The New England region is continuing to celebrate through to Santa visit day, with Christmas markets, concerts, carnivals and even a horse racing event set to bring colour and cheer to communities across the region.
Local festivals and shows
Posted inGood News, Local festivals and shows, Tamworth Regional
Tap into the fun: Tamworth Brewfest returns
Get ready for a night of flavour, friends and fun when the much-anticipated Tamworth Brewfest rolls out at Scully Park in Tamworth on Saturday 29 November 2025, from 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri
NarraBRIGHT goes for fantasy in 2026
Narrabri Shire Council has unveiled the theme for NarraBRIGHT 2026 – Fantasy – inviting attendees to step into a world of imagination, light and wonder when the much-loved event returns on Friday, 10 April 2026.
Posted inArmidale, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows, sustainable living
Line up locked in for this weekend’s Black Gully Festival
The 2025 program features a vibrant mix of live performances across two stages, with genres ranging from jazz and salsa to rock and soul.
Posted inEntertainment, Inverell, Local festivals and shows
Inverell’s Got Talent launches Sapphire City Festival with packed Town Hall
Inverell East Rotary Club has kicked off the Sapphire City Festival with a full house for the annual Inverell’s Got Talent concert at the Town Hall last weekend.
Posted inGlen Innes, Local festivals and shows
Revving up for fun: Cars, trucks and bikes take centre stage in Glen Innes
This November, the township of Glen Innes will come alive with the sights and sounds of gleaming vehicles, from vintage hot rods to powerful bikes, as the community gears up for the “Triple Challenge Show & Shine”.
Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows, Uralla, What's on
Fleece to Fashion Gala Parade returns with sparkle, style and sustainability
The Fleece to Fashion Gala Parade returns on 15 November at CSIRO Chiswick, celebrating Australian Merino wool through an evening of couture, creativity and community. Enjoy canapés, cocktails and runway glamour under the stars of New England.
Posted inBarraba, Entertainment, Local festivals and shows
Back to the Bush auto festival next weekend bigger than ever
Barraba is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year, with the Back to the Bush Auto Festival returning on Saturday 18 October and it’s expected to be bigger than ever.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Local festivals and shows, Review
A night of chaos, confusion and comic brilliance with Noises Off
REVIEW: Chaos, confusion, and comic brilliance took over the stage in Armidale Drama & Musical Society’s latest production of Noises Off – and you can still see it today if you hurry!
Posted inEntertainment, Local festivals and shows, Sport and fitness events, Walcha
Full throttle fun at Walcha Motorcycle Rally
The Walcha Motorcycle Rally is set to roar back into town this November, bringing together riders, spectators, and the local community for a revved up weekend.