The 7th Dorrigo Old-Time Music School will be held on the 22, 23, 24 October 2025. It is held at 32 Tyringham Road, Dorrigo, NSW, Australia opposite the Dorrigo Showgrounds where the Festival is held.

The music school provides opportunities for learning and playing alongside award winning old time musicians. Workshops will include traditional fiddle and banjo music, instrument workshops (fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass, vocal), old time ensemble workshops, folk singing, concerts, jamming and a festival performance opportunity.