We have coming up live music shows, film nights, dance, drama and art.  We will be showcasing performances by students of local music teachers and schools. This will give these students a great opportunity to develop their craft in a concert setting. We encourage all performers musicians and artists.

The new committee of the Friends of The Mechanics Institute is working hard to promote live music performances at the hall. Please support our efforts by CLICKING HERE to become a member of the Friends for the sum of $35.00. As a member you are provided with priority in selection of seats for major shows. In addition your membership sends a strong message that our community supports the arts in the mid mountains.

Our mission is to attract the younger generations so that the principles of the founders of the Mechanics Institutes may be carried on through time.

The Great Southern Nights event on Saturday 2 April 2022 is in collaboration with financial assistance from the NSW Government, Destinations NSW and ARIA.

In addition, our public venue, The Mechanics Institute is sponsored by a donation from our local Katoomba Bendigo Bank branch.