Events & Festivals
The Tamworth region is a great place to visit at any time of year…
…but if you need a tangible excuse to get a trip booked, the region’s robust calendar of festivals and events is sure to get you over the line.
The region hosts an impressive line-up: an internationally-renowned country music festival, outdoor and sporting events, cultural and community events, a motorcycle rally, a food festival, agricultural shows, family-friendly celebrations, workshops and classes, live entertainment and theatre… for once, it’s not an understatement to say that the list goes on!
Check out What’s On for a complete and up-to-date listing of what’s coming up, or keep scrolling to learn more about some of the region’s flagship events.
Upcoming Events
50 to 100 – Many years in the Making
Tamworth Regional Gallery 466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaCelebrating 50 years of Tamworth’s textile exhibitions and over 100 years of the Gallery’s collection. This exhibition mounted over 100 years since the inception of Tamworth Regional Gallery’s entire collection, […]
Synergy – pattern and patina
Tamworth Regional Gallery 466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaSynergy - pattern and patina Christine Murphy and Sandra McMahon Sharing an appreciation for a minimalist philosophy, this exhibition presents the ceramic pieces created by Christine Murphy alongside the paintings […]
First Rodeo – Nigel Malone Exhibition
Tamworth Regional Gallery 466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaIn First Rodeo, photographer Nigel Malone climbs between chutes and stock pens to enter the inner sanctum of rodeo aspirants. Comprising twenty-six shot-on-film, black and white portraits, First Rodeo captures […]
50 to 100 – Many Years in the Making Guided Tour
Tamworth Regional Gallery 466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaJoin us for a free guided tour with Gallery Staff to explore the exhibition 50 to 100 - Many Years in the Making, as we delve into aspects of the Gallerys […]
Australian High School Rodeo Association Finals
Bendemeer Rodeo Grounds Selina St, Bendemeer, NSW, AustraliaJoin us for the thrilling Australian High School Rodeo Association Finals, where the best young rodeo talents from across the country will compete for a chance to represent Australia on […]
Toyota Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025
Australia’s largest celebration of country music and longest running Festival will return to the country music capital, in January 2025, with a huge line-up of artists and ticketed shows announced […]
Riffs by Emily Handlin Exhibition
Weswal Gallery 192 Brisbane Street, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaEmily Handlin 'Riffs' Emily Handlin is a Western artist from Sydney’s Inner West, whose work explores the allure, peril and general ‘badassery’ of the Wild West. Her mixed-media paintings are […]
Connecting With Bricks Workshops
Tamworth Community Centre Darling Street, Tamworth, NEW SOUTH WALES, AustraliaLEGO®-based interactive Workshops - Limited Tickets !! Connecting With Bricks Inc is proud to present: Haley & Lexi, renowned figures from the Channel Nine LEGO® Masters TV Series, to host interactive LEGO®-based […]
Emily Handlin, Riffs Exhibition
Weswal Gallery 192 Brisbane Street, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaEmily Sally Handlin is a mixed media artist based in Sydney's Inner West. Her work—which could be described as neo-western, neo-nostalgic, or wild west poster art—delves into the allure, danger, […]
Louise Isackson, Shapes of Music Exhibition
Weswal Gallery 192 Brisbane Street, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaExplore the impact of colour association with music at the Weswal Gallery during the week of the Tamworth Music Festival. ‘Shapes of Music’ by Louise Isackson Shapes of Music […]
Tamworth Carnival of Cups
Tamworth Harness Racing Club 24 Showground Rd, Taminda, NSW, AustraliaJoin us on Friday January 17 at the Golden Guitar Paceway (Tamworth Showground) for the Carnival of Cups. The free-ticketed event will see Australian music alongside harness racing action featuring […]
Live Music at The Courthouse Hotel
Courthouse Hotel 232 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSWGet ready to groove with live music at the Courthouse every Friday and Saturday from 7-10pm! Join us for a night of live music, good vibes, and unforgettable memories. Whether […]
