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Click to view the Spring 2024 events calendar! (PDF 3MB), 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?

Andrew Hamilton @ Big Welder’s Dog

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

A-List in association with Junkyard Artists presents: In 2021, Andrew spent four months in two of Sydney’s maximum-security prisons for the supply of psychedelic drugs. He had a great time. Best Newcomer Nominee – Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 2023 - “Knack for a ripping anecdote” – The Age - “Fascinating and unique” – Chortle - “One to watch” – NSW Police

$35.50
Event Series Science @ the Library

Science @ the Library

Armidale War Memorial Library 2/182 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The UNE Discovery team is excited to bring a late afternoon science show to the Library. During National Science Week, young and old are invited to come along for some creative chemistry and a little magic of physics – some elephant’s toothpaste or a fire tornado may be created, perhaps  a light bulb levitated or a Chladni Plate vibrated. There’ll be something for everyone - lots of science, and lots of WOW! Each session will be limited to 40 attendees. […]

Free

Opera Australia: “La Bohème”

Lazenby Hall University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

On a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks. Two hands meet in the dark and four friends’ lives change forever. Experience the original bohemian love story. When Mimì meets Rodolfo, it’s love at first touch. They head out to bustling Café Momus, where the feisty Musetta and Marcello rekindle their relationship. But even the deepest love can’t warm a freezing winter. For our bohemians, everything is possible and the future can't come quickly enough. Rodolfo and his friends are determined to […]

$41.50 – $96.85

Strings & Steel @ McCrossins

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

Strings & Steel is a dynamic concert featuring musical powerhouse multi-instrumentalists Andrew Clermont and Garry Steel, playing songs in a myriad of styles from across the globe and putting the ‘live’ in ‘live music’! Jaw-droppingly entertaining, these gentlemen demonstrate the finesse that can be expected from more than 50 years of bringing music to life on stages across Australia and internationally. Taking their audiences on a sonic journey never to be forgotten, the Strings & Steel concert truly has something for everyone, with a whole bunch […]

$27.19

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

Aussie Neon Nights

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

International street food stalls, gourmet food trucks and trailers, dedicated dessert section, kids' rides and jumping castles, carnival and sideshow games, boutique market and craft stalls, neon photo walls, circus activation space (LED hula hoops and LED Poi+Glow sticks) and music till late. 6.00pm - Glow Station; 7.00pm - Hula Hoop Roving Performance; 8.00pm - Fire Performance $30 unlimited kids' rides wristband.

$2

Cabaret: The Flower and the Fiddle

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

The Flower and the Fiddle: The Eclectic and Magical Music of Goldheist and Andrew Clermont. Arts North West On Tour presents The Flower & The Fiddle. This musical powerhouse duo features multi-instrumentalist Andrew Clermont (violin/mandolin/guitar/didgeridoo) and singer-songwriter GOLDHEIST (piano/vocals), presenting an evocative and enchanting show full of stories, characters and connection, beautifully rendered with exquisite musicianship shimmering with folk, classical and Celtic elements. Eclectic and exhilarating – a great concert for all ages. The event is BYO alcohol (18+ only, […]

$15.50 – $35.50

Wrestle Revolution Live

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

International Wrestling Australia returns for an epic event of live Australian Pro-Wrestling action for the whole family - part of the annual IWA Wrestle Revolution Tour! Entertainment of this quality only comes to town once a year, so don't miss your chance!. *VIP Tickets include priority seating, early access to venue, commemorative show poster and pre-show meet and greet with IWA wrestlers.

$20.93 – $32.40

Schools Orienteering Championships

See details NSW, Australia

All students are invited to enter this peak NSW event for school-aged students. There is no minimum standard and no qualification required. Students can choose from an A (moderate to hard) or B (easy) course. All finishers in each age group at Regional Championships are encouraged to attend and compete at NSW Schools Championships.

Event Series Walcha Farmers’ Market

Walcha Farmers’ Market

McHattan Park Fitzroy Street, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.