Jeff Gibbs
Tweed Shire Council will support 20 diverse local events over the next year through its 2025–2026 Event Sponsorship Program, celebrating the region’s natural beauty, creativity, and culinary culture.
The program invited event organisers to apply for funding to deliver experiences that align with community values and showcase the Tweed’s unique appeal, bringing the Tweed Events Strategy 2024–2028 to life.
Mayor Chris Cherry said the initiative plays a vital role in building community spirit.
“Our local events are more than just great days out. They foster connection, showcase our creativity, and celebrate what makes the Tweed such a special place to live and visit,” Cr Cherry said.
This year’s successful events range from major sporting competitions to arts, music, and family celebrations. They include:
- Kinship Festival – 20 Sept 2025, Murwillumbah
- Pathway of the Sun Fair – 21 Sept 2025, Crabbes Creek
- Tyalgum Music Festival – 26–28 Sept 2025, Tyalgum
- Chasing Swell Tweed Coast Pro Junior – 4–5 Oct 2025, Cabarita Beach
- Murwillumbah Show – 31 Oct–1 Nov 2025, Murwillumbah
- Tweed Orchid Show and Fair – 31 Oct–2 Nov 2025, Tweed Heads
- Tyalgum Dance Spectacular – 15 Nov 2025, Tyalgum
- Kingscliff Triathlon – 16 Nov 2025, Kingscliff
- Carols by the Coast – 9 Dec 2025, Kingscliff
- Carols in the Park – 12 Dec 2025, Murwillumbah
- Lions Club Community Christmas Party – 13 Dec 2025, Cabarita Beach
- Tweed Coast Enduro – 14 Feb 2026, Pottsville
- Kingscliff Triathlon – 1 Mar 2026, Kingscliff
- Chillingham’s Family Fun Day – 9 May 2026, Chillingham
- Lava Arts Festival – 22–24 May 2026, Shire-wide
- World Environment Day Festival – 7 June 2026, Murwillumbah
- Seas the Day Women’s Surf Festival – 20–21 June 2026, Kingscliff
- Head of the Tweed – 28 June 2026, Tweed River
- Tweed 30 Paddle Marathon – 25–26 July 2026, Murwillumbah to Tweed Heads
- Australian Longboard Titles – 25–30 July 2026, Various beaches
Council will also again partner with Tweed Tourism Co to deliver the signature Savour The Tweed food and drink festival from 22–26 October 2025, a flagship event showcasing the region’s flavours and stories.
In addition, the Tweed Regional Museum Street Party will return to Murwillumbah on 6 September 2025, supported by $350,000 in multi-year NSW Government funding through to 2027.
