Subject: Blue Mountains 'WHAT'S ON' - 2nd September 2026

WHAT'S ON in the greater Blue Mountains region


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.


Families can dive into community fairs and school holiday activities, food lovers can follow their taste buds to local producers and artisan makers, and outdoor enthusiasts will find walks, tours and nature‑based experiences to fill their days. Whether you are chasing entertainment, creativity, adventure or simply a great day out, the Blue Mountains offers a warm, vibrant events scene in every season.


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


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A Suite of New Works - David Robert Hill + Hill Painting Prize, Finalists from our gallery artists. To coincide with the Hill Painting Prize 2026, now on view at BMCC. 21 August to 13 September


Image: David Robert Hill, Mt Victoria Pass, Blue Mountains, 2026, oil on canvas, 76 x 101cm

Rex-Livingston Art + Objects

182-184 Katoomba St Katoomba NSW 2780

www.rex-livingston.com

www.facebook.com/RexLivingstonArtObjects

Thur - Sun 11am – 5pm

Mount Vic Fest 2026 - 12th September


Mount VIc Fest is no ordinary Saturday – it’s a spectacular, town-wide transformation.


This isn’t just a festival; it’s a movie set. It’s an immersive celebration of cinema, fashion, music, food, and community spirit. We’re inviting every shop, business, performer, artist, and local to step into the spotlight and join us for a cheeky, glittering, heart-thumping weekend of joy.

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

This sounds like a great night. Effervescence & Elegance: The Champagne Experience Pop. Fizz. Dazzle


There is something undeniably playful about a bubble. It rises with purpose, dances on the palate, and signals that something extraordinary is about to begin.


We invite you to step into a world of sheer glamour at the Victoria and Albert Guesthouse for a night dedicated to the art of the pour and the magic of the grape.


This isn’t just a tasting; it’s a sophisticated celebration of the world’s most iconic sparkler.


MORE information: https://vaguesthouse.com/champagne-night-dinner

Step into Bar Gangland for dangerous fun with veteran crime reporter Mark "Moz" Morri and his old mate, Kings Cross piano man, Geoff B Good.


It's a night of classic hits and gangland hits - with never-before-heard tales of true crime.

Be ready for belly-laughs and a rowdy singalong as we relive the old days in Sydney when gangsters, coppers and everyday people sang along and partied together - cause that's how it really was! 12 September - The Baroque Room, Katoomba

MORE information and bookings

FATHER'S DAY: Celebrate Father’s Day at Spikes Bistro Blackheath, Blackheath Golf and Community Club! 

Celebrate Father’s Day with your family and join us at Spikes Bistro for a fabulous day of great food, laughter and family memories! We’re planning some special Father’s Day dishes, specially designed to treat Dad on his special day. More information

“Australia’s Own Bocelli” Comes to the Blue Mountains in a Spectacular Tribute Concert Starring International Tenor Paul Ettore Tabone


BLUE MOUNTAINS THEATRE – Sunday 27 September 2026 – 3PM 


Tickets: www.paultabone.com ALSO here


International lyric tenor Paul Ettore Tabone brings audiences a powerful and emotional concert event celebrating the music of Andrea Bocelli in Paul Tabone Salutes Andrea Bocelli. 


Described by the BBC as “Australia’s own Bocelli” and praised by Theatre Direct as “a powerhouse voice that could fill a stadium”, Tabone brings extraordinary vocal power and emotional depth to this spectacular tribute to one of the world’s most beloved voices.

The Metropole Tasting Room

Step into the timeless surrounds of The Metropole for an intimate evening of Australian wine, artisan cheese and lively conversation. Hosted by Clio Collar, this guided tasting will take you through eight carefully selected Australian wines, representing a captivating mix of grape varieties, regions and winemaking styles.

10th September, 6 pm
The Metropole Guesthouse, Katoomba

Cnr Gang Gang & Lurline Sts, Katoomba

MORE information

Celebrate Father’s Day with Carole King at Katoomba RSL!


Join us at Katoomba RSL for Tapestry – The Carole King Experience on Sunday 6 September at 2pm.

 

Enjoy timeless classics including I Feel the Earth Move, It’s Too Late, Natural Woman and You’ve Got a Friend, plus a special James Taylor tribute.


An unforgettable afternoon of live music, nostalgia and songs that defined a generation.

Sunday 6 September - 2pm

Info & Tickets at: https://bit.ly/krsl-tapestry

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.

FATHER'S DAY Big Day BBQ and Steam Experience at Valley Heights Rail Museum


Looking for something different to treat Dad to this Father’s Day.


Join us at the Valley Heights Rail Museum for our inaugural Father’s Day Big BBQ Breakfast and steam experience.


Book tickets for breakfast at either 8:30 am. 9:00 am or 9:30 am and enjoy a BBQ breakfast. Tickets are limited, so please don’t delay.


Choose between a full breakfast menu or mini breakfast menu. While enjoying breakfast, watch our volunteers preparing steam locomotive ‘Stevo’ for your ride departing at 10:30am.


Following breakfast and your ride back in time, explore the 112-year-old roundhouse, truly a historical time capsule. Climb inside the locomotives and carriages.


MORE information and bookings: https://www.facebook.com/events/1771683484263450

 

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 

Father's Day Car Show


📅 Sunday 6 September

🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm

📍 The Backyard & Aqua Golf Carpark

🎟️ Free Entry


The event features a huge car show presented by Cars Under The Stars, plus free family entertainment including rides, a jumping castle, face painting, reptiles, live music, food trucks and more. It's a fantastic free day out for the whole family.

FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE AT KATOOMBA RSL


Grab Dad, grab your tickets and get ready for an afternoon of prizes, fun and Father’s Day celebrations at Katoomba RSL!


Sunday 6 September
Tickets on sale from 3 PM - Drawn from 4 PM


And here’s the BIG offer…


MEMBERS BUY $10 WORTH, GET $10 WORTH FREE! 

That’s $20 worth of raffle tickets for just $10! With 200 numbers up for grabs, there are plenty of chances to take home one of our fantastic Father’s Day prize packs!

 

AN EVENING WITH LAURIE DALEY AT KATOOMBA RSL


Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift for the footy fan in your life? 

Treat Dad to an unforgettable evening with rugby league legend Laurie Daley, as he shares stories, behind-the-scenes moments and plenty of laughs from his incredible playing and coaching career.


Hosted by Justin Karcher
Light refreshments + one beverage included
Exclusive meet & greet

Saturday 19 September 2026 at 6.30 pm
Give Dad a gift he’ll never forget!

Tickets & Info at: https://bit.ly/krsl-lozza

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.


Explore the hotel as roaming zombies and undead hotel staff bring the building to life (or perhaps back from the dead). Follow the trick-or-treat trail, have your fortune revealed with a tarot reading, visit our Halloween face-painting station and discover themed activities throughout the hotel.


Come dressed for the occasion, with prizes up for grabs for the best adult, child and family costumes.


Expect atmospheric lighting, cobweb-covered rooms, swirling bats, fog, strange sounds and plenty of photo opportunities as The Metropole becomes a haunted hotel for one night only.

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