Subject: Blue Mountains 'WHAT'S ON' - 28th 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.


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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

Here: w3w.co/assumed.twitch.quiz

THE KRAKEN

Octopus glazed in black squid-ink adobo, with green guacamole, red pickled onions, salsa tatemada and grilled corn.

THE SIREN

Our muddled berry margarita - fruity, smoky and with a kick of chipotle made to drink alongside The Kraken.

Available 28 October – 1 November only

Come for the taco and stay under the Siren’s spell. 🐙🍹🧜‍♀️

117A Leura Mall, Leura

Here: w3w.co/chilled.scrap.bosses

EXTENDED: Wild Kin brings remarkable wildlife photography to Gang Gang Gallery


If you missed this incredible exhibition last weekend, we’ve extended it through next weekend.

WILD KIN by Teangi Chambers

October 30 to November 1

10.30am to 4.30pm

At WILD KIN, my flora and fauna series celebrates these connections, bringing Australian wildlife and native plants together in images that invite you to pause and look a little closer.

by Teangi photography.


Hartley-based photographer Teangi Chambers presents Wild Kin

Just 3 days until Halloween at The Metropole!


This Saturday, the grand halls of The Metropole will take on a rather mysterious atmosphere as we welcome guests for an evening of Halloween festivities.
Saturday 31 October, 4 pm to 9 pm at The Metropole, Katoomba.

With tickets almost sold out, now is the time to secure your place. MORE information

Book your tickets: www.metropolekatoomba.com.au/upcoming-events

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

Here: w3w.co/nozzle.entity.sock

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 

🎃 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.

Coming up at the Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum this Sunday evening 1st November


MORE information

Bookings: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/her-music-book/

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.

MENU


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

Here: w3w.co/colleague.outlet.platinum

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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