Newbridge NSW, Australia
Starting at AUD 22
Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm - Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm (GMT+11:00)
Newbridge NSW
Newbridge NSW, Australia, Newbridge
Spring into Art at Newbridge
Art, nature, music and history combine in the Central Tablelands village of Newbridge in NSW. Throughout the weekend you can enjoy the Newbridge Art Show, listen to live music at one of the historic churches in Newbridge and surrounding villages, and stroll through the village to the Stringybark Craft Shop, Gladstone Hotel and Olde Bridge Gallery.
Kicking off the weekend is the Newbridge Art Show opening night on Friday, October 17 in the Brian Bennett Pavillion at Newbridge Showground and then “An intimate evening with Simon Tedeschi and George Washingmachine – Gershwin & More” in the magnificent Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Tickets to the concert include admission to the opening night, with refreshments and a free glass of wine. Shuttle buses will take concert-goers from the showground parking to the concert venue and back again.
There are many Tiny Churches to visit and performances by accomplished musicians throughout the weekend. Running concurrently are two 1-day art workshops with prominent Australian artist Paul McCarthy. The weekend will round off on Sunday with live music performances by soprano Monique Rose, Orange Regional Conservatorium's Big Phatt Jazz Band and the Bathurst Panorama Chorus.
Artists are welcome to register online for one or both days of the workshop with Paul McCarthy FRAS. Arrangements will be made for collection of artworks from the art show on Sunday, for those wanting to also register for the workshop.
Purchase your unlimited-entry Tiny Church Trail tickets online and redeem your wristband at the Newbridge Showground on the day. Children under 18 years can enter free.
Please note that some of the premises are privately owned. There may be areas of uneven ground, protruding branches or wildlife. By purchasing a ticket and visiting the churches you undertake to contribute to your own wellbeing by obeying signage and maintaining a safety-conscious outlook.
Info: The opening of the Newbridge Art Show and announcement of award winners will take place in the Brian Bennett Pavillion at Newbridge Showground.
Info: Enjoy an intimate evening with Simon Tedeschi and George Washingmachine – Gershwin & More in the magnificent Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Newbridge.
Extraordinary concert pianist, Simon Tedeschi, is one of Australia's best-loved classical musicians, performing everything from Mozart and Chopin to Debussy and Prokofiev for orchestras, festivals, and venues around the world: Sydney Opera House to Carnegie Hall and now Newbridge.
With a long-harboured love of jazz and three celebrated albums of Gershwin’s music to his name, Tedeschi teams up with jazz vocalist and violinist, George Washingmachine for a night of Gershwin favourites and classic jazz standards by Cole Porter, Count Basie, Ray Noble and more.
Info: Join Paul McCarthy FRAS for a colourful and enlightening workshop working from your own reference material and looking for tone and rhythm in the landscape.
Says Paul: "I would normally work plein air, however for the purpose of this workshop I will be working from either paintings or drawings done on site or from photos. Learn how to simplify form, to deliver the message in slashes of colour and tone. Learn new skills in design and composition. You can expect a creative and fun learning experience."
Info: The Newbridge Art Show, now in its fourth year, is hung in the Brian Bennett Pavilion and the adjacent Newbridge Showground Hall at Newbridge Showground, 40 Three Brothers Road, Newbridge. Entry is by kind donation.
Info: Visit historic churches in Newbridge, Caloola, Moorilda, Barry and Hobbys Yards and experience live musical performances, all for the single adult entry fee.
Info: Free to view, this exhibition is at the Olde Bridge Gallery, cnr Trunkey and Caloola Sts in Newbridge.
Info: Join Paul McCarthy FRAS for a colourful and enlightening workshop working from your own reference material and looking for tone and rhythm in the landscape.
Says Paul: "I would normally work plein air, however for the purpose of this workshop I will be working from either paintings or drawings done on site or from photos. Learn how to simplify form, to deliver the message in slashes of colour and tone. Learn new skills in design and composition. You can expect a creative and fun learning experience."
Info: The Newbridge Art Show, now in its fourth year, is hung in the Brian Bennett Pavilion and the adjacent Newbridge Showground Hall at Newbridge Showground, 40 Three Brothers Road, Newbridge. Entry is by kind donation.
Info: Visit historic churches in Newbridge, Caloola, Moorilda, Barry and Hobbys Yards and experience live musical performances, all for the single adult entry fee.
Info: Free to view, this exhibition is at the Olde Bridge Gallery, cnr Trunkey and Caloola Sts in Newbridge.
Info: Wind up the weekend enjoying live music and relaxing on the verandah of The Gladstone.
Also check out other Arts events in Bathurst, Music events in Bathurst, Entertainment events in Bathurst.
Tickets for Spring into Art at Newbridge 2025 can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| Tiny Church Trail adult admission | 22 AUD |
| Art workshop Saturday October 18 | 118 AUD |
| Art workshop Sunday October 19 | 118 AUD |
| Gershwin & More | 81 AUD |
