People right across the Tamworth Region will have a range of bumper events they can attend this Australia Day, from morning barbecues through to an evening concert.
The concert, with a full lineup to be announced, along with fireworks will round out the 2026 Australia Day events on Monday 26 January and provides an extra excuse for visitors to stay another night in the region following the conclusion of the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival the day prior.
Other Australia Day activities – like barbeques, live music, cricket and games – will also be held around the Tamworth Region.
Tamworth Regional Council is organising and supporting events across the region for the community to reflect, respect and celebrate our nation and our people.
Tamworth Region Mayor Russell Webb said he was thrilled to see so many events being held across the region for our communities to enjoy.
"We have so many great events on Australia Day throughout the Tamworth Region for people to attend," Cr Webb said.
"It's a chance for our towns and villages to come together for a moment of reflection and also celebration."
Australia Day Awards ceremonies will be held at Tamworth, Barraba, Manilla and Nundle, to recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to the community.
The Tamworth ceremony will also incorporate the Citizenship Ceremony where 97 new residents will be welcomed into the community, close to double the number of previous years.
Events have been made possible by assistance from the Australian Government through the National Australia Day Council, and with the support of local community groups.
A full list of events across the Tamworth region for Australia Day include:
Barraba – The Barraba Australia Day Awards will take place from 6pm at the Barraba Golf Club. There will also be a barbecue and live entertainment.
Bendemeer – The Bendemeer Hotel will host an official ceremony, entertainment and games from 10am until 4pm.
Kootingal – The Kootingal and District Lions Club will coordinate a breakfast in Memory Park at 8am followed by an Australia Day Address, games and live entertainment.
Manilla – The Manilla Matters S355 committee have organised a fun morning for all at the Manilla Memorial Swimming Pool. Enjoy breakfast at 8am, followed by the Australia Day awards ceremony and kids' activities from 9am.
Nundle – Nundle will hold an Australia Day awards ceremony as well as live entertainment at the Nundle Bowling Club. It all kicks off at 7pm.
Tamworth – There are plenty of options in Tamworth. A Church Service will be held at 10am at the Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall followed by the Citizenship Ceremony and Australia Day Awards from 11am. A barbecue lunch at 12.30pm will follow. Then, in the evening at 7pm, the concert will kick off in Bicentennial Park while there will be fireworks at 9pm.
Woolomin – Join the Woolomin Wombats Cricket Team at the Woolomin Recreation Reserve for a great day of social cricket and a barbecue breakfast from 9am.
To stay up to date with the Australia Day events across the region visit http://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/ausday2026
