Tap into a community that is passionate and at the ready for live music, aspiring artists and community celebrations.
For assistance to bring your event to the Dubbo Region contact the Events Team at Dubbo Regional Council on 02 6801 4000 or email regionalevents@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
View our: Guide to Major Events and Festivals in the Dubbo Region and find an Event Supplier
Our top 5 reasons why you should stage your music event or festival in the Dubbo Region
1. Choice of venues
The Dubbo Showground is located in the heart of Dubbo, is fully fenced and within walking distance to scores of motels. Lazy River Estate is located on the edge of the City and has successfully hosted several large-scale concerts and community festivals.
Under construction is a $3.4M outdoor events centre nestled between the Macquarie River and Dubbo’s CBD. The space which includes an all-weather stage is due for completion in May 2021.
Dubbo’s picturesque Victoria Park sets the scene for community festivals promoting our culturally diverse community.
3. 10,000 beds within 2 hour radius
The Dubbo Region has a proven record of success when supporting large influxes of people. With over 5,000 beds on offer across the region, and access to a further 5,000 within a two hour radius, the Dubbo Region has the capacity to support large music festivals.
There is an abundance of group accommodation providing a wide range of options including self-contained units, family rooms, cabins as well as powered and unpowered sites for those ready to bunk down with friends for the night.
4. Centrally located and easily accessed
Dubbo is located in the heart of New South Wales and is easily accessed by road, rail and air. The Mitchell, Golden and Newell highways converge in Dubbo and connect the region to each point of the compass.
Festival-goers can leave the car at home and travel by rail via NSW TrainLink’s XPT daily service out of Sydney.
Headliners, musicians and staff can fly direct to and from Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane and Melbourne. The Dubbo City Regional Airport is a 5 minute drive to Dubbo’s CBD and is serviced by a large taxi fleet, including wheelchair accessible vehicles. There is also a choice of four hire car companies to assist with transfer needs.
5. Burgeoning target demographic
The Dubbo Region boasts a resident population of 52,000 and a catchment population in excess of 200,000 people. There are more than 180,000 people aged 20-49 years within a 4 hour radius.
Dubbo is also home to a campus of Charles Sturt University and attracts a strong cohort of young people undertaking tertiary education at the Dubbo TAFE.
For assistance to bring your event to the Dubbo Region contact the Events Team at Dubbo Regional Council on 02 6801 4000 or email regionalevents@dubbo.nsw.gov.au
View our: Guide to Major Events and Festivals in the Dubbo Region and find an Event Supplier
The businesses mentioned below are proud partners in the attraction of major events to the Dubbo Region. Please support these businesses investing in the Dubbo community.
- 108 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo NSW 2830
Dubbo Showground has a wide range of venues with the capacity to cater for small functions through to large scale events. Featuring a series of pavillions, the Dubbo Showground has full kitchen facilities, media room, bar, and boasts a selection of outdoor and indoor event spaces.
- 29R Old Dubbo Road, Dubbo NSW 2830
Lazy River Estate is luxuriously appointed and set amongst vineyards overlooking the Macquarie River. Nestled on 27 acres and overlooking a vista of vines and expansive greens, Lazy River Estate is Dubbo’s finest example of seclusion and privacy in a luxurious setting.
- 4 Blueridge Drive, Dubbo NSW 2830
Celebrating 20 Years! Based in Dubbo, Audio Plus provides professional AV services locally, regionally and across Australia. We supply staging, sound, lighting, exhibition services and large outdoor screens. We have the infrastructure and experience to cover any event.
At Lazy River, our heart and soul goes into delivering our catering service. We cater for events with uncompromising focus, exceptional service, quality outcomes and a ‘can do’ approach. Whether you select our venue, or a set location, our catering provides your event the wow factor you deserve.
Indulge in Jespresso – a cup of smooth, chocolate rich and aromatic coffee at your next event! Offering major events throughout the Central West personalised service from Jessica, a barista trained by nationally recognised industry professionals who is constantly staying abreast of coffee trends.
- 81 Wheelers Lane, Dubbo NSW 2830
At Kennards Hire we house a team of accredited and trained professionals who provide expert advice and assistance to meet your event needs; generators, lighting, plumbing, traffic management, or heating and cooling. We look forward to providing you with a competitive quote to help support your event.
- 61-63 Wheelers Lane, Dubbo NSW 2830
Western Plains Security Network prides itself on being locally owned and operated. A comprehensive Man Power Division can provide armed guards, cash in transit services, static guards, event security, bag checks, and crowd control. Whatever your security requirements we can look after you.
- Macquarie Street, Dubbo NSW 2830
Our online booking platform and onsite ticketing booth makes sales a breeze. 123 Tix can manage everything from the registration of conference delegates; premium ticket sales for your boutique event; through to tracking sales of tickets to large-scale festivals and sporting events.
Exciting new live performance space to open in 2022
Macquarie Foreshore Event Precinct
The events calendar in Dubbo will have every opportunity to expand with the opening of the state-of-the-art outdoor events arena with dedicated stage area at Ollie Robbins Oval in Dubbo’s CBD. The stage will enable the attraction of major year-round events and festivals. When not in use for major events, the foreshore precinct will provide ample space for locals and visitors to relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere near the river and expansive green spaces.
For more updates on the progress of this incredibleproject visit: www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au
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