Starring Andy Baylor Australia’s King of  Country Roots, Andy Baylor, returns to Tamworth ’26 with an All-Star band to present  “Songs from The Lost Highway -the  Poetry and Western of  Hank Williams”  at Wests' Diggers Showroom. Andy Baylor – fiddler, guitarist, singer, songwriter and roots music legend has been appearing at Tamworth since the early 1980’s.... Read more »

Back by popular demand at Wests, this incredible show is packed with truly amazing magic, eye-popping illusions, side-splitting comedy, and hilarious audience participation – all performed by festival favourite, Darren Carr. Don’t miss your chance to catch it before it disappears again!​​​​​​​

25 Years of Teenage Dirtbag Supported by Thomas Nicholas Band STRICTLY 18+ It’s been 25 years since the release of Teenage Dirtbag, and somehow Wheatus’ iconic debut single is bigger than ever. To mark the milestone, the band are heading back to Australia and New Zealand for 11 massive shows January 2026, performing their debut album... Read more »

Bring the whole family to meet Trixi the Triceratops, cheeky Tru Blu, the mischievous Naughty Joffrey, Aussie favorites Ozzi & Oi! and our newest little star, Olive the Parasaurolophus. ​​​​​​​ Hosted by the incredible Shaun & Tara from The Dino Maniacs, this high-energy, award winning interactive show is packed with fun, laughter, and dino-tastic surprises! What... Read more »

Starring Andy Baylor Australia’s King of  Country Roots, Andy Baylor, returns to Tamworth ’26 with an All-Star band to present  “Songs from The Lost Highway -the  Poetry and Western of  Hank Williams”  at Wests' Diggers Showroom. Andy Baylor – fiddler, guitarist, singer, songwriter and roots music legend has been appearing at Tamworth since the early 1980’s.... Read more »

Words And Music James Blundell is widely regarded as one of the most influential Australian male country artists of his generation, resting comfortably alongside icons like John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes in the Australian cultural landscape. With a career that has flourished over 34 years, Blundell has made significant contributions to the music industry, spanning... Read more »

Strictly 18+ Alt-rock favourites The Rubens kick off 2026 with a run of special summer shows across NSW, SA and TAS - bringing their unmistakable alt-rock energy to some of Australia’s favourite regional venues and warm-weather festivals. Following a massive year of writing and recording, the band are back on the road with a set that... Read more »

 ‘TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDS’, is a 2 hour country cabaret show paying tribute to the great legends of the ‘Grand Ole Opry’. Due to popular demand & the many requests from his fans, Dale is finally bringing his great tribute show back to Tamworth CM Festival. The show will cater for the 40 plus age group, although... Read more »

Starring Craig Woodward & Shilo Khader ​​​​​​​All Ages Show   Somebody Like You presents the Keith Urban, Tina Turner & Bryan Adams tribute show! Starring the dynamic duo of Craig Woodward and Shilo Khader be prepared to be dazzled by Australia's finest tribute artists as they pay homage to Grammy Award-winning legends Keith Urban, Bryan... Read more »

 All Ages Event Swifties of ALL AGES unite! The Tay Tay Tribute Show is simply the closest you can get to experiencing the iconic Taylor Swift herself performing live! FAMILY FRIENDLY ALL AGES EVENT With a full rock band comprised of Australia’s finest touring musicians, ’The Tay Tay Tribute Show’ will take you on an... Read more »

And Country Showcase Featuring performances by Zac Anthony, Danny Phegan, Lachie Cossor and special guest artist James Blundell Coming to you direct from The Stockman’s Hall of Fame! The story of Australian stockmen and women working on the land, told with horses, ponies, dogs, ducks, a goat, an oversized bull and music. Hosted by Head... Read more »

STRICTLY 18+ Get ready for a wild ride back to the golden era of country music! Join Liam Brew - award-winning country star and certified good time machine - for a high octane night of 90s country hits, ridiculous outifts and boot stompin' singalongs. From Garth Brooks to Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn to George... Read more »

From a small workshop, to a globally recognised instrument maker, Maton Guitars has grown into a truly great Australian success story. Currently, Maton employs more than 70 people and remains 100 percent family owned and operated. Firmly established now as Australia’s favourite and most successful guitar, Maton has gained acceptance on the world stage as... Read more »

Presented by The Album Show Get ready for pure magic as three of Australia’s most captivating singer-songwriters — Sophie Jones, Amy Vee, and Anna Weatherup — join forces to celebrate the indelible sounds of some of the ‘80s and ‘90s most loved indie, folk, alt-country and acoustic femme artists. From the raw honesty of Ani DiFranco and... Read more »

​​​​​​​All Ages Show Australia’s favourite country duo is going from strength to strength as they continue to wow audiences with their live shows and cement their music’s popularity with a string of awards & nominations. Their extremely successful 2nd album release, UP DOWN & SIDEWAYS debuted at #1 on the Australian all genre ARIA charts and received a prestigious ARIA nomination for... Read more »

Presented by The Album Show The Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival holds a unique place in pop/rock history. The band had an almost unparalleled string of bona fide, genre defining hits in the late 60’s and early 70’s, at a time when popular music was evolving at an alarming rate. Their catalogue remains a statement... Read more »

For homegrown country duo the Sunny Cowgirls, there’s a whole lotta road strung out behind the battered old red WB – and plenty of dust coating the guitar cases rattling and shifting in the tray. But after 15 years on the road, sisters and now mothers, Soph and Less Clabburn show no signs of slowing... Read more »

And Country Showcase Featuring performances by Zac Anthony, Danny Phegan, Lachie Cossor and special guest artist James Blundell Coming to you direct from The Stockman’s Hall of Fame! The story of Australian stockmen and women working on the land, told with horses, ponies, dogs, ducks, a goat, an oversized bull and music. Hosted by Head... Read more »

Special Guest: Bryce Sainty Strictly 18+ Consisting of Drew McAlister and Troy Kemp, McAlister Kemp is one of the most successful Australian country acts of the last decade. From the immediate, breakout success of their debut album ‘All Kinds of Tough’ in 2010 until they disbanded in 2015, the duo earned their stripes as one... Read more »

STRICTLY 18+ Coyote Ugly Bar at Diggers: Unleash the Party During the Tamworth Country Music Festival! Supported by Disarray & DUDD Get ready to experience the ultimate nightlife event at the Tamworth Country Music Festival! For three electrifying nights, the Coyote Ugly Bar at Diggers transforms into the hottest party destination in town, bringing you... Read more »

Presented by The Album Show There are few acts in the modern era who have such a deep and profound legacy and impact than The Eagles. Over 50 years after their debut release, the hits this multi genre band (who managed to crystalise the sound of country before evolving through disco and ultimately classic rock)... Read more »

Back on the Tools Tour Presented by Select Music With Special Guests After a couple of years off the road, Busby Marou are back on the tools, bringing their acoustic guitars and trademark harmonies to some of their favourite spots for a special run of intimate shows. This tour is a celebration of 20 years of... Read more »

Presented by The Album Show Sydney based collective The Album Show presents “The West Coast 70’s”. This show consists of a 6 piece show band of experienced and accomplished musicians/singers, playing a setlist of bonafide hits from one of the most significant periods in the development of contemporary pop music, the ‘California’ scene from the... Read more »

8 Ball Aitken has toured the world performing his country, blues, soul and groovy slide-guitar across twenty countries to date. He’s earned a loyal fanbase from his live shows and internet videos, while paying his dues as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer. He is back in Tamworth for his 21st festival running, playing one... Read more »

with Special Guest Jenny Mitchell With a career spanning over two decades, Adam Harvey has become a legend of the Australian country music scene, earning accolades and a loyal fan base along the way. His annual shows at the Tamworth Country Music Festival will feature a treasure trove of hits spanning the entirety of his career,... Read more »

And Country Showcase Featuring performances by Zac Anthony, Danny Phegan, Lachie Cossor and special guest artist James Blundell Coming to you direct from The Stockman’s Hall of Fame! The story of Australian stockmen and women working on the land, told with horses, ponies, dogs, ducks, a goat, an oversized bull and music. Hosted by Head... Read more »

Country Souls Unite for One Wild Night! All Ages Show Get ready for the party of the festival! Hayley Jensen’s Honky Tonk Hoedown is a one-night-only celebration of her brand new album 'Country Soul' with surprise superstar guests! Expect a high-voltage night of country music, with all of Hayley’s boot-stompin’ hits, line-dancing, and surprise duets! You never know who's going to turn up! A full-throttle... Read more »

& The Sisters of Twang BECCY COLE is back! With her 2 annual book-marked Tamworth shows at Blazes, West Tamworth Leagues Club, after 7 long years there’s brand new songs and a new album (titled to be revealed soon!). A long time between drinks would be an understatement, but all good things take time.  We... Read more »

STRICTLY 18+ Get ready to kick on country-style at the Coyote Ugly Bar, lighting up the main weekend of the Tamworth Country Music Festival with back-to-back party nights! This is where the dancefloor stays packed, the drinks keep flowing, and the beats don’t stop. Featuring festival favourite Y.O.G.A live on stage both Friday and Saturday night, you can... Read more »

Blistering bluegrass, ballads, blood harmonies and brutal family banter, wrapped up in vintage vibe around a traditional condenser mic. 2025 third place winners in Australian Folk Music Awards People’s Choice, bluegrass-folk family band Haystack Mountain Hermits deliver sensational stories, blood harmonies, and exceptional musicianship with heart and humour. Favourites on festival stages all over Australia,... Read more »

  Relentless tourer, three-time Golden Guitar winner, and long-time champion of the road less travelled, tattooed troubadour Andrew Swift returns to Blazes Showroom for his only full length band show of the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Having first made his mark in the Australian country music scene as a Toyota Star Maker finalist in 2017, the 11... Read more »

Hosted by Sisters in Country: Jodi Vaughan, Aly Cook & Marian Burns Sisters in Country & Marian Burns Unveil their Tamworth Concert & Exclusive "Harmony Road" Australian Tour – Your Chance to Travel with the Girls! The formidable duo Sisters in Country, featuring Jodi Vaughan and Aly Cook, are set to captivate Australian audiences. Jodi Vaughan, a household name... Read more »

The Acoustic Guitar Showcase In recent times, Elias Bartholomeo has been named the Best Guitarist residing in Australia, with his guitar playing being described as "Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!" with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances. Elias Bartholomeo is an award-winning international touring Fingerstyle Guitarist hailing from Sydney, Australia. From learning... Read more »

​​​​​​​R Rated - Strictly 18+ Jenny Talia is an Australian-born, Chicago-based comedian and singer-songwriter known for her hilariously unapologetic blend of stand-up, storytelling, songs and musical parodies. The daughter of iconic Aussie comic Kevin Bloody Wilson, Jenny has infused her father’s irreverent style into her own perspective, creating a fiercely funny, fresh voice. After starting... Read more »

And Country Showcase Featuring performances by Zac Anthony, Danny Phegan, Lachie Cossor and special guest artist James Blundell Coming to you direct from The Stockman’s Hall of Fame! The story of Australian stockmen and women working on the land, told with horses, ponies, dogs, ducks, a goat, an oversized bull and music. Hosted by Head... Read more »

Chocolate Starfish are set to make a triumphant return to the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2026. The most talked about show from 2025’s festival took many Tamworth Country Music Festival fans by surprise ​​​​​as they captured everyone's attention and imagination at a last minute lunchtime event at Wests League Club. In 2026 Chocolate Starfish... Read more »

STRICTLY 18+ Get ready to kick on country-style at the Coyote Ugly Bar, lighting up the main weekend of the Tamworth Country Music Festival with back-to-back party nights! This is where the dancefloor stays packed, the drinks keep flowing, and the beats don’t stop. Featuring festival favourite Y.O.G.A live on stage both Friday and Saturday night, you can... Read more »

Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs & Chris Stapleton Tribute Show ​​​​​​​Strictly 18+ 🎸 The Ultimate Superstars of Country – Tamworth Country Music Festival! 🎸 Back by very popular demand – the most talked-about party of the 2025 Tamworth Country Music Festival is back to do it all again in 2026! 🔥 Saturday Jan 24 | Blazes... Read more »

Blistering bluegrass, ballads, blood harmonies and brutal family banter, wrapped up in vintage vibe around a traditional condenser mic. 2025 third place winners in Australian Folk Music Awards People’s Choice, bluegrass-folk family band Haystack Mountain Hermits deliver sensational stories, blood harmonies, and exceptional musicianship with heart and humour. Favourites on festival stages all over Australia,... Read more »

Troy Cassar-Daley uncovers his alter ego, Tex Dubbo, and pays homage to the music that shaped his life and career. Classic Old School Country Music that will have you dancing or crying in your beer!! So let’s get swinging together! Bring out your hats, boots and western shirts to match up with these classic songs!!

And Country Showcase Featuring performances by Zac Anthony, Danny Phegan, Lachie Cossor and special guest artist James Blundell Coming to you direct from The Stockman’s Hall of Fame! The story of Australian stockmen and women working on the land, told with horses, ponies, dogs, ducks, a goat, an oversized bull and music. Hosted by Head... Read more »