Don’t miss out on the best to see and do in our weekly guide. Photo: Goulburn Race Club.
There’s plenty to see and do in the regions this week and our weekly guide contains a fine selection of events and activities.
The Future Sounds Tour comes to Goulburn to showcase the best music from emerging local musical talents.
The Goulburn Race Club Girls Day Out invites local ladies to get kitted out for a day at the track, with plenty of racing, fashion on the field, drinks and nibbles.
And an art exhibition at Rusten Art House shows off the Monaro/Snowy Mountains region in a new light this week.
Multiple Days
See the Monaro in a new light at this exhibition. Image: Queanbeyan Palerang Regional Council.
Monaro and the Snowy Mountains – Exhibition by Margaret Hadfield
When: 7, 8, 12 and 13 November, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Rusten House Art Centre, 87 Collett Street, Queanbeyan
Cost: Free.
Rusten House Art Centre hosts the works of Margaret Hadfield, an artist who has been painting the local area for 35 years, taking inspiration from the alpine environment.
All the seasons of the Snowy Mountains will be on display, explored delicately and skilfully by an artist who understands the natural landscapes of the area better than most. A finalist in numerous major art prizes, the founder of the Artists Shed and a host of numerous art classes, Hadfield’s talent is not something to be missed.
The Queanbeyan Show is back this weekend. Photo: Queanbeyan Show.
Queanbeyan Show
When: 8 November, 8 am and 9 November, 5 pm
Where: Queanbeyan Showground, Glebe Avenue, Queanbeyan
Cost: Entry from $12 to $17 for individuals.
Get ready for plenty of excitement as the Queanbeyan Show returns to town. The 128th Queanbeyan Show will feature thrilling rides, plenty of entertainment, heaps of food and a few surprises along the way to keep things fresh. Don’t miss out on one of the biggest events on the town calendar this weekend.
The town of Majors Creek transforms this weekend. Image: Majors Creek Festival.
Majors Creek Festival
When: November 7, 5 pm to 11:30 pm, 8 November, 8 am to 12:30 am and to 9 November, 8 am to 8 pm
Where: Various location across Majors Creek, NSW
Cost: Ticket prices vary | Book online.
The Majors Creek Festival is bringing heaps of music, performances, handmade goods stalls and food to town, completely transforming the face of town with a celebration of community.
It’s a great opportunity to get out and about this week and mix with the locals, listen to some great local tunes, grab a bite to eat and check out what the community has to offer. Spread across the town, this festival is a great to chance to wander around and explore. Don’t miss out.
Friday
Emerging talents in local music. Image: Goulburn Performing Arts Centre.
Future Sounds Tour – Music NSW
When: 7 November, 7 to 10 pm
Where: The Meeting Place, Goulburn Performing Arts Centre, 163 Auburn Street, Goulburn
Cost: Tickets from $30 | Book online.
Future Sounds brings together emerging artists from across regional NSW for a night of original music, storytelling and skilful instrumental work. This event showcases young singer-songwriters whose songs reflect roots in the country, personal journeys and a shared passion for real, authentic music.
Set in GPAC’s bar, audiences can expect an intimate evening of music and storytelling through song, with each performance offering a unique perspective.
Saturday
Learn how to bring your garden to life. Photo: eventbrite.
Gardens for Bees, Birds & Butterflies
When: 8 November, 10:30 am to noon
Where: Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden, Deep Creek Dam Rd, Batemans Bay
Cost: Tickets are $10 | Book online.
This workshop is all about how to bring your garden to life, helping garden owners attract bees, birds and butterflies. Wildlife is an asset for gardens and horticulturalist Di Clark will be sharing tips on how to choose the best plants to create year-round food and shelter for wildlife while also reducing garden threats. Attendees will leave with fresh ideas and they’ll learn easy steps to help pollinators thrive, while also making their garden more beautiful.
Don’t miss out on Girls Day Out at Goulburn Race Club. Image: eventbrite.
Goulburn Race Club Girls Day Out
When: 8 November, noon to 6 pm
Where: Goulburn Race Club, Racecourse Drive, Goulburn
Cost: General admission tickets are $30 | Book online.
Girls Day Out is back this year at the Goulburn Race Club, with a whole lot of excitement for the ladies.
This year’s event has a diverse range of hire options and packages depending on how all-out you’re looking to go, with lawn settings, umbrellas and marquees available for hire.
There will be fashion on the field and the best dressed on the day gets a shot at winning prizes worth more than $3000. Whether you’re going for the races or just to get dressed up, there’s a lot to love at the Goulburn Race Club.
Live music comes to the Steampacket Hotel this week. Photo: Michelle Kroll.
Totum – Live at the Steampacket Hotel
When: 8 November, 5 pm
Where: Steampacket Hotel, 963 Kings Highway, Nelligen
Cost: Free.
Totum is a husband and wife acoustic duo based on the South Coast, where they’ve been playing music for the past decade, bringing their own take to some classic songs, along with a whole host of original tunes.
Dave has played guitar and bass alongside artists such as Tony Childs, Pete Murray and Jimmy Barnes and he has produced albums for many Australian artists. Jo is a successful songwriter, visual artist and voice coach. Don’t miss out on seeing this duo in action this weekend.
Sunday
Get your hands dirty and make something this weekend. Photo: Humanitix.
Build and Bloom Vase Workshop
When: 9 November, 3 to 5 pm
Where: The Malbon, 2 Malbon St, Bungendore
Cost: Tickets are $150 | Book online.
At the Build and Bloom Vase Workshop visitors will get to create their own unique vase across a guided two-hour course using traditional coil-building techniques.
Guided step by step, potters-for-a-day will build, shape and personalise their own stoneware clay pieces. Whether you’re a clay work novice or an old pro, this is a great chance to explore the art of clay making, so come get your hands muddy and see what you can make with your own two hands.
Works will then be fired, glazed and finished with a glossy durable surface.
Tuesday
Commemorations will be held from 10:15 am. Photo: Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum Facebook.
Remembrance Day at the Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum
When: 11 November, 10:15 am to 12:30 pm
Where: Rocky Hill War Memorial and Museum, Memorial Road, Goulburn
Cost: Free.
This Tuesday there will be a service at the Rocky Hill War Memorial to commemorate the ending of the First World War on 11 November 1918. The mayor will be present to lay a wreath and the whole community is welcome to come to remember those who fell in Australia’s most costly conflict, The Great War.
Wednesday
Don’t miss out on two local musical legends. Photo: Bay Pavilions.
The Tenors Two 2025
When: 13 November, 11 am
Where: Batemans Bay Pavilions, 12 Vesper Street, Batemans Bay
Cost: Tickets from $29 | Book online.
Back by popular demand following successful shows in 2023 and 2024, the Tenors Two come together again for another tour, singing across a broad spectrum of musical styles from Presley to Pavarotti to Tom Jones.
Local to Batemans Bay, these two artists have more than 40 years of professional experience singing just about every kind of music, including ballads, musical theatre, cabaret and jazz. Their rich sound, endless passion and wealth of experience make for an electrifying performance – don’t miss out.
