Bathurst Winter Festival 2024

Fill your winter school holiday getaway with a wonderous adventure to the annual 16-day Bathurst Winter Festival. With entertainment for all ages, it is a must-do for family-friendly fun - and entry is free! 

Bathurst Winter Festival 2024

Get ready to embrace the chill and ignite your spirit at the Bathurst Winter Festival – a celebration of all things winter, bringing locals and visitors together to revel in the icy cool vibes of the season.

With Bathurst’s historic buildings and charming streets as a backdrop, the festival boasts an epic array of activities and attractions that are sure to give you chills in all the right ways. From sipping hot cocoa and jamming to live music in the Winter Playground, to carving up the McDonalds Bathurst Ice Rink or browsing the bustling markets, this gathering is a winter wonderland like no other.

As darkness falls, the festival transforms into a surreal wonderland of light displays and interactive installations. Prepare to be transported to a world of pure enchantment and delight.

So, layer up, round up your squad and head to the Bathurst Winter Festival for an unforgettable two-week adventure in the heart of winter’s embrace this July!

The best part? Festival entry is FREE!

Unmissable Bathurst Winter Festival Moments

• McDonald’s Bathurst Ice Rink | Every day, 9 am – 9 pm
• Ferris Wheel, Two-storey carousel & carnival rides | Every day, 9 am – 9 pm
• Illuminations | Every night sundown – 10 pm

Plus, check out the Feature Festival Events with delicious food and drink, live music, thrilling entertainment, artesian markets, and plenty of free and affordable family fun!

• Opening Night | Saturday 6 July
• Kids Day brought to you by Bathurst City Centre | Wednesdays 10 & 17 July
• Accessibility Day brought to you by the Festival’s Accessibility Partner, Carer Gateway | Thursday 11 July
• Charles Sturt University Brew & Bite | Friday 12 & Saturday 13 July
• Winter Wind Down | Sunday 21 July

Where:    Bathurst Town Centre - Kings Parade and Russell Street, Bathurst
When:     6 - 21 July 2024
Cost:       FREE entry plus ticketed events

See the full program and plan your visit to the Bathurst Winter Festival.

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