Subject: Blue Mountains 'WHAT'S ON' - 21st October 2026

WHAT'S ON in the Greater Blue Mountains region


SPRING INTO THE BLUE MOUNTAINS: The Blue Mountains are open and ready to welcome you.


From bustling village markets and tempting food events to live music, theatre, art exhibitions and cultural festivals, there is always something happening along the ridgeline and into the valleys.


Remember, community and not‑for‑profit events are promoted free of charge.


Discover the very best of the Blue Mountains with Ask Roz Blue Mountains, your trusted partner in sustainable tourism.:

WEDNESDAY night is CURRY NIGHT at Spikes Bistro Blackheath, in the Blackheath Golf and Community Club. KIDS EAT FREE


OPEN
Wednesday to Friday 11.00am - 8.00pm

Saturday - Sunday 10:00am - 8.00pm

www.blackheathgolf.com.au/bistro

Brightlands Ave, Blackheath

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The Under a Grand Salon Show, 23 October to 8 November 2026


The exhibition, The Under a Grand Salon Show, once again presents an oppoortunity for the savy art buyer to view and purchase artworks for, as the name suggests, under $1000.


Artworks are included from our gallery artists, along with consignment works, many of these artworks have been reduced in price to 'fit' the Exhibition title. A great opportunity to acquire and collect artwork, maybe even a Christmas Gift for 2026.


Artists include; Kjell Daniel Everingham, Judi Moss, Jude Rose, Pamela Brown (NZ), Polina Karuso, Fiona Ryan-Clark, j.b. Moran-Dias, N.G Malla

MORE information.

𝗥𝗲𝘅-𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁 + 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀

𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮 🖼️ 🎨

182-184 Katoomba Street, Katoomba

www.facebook.com/RexLivingstonArtObjects

Thur - Sun 11am – 5pm

Wild Kin brings remarkable wildlife photography to Gang Gang Gallery

Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 October | 10:30 am–4:30 pm

Gang Gang Gallery

Admission: Free.


Hartley-based photographer Teangi Chambers presents Wild Kin — Portraits of the Blue Mountains' Macropods.

There’s always something stirring at The Metropole.


As the days grow warmer and the evenings linger a little longer, our historic Katoomba guesthouse is filling its calendar with reasons to gather.

Join us for Monday evening Life Drawing, settle in for an intimate evening of wine and conversation in The Metropole Tasting Room, step through our doors after dark for a wonderfully eerie Halloween celebration, or spend an evening enjoying live music within our heritage walls.

Whether you’re a local, visiting the Mountains, or staying beneath our roof, come and be part of life at The Metropole.

See the calendar for dates and times, with bookings essential for selected events.

www.metropolekatoomba.com.au/upcoming-events

MORE information here.

206 Main St, Lithgow

Friday – Sunday 10.30 am – 4.30 pm

HEADS UP: It’s nearly rhodo time!


The rhodos and azaleas in our gardens are about to explode with colour at Campbell Rhododendron Gardens, Blackheath. Come and visit the gardens during 'Welcome Weeks' - 3 October to 8 Nov, when the Tea Room is open for Aussie Cream Teas.


Tea Room open Thursdays to Sundays 10 am to 3.30 pm, from 3 October. MORE info: https://www.facebook.com/rhodogarden.org.au


Gardens open 9am - 6pm

$5 entry, kids and dogs free

Bacchante St Blackheath

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Playing this week at The Edge! - NEW BIG SCREEN moments to be discovered with our latest releases this week. Book now at www.unitedcinemas.com.au 

Our Spring Long Lunch is just a few short weeks away


Join us at Dryridge Estate in the Megalong Valley for an afternoon of incredible food, flowing wine, live music, dancing and beautiful spring views across the vineyard!

 Saturday 24th October, 12:30pm

 4 course lunch with seasonal produce

 Bottomless Dryridge wines

 Live music and dancing

 Transport included from Katoomba onwards

MORE information

Oktoberfest: Get ready to raise a stein and celebrate Oktoberfest style at The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba!

Inspired by the traditional Bavarian festival and our love of great beer, this is one of the Blue Mountains’ favourite annual celebrations, and 2026 is set to be bigger and better than ever!

 Saturday, 24 October 2026

 11 am – 8 pm

 FREE ENTRY!

Reserve your seats for an intimate show with KRIS MIZZI


Melbourne Singer/Songwriter Kris Mizzi is making waves throughout the Folk circuit across the country. Winner of 2017 Troubadour Award, 2021 Folk Alliance 'Australian Solo Artist of the Year'. More information.

🎃 7pm, Fri 30th Oct 👻 DAY OF THE DEAD 👻 Halloween Ball, Union Theatre, Lithgow.


Live music, food, bar, costumes, prizes, chaos, FUN! 🎃 Tickets: www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1633212

The Metropole Halloween


Saturday 31st October - 4.00 - 9.00 PM

Bookings required.


MORE information: www.metropolekatoomba.com.au/upcoming-events


This Halloween, the historic Metropole Katoomba is getting a haunting transformation. Step inside our historic guesthouse for an immersive, family-friendly Halloween experience filled with ghostly characters, eerie hallways, gothic décor and a few surprises lurking around every corner.

𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 – 𝐁𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧!


Would you know what to do if you came across a snake — or if someone was bitten?

Join us at Pulse First Aid Training in Hazelbrook for a practical Snake Safety session with guest speaker Neville Burns.

🎁 FREE Snake Bite Bandage

📅 Saturday 7 November 2026

⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Pulse First Aid Training, 38 Railway Parade, Hazelbrook NSW

🎟️ Only $30 per person

Places are limited — book your spot and be better prepared this snake season!

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

With only a few weeks away from Festival Day itself, the 7th of November, we thought this would be the perfect time for us all to... join in on the launch of our festival program!

Parades and stalls and entertainment and queens and games and snakes oh my!

With so much fun to be had, have a peek at our program below and start planning your day in advance to keep from missing out on anything that you think would make your Festival Day perfect!

Our handy dandy brochures will be available on the day as well as floating about town for everyone's convenience to pick up in the weeks before.

Rock The Backyard 3 returns to Panthers Penrith on Saturday 28 November 2026 for a huge outdoor celebration of iconic Australian rock and pop.

 

Set in The Backyard at Panthers Penrith, the festival brings together eight legendary acts performing more than 60 massive hits across one awesome day. The lineup features Mental As Anything, Richard Clapton, 1927, The Radiators, Eurogliders featuring Grace Knight, V Spy V Spy, The Chantoozies and Mick Thomas (Weddings Parties Anything).

 

Gates open at 2:00pm, with the first act taking the stage at 3:00pm. Music fans are encouraged to secure tickets early for one of Sydney’s biggest nostalgic rock events of the year.

Celebrate Christmas Eve at One Orient


Looking for a unique venue to host your Christmas celebration? Look no further than One Orient. Our intimate dining room can accommodate up to 40 guests, making it the perfect setting for Christmas parties, end-of-year celebrations, corporate events and special gatherings with family and friends.

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WINNER: 'Best Dining Experience in Katoomba in 2026'
Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Reservations: https://oneorient.com.au/reservations

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www.oneorient.com.au 

Christmas Eve Candlelight Dinner

Thursday 24th December - Bar opens 5.30 pm

Dinner service from 6.00 pm
More information - Bookings required.

Christmas Day Buffet Lunch

Friday 25th December - Service begins at 12.30 pm.

More information - Bookings required

 

 

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