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.
Armidale City Bowling Club
92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
FREE activities + movie screening, as well as a jumping castle, inflatable baseball and Santa photos, PLUS our MEGA Christmas cash draw prize of $3,000 to be won! Live music by The James Brothers following the raffles.
Guyra Recreation Ground
3 Park Street (cnr Ollera and Ryanda Streets), GUYRA, NSW, Australia
Free family fun night, local band – Rough Justice, Food vendors, jumping castles, children’s entertainment. Bring a picnic rug or chair. This initiative is proudly funded by the NSW Government, in association with the Guyra and Community Progress Association and Armidale Regional Council.
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
Get ready to embrace the arrival of 2024 with an evening of music, dance, and joyous festivities at the New Year's Eve Burning Dance Party. Event features burning effigy bonfire, BBQ cookout, dance, raffle prizes, BYO food to cook on BBQ, NO glass permitted, BYO lawn chairs/picnic blanket.
Armidale Rams RLFC
Rugby League Park, Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
1.30pm (door opens), 2.30pm (Poker starts). Entry includes sausage sizzle. Get ready for an afternoon of fun and excitement. Lucky door prizes and raffles, music, complimentary bar snacks and more! $20 re-buy, first hour unlimited, 1 top-up at first break. Licensed bar open.
Archery Range
95 Rockvale Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
This event is being held in conjunction with the Archery NSW Youth Series. 12 January - practice afternoon and group activities (BBQ evening) 13 January - WA 24T Field Round (organized dinner out) 14 January - WA 24T Field Round + presentations
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
Join us for an electrifying night with Cassy Judy on her highly anticipated tour. Get ready to be blown away by her mesmerizing vocals and captivating stage presence. Prepare to be immersed in a night of unforgettable music and incredible energy. Cassy Judy will take you on a musical journey like no other, showcasing her latest hits and fan favourites. Do not miss out on this exclusive in-person event! Grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away. […]
Armidale City Bowling Club
92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
A fun-filled, action-packed, comedic, children's magic & illusion show with jaw-dropping magic, hilarious age-appropriate jokes, audience participation, illusionary tables floating around, children sawed in half and MORE!
The Armidale School
87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
The 23rd year-camp provides a unique opportunity to LIVE IN (stay on-site) and get a full holistic Rugby experience with focus on the on-field and off-field development of all camp participants. NSW RUGBY Development and Coaching staff will provide all the on-field curriculum and coaching with off-field development around nutrition, flexibility and strength. Older players will also receive feedback on improvement areas across core skills and position specific skills for their rugby moving forward. Camp is open to 6-16 year […]
Westside Espresso Café
Shop 9, 4-10 Queen Elizabeth Drive, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Experience a night of Indie Pop-Folk with award-winning Victorian Duo, Ally Row. After their thrilling performance at the Woodford Folk Festival, Ally Row is back with an evening of original live music. Enjoy their newest releases – don’t miss out! Enjoy the flavours of Malaysia with delicious set menu, which includes traditional favourites such as Satay, Ayam Percik, Acar and Beef Rendang.
Uralla Showground
8 King Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia
Tickets available online (booking fee applies) or at door. Tom Curtain is a nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter and horseman extraordinaire. This tour coincides with the release of his fifth studio album Nothin's Gonna Stop Us - the first release of this album Why We Live Out Herehas had great success, remaining in the Country Songs Australian Airplay Chart for 10 months. His last album We're Still Heredebuted at No.1 on the Australian Country Music Charts with all four singles released from the album also […]