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Fri 12 Sept – 24 Oct 10am – 3pm Across the Hilltops
at Connect@Gunning Station. Artists celebrate the beautiful landscapes of the Hilltops Region.
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26 & 27 Sept 7pm GIRLS GONE WILD from Bonnie Curtis Projects at the Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre Fuses dance, theatre, comedy & sharp social commentary
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26-29 Sept Dragon Dreaming – the much loved annual music, art & dance fest in the bush at Wee Jasper. Are you a Dreamer?
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Fri 3 Oct 6-9pm A paint and sip event for young people aged between 16-25 in, at The Q Exhibition Space, 253 Crawford Street, Queanbeyan. You’ll have the opportunity to paint a portrait of a pet or animal while having fun with friends.
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Oct The Queanbeyan-Palerang Arts Trail – Visit Artists in their studios over three fabulous weekends.
4 – 5 Oct Braidwood
11 – 12 Oct Bugendore
18 -19 Oct Queanbeyan
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Sun 5 Oct 4pm – STA Screen – Queanbeyan & Young Cinemas Journey into a world of wonder & magic! Labyrinth is a dazzling fantasy adventure directed by Jim Henson, featuring legendary David Bowie.
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Sat 11 Oct 12pm-9pm – Arts Alive Picton transforms into a vibrant street party with live performances, hands-on art experiences & workshops, stunning visual light displays, great music & of course market stalls & food trucks! Find out more
Sat 11 Oct 12pm-6pm – pARTY Headdresses @ Arts Alive Create your best party hat with STA & wear it around the Arts Alive Festival.
Go big, go colourful & go all out to impress.
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Sat 11 Oct & Sun 12 Oct 1pm-5pm Bungendore Open Mic STA Presents: Two fab & FREE live music events at the Royal Hotel on Sat and Bungendore Bowling Club on Sun.
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Sat 11 Oct 10am-4pm Harden Kite Festival free activities and entertainment for all ages, exciting cultural performances, kite decorating workshops and more.
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Sat 18 Oct from 5pm Queanbeyan Diwali Mela Feastival at QBN showground – Start practising those Bollywood moves for the biggest most fantastic Diwali fest yet. FREE
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Sat 18 Oct from 5pm Lantern Making at QBN Diwali. Join STA for a free lantern making workshop & be part of the lantern parade.
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31 Oct – Feb 26 Sesquicentenary: Celebrating 150 years of Gunning Railway Station A heritage display by Gunning & District Historical Society Imagery & stories about the many station staff over the last 150years.
1-2 Nov ULACHT Upper Lachlan Art, Culture and Heritage Trail. Dozens of open studios and cultural events. Dont miss the first year of ULACHT. Options announced soon. WATCH THIS SPACE.
1-2 & 8-9 Nov 10am-5pm The 2025 Southern Highlands Art Trail – over two huge weekends. Dozens of local artist’s studio to visit. Buy work directly from the maker.
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Sun 2 Nov from 10am Connect Party Day
Gunning Station turns 150 & STA are throwing a huge party featuring a makers market, live music, classic car display, art activities & more. Find Out more & the live entertainment line up
7 – 9 Nov Majors Creek Festival – A fabulous weekend of music & art in glorious Majors Creek.
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Sat 8 Nov & Sun 9 Nov 1pm-5pm Bungendore Open Mic
STA Presents: Two fab & FREE live music events at the Royal Hotel on Sat and Bungendore Bowling Club on Sun.
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Sun 9 Nov 10am – 4pm 100% Arty Market at Bowral Art Gallery. Get your gifts this year from local makers. Part of the SH Arts Trail.
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21 – 23 Nov – Bundanoon Folk Festival huge weekend with over 45 much loved and well known acts from overseas, interstate & NSW. Plus workshops &d more, not to be missed.
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Sat 13 Dec & Sun 14 Dec 1pm-5pm Bungendore Open Mic STA Presents: Two fab & FREE live music events at the Royal Hotel on Sat and Bungendore Bowling Club on Sun.
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Sun 7 Dec 4pm – STA Retro Films – Queanbeyan & Young Cinemas Get into the holiday spirit with a bang with a Christmas classic, blending high-octane action with a festive backdrop.
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4th Sun every odd month A Brush with Poetry at the Studio at Café on Queen, Binalong. An arty afternoon. Listen & recite – All welcome.
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Weekly classes + cuppa Dance4Wellbeing with Jess Conneely in Yass & Young. Social connection, joy & creativity.
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Tues 10am-12pm Maisie’s Choir creative aging choir in Yass
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Featured Events – Music, Theatre – All the fun stuff
Every Sat Aug – Sept 2-4pm Hands in Clay Workshops with Goodhope Pottery at Tootsie Gallery & Cafe. Six creative workshops.
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30 Aug – 27 Sept
The Lucky One Tour Garth Prentice
Stories of success, frustration, love & loss. Find out more & get tickets
3 – 5 Oct Boorowa’s Irish Woolfest The ‘Running of the Sheep’ and the main festivities will be held from Friday… join in the fun.
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4 – 19 Oct – Queanbeyan Palerang Arts Trail Over three big weekends. Visit artist studios, creative practitioners & galleries.
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22 – 23 Nov – Braidwood Airing of the Quilts -30 years A mecca for all things textiles that transforms the streetscape of Braidwood.
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Weekly Classes for all abilities, contemporary, ballet, tap with Bonnie Curtis Projects at the Mittagong Scout Hall & online.
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November 9th at The Malbon in Bungendore
Featured Exhibitions & Displays
11 Sept – 5 Oct “Sumi-e: There & Here” – Stephen Carroll Sumi-e is an ancient art form of Japan originating in China & Korea.
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5 Sept – 8 Nov Moving and Zoe Brand at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery. Explores the intersection of water, performance & the moving image. Opening Event 6.30 -8.30pm. Find out more
12 – 27 Sept Kim Nelson Retrospective at Tyger Gallery in Yass. A landmark show & a rare chance purchase work.
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9 Aug – 5 Oct Charles Weyman at the Goulburn Club Find out more
30 Aug – 19 Oct
Shared Spaces: The Wildlife Nextdoor by Kahli McLeod at Rusten House in Queanbeyan. Opening Event: Saturday 30 August 2 – 4pm
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9 Nov 3-5pm Hands in Clay Workshop – Buld and Bloom with Goodhope Pottery at The Malbon in Bungendore. Six creative workshops.
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6 Sep – 13 Oct Marina Strocchi & Wayne Eager’s painting exhibition at Water Through Reads Gallery, Bungendore. Opening Event Sat 6 Sep 1-3pm
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6 Sept – 26 Oct 2 pm Love Nature, botanical paintings by Jeannine Andrews & Sue Grieves at Murringo Barracks.
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16 Oct – 16 Nov Artists of the Round Yard: Understory. Spring exhibition at White Cottage Gallery and Round Yard – Retford Park Bowral
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16 Aug – 21 Sept Collagraph prints by Helen Daley at Cork Street Gallery in Gundaroo Opening event Saturday 16 Aug 4 -6pm. Find out more
23 Aug – 22 Sept My linear Diary by Alex Ritchie at Gallery 74, Robertson. Pencil, pen, printmaking, painting & sculpture. Opening Event Sat 23 Aug at 2 – 4pm
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Discover Anytime Adventures
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Street Art Tour
50+ awesome street art murals to visit and enjoy anytime. CHECK IT OUT…
STA kids
Artist lead online creative workshops for the whole family to enjoy anytime. Make, dance, sing & more.
Retford Park Garden Activity Map Explore the garden with a fun self led interactive drawing map. FREE after entry. Check opening hours.
Creative South
500+ things to do & see across the Creative South. Festivals, Markets, Galleries, Public Art & more
STA Box Galleries
Five micro exhibitions to visit at partner venues across our region.
STA Screen
Silver screen classics, cult hits and locally made award winning films near you.
What’s On listings and information hosted by our local Visitor Information Centres
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