythm of drums and the sounds of songs in another language, our stage program will celebrate the many cultures, talents and traditions that make up our community. ✨

Here’s a first look at some of the performers joining us at Victoria Park:
🐉 Dragon and Lion Dance by Australia Jing Yee Dragon and Lion Dance. (Photo Credit - Australia Jing Yee Dragon & Lion Dance)
🎶 Scots All Saints College Pipes & Drums. (Photo Credit - Amanda Ray Images)
🎤 Traditional Bangla Song presented by the Bathurst Bangladeshi Community.
🥁 Multicultural Drumming with local artist Rob Shannon.
💃 Pandanggo sa Ilaw (Dance of Lights) performed by the Filipiniana Friends Group Bathurst.
🥋 Martial Arts Demonstration by Pollets Martial Arts. (Photo Credit - Pollets Martial Arts)

There’s plenty more to discover, so come along and experience the performances, flavours and traditions that make Kaleidoscope Festival a celebration of our whole community.

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026
⏰ 12pm – 9pm
📍 Victoria Park, Bathurst

🎟️ Best of all, entry is free!

An initiative of Bathurst Regional Council. The Kaleidoscope Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Multicultural NSW.

28/10/2026

So, what is the Kaleidoscope Festival?

It's a celebration of you. 🌏

The people, cultures, traditions, food, music, stories and experiences that make Bathurst such a diverse and vibrant community.

On Saturday 7 November, we're bringing it all together at Victoria Park for a brand-new festival where you can:

🍜 Taste something new
🎶 Hear something different
💃 Experience cultural performances
🎨 Try your hand at a new activity
🤝 Meet people from different backgrounds
🌏 Discover the cultures that make up our community

And the best part?

It's FREE!

📅 Saturday 7 November
⏰ 12pm – 9pm
📍 Victoria Park

Save the date. Bring your people. Come celebrate our community. 💛

An initiative of Bathurst Regional Council. The Kaleidoscope Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through Multicultural NSW.

21/10/2026

The Mount Panorama Punish is on track to potentially make 2026 the biggest year in Punish history, and there’s still time for you to be part of it! 💪

⏰ Registrations close at midnight tonight!

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to get registered before it’s too late!

👉 Enter now at panoramapunish.com.au

We're so close to our biggest Punish yet! 🔥

We’re on track to potentially make 2026 the biggest year in Mount Panorama Punish history, and there’s still time for you to be part of it! 💪

Don’t sit this one out. Take on the mountain, challenge yourself and be part of something special.

⏰ Registrations close at midnight tonight!

If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign to get registered before it’s too late!

👉 Enter now at panoramapunish.com.au

Let’s make this the biggest Punish yet! 🙌🏁

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14/10/2026

That’s a wrap on Lap 162: The Great Race Cool Down! 🎸

What a way to finish Race Week! We welcomed 2,500 people to the heart of Bathurst for one last afternoon of live music, good vibes and Aussie rock classics.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Lap 162 such a fantastic way to round out an incredible week in Bathurst.

A special shoutout to Greer Films for capturing all the action and helping us bring the event to life. We’re so grateful for your support and generosity in making it all happen! ❤️

Until next Race Week, Bathurst! 🏁🎶

Proudly funded by the NSW Government. Supported by HDT.

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