There are several commercially run galleries in and around the city of Tamworth, with some paired with cafes to heighten the senses. The Tamworth Regional Gallery is a regular venue for National touring art exhibitions. The Weswal Gallery at the top end of town offers art and giftware from local and national Australian artists coupled with a lovely cafe.

The Tamworth Regional Craft Centre is housed in a huge tin shed at the West end of Piper Street. It is the perfect location to showcase local Australian creative efforts which range from painting to quilting, embroidery, woodturning and ancient art of blacksmithing.

Tamworth’s long and rich history is made more prominent by its noteworthy buildings. Lands marks such as Calala Cottage, the Railway Station, the former Britten’s Brewery, and the Victorian classical stuccoed brick post office designed by James Barnet are still standing proud.

The Power Station Museum is a unique tribute to the area as Tamworth was the first municipal shire to have electric street lights. The museum offers an extensive look at the changes and advancements in technologies over the years.

Rev up your day with a visit to the Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum, where there are more than 50 Motorcycles on show, some dating back to the 1950’s through to the 1980’s. All have been restored and include a range of prominent Motorcycle brands.

Theatrics’ and music spectaculars are popular in Tamworth, with talents being showcased by the Dramatic Society and the Tamworth Musical Society. The Capitol Theatre in the Centrepoint Arcade plays host to travelling musicals, theatrical and other general performances. It provides an ideal forum to showcase Tamworth’s rising stars.