Robot Revolution
Robot Revolution
Ongoing exhibition: 1-30 September
Meet the artist, 4.00 pm, September 3.
Free
Date: Fri 1 September 2023 - Sat 30 September 2023
Website: https://www.federalhotel.com.au/
Address:
Bellingen Federal Hotel, Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Line in the Sand
Line in the Sand
5 September - 8 October 2023
A showcase of new works by local artists.
Free
Date: Tue 5 September 2023
Address:
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre Exhibition Space, Dome Road, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Nature Play: Gondwana Birdsong
Nature Play: Gondwana Birdsong
Two sessions: 10.30 am - 11.30 am & 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm
Kid's activities with NPWS ranger and bird expert. For kids 5 to 12 years.
Activity fee
Date: Tue 26 September 2023
Address:
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Dome Road, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Gumbaynggirr culture rainforest tour
Gumbaynggirr culture rainforest tour
Two tour times: 10.30 am - 12.30 pm & 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
Gumbaynggirr Ranger Matt will share his language and culture as he guides you through the rainforest.
Tour fee
Date: Wed 27 September 2023
Website: https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/guided-tours/gumbaynggirr-culture-rainforest-tour
Address:
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Dome Road, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Bowl of Plenty community meal – Bellingen
Bowl of Plenty community meal – Bellingen
11.00 am - 1.00 pm
A free community meal. All are welcome.
Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month in Bellingen.
Date: Wed 27 September 2023
Website: https://www.connecting.org.au/
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Bellingen Citizens Room, 29-31 Hyde Street, Bellingen 2454
Kid’s Laser Tag
Kid’s Laser Tag
3.30 pm
Laser tag for kids with Dorrigo Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Free event
Date: Thu 28 September 2023
Website: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ynjzy
Address:
Near preschool, Dorrigo Plateau Heritage Gardens, Waterfall Way, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Drop Legs
Drop Legs
A great night of music with this reggae and hop hop party band.
Free event
Date: Fri 29 September 2023
Website: https://www.federalhotel.com.au/
Address:
The Federal Hotel Bellingen, Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Lovefest Bellingen
Lovefest Bellingen
A family friendly camping event over the October long weekend. Inviting all Bellingen community and beyond to come together as one. Great music, dancing, singing, workshops, kid's activities, food and love.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 29 September 2023 - Mon 2 October 2023
Website: https://tinyurl.com/2s37mtc6
Address:
Thora NSW 2454
Maz & Bricks
Maz & Bricks
Bellingen's newest performance space is set for the Australian premiere of this must-see Irish play. A funny, heartfelt and lyrical exploration of life, death, family, attraction and a city ripe for change in 2017.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 29 September 2023 - Sun 8 October 2023
Website: https://www.facebook.com/EtTuTheatre
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Bellingen Memorial Hall, Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Greenstone
Greenstone
A great night of live music.
Free event
Date: Sat 30 September 2023
Website: https://www.federalhotel.com.au/
Address:
The Federal Hotel Bellingen, Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Journeys in Sand with John Thiering
Journeys in Sand with John Thiering
7.00 pm - 9.30 pm
Be taken on a mesmerising artistic journey as John draws beautiful pictures in sand with nothing but his hands. The images morph from one to another to tell powerful and enchanting stories.
Ticketed event
Date: Sat 30 September 2023
Website: https://www.facebook.com/TheNeverNeverMind
Email: [email protected]
Address:
The Never Never Mind, 16 Cudgery Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Phone: 0431 47 3498
Empty Voices
Empty Voices
8.00 pm
Bellingen Improvised Music Collective Inc presents a concert that will be a unique and dazzling dialogue between plucked section (tar, percussions, double bass) and a woodwind/brass section.
Ticketed event
Date: Sun 1 October 2023
Website: https://tinyurl.com/3cw96spk
Address:
Bellingen Memorial Hall, Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Little Ripper Band
Little Ripper Band
3.30 pm
60 years of rock, pop, country covers and originals performed by brothers Shane and Laurie Peninton.
Free event
Date: Sun 1 October 2023
Website: https://www.dorrigorsl.com.au/
Address:
Dorrigo Memorial RSL Club, Hickory Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Books That Matter
Books That Matter
10.30 am - 11.30 am
Book club dedicated to the love of reading and sharing great books between like-minded Dorrigo Plateau residents. Meets first Tuesday every month.
Free event
Date: Tue 3 October 2023
Website: https://tinyurl.com/3pcuj9v2
Address:
Food Angel Cafe, 18-20 Cudgery Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Nature Play: Gondwana Birdsong
Nature Play: Gondwana Birdsong
Two sessions: 10.30 am - 11.30 am & 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm
Kid's activities with NPWS ranger and bird expert. For kids 5 to 12 years.
Activity fee
Date: Tue 3 October 2023
Address:
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, Dome Road, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Bowl of Plenty community meal – Urunga
Bowl of Plenty community meal – Urunga
11.00 am - 1.00 pm
A free community meal. All are welcome.
Every first Wednesday of the month in Urunga.
Date: Wed 4 October 2023
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Urunga Neighbourhood Centre, 34 Bonville Street, Urunga 2453
Open Mic – Dorrigo Golf Club
Open Mic – Dorrigo Golf Club
7.00 pm - late
Bar & kitchen open from 6.00 pm.
ALL Welcome. FREE Entry
Pizzas and tasty snacks available plus bar service.
Each act gets a 20-minute set. Drum kit, bass and guitar amps available. Full backline, PA, lighting, three mic stands and music stand available. BYO instruments.
To book your set and or table call Richard Harrison 0419 156 646.
Date: Thu 5 October 2023
Website: https://www.dorrigogolfclub.com.au/cms/2020/01/upcoming-events/
Address:
Dorrigo Golf Club, Whiskey Creek Road, Dorrigo NSW
Young Woman of the Year
Young Woman of the Year
6.00 pm
Dinner and dance for Dorrigo Show Society's 2023 Young Woman of the Year. Live music and two course dinner. Formal attire.
Ticketed event
Date: Sat 7 October 2023
Website: https://showday.online/show/dorrigo
Address:
JH Davis Pavilion, Dorrigo Showground, 4180 Waterfall Way, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Sam Buckingham
Sam Buckingham
Doors 7.00 pm
Join Sam Buckingham for an evening of storytelling, expertly crafted songwriting, and a show that will leave you feeling bigger on the inside.
Ticketed event
Date: Sat 7 October 2023
Website: https://www.sambuckingham.com
Address:
Thora Community Hall,
2 Darkwood Road, Thora NSW 2454
Let’s Have A Sconversation
Let’s Have A Sconversation
9.30 am - 12.00 pm
Boost your mental health, catch up with family or friends over a cuppa and scones served with jam and cream. Other varieties available. House baked scones, straight from the oven.
Free event
Date: Sat 7 October 2023
Website: https://www.facebook.com/p/CWA-Dorrigo-100064708294583/
Email: [email protected]
Address:
CWA Dorrigo, 22 Cudgery Street
Dorrigo NSW 2453
Phone: 0419 222 049
Dorrigo Community Markets
Dorrigo Community Markets
8.00 am - 1.30 pm
First Saturday of each month. Local organic fruit and veges, recycled and up-cycled goods, clothes, and bric-a-brac, as well as support to community organisations for their fundraising activities in support of local projects.
Date: Sat 7 October 2023
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DorrigoCommunityMarkets/
Address:
Hickory Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Urunga Riverside Market
Urunga Riverside Market
8.00 am - 1.00 pm
Every second Sunday of each month by the Boardwalk in Urunga. A selection of great stalls, foods and entertainment.
Free
Date: Sun 8 October 2023
Website: https://www.facebook.com/urungariversidemarket/
Email: [email protected]
Address:
The Boardwalk, Morgo Street, Urunga NSW 2453
The Songwriters Collective
The Songwriters Collective
4.00 pm
A fun welcoming creative group. Come and share your music. Feedback if wanted. Every second Tuesday of the month.
By donation
Date: Tue 10 October 2023
Address:
The Stables, Telstra car park, Church Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Men’s Free Health Checks
Men’s Free Health Checks
9.30 am - 3.30 pm
October 10 & 11
Free ten-minute health check-ups for men - including blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Date: Tue 10 October 2023 - Wed 11 October 2023
Website: http://tinyurl.com/y4htevtx
Address:
Bellingen Uniting Church, Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
The Next Door: A One Act Season
The Next Door: A One Act Season
Four one-act plays: Lilith, Sofia, The Bathroom Door, and Flowers for Mrs Hopkins.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 13 October 2023 - Sun 22 October 2023
Website: https://events.humanitix.com/the-next-door-one-act-play-season
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Old Gazette Theatre, Hickory Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Isabel Rumble with Jason Lowe
Isabel Rumble with Jason Lowe
6.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Rising indie-folk artist Isabel Rumble launches her debut album Bird Be Brave, with special guest Jason Lowe. A cosy intimate evening of folky songs and storytelling traversing the terrains of love, longing and hope.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 13 October 2023
Website: https://events.humanitix.com/isabel-rumble-album-tour-w-jason-lowe
Email: [email protected]
Address:
5 Church Street, Church Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Clitoverse: A Bass Odyssey
Clitoverse: A Bass Odyssey
We are the Clitorians, defenders of the Clitoverse. Come with us on a journey to the outer edges of the galaxy. With bass as our weapon, we aim to spread inter dimensional pleasure to all!
Ticketed event
Date: Sat 14 October 2023
Website: https://tinyurl.com/2cacec26
Address:
Bellingen Showgrounds, Black Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Pama Hata
Pama Hata
Live music with solo artist Pam Hata.
Date: Sun 15 October 2023
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pamhatamusic
Address:
Club Urunga, 20 Orara Street, Urunga NSW 2455
Lift the Lid
Lift the Lid
9.00 am - finish
Walk for mental health research
All proceeds go into mental health research through Australian Rotary Health.
Ticketed event
Date: Sun 15 October 2023
Address:
Dangar Falls, 208 Coramba Road, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Cafe Church
Cafe Church
8.45 am - 9.30 am
A fellowship breakfast, followed by an informal cafe style worship service in the church hall, including discussion at tables.
Free event
Date: Sun 15 October 2023
Website: https://www.dorrigoanglicanchurch.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Address:
St Stephens Anglican Church, Kurrajong Street, Dorrigo 2453 NSW
Phone: 0427524246
Liz Stringer Live in Bello
Liz Stringer Live in Bello
7.00 pm - 11.00 pm
This is a rare chance to see one of Australia's greatest contemporary singer-songwriters in an intimate solo setting.
Ticketed event
Date: Thu 19 October 2023
Website: https://tinyurl.com/y4ymfurs
Address:
Bellingen Memorial Hall, Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
7.00 pm - 21 October & 2.00 pm - 22 October
Bellingen Theatre Troupe's musical adaptation of Pedro Almodóvar's beloved film of the same name. Both touching and hilarious - a story about women and the men who pursue them.
Date: Sat 21 October 2023 - Sun 22 October 2023
Website: https://www.bellingenmemorialhall.com.au/events-headline/women-on-the-verge-of-a-nervous-breakdown
Address:
Bellingen Memorial Hall, 35 Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Never Land
Never Land
Saturday - 4.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Sunday 9.15 am - 10.00 pm
A weekend with Stephen Jenkinson, with deep diving sessions on culture, agriculture and the striving for belonging.
Date: Sat 21 October 2023 - Sun 22 October 2023
Website: https://orphanwisdom.com/event/vilagebellingenau/
Address:
Gleniffer Hall, 8 Gleniffer Road, Bellingen NSW 2454
A Night of Grief & Mystery
A Night of Grief & Mystery
7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Stories and observations by author/culture activist Stephen Jenkinson, drawn from his decades of work in palliative care, with original songs/sonics by artist Gregory Hoskins.
Date: Mon 23 October 2023
Website: https://thewild.school/events/nights-of-grief-mystery
Address:
Bellingen Memorial Hall Hyde Street Bellingen, NSW, 2454
James Abberley
James Abberley
6.30 pm
Music with a traditional folk approach - James crafts songs that paint pictures on the empty air and give deep feelings of nostalgia.
Ticketed event
Date: Thu 26 October 2023
Website: https://www.facebook.com/5CHURCHSTREET
Address:
5 Church Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival
Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival
An acoustic weekend of concerts, workshops, jamming, dancing and more.
Focused primarily on old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions, it is a family friendly festival with something for everyone.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 27 October 2023 - Sun 29 October 2023
Website: https://www.dorrigofolkbluegrass.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Dorrigo Showground, 4180 Waterfall Way, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Phone: (02) 6657 1224
Old Gazette Film Society: The Banshees of Inisherin
Old Gazette Film Society: The Banshees of Inisherin
7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 27 October 2023
Website: https://dorrigofilmsociety.weebly.com/
Address:
Old Gazette Theatre, 10 Hickory Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Samba Social Club
Samba Social Club
6.30 pm - 9.30 pm
Carnival drum and dance band Samba Soul will be running a workshop for beginners keen to try their hand at getting in rhythm. Play on epic percussion, giant bass drums, hand drums, traditional Brazilian instruments in a party atmosphere.
Ticketed event
Date: Sat 28 October 2023
Website: https://www.therhythmrealm.com/
Address:
Bellingen Memorial Hall, 32 Hyde Street, Bellingen, NSW 2454
Slim Pickens
Slim Pickens
5.00 pm
A night of great music - think Woody Guthrie meets Ramblin’ Jack Elliot with a little Ry Cooder unpredictability thrown into the mix.
Free event
Date: Sat 4 November 2023
Website: https://www.dorrigorsl.com.au/
Address:
Dorrigo Memorial RSL Club, Hickory Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Taranta Festival
Taranta Festival
A celebration of Mediterranean arts and culture. The festival combines international, interstate and local talent with exceptional gastronomic experiences, exciting workshop opportunities,
Ticketed event
Date: Sat 4 November 2023 - Sun 5 November 2023
Website: https://www.tarantafestival.com.au/
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Bellingen NSW 2454
Phone: 0422 135 202
Berkley Urunga Sport Fishing Flathead Tournament
Berkley Urunga Sport Fishing Flathead Tournament
Anglers come from far and wide coming to compete in this lure and fly fishing competitions.
A fun catch, photo and release friendly fishing competition, open to anyone and everyone.
Entry fees apply
Date: Fri 10 November 2023 - Sun 12 November 2023
Website: https://www.facebook.com/urungaflatheadtournament/
Address:
Urunga Sailing Club, 17 Atherton Drive, Urunga NSW 2453
Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend
Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend
Twenty-six venues – galleries, studios, workshops will be open and over fifty artists to chat with. A truly unique opportunity to meet the artists who usually hide away in their studios and to possibly purchase some of their work.
Date: Fri 10 November 2023 - Sun 12 November 2023
Website: https://www.bellingenshireartstrail.com/
Address:
Bellingen Shire, NSW
100 Year Anniversary of the Main Pavilion
100 Year Anniversary of the Main Pavilion
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Come enjoy the commemoration festivities. Open to all ages - bring the family, a picnic rug and help us celebrate!
Free entertainment by Wild Thyme. Bar and BBQ by Bellingen Rivers Agricultural Society and the Lions Club of Bellingen.
Date: Sun 12 November 2023
Website: http://www.bellingenshowground.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Bellingen Showground, Black Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Phone: 0473 499 720
Old Gazette Film Society: Benediction
Old Gazette Film Society: Benediction
7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start
Legendary 20th Century war poet Siegfried Sassoon's life-long quest for personal salvation through his experiences with family, war, his writing, and destructive relationships goes unresolved, never realizing it can only come from within.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 17 November 2023
Website: https://dorrigofilmsociety.weebly.com/
Address:
Old Gazette Theatre, 10 Hickory Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Dorrigo Agricultural Show
Dorrigo Agricultural Show
A traditional country show, with wood chops, horses, beef cattle, pavilion exhibition and fireworks. Plus, rodeo, motorbike time trial and ute challenge.
View 2022 Show photo feature in The Guardian Australia.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 24 November 2023 - Sat 25 November 2023
Website: http://dorrigoshow.com/
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Dorrigo Showground, 4180 Waterfall Way, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Phone: 0417 482 393
Messy Church – Dorrigo
Messy Church – Dorrigo
4.00 pm - 6.00 pm
Family fun event.
Free activity
Date: Sun 26 November 2023
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Dorrigoanglicanparish
Address:
Dorrigo Anglican Church, Kurrajong Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Sunsoli
Sunsoli
6.30 pm
Genre-bending blend of rhythmic synths and alternative rock, with an infusion of surf rock in homage to their coastal roots.
Free event
Date: Fri 1 December 2023
Website: https://www.federalhotel.com.au/
Address:
The Federal Hotel Bellingen, Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Water for the Madman
Water for the Madman
8.00 pm - 9.10 pm
POSTPONED TO DECEMBER. DATE TBC.
Water For The Madman is an original one man theatrical experience created by Billy White.
Featuring spoken word, surrealist film imagery, lyrical movement, field recordings and experimental music, this performance weaves a compelling story about a gay man with Type 1 Diabetes trying to navigate his late 20s as a flailing libertine.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 1 December 2023
Website: https://www.bellingenmemorialhall.com.au/events-headline/water-for-the-madman
Address:
Bellingen Memorial Hall, Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Tamba’s Haus of Drag, Cabaret & Comedy
Tamba’s Haus of Drag, Cabaret & Comedy
7.30 pm - 11.00 pm
A variety of spectacular drag, cabaret & comedy artists from all over the east coast of Australia, Tamba's Haus will transport you into a world of fierce performances, breathtaking costumes, and unforgettable moments.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 1 December 2023
Website: https://www.bellingenmemorialhall.com.au/events-headline/tambas-haus-of-drag-cabaret-amp-comedy
Address:
Bellingen Memorial Hall, 35 Hyde Street, Bellingen NSW 2454
Bellingen Artisan Market
Bellingen Artisan Market
7.30 am – 1.00 pm
Proudly showcasing over 100 creative artists, organic and conventional growers and makers. With delicious food, coffee, drinks and very cool live music and an opportunity to buy unique Christmas gifts.
Date: Sat 2 December 2023
Website: https://www.bellingengrowersmarket.com.au/artisans-market
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Bellingen Showground, 37 Hammond Street, Bellingen NSW
Made in Dorrigo Market
Made in Dorrigo Market
9.00 am - 2.00 pm
A market showcasing handmade products from local creatives and small business owners. Held three times a year.
Date: Sat 9 December 2023
Website: http://madeindorrigo.com.au/
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Hickory Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Old Gazette Film Society: Decision to Leave
Old Gazette Film Society: Decision to Leave
7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start
A detective investigating a man's death in the mountains meets the dead man's mysterious wife in the course of his dogged sleuthing.
Ticketed event
Date: Fri 15 December 2023
Website: https://dorrigofilmsociety.weebly.com/
Address:
Old Gazette Theatre, 10 Hickory Street, Dorrigo NSW 2453
Camp Creative 2024
Camp Creative 2024
Choose one of over eighty creative courses.
Join your tutor and fellow students to learn and create art, performances, or handcrafted works. Enjoy events, concerts, and creative gatherings – and discover the talents of your tutors and fellow campers.
Ticketed event
Date: Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 12 January 2024
Website: https://campcreative.com.au
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Bellingen NSW 2454
Phone: 0419 379 146