Blue Mountains Music Festival 2026
2026-03-13 19:00 - 2026-03-15 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Katoomba Public School, Corner Merriwa and Lurline St, Katoomba, NSW, 2780, Australia
The Blue Mountains Music Festival is a celebration of Folk, Roots and Blues held every year over three days in March, in Katoomba.
The festival kicks off on a Friday night, with more than 100 performances taking place over the weekend until Sunday night.
Seven different undercover venues, all within a short walking distance of each other, come alive with talented musicians from our local community, Australia and all around the world.
The Blue Mountains Music Festival takes place in Katoomba and will be held 13th – 15th March 2026.
Blue Mountains Music Festival 2026 artists include:

Asmaa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou (Morocco)
Blair Dunlop (UK)
Bonniedoon
Bonnie Kay and the Sweet Patooties
Chloe Foy (UK)
Claude Hay & The Kung Fu Mustard
Dallahan (Scot)
Dave Hole Trio
Dom Turner & The Rural Blues Project
Duncan Phillips (Scot)
Elephant Sessions (Scot)
Grace Petrie (UK)
Harry Manx (Can)
Hat Fitz & Cara
Jeffrey Martin (US)
Karen Lee Andrews
Kutcha Edwards Trio
Mary Coughlan (Ire)
Meg Washington
Mia Kelly (Can)
Mountain Grass Unit (US)
Nico Paulo (Port/Can)
The Ocelots (Ire)
Rainbow Girls (US)
Ranagri (Ire)
Smith & Jones
The Spooky Mens Chorale
Steve Poltz (US)
Sunday Lemonade
Svavar Knútur (Ice)
Ukulele Death Squad
While & Matthews (UK)
Willie Watson (US)
Windborne (US)
The WrinklePickers

Blackheath Community Farm
2026-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Thirroul Avenue, Blackheath, NSW, 2785, Australia
10am-1pm Pop in to learn about how to grow food in our climate. We work
together then share the day’s harvest before a joint shared luncheon in the
garden. All welcome. Ph. 0407 437 553.

Art Kintsugi workshop
2026-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 | RoseyRavelston Books, 1 Badgery Crescent, Lawson, New South Wales, 2783, Australia
Kintsugi is a century-old Japanese craft where broken ceramic objects are pieced back together using ancient Urushi lacquer and gold dust based on the philosophy of Wabi Sabi finding beauty in imperfection. The process transforms much loved worn items into a beautifully crafted new piece of art. It is a chance to live a more sustainable way and to rescue objects which would otherwise be discarded.
In this 4 hours step by step hands-on workshop, led by Yoko Kawada, you will learn the fundamental skill of Art Kintsugi method, following the principal of traditional Kintsugi utilizing more accessible alternative materials which enable us to complete the process within the class. At the end of the class, you will take home a piece of your Kintsugi art and skill to start your own repair project at home.
We will talk about the history of Kintsugi and philosophy as well as some case study discussions.
All tools and materials to use in the workshop are included.
Art Kintsugi starter kit for your home projects will be available to purchase upon request.
Important notes:

This workshop is for aged over 18 years.
Not suitable for pregnant person.
We will be providing a small piece of ceramic to repair.
We will not be repairing own broken items to brought in the workshop.
Material includes resin, epoxy and gold metal (not 24K gold)

About Yoko
Yoko studied interior design in London 1990s. During the time she also traveled extensively around the world which experience has let her to design and create her original range of interior products that narrate each local stories within, and embrace the surrounding space.
She then moved her base in Sydney and set up her art studio where she designed SQUARE+ROUND Washbasin using porcelain tiles imported from Japan which was shortlisted for Etsy Awards in 2016.
Her works combine elements of handcraft and material technology, an approach which reflects her cross-cultural background ”Unity of Opposites” wabi & sabi aesthetic, mathematical perfection, boldness and elegance, tradition and innovation, streamlines and curves….. Square and Round. Recent years, as well as collaboration with Tajimi tile artisans in Japan for new product rang, Yoko is expanding her creative skills and practicing Japanese traditional art and craft of Kintsugi and Makie which she also teaches in workshops.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcWQlntaGZ8

Mtns Zine Club
2026-03-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke St, Katoomba, NSW, 2780, Australia
An open collective of zine-makers and artists in the Blue Mountains, the Mtns Zine Club have been meeting since 2022. They organise the annual Blue Mountains Zine Fair, and produce a semi-regular zine anthology ‘Up In The Air’. The monthly meet-up is supported by the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre.
What are Zines?
Zines are independently produced DIY publications, usually made for love rather than profit, and filled with any combination of art, poetry, activism, literature – the possibilities are endless.

Art Expression Workshop – 14 yrs to Adult
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Springwood Community Arts Centre, 22 Ferguson Road, Springwood, NSW, 2777, Australia
Cast aside your responsibilities and busy schedules for 2 hours once a month and join Krystal for Art Expression.
Each session will provide an opportunity for your inner dreamer and tender heart to be brought to life in a safe and open minded atmosphere.
After learning some fun and dramatic techniques including splattering, pen and ink, masking, salting, bubbles, charcoals, cling wrapping and more, you will be given a new prompt to inspire your art expression.
Krystal works mostly in watercolour and lessons will be based on this medium.
Materials will be provided but if you have any of your own please feel free to bring them along.
Please register for the class online at least 24 hrs before the start time.

Magpie Up Style Market
2026-03-15 20:00 - 2026-03-16 00:30 | Lawson Public School, Adelaide Street, Lawson, NSW, 2783, Australia
Magpie Markets is a Lawson institution, and on the third Sunday of each month the town’s seams expand to accommodate the influx of sellers and buyers attending it. With over 100 stalls ranging from growers to artisans, second-hand goods to food, the Markets draw in an estimated 3000 visitors.
3rd Sunday of every month (except January) – read our story on the Magpie Markets here >
