Katoomba Events Listings

Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions

Blue Mountains Galleries - BRAEMAR GALLERY - 104 Macquarie Rd Springwood. Opened in 1988 Braemar Gallery functions as a community gallery, hosting different exhibitions that showcase works by local artists. Open Fri-Sun 10am – 4pm P: 4723 5046 EVENT HORIZON GALLERY - 186 Bathurst Road Katoomba. Contemporary works on canvas, digital paintings, woodcut prints, photographs, jewellery & wood sculptures. Wed to Sat: 11am - 5pm, Sun: til 4pm P: 4782 2907 NOLAN ON LOVEL ART GALLERY - 56a Lovell St Katoomba Changing exhibitions and represents emerging and established artists in the region. Open Thursday to Sunday 10am - 5pm P: 4782 3490 KATOOMBA FINE ART - 98 Lurline Street Katoomba Represents Blue Mountains artists – Open Daily. P 47821220 MARRA MOB ABORIGINAL WORKS - Jemby Rinjah, Evans Lookout Rd, Blackheath. Local Aboriginal artwork, prints, gift cards and jewellery. WARAGIL STUDIO - Blackheath. Various. P: 4787 7722 Open Weekends TANYA LOVIS GALLERY - 9 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Tanya’s popular artworks, now available from her gallery. Open Fri. Sat. & Sun P: 4782 1370 PAPYRUS GALLERY - 175A The Mall Leura New gallery with artworks on paper. P: 4784 1896 GALLERY BLACKHEATH - 44 Govetts Leap Rd P: 4787 8800 Open Friday to Sunday 10am – 5pm P: 4787 8800

Blue Mountains Music Festival

Blue Mountains Music Festival of Folk, Blues and Roots is a three day festival of folk, roots and blues music, featuring selected artists from around the world and across Australia. In a variety of venues in Katoomba see and hear world class musicians in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere that has been raved about by both performers and audiences. All weekend the site is alive with the sounds of acoustic guitars, dobros, mandolins, fiddles, accordions, concertinas, bouzoukis, banjos, pianos, drums, percussion, flutes, pipes, whistles and voices. Food and craft stalls, the poet’s brunch, children’s entertainment and performance workshops fill out the on-site atmosphere. The festival precinct is a short stroll from Katoomba railway station and the buzzing strip of cafes, restaurants and shops that lead you down to the site.

MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow

Bullaburra Craft Markets, Bullaburra Progress Hall corner Noble Street and Great Western Highway. First Saturday each month, 9am-3pm. Leura Blue Mountains Market, CWA Hall Megalong Street. First and third Saturday, 9am-3pm. Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall. First Sunday, 9am-1pm. Leura Markets, Leura Public School, Great Western Highway. First Sunday, 9am-2pm. Springwood Community Ivy Markets, Civic Centre Macquarie Road. Second Saturday, 9am-1pm. Blackheath Growers Markets, Blackheath Community Centre Great Western Highway. Second Sunday, 8am-12pm Wentworth Falls Market, Wentworth Falls School of Arts Great Western Highway. Second Sunday, 10am-3pm. Glenbrook Rotary Markets, Glenbrook Infants School Ross Street. Third Saturday, 9am-2pm. Magpie Markets Lawson, Lawson Public School, Great Western Highway. Third Sunday, 9am-2pm Blackheath Craft Markets, Community Hall Great Western Highway. Third Sunday, 9am-2pm. Blue Gum Rotary Markets, Faulconbridge Public School Great Western Highway. Fourth Saturday, 9am-2pm. Oberon Tablelands Way Farmers Markets Barnabas Park Oberon Street. First Saturday, 8am-1pm.

Six Foot Track Marathon

The Six Foot Track is a 45 kilometre footpath stretching across the Blue Mountains from The Explorer's Marked Tree, near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. The marathon started in 1984 and follows the length of the entire footpath. It is Australia's fifth largest marathon and by far the largest 100 per cent off-road running event. The race is a fundraiser for the Rural Fire Service and Six Foot Track Heritage Trust. For more information please visit their website.

Sydney Writers Festival in the Blue Mountains

Varuna - The Writers House Presents - The Sydney Writers Festival. This year’s festival will again be held at the Historic Carrington Hotel in Katoomba and further literary activities in Hotel Gearins Katoomba. A great place for you to come, relax and experience and intoxicating three days of Australian and International Literature within the beautiful surrounds of the Blue Mountains.

Wild Endurance - Blue Mountains Trek

WildEndurance is a spectacular and challenging 100 kilometre teams-only trail trek in the heart of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park, just two hours drive from Sydney. The route passes through some of Australia's most iconic scenery, including the world famous Three Sisters and the stunning Jamison Valley. The event starts in the Megalong Valley and finishes in the historic town of Katoomba, with regular checkpoints along the route. Raising funds and awareness for The Wilderness Society, this event is open to teams of four to six completing the full course or relaying the distance half-way through.

Winter Magic Festival

June in Katoomba in the beautiful Blue Mountains is when one of Australia's most famous towns is taken over by local musicians, mask makers, dancers, drummers, poets, pantomime artists, choirs, clowns and the community. It is a chance for all to participate and have fun – kids and adults alike Winter Magic won’t just be the name of Katoomba’s premier festival during winter, but an accurate description of what will be experienced when the town during 2010 will unleash a mammoth mix of surprises once again. The Winter Magic Grand Parade, is always popular and will have a new theme to be announced. Satellite events will run during June - new events plus favourites including ArtStreet and Katoomba Short Film Festival. Enjoy the day by using the train to the Blue Mountains with extra services available on the day.

Yulefest in the Blue Mountains

Yulefest in the Mountains is a special time to celebrate winter in a 'Northern Hemisphere' style with a wide array of traditional Yulefest dinners and luncheons. Live entertainment, carols and decorations all add to the Yulefest atmosphere. Enjoy the crisp mountain air by day and the glow of a cosy fire at night. Please call Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centre for dates and further information.