Festival Program
The Bathurst Winter Festival delivers 16 days of fun for all ages, across the two weeks of the NSW Winter school holidays.
The 2025 Bathurst Winter Festival will run from Saturday July 5th to Sunday July 20th
The festival is held across Kings Parade and Machattie Park in the heart of Bathurst's CBD.
Expect stunning light shows and installations, the 30m outdoor McDonald's Bathurst Ice Rink, show rides in the Winter Playground, a world of flavours at our signature food events, live music, twilight markets and more!
Explore the full 2025 Bathurst Winter Festival Program below, including supported events held by local businesses and attractions around town. A downloadable program will be available closer to the Festival.
Feature Festival Events
Saturday 5 July: Opening Night
Wednesday 9 July: Kids Day brought to you by Bathurst City Centre
Thursday 10 July: LiveBetter Accessibility Day
Friday 11 July: Brew & Bite
Saturday 12 July: Brew & Bite
Wednesday 16 July: Kids Day brought to you by Bathurst City Centre
Sunday 20 July: Winter Wind Down
Sunday 20 July: Bathurst Winter Festival Pet Parade
2025 Bathurst Winter Festival Program