These are the artists we’re most excited to see at TCMF 2026
This might be the best country music festival in Australia. Either way, it’s the longest-running, and its 54th edition is happening 16–25 January 2026 in Tamworth, NSW.
Over ten days, the city fills with live music, pub gigs, buskers, and fans who are just as into the tunes as the performers themselves.
The country acts hitting the Toyota 54th Tamworth Country Music Festival stage is a solid mix of old favourites and newer voices:
Troy Cassar‑Daley
Lee Kernaghan
John Williamson
Fanny Lumsden
Lyn Bowtell
Amber Lawrence
Ashleigh Dallas
Travis Collins
Kasey Chambers
The Wiggles
Beccy Cole
Andrew Swift
Brooke McClymont & Adam Eckersley
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Catherine Britt
Duncan Toombs
Melinda Schneider
Shane Nicholson
Zac & George
Max Jackson
The Wolfe Brothers
Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys
We’re especially keen for Cosmic Psychos and Big Pups, both consistently put on sets that are worth catching live.
Country music is straightforward. It’s about stories and emotion, and at Tamworth you get that everywhere: in the street performances, at small pub shows, and in the bigger arena sets where everyone knows the words.
It’s also a chance to discover new artists, hang out with people who are there for the same reason you are, and just enjoy live music in a very chill setting.
TCMF Dates
When: Friday 16–Sunday 25 January 2026
Where: Tamworth, NSW — Home of Country Music
What to Expect: headline shows, smaller stage gigs, street performances, and plenty of live music throughout the city.
Whether you’re there for the big names or the smaller discoveries, TCMF 2026 is a reliable dose of Australian country music done well.
