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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ABCRA National Finals Rodeo
Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) 503 Goonoo Goonoo Road, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaBring the whole family and watch as Australia's toughest rodeo athletes go head-to-head at AELEC's main arena for an adrenaline filled THREE days and nights of rodeo action at the […]
Nundle Rocks 2025
Nundle Memorial Hall 101 Jenkins Street, Nundle, NSW, AustraliaThe Nundle Rocks return is here! Friday 24th, Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025. 40mins east of Tamworth, escape the long weekend mayhem and head to the quaint village […]
Beginners Hat Burning Workshop
The Nemingha Tavern 516 Armidale Road, Nemingha, NSW, Australia🤠🔥 Create Your Own Unique Masterpiece at Tamworth Country Music Festival 2025! 🔥🤠 Ready to ignite your creativity and take home a one-of-a-kind memento? Hosted by local Tamworth small business, […]
Troy Cassar-Daley -A Journey Between The Fires ADVANCED SCREENING
Forum 6 Cinemas 374 Peel St, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaA Journey Between the Fires is a deeply personal and compelling story following Award winning singer songwriter Troy Cassar-Daley as he navigates through profound grief and sadness to embark on his most challenging and […]
Steam Engines in Action at the Tamworth Powerstation Museum
Tamworth Powerstation Museum 216 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, AustraliaJoin us at the Tamworth Powerstation Museum as we celebrate the Toyota Country Music Festival! On the 23rd, 24th and 25th of January we will be running our John Fowler […]
