Bell Beats Music and Arts Festival Logo.
Cowra is set to host an exciting new event with the introduction of the Bell Beats Musicand 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.
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.