Entries have opened for the 2026 Armidale Eisteddfod, with organisers inviting musicians, performers and composers of all ages to take part in one of the region’s longest-running cultural events.
Entertainment
Goo Goo Muck: New group exhibition opens at The Loft Tamworth
A new group exhibition celebrating local artists will open at The Loft Tamworth on Saturday, bringing together ceramics, painting, textiles and installation.
NarraBRIGHT to feature national lighting artists in expanded program
NarraBRIGHT will return in 2026 with its most ambitious program yet, featuring large-scale light installations and projections by nationally recognised artists Mandylights and Illuminart.
Free outdoor cinema returns to Tamworth and Armidale
Newcastle Permanent’s free Cinema Under the Stars returns to Tamworth and Armidale this March with a screening of The Wild Robot.
What Next? Graeme Connors return to Tamworth
Australian singer-songwriter Graeme Connors will return to Tamworth this week, bringing his What Next? show to the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday.
Toni Childs brings music, stories, and love to Tamworth
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Toni Childs is bringing Tamworth audiences an evening of music, storytelling and inspiration tomorrow night at the Capitol Theatre.
Engines ready: 2026 Weeks of Speed Festival set to take off
Weeks of Speed will return to Gunnedah in March, bringing a packed program of motorsport events and an anticipated economic boost to the Shire.
Festival favourites Haystack Mountain Hermits to play at Tenterfield
Award-winning family band Haystack Mountain Hermits will perform at Tenterfield School of Arts on Saturday, 14 March.
Off to the movies: Roxy Theatre to celebrate 90th anniversary
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Bingara’s Roxy Theatre, an iconic and magnificently restored 1930’s art deco building that was the hub of life in Bingara for many years.
Grant-backed programs deliver practical support for Ashford families
A community donation is helping Ashford families access free school holiday activities and practical health support, easing pressure on households across Inverell Shire.
