There’s a whole lot of live music across the regions. Photo: Robertson Brothers (Official Music Page), Facebook.
If you’re looking around for things to get up to in the coming days, we’ve found plenty of live music, from jazz to classical to tribute music, as well as art exhibitions, wine tastings and more.
Ballinaclash Wine and Fruit in Young is hosting a premium wine tasting, with lots of classic wines on offer, as well as unconventional flavours and tastes, including cherry, peach and sugar plum fruit.
It’s a big week for live music, from country music nights to tribute acts, classical and jazz.
Don’t miss out on the exciting events coming to the regions this week.
Multiple Days
Check out local art at the Q Exhibition Space. Image: Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre.
Annual Art Awards Exhibition at the Q
When: 29 May to 4 June, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: The Q Exhibition Space – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan
Cost: Free.
Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council is holding its annual art awards exhibition at the Q Exhibition Space, presenting a broad display of local talent, inviting the public to check out what regional artists can do across a variety of mediums.
Beyond just viewing, locals have the option to purchase their favourite works and vote on their favourite entry.
The 2026 awards has a total of $25,000 in prizes, with a Major Acquisitive Art Prize of $7000, and the winning artwork will join the QPRC art collection.
There are also prizes for small sculpture and objects, a First Nations Award and an Emerging Artist Award for 16- to 25-year-olds.
Ballinaclash Wine and Fruit opens its doors this weekend. Photo: Visit NSW.
Ballinaclash Premium Wine Tasting
When: 29 to 31 May, various sessions
Where: Ballinaclash Wine and Fruit, 4321 Olympic Highway, Young
Cost: Tickets $15.82 | Book online.
Ballinaclash Wine and Fruit is inviting wine enthusiasts and laymen alike to a special wine tasting session at its beautiful vineyard.
There will be a large range of wines to try, with plenty of surprises and unconventional flavours, from the staples such as sparkling, white, rose and red to specialties such as cherry, peach and sugar plum as well as fortified wines.
If you want to branch out of your wine comfort zone, this is a great way to do it.
A beloved, classic tale about high school told by high schoolers. Image: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre.
Mulwaree High School Presents – Grease the Musical
When: 29 May, 7 pm and 30 May, 2 and 7 pm
Where: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, 163 Auburn Street, Goulburn
Cost: Tickets from $10 | Book online.
Mulwaree High School presents Grease the Musical, a spirited celebration of rock and roll, friendship and the adventures of youth, in this exciting rendition of the original.
A talented cast of local students will bring this tale to life, with plenty of humour, heart and energy, with all of the slicked-back-hair hits you’ve come to expect, including Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin’ and You’re the One That I Want.
Friday
Country-music lovers know the place to be this week. Image: Royal Hotel Queanbeyan.
Goin’ Country – The Ultimate Country Party at the Royal Hotel Queanbeyan
When: 29 May, 6 pm
Where: Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, 85 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan
Cost: Tickets $39.80 | Book online.
The Royal Hotel in Queanbeyan is offering a country music party you won’t want to miss, with three country tribute acts, all in one room for one night.
Following a huge show in July, Hurricane – The Australian Luke Combs Show is coming back, joined by Trail Blazer – The Lainey Wilson Tribute and The Nashville Jukebox Party Band.
This will be an unparalleled night of country music, with stadium anthems, sing-along favourites, swaggering tunes and honky-tonk classics sure to please.
And of course, the best of the hotel’s bistro, full bar and great atmosphere is on offer as always.
Relive the sounds and energy of the 50s at the Bay Pavilions. Image: Bay Pavilions Arts + Aquatic.
Everly Brothers & Friends and Roy Orbison – Tribute Act at the Bay Pavilions
When: 29 May, 7:30 pm
Where: Bay Pavilions, 12 Vesper Street, Batemans Bay
Cost: Tickets from $76.95 | Book online.
This tribute act celebrates the 70th anniversary of a historic moment in the music of the 50s and 60s, when the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison stepped into the recording studio together.
Dean Bourne, a celebrated Roy Orbison tribute artist, is pairing with the Robertson Brothers, who will act as the Everly Brothers, performing a range of great hits from the era across a two-hour variety show.
There will also be hits from The Beatles, The Hollies and Simon & Garfunkel. Don’t miss out on this fun, lighthearted celebration of the music of a bygone era.
Saturday
Merchant Campbell opens its doors, offering a full day out on the town. Photo: Merchant Campbell Facebook.
Big Fat Back Shed Sale at Merchant Campbell
When: 30 May, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Merchant Campbell, 287 Comur Street, Yass
Cost: Free entry.
Merchant Campbell is holding its Back Shed Sale, offering a full day out, with a coffee cart keeping you caffeinated to peruse the furniture, decorations, homewares, lighting and other bits and bobs, at prices that are sure to excite.
They’re also partnering with Murrumbateman Chocolate Co and Sweet Pea & Poppy, which will both be opening specially from noon to 3 pm, so once shoppers are done at Merchant Campbell, they can head up Nanima Road for some artisanal chocolate.
Celebrate history and culture at the Tilba Oval. Photo: Stuart Cohen, DCCEEW.
20 Years of Return of Biamanga and Gulaga Land Festival
When: 30 May, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Tilba Oval, Central Tilba
Cost: Free.
Yuin people of the NSW South Coast will mark 20 years since the landmark return of Biamanga and Gulaga National Parks with a major cultural festival at Tilba Oval from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, 30 May.
The festival is a chance to come together, celebrate culture and acknowledge the ongoing importance of these landscapes to the Yuin People and the broader community.
The free family-friendly event features a Welcome to Country, smoking ceremony, cultural performances, live music, stalls, food, children’s activities, photo exhibitions, a question and answer session, and a film screening.
Sunday
Two musical virtuosos give a special concert this week. Image: Trybooking.
Daniel Röhn and Olena Nikulina – Classical Recital
When: 31 May, 2:30 pm
Where: Wolumla Memorial Hall, Corner Bega Street & Candelo-Wolumla Road, Wolumla
Cost: Tickets $35 | Book online.
Courtesy of the Sapphire Coast Music Society, two exceptional European musicians are coming to Wolumla for a special performance.
German violinist Daniel Rohn and Ukrainian pianist Olena Nikulina will present a diverse concert, covering everything from Kreisler to Bach to Beethoven.
Nikulina is an accomplished pianist who graduated from the Donetsk State Conservatoire with a master’s in pianoforte. She has performed extensively across Europe and the Middle East.
Rohn comes from a storied line of violinists, with his grandfather Erich Röhn and his father Andreas Röhn playing a role in shaping the German orchestral landscape.
Thursday
Live jazz comes to the Twyford this Thursday. Image: Theatre Twyford.
Let’s Get In the Mood – Live music at the Twyford
When: 4 June, 7 pm
Where: The Twyford, 16 Market Street, Merimbula
Cost: Tickets from $55 to $59 | Book online.
Let’s Get In the Mood is a celebration of the jazz sound of the big bands, including such names as Frank Sinatra, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Bobby Darin and many more.
This concert features a 10-piece band, The Mark VI Ensemble, Frankie J Holden, The Shoo Shoo Trio and Paul Dion.
There’s no better way to cap off the week a little early this Thursday.
