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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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Event Series Friday Night Raffles @ the Royal

Friday Night Raffles @ the Royal

Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along and support the Children’s Ward at Armidale Hospital. Raffle tickets: $2 (single ticket) or $3 (for five) or $7 (for 10) – ticket sales from 6.00pm, drawn 7.00pm. Five meat trays, donated by Pete’s Mountview Butchery, to be raffled. Happy hour from 4.00-7.00m, drink specials and delicious meals available.

Free

Something to Talk About Summer Series Week 3

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Don't miss out on a spectacular night of live music. This summer series continues with a top-tier lineup of Pop and Rock: 5.00-6.00pm: Vinnie and the Cuban Missiles 6.30-7.30pm: Jhana Allen Food sorted, thanks to Menulog and will be delivered on-site during the show. Menulog: Pick up order from the table to the side of the stage after receiving a text from Menulog.

Christmas Karaoke @ Boobooks

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

Come along for some fantastic singing, an excellent selection of local wines and beers, and delicious snacks!

Free

Rick Cuthel @ 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 Karaoke @ the Newie

Karaoke @ the Newie

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

Come along to the front bar, try your singing skills and have a great night in good company.

Free
Event Series Armidale Jam Circle

Armidale Jam Circle

The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

If your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along an join in. Join the Group Page! Back on the grand veranda, now that its Spring/warmer. Song List Rollin' in My Sweet Babies Arms; Cornbread & Butterbeans; Sittin' on Top of the World; Keep on the Sunnyside; Worried Man Blues; Will the Circle be Unbroken; Cripple Creek; Nellie Kane; Boil Them […]

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.

Carols @ Chapel Street Baptist Church

Chapel Street Baptist Church 187 Chapel Street (cnr Enid Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An invitation is extended to all to enjoy a night of Christmas Carols followed by supper.

Free
Event Series The Firm @ Rafters

The Firm @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.

Free

Christmas with the Salvos

Salvation Army Citadel 100 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Craft for the children, then a delicious Christmas meal and Carol singing. RSVP by 20 December essential.

Free

Carols On Markham

Armidale City Church 68a Markham Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A Christmas Eve red carpet movie screening (dress up!): Journey To Bethlehem. Animals, lolly cart, family photos, manger and shepherds, live Christmas music with Sharny Russell, dessert for everyone. Free!

Free

Community Christmas Lunch

Youth Centre, Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Drinks and savouries (11.30am), lunch (12.00pm) Come to this free lunch. Everyone is welcome- young and old, come by yourself, bring the family, bring a friend, bring your neighbour or the whole neighbourhood! Please contact Martin or Réné if you would like to help – need transport on the day – any further information or a meal delivered (in Armidale).

Free

2024 New Year’s Eve – Guyra

Guyra Recreation Ground 3 Park Street (cnr Ollera and Ryanda Streets), GUYRA, NSW, Australia +1 more

The Guyra and Community Progress Association is excited to provide this free event with thanks to our partners, Armidale Regional Council, Guyra CWA Evening Branch, White Rock Wind Farm and Ladybug Projects. Bring a picnic rug or chair and enjoy the festivities. 5.30pm - Gates open at the Guyra Recreation Ground (jumping castle, food and stall vendors) 6.00pm - Music by Terra Firma 9.00pm - Fireworks at Guyra Showground (20 Marne Street, Guyra) 10.30pm - Band finishes    

New Year’s Eve Labyrinth Walk

Labyrinth Armidale 83-87 Dangar Street, ARMIDALE, New South Wales, Australia

A labyrinth is a single path leading from the external to the internal. It can be used for reflection and many other community purposes. Time to reflect on the events of 2024, and pause to imagine, dream, and hope for 2025, and share your insights and intentions with others in order to move forward into the New Year with ease and grace, and hold each other gently as paths unfold over the year and into the future.

Free

New Year’s Eve Fireworks – Armidale

Rologas Sporting Fields Taylor Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Armidale Regional Council is proud to support this New Years Eve fireworks display.