January 15, 2026

Australia’s Country Heart

Country music’s biggest names heading to Tamworth.

Story Olivia Goeldner

The Toyota 54th Tamworth return in January 2026, marking more than five decades of showcasing Australian artists.

Running from 16 to 25 January, the event will once again transform the regional town into a beating heart of talent, with more than 700 acts set to perform.

Offering a mix of free and ticketed shows, it celebrates both emerging artists and established stars.

Troy Casar-Daley, Lee Kernaghan, John Williamson, Amber Lawrence, Travis Collins, Felicity Urquhart, Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley, Max Jackson and The Wolfe Brothers, are among some of the icons set to grace the stage at the festival.

Signature events include the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards, the return of Orchestral Country with a 38-piece ensemble, and a new spin with RocKwiz Salutes Country hosted by Julia Zemiro.

Also making a reappearance will be Australian children’s group, The Wiggles.

Coming off the release of their first country album, the group will be wrapping up their up-coming tour at the festival featuring the wildly popular character The Tree of Wisdom, who has taken over the internet with his signature “dance like no-ones watching” routines.

“Building on its long legacy, this festival will highlight Tamworth as the Home of Country Music.”

“Tamworth is an accessible festival for all people, so having a really strong family element is an important thing,” said Festival Executive Producer Peter Ross.

Building on its long legacy, this festival will highlight Tamworth as the ‘Home of Country Music’, a place where Australian artists have been discovered, nurtured and celebrated for more than 54 years.

“The thing with the festival is we don’t rely on international names, we rely on the Australian artists to keep the festival going,” said Mr Ross.

“Tamworth is recognised as the Country Music Capital, and continues to support Australian country music.”

Other iconic acts include Kasey Chambers, Catherine Britt, Kristy Cox, and the all-female show Her Sound, Her Story featuring Taylor Moss, Tori Forsyth, Hayley Jensen, and Tyla Rodrigues.

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