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Click to view the Autumn 2025 events calendar (PDF 1.4MB), or view the list below.

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.

Have an event to add to the calendar?

“Back to Black” Fashion Display

Saumarez Homestead 230 Saumarez Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The clothing and accessories from the White family collection and many other gowns from the National Trust collection, will be displayed throughout the ground floor, adding a layer of interest and richness to the usual house tour which you will find excellent. Back to Black includes objects on display that span more than 100 years, with well-known designers from both Australian and international design houses.  The display is collaboratively curated by the National Trust Senior Curator and fashion historian Dr […]

$12 – $42

Live Music Friday @ Boobooks

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Boobooks takes pride in live music Friday! So do our customers. Every Friday there will be a local band or solo artist, or the mic will be open to customers for a monthly Bookstore karaoke. Check out the website and socials for the latest information on what's playing. See you on Friday!

Free
Event Series Bookstore Karaoke @ Boobooks

Bookstore Karaoke @ Boobooks

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Bookstore Karaoke is back for 2025 and you can now join us for some epic singing every month! On our karaoke nights, we provide the ultimate bookstore experience: late night shopping, wine, coffee, and singing! Ages 18 and up.

Seasons of New England Expo Dinner

McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

The Expo Eve Dinner is a great way to begin your Expo weekend. Featuring New England produce, a New England themed drinks menu and lots of local personality, it is just the ticket to getting your weekend off to the perfect start. Celebrated local chef Michael Welbourn is putting together a 3 course meal, starting with canapes and followed by an alternate drop main and dessert. Sourcing exceptional local ingredients as always, this will be a wonderful way to start […]

$70

Joel McKay @ 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.

Ulysses Motorcycle Club Grand Parade – CANCELLED

Bellevue Oval Claude Street, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, Australia

CANCELLED Locals are encouraged to watch the Ulysses Motorcycle Club Grand Parade. The ride will leave Bellevue Park at UNE under police escort, to arrive at Rugby League Park at approx. 9.45-10am, with 350-400 bikes expected.

Free
Event Series Chilli Jam @ Alternate Root

Chilli Jam @ Alternate Root

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

Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam – Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun. Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Free

Flickerfest – Best of Australian Shorts

Belgrave Twin Cinema 145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Flickerfest returns with this annual one-off chance to see the Best of International Shorts & Best of Australian Shorts programmes officially selected for Flickerfest National Tour, before these films continue their journey around the world. Celebrating its 34th year, Flickerfest, Australia’s only Academy® Award and BAFTA qualifying short film festival, and the country’s largest Australian & International short film competition, screens the best of shorts from Australia and the world, selected from a record 3,500 entries; ensuring the presentation of […]

Disarray @ the Newie

New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Always bringing you the finest in DJ talent.

Free
Event Series Markets in the Mall

Markets in the Mall

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

Live music, a variety of stalls offering a huge range of quality, handmade and handcrafted items, cupcakes, candles, bath and body products, skincare and makeup, handmade clothing, bags, shoes, linen, pottery, woodwork, plants, art, homewares, toys, puppets, stamping and scrap-booking, plus so much more.

Free

Werrikimbe National Park – Celebrating 50 Years – POSTPONED

Werrikimbe National Park Q6RQ+5M,, FORBES RIVER, NSW, Australia

POSTPONED TO 18-19 OCTOBER Easy. The event is suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The guided walks vary in length and difficulty. Join us at Mooraback Cabin. Enjoy Ranger-guided walks, speeches, celebratory cake, and a delicious lunch. Please RSVP to the local Walcha office to help plan for catering and the guided walks. Weekend schedule Saturday 5.00pm - Bird briefing followed by nocturnal guided walk at sunset. Knowledgeable guides will reveal the park’s birdlife as the […]

Free

Seasons of New England Makers, Creators & Producers Expo

Hampden Park Cnr King and Maitland Streets, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Experience a great line up of stallholders.  The event will showcase some of the New England's finest local produce, wine, food, art and hand made products, for our Producers, Makers & Creators Expo. Each day will start with a warm welcome, our much loved free kids tent with creative activities, plenty of shady seating, a line up of talented musicians creating the perfect atmosphere, wine and beer tasting - as well as the option to purchase a glass with lunch […]

“Back to Black” Fashion Display

Saumarez Homestead 230 Saumarez Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Tours on Sunday: 10.30am-12.00pm, 12.30-2.00pm and 2.30-4.00pm The clothing and accessories from the White family collection and many other gowns from the National Trust collection, will be displayed throughout the ground floor, adding a layer of interest and richness to the usual house tour which you will find excellent. Back to Black includes objects on display that span more than 100 years, with well-known designers from both Australian and international design houses.  The display is collaboratively curated by the National […]

$12 – $42

Market Sunday Concert

Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. Young Wind Players The music this Market Sunday Concert features two ensembles from the New England Conservatorium of Music: the Armidale Youth Wind Ensemble and JazzLab directed by Louisa Sindel-Marshall and Paul Marshall. This is an opportunity to hear and support some great young musicians in two fantastic ensembles. They will be performing some well-known melodies and some new repertoire.

Donation

“Favourite Shorts” – Week 1

The Lodge Theatre 119A Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A festival of rehearsed short play readings from original scripts (produced by Margaret Sims and Benjamin Thorn) with a different program each week. The scripts are mostly original and from local authors and there will be Audience Choice Awards. Favourite Shorts is a community event with all actors/readers who express an interest, guaranteed a part. Ticket also available at door.

$10 – $20

Homestead Series 1 – Rosecroft Homestead

Rosecroft Homestead 105 Cramsie Crescent, GLEN INNES, NSW, Australia

NECOM's Homestead Series offers a rare chance to immerse yourself in a magical combination of fine chamber music and local history. As these homesteads are not open to the public, the series offers an exclusive glimpse into the architectural history of the area. Seating is limited so get in early to secure your tickets. Enjoy a delightful afternoon of music with musicians from the New England Conservatorium of Music, Armidale. Performed in the stables of "Rosecroft" Homestead, the program includes […]

$77.38 – $215.75

Frank Sultana @ Welders Dog Brewery

Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

In 2023, Sydney Bluesman Frank Sultana competed in and won the solo duo section of the prestigious Memphis International Blues Challenge, becoming only the third artist outside of north America to do so in the events 40 year history. While in Memphis Frank met Canadian singer songwriter Jon Hines, who has been releasing his original blues music for several years and touring from his base on the east coast of Canada In March 2025 Frank has invited Jon to Australia to join […]

$35.50

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