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Discover the hidden gems of The Sapphire City.

Inverell is nestled in a picturesque valley beside the Macintyre River of NSW. This New England North West region is renowned for its proud pioneering history, its beautiful restored buildings, and the production of many fine gemstones from which Inverell has earned the epithet of ‘Sapphire City’.

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Upcoming Events

We have many exciting upcoming events to look forward to!

World Day of Prayer

Inverell Uniting Church

Join us for World Day of Prayer on Friday, 7th March 2025 at Inverell Community Uniting Church from 10:00am.

For further information, please contact 0428 221 311.

International Women's Day Morning Tea

Inverell Art Gallery

Join us for the International Women’s Day Morning Tea, hosted by Mayor Kate Dight, Deputy Mayor Jo Williams and Councillors Wendy Wilks and Fiona Brown.

Morning Tea will be held at the Inverell Art Gallery on Saturday, 8th March 2025 from 10:00am.

Tickets can be purchased for $20.00 from TryBooking – Ticket sales close at 4:00pm, Monday 3rd March 2025.
*Tickets also available from Inverell Visitor Information Centre.

Inverell Listening Festival

The Welders Dog, Inverell

You are invited to the Inverell Listening Festival on Wednesday, 12th March 2025 from 5:15pm at the Welders Dog.

This is Australia’s first festival of listening: celebrating our capacity to understand and connect with each other through everyday stories.

Come and play LISTEN FOR… The storytelling game with a twist.

Spend over an hour sharing stories from everyday life. You’ll be surprised at what you discover!

Tickets can be booked,

Multicultural Festival

Join us for the annual Multicultural Festival, held on Saturday, 15th March 2025 at Victoria Park from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Finishing precinct of the Grafton to Inverell Cycle Race.

It is the perfect opportunity to explore the world in one day. Taste the food from different Countries, enjoy the Live Music, Guest Performances and Market Stalls.

Sapphire City Markets

Campbell Park

Inverell Sapphire City Markets.
The perfect opportunity to grab some beautiful handmade pieces, a little something for yourself and maybe breakfast too.

Held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month in Campbell Park by the Macintyre River.

Be delighted by the locally handmade goods and market stalls which include Gem stones, jewellery, antiques, clothing, homemade cakes and jams, freshly cooked food, tea and coffee, fruit and vegetables, tools,

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