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No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.

Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.

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Summer of Tennis – Beardy Street Mall

Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

'Something to talk about' returns in 2025 with a summer of tennis! 🎾 This summer, the Beardy Street Mall is transforming into centre court! Watch all the thrilling moments of the 2025 Australian Open live on the big screen, and step up to our centre court table tennis tables to serve up some fun! 🏓✨ What: 2025 Australian Open on the big screen When: 11am - 2pm (daily), 20 - 26 January Where: Beardy Street Mall, Armidale What: table tennis […]

Free
Event Series Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival

Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival

Rotary Park New England Highway (87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]

Free
Event Series Kelly’s Transport Armidale Campdraft

Kelly’s Transport Armidale Campdraft

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The annual Armidale Campdraft is a three-day event with riders travelling from around the countryside to compete at this hotly contested event. Spectators will have the chance to see some of Australia's best riders in action as they compete in the 2025 competition. Campdrafting is uniquely Australian and it has grown in popularity immensely since its beginnings and is one of the largest equestrian disciplines in the country.

Event Series Guyra Art Exhibition

Guyra Art Exhibition

Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre 136 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Painting, sculpture, photography and pottery. Opening Night: Friday, 17 January @ 6.00pm - Tickets $10pp, available at Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre.

Free

“Dichterliebe” (A Poet’s Love) @ The Playhouse

The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An evening of sumptuous song. Schumann's Dichterliebe is truly a jewel of the genre. Dichterliebe ("A Poet's Love") consists of sixteen short songs that take the audience (and performer) on a vivid journey through love and loss - its exhilarating highs and crushing lows. Schumann masterfully sets the stunning poetry of Heinrich Heine, creating songs that are arrestingly beautiful in their word painting, vivid in their imagery, and sublime in their musicality. Artists: Stacey Yang (pianist, Melba Opera Trust) and […]

$35.50

Armidale Australia Day 2025

Central Park Dangar Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

The Australia Day Awards acknowledge unsung heroes in our community who through their contributions make our region a better place. The awards will be presented at this special event in Central Park. Armidale region's next citizenship ceremony will also be held at this event. More than 80 people will receive their citizenship and join us for lunch in the park. The whole community is invited to celebrate with them!

Free

Australia Day @ Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Celebrate everything Aussie! Family friendly. Bistro open 11.30-2.00pm and 5.30-8.00pm.

Free

Australia Day @ Guyra Hotel

Guyra Hotel 88 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Backyard BBQ (sausage sizzle $3), lawn games all day, free fairy bread and lamingtons, raffle and live music with Pete Stanley.

Free

Australia Day @ White Bull

White Bull Hotel 117 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Aussie Family Steakhouse BBQ Australian Open (tennis) Live & Loud. Helium balloons and lolly bags. Specials ($20-25): Aussie BBQ Platter (feeds 4); Aussie Works Burger; Peach Melba and $10 frozen cocktail, plus daily specials board.

Free
Event Series Exhibition @ “How Did We Manage Without Our Gadgets?”

Exhibition @ Historical Society

Armidale and District Historical Society Dumaresq Chambers, 114 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

How Did We Manage Without Our Gadgets? This exhibition will give you an appreciation of the conveniences we now have to make housework easier! It will also give an appreciation of how hard our great grand mothers worked coping with the 'copper' in the wash house to boil sheets and towels or the fuel stove in the kitchen to produce meals several times a day in an overheated kitchen! Bring the kids to experience another era!! We wish everyone a […]

Free
Event Series Armidale Race Day

Armidale Race Day

Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course

Free

Rumble Roadshow

Armidale Skate Park 152 Dumaresq Street (cnr Allingham St), ARMIDALE, New South Wales, Australia

The Rumble Roadshow Skateboard Event is coming to Armidale Skate Park on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM! Watch elite national skateboarders in action Meet the pros and grab a selfie Free skate lessons with accredited coaches Join the all-ages skate competition and win awesome prizes! This FREE community event is a fantastic opportunity for you to get inspired, build confidence, and have an epic day of skating fun. Location: Armidale Skate Park Date: 29 January […]

Free

Armidale Wellness & Connection Festival

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

From exciting outdoor games, food and refreshments and face painting to arts & crafts workshops and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Plus, we will be hosting stalls to support mental well-being and highlight local organisations and service providers dedicated to helping our community thrive.

Free

Karaoke @ The Alternate Root

The Alternate Root 48 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Come along and enjoy some of our delicious food and a fabulous night of music and good company.

Free

Nine Year Sister @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Free

Event Series Bundarra Show

Bundarra Show

Bundarra Showground cnr Oliver and Bombelli Streets, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

Fun for the whole family! Canteen open from 7.00am, bar open from 12.00pm Saturday, local produce display and stalls with kid's craft all day Saturday. Program Saturday, 1 February: 8.30am - Horse Program starts (Ring 1: LED classes, Australian Stock Horse classes; Ring 2: LED classes, Local Classes, Pony Club mount); 9.00-11.00am - Ute Show Registration opens; 12.00pm - Ute Show judging; 3.00pm Ute Show presentations; 4.00pm - Ute Barrel Race; 5.00pm - Arena Sorting (under lights); Live music. Sunday, 2 February: 8.30am - Horse […]

Free
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
The Armidale Regional Community pays tribute to their love of land, love of people, and love of culture.

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