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

Lineage: Heather + Kate Dorrough

Tamworth Regional Gallery 466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW

This exhibition is a conversation across time. The multi-disciplinary works of mother and daughter Heather and Kate Dorrough explore the nexus between the arts and crafts movements, female creative lineage, […]

Free

TamTalks | Aroma of Asia Book Talk

UNE Tamworth 24 Fitzroy Street, Tamworth, NSW

Bridging the gap between UNE and our community The Tamworth community is invited to UNE Tamworth’s next TamTalk event on Tuesday 14 May at 12pm. This series will feature a […]

Free
Recurring

Art After School for Children aged 5-9 years

Tamworth Regional Gallery 466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW

Art After School is an after-school art class for kids aged 5-9 years who love art and want to explore and experiment with different art making materials and skills over […]

$150

TamTalks | Feeding a Happy Microbiome

UNE Tamworth 24 Fitzroy Street, Tamworth, NSW

Bridging the gap between UNE and our community The Tamworth community is invited to UNE Tamworth’s next TamTalk event on Wednesday 15 May at 5pm. This series will feature a […]

Free

Tamworth Historical Society Monthly Meeting

Calala Cottage Museum 142 Denison Street, West Tamworth, NSW

If you’ve ever wondered where the expression “Buckley’s Chance” comes from, our May meeting is for you! Join the Tamworth Historical Society at Calala Cottage Museum on Wednesday 15th May […]

Free
Recurring

Come and Try Pickleball

Tamworth Sports Dome 7-9 Jack Smyth Drive Tamworth, Sydney, NSW

Come and try pickleball! The Tamworth Sports Dome will be hosting 6 weeks of Pickleball sessions from Friday 3 May - Friday 7 June. Whether you’ve played before or never […]

$4.50

IGNITE: featuring DJ Tigerlily

West Diggers 4 Kable Ave, Tamworth, NSW

18 + EVENT Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience with Tigerlily, one of Australia’s premier producers and DJs. Hailing from Sydney, she not only boasts an electrifying stage presence but […]

$10

Tamworth Scottish Ceilidh

Paceway Tamworth Showground Rd, Tamworth, NSW

WHAT IS A CEILIDH? Originally the word Ceilidh (kay-lee) descended from the Gaelic word for 'gathering' or 'party'… However, these days when people think of a Ceilidh, they think of […]

Tamworth Pride Presents: IDAHOBIT Cocktail Party

Tamworth Regional Gallery 466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW

Come join us for a fabulous evening at the IDAHOBIT Cocktail Party! Celebrate diversity and inclusion in style with delicious drinks, inspirational speakers, and fantastic company. This event is a […]

$40