Blue Mountains Events Calendar 2025
The Blue Mountains region hosts a variety of exciting events throughout the year:
January
- Megalong Valley Markets (Last Sunday) - Megalong Valley Community Hall: Local producers showcase artisan foods, crafts, and fresh produce in the scenic Megalong Valley.
- Australia Day Celebrations (January 26) - Various locations across Katoomba, Leura and Blackheath: Community events and festivities across Blue Mountains towns.
February
- Dry Ridge Estate Long Lunch (Mid-February) - Dry Ridge Estate, Megalong Valley: Seasonal vineyard dining experience featuring wine pairings and locally sourced ingredients.
- Summer Sounds Concert Series (Weekends) - Leura Mall and Katoomba Street: Outdoor music performances in various Blue Mountains locations.
March
- Blue Mountains Music Festival (Second weekend) - Katoomba Public School grounds and venues throughout Katoomba: Three-day celebration of folk, roots, and blues music featuring Australian and international artists.
- Harvest Festival (Late March) - Various venues across Leura and Blackheath: Celebration of local produce and cuisine.
April
- Leura Autumn Fair (First weekend) - Leura Mall: Community fair featuring market stalls, entertainment, and seasonal activities.
- Megalong Valley Food & Wine Day (Mid-April) - Megalong Valley vineyards and farms: Showcasing local wines, produce, and culinary delights.
May
- Rhododendron Festival (First two weeks) - Blackheath village center and gardens: Blackheath's celebration of spring blooms with garden displays, art exhibitions, and community events.
- Ultra-Trail Australia (UTA) (Third weekend) - Scenic World, Katoomba and trails throughout the Blue Mountains: Prestigious trail running event with various race distances through the stunning Blue Mountains terrain.
June
- Winter Magic Festival (Around winter solstice) - Katoomba Street: Katoomba's yearly celebration featuring street performances, music, art displays, and a grand parade.
- Yulefest (Throughout June-August) - Hotels and restaurants across Katoomba, Leura, and Blackheath: Christmas in July celebrations at various venues across the mountains.
July
- Blue Mountains Yulefest (All month) - Venues throughout the Blue Mountains: Continuing winter festivities with special menus and events.
- Dry Ridge Estate Truffle Lunch (Mid-July) - Dry Ridge Estate, Megalong Valley: Special winter dining experience featuring seasonal truffles and wine pairings.
August
- Megalong Markets Winter Edition (Last Sunday) - Megalong Valley Community Hall: Seasonal produce and crafts with warming winter treats.
- Blue Mountains Writers' Festival (Mid-August) - Carrington Hotel, Katoomba: Literary celebration featuring author talks, workshops, and book signings.
September
- Spring Festival (First weekend) - Springwood town center: Community celebration of the changing seasons with markets and activities.
- Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Art Show (Late September) - Blackheath Community Center: Exhibition showcasing local artistic talent.
October
- Leura Gardens Festival (First two weekends) - Various private gardens throughout Leura: Access to beautiful private gardens not normally open to the public.
- Katoomba Spring Fair (Mid-October) - Katoomba Town Center: Community event with market stalls, entertainment, and family activities.
November
- Sculpture at Scenic World (Throughout November) - Scenic World, Katoomba: Outdoor exhibition of contemporary sculptures set against the dramatic landscape.
- Megalong Valley Harvest Festival (Last weekend) - Megalong Valley farms and wineries: Celebration of local food, wine, and produce.
December
- Christmas in the Mountains (Throughout December) - Leura Mall, Katoomba Street, and Blackheath village center: Festive events and markets across Blue Mountains towns.
- New Year's Eve Celebrations (December 31) - Echo Point, Katoomba and various venues across the region: Various events and fireworks displays to welcome the new year.
