The Laneway Bar - Official Opening Night of Hats Off To Country 2026

10 Apr 2026 - Town Hall

Presented by Entertainment Venues, Tamworth Region and Tamworth Regional Council

CELEBRATE HAT’S OFF to country TAMWORTH

Kick off the official opening night celebrations of Hats Off To Country Tamworth 2026 with an unforgettable evening at The Laneway Bar from 5pm!

Gather your friends, work crew or plan the perfect date night as the city comes alive with music, atmosphere and festival energy.

Get ready for JD, THE COLONIAL'S high energy, intoxicating, southern fried mixture of country, vintage soul, swamp blues, vintage R’n’b, country, early rock’n’roll, bluegrass, dirty funk and banjo bangers!

Soak up the vibrant Hats Off atmosphere in the heart of Tamworth and sip on delicious signature cocktails for just $17.

The perfect way to start an incredible weekend of live music and entertainment. Whether you're a local or visiting for the Hats Off To Country Festival, this is your chance to celebrate the spirit of our mid year Hat’s Off to Coungtry Festival in style.

See you in The Laneway Bar from 5pm!

When

Friday 10 April 2026 at 04:00PM

Pricing

This is a free event - no charge for entry

Event Info

SHOW TIMES: (All times are approximate and open to change)
Gates Open: 4:00pm

Concludes: 8:00pm
Food Available: Candy Bar

Bar Facilities: Yes
Merchandise Sales: No
Artist Signings: N/A
Fogger/Hazer/Smoke Machine/Strobe: N/A
Age limitations applicable: Strictly 18+

Max age for lap sitting: Lap sitting unavailable for this event
Language/Nudity/Violence: No

Will there be screens available at the show: No

Are Photographic or recording devices permitted inside the venue: Yes

Print at home tickets available? N/A

Online purchase limit: N/A
Companion cards accepted? N/A

Important Terms & Conditions of sale:

No refunds, no exchanges

The right is reserved to vary, substitute or withdraw advertised programs, artists, venue or seating arrangements as necessary.

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