Regular Concerts – recommence on September 6th 2025
The Friends of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon are proud to present regular, free concerts in Kings Parade. These will be every second Saturday at 1pm, and played by Bathurst carillonists, and, on occasion, visiting carillonists. Programs will be varied, with details to be posted on our Facebook page on Fridays.
We are currently having a break for winter so our hardworking carillonists can rest and prepare new repertoire. We will be back on September 6th for the start of the Spring Recital Series.
Beatlesfest 2025
We are excited to be participating in Beatlesfest on 23rd August with a full concert of Beatles music, especially arranged for carillon by Bathurst carillonists, Jennifer Roberts and Wendy Murphy. Details and times to be confirmed, but this is one not to be missed!
Carillon Tours
Explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room. The Friends of Bathurst War Memorial Carillon are running various tours to learn about the history and significance of this unique tower and musical instrument.
Dates: Watch this space for Spring 2025 tours
Time: TBC
Cost: $20
Tour participants must wear flat shoes, be able to climb 61 steps in the tower (20 to the landing, 21 to first floor, 20 to playing level) and have nothing in their hands, to be able to hold onto the handrails. Please note this tour is not suitable for young children.
Bookings through Bathurst Visitor Information Centre: 1800 68 1000, or online: https://book.bookeasy.com/friends-of…/tours/144105
Past Events
- Regular recitals for the Spring Recital Series, Summer Twilight Series, and Autumn Concert series – annually
- Autumn Colours and Winter Festival Tours 2024, 2025
- Inland Sea of Sound Festival 2023, including premiere of newly commissioned work
- Festival of the Bells 2021, 2023 including premiere of commissioned world first duet between Carillon and Church Bells
- Ring Around the World – New Years Eve event, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Recital for the Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, 2023
- Various recitals recognising Ben Chifley and Elizabeth Chifley
- VE day
- Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services – annually
- Memorial Week – annually
- Bathurst Regional Council Commissioning of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon, 20th May, 2021
