Bell Beats Festival To Launch As Cowra's New October Long Weekend
Cowra is set to host an exciting new event with the introduction of the Bell Beats Music and Arts Festival, launching on Saturday 4 October 2025. The festival will take place in the Civic Square and Cultural Precinct on Darling Street and will run annually across the October long weekend until 2027.
Bell Beats Festival is proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program, led by Transport for NSW, with a total funding allocation of $350,000 over three years to support the development and delivery of the event. Further details about the program are available at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/openstreets.
The Bell Beats Festival will bring Cowra’s town centre to life with a dynamic program of nationally recognised performers, local musicians, artists, and a creative arts precinct featuring ephemeral art installations, video projection and artmaking workshops. The event will also include family-friendly entertainment, local food and wine, and a strong focus on community participation.
Mayor Paul Smith welcomed the announcement, highlighting the significance of the event for Cowra’s cultural and economic future.
“Bell Beats represents a bold and exciting new direction for Cowra. It is a celebration of who we are as a community and what we have to offer visitors. Thanks to funding from the NSW Government through the Open Streets Program, we have the opportunity to create an annual event that brings our town together, activates our public spaces, and supports local businesses,” said Mayor Smith.
He added that Council is encouraging the local community to get involved through sponsorship, bar and vendor opportunities, and participation in festival activities.
“This is a chance for Cowra’s businesses, creatives and community groups to be part of something truly special. Bell Beats is designed to grow over the coming years and become a major event on the regional calendar. We are proud to lead its delivery and look forward to welcoming locals and visitors alike to the first festival this October.”
Bell Beats Festival 2025 will be free to attend and promises to offer an inclusive and vibrant experience for all ages.
Come along, enjoy a full day of live entertainment, sample delicious food from local producers, discover new regional brewery options and celebrate everything that makes Cowra such a special place to live and visit.
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