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Armidale Events

Click to view the Summer 2024/25 events calendar! (PDF 1MB), 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?

Fiori Musicali Christmas Concert

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

Sing Alleluia! Join Fiori Musicali chamber choir for a program of Christmas music from across the ages, by Henry Purcell, Rosephanye Powell, Bob Chilcott and more. Conducted by Hester Wright.

$25.50 – $30.50

Pinot & Picasso @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Can't travel to the Arctic Circle to see The Northern Lights? Well Jypsi is bringing them to Guyra! Join us while we paint the Northern Lights in an array of colour. This artwork is perfect for all groups. It's fun, easy and doubles as a great Christmas decoration. Ticket includes: all art materials to create your masterpiece; Jypsi, your talented, fun and patient artist guiding you step-by-step through your artwork; a jolly good time. The bar will be serving up your […]

$59.00

Hillgrove Christmas Party

Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, Australia

All welcome! Free BBQ and salads, auction and party games. BYO drinks, cash for raffles and auction and a plate of dessert to share. Please bring cash for raffles. Parents please provide gifts for children.

NECOM Lets Loose! @ The Alternate Root

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

NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Manley and April Kelson (piano and violin improvisations) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.

Free

Open Day @ Armidale Archery Range

Archery Range 95 Rockvale Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along to the 2024 Open Day at the club's target and field range. Visitors are encouraged to: try archery (under the supervision of accredited instructors); tour sections of the 24-target field archery course; get a feel for the club and the opportunities it presents to archers in the region. There will be a sausage sizzle running throughout the day, and a novelty shoot where participants could win free beginners coaching, to kick off in early 2025. No experience is […]

Free

Christmas Funday Sunday @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Come and be merry with our free Christmas-themed Funday Sunday! This fun-filled day kicks off the silly season with a free photobooth, free playground, free face painting as well as free gifts and lollies for the kiddies! Plus, plenty of games and Christmassy activities, including a Candy Cane Toss Competition and visit from Santa Claus himself!

“Rally as One”

Armidale Tennis Club Golf Links Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Honouring resilience, empowering recovery. The Australian Tennis Foundation and Tennis NSW are hitting the road across Northern NSW and will be hosting a number of community events. The Rally as One initiative aims to build a strong community connection in bushfire and flood-affected communities, whilst reducing any associated barriers to ongoing participation. This is an invitation for all locals to attend these free events and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of on-court and off-court activities with lots of prizes to be […]

Free

Tooheys Armidale Cup Race Day

Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Get ready for an unforgettable day of racing thrills and elegant fun. Come along for a spectacular celebration to experience the electric atmosphere of live racing action. Whether a racing expert or a first time visitor there is something for everyone. Grab tickets now and be part of the action - where excitement meets country elegance. Don't miss out on a day of thrills, fashion and fun. Racing is better trackside! Various exclusive race day hospitality packages available - perfect […]

$15

“Market” Sunday Concert

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

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. The music this ”Market” Sunday series (not actually a Market Sunday) features the Armidale Cello Choir. They will be playing music by Bach, Sarabande and Bourrée, Mozart’s Ave Verum, Tchaikovsky, Hymn to the Cherubim; some shorter folk pieces and a couple of jazz versions of Tchaikovsky ballet pieces. The Armidale Cello Choir brings together cellists of all standards and backgrounds to explore all things cello and to enjoy and share the wonderful sounds of […]

Donation

Fiori Musicali Christmas Concert

Our Lady of the Angels Chapel 131 Barney Street (cnr Jessie Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Sing Alleluia! Join Fiori Musicali chamber choir for a program of Christmas music from across the ages, by Henry Purcell, Rosephanye Powell, Bob Chilcott and more. Conducted by Hester Wright.

$25.50 – $30.50

Carols by Candlelight

Central Park Dangar Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Come along and celebrate the Christmas season with the annual Carols by Candlelight in Central Park. Candles, hymn books, BBQ and drinks will be available to purchase and Santa will drop in for a visit around 8.00pm. If raining, will be postponed to the following Wednesday, 18 December.

Free

Armidale & Uralla All Breeds Kennel Club Shows

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Food van (Ed’s Tucker Box) and the Herd Bar available for the hungry ones. Armidale Friday, 13 December AM – Toys; Terriers; Gundogs; Hounds; Working Dogs; Utility; Non-sporting; General Specials; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes. Saturday, 14 December AM – Toys; Terriers; Gundogs; Hounds; Working Dogs; Utility; Non-sporting; General Specials; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes. Sunday, 15 December – Toys; Terriers; Gundogs; Hounds; Working Dogs; Utility; Non-sporting; General Specials; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes. Uralla Friday PM, 13 […]

Something to Talk About Summer Series Week 2

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 Country and Blues: 5.00-6.00pm: Buddy Knox Band 6.30-7.30pm: Charlie Fittler 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.

Free

Raven @ Alternate Root

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

The British Blues experience. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. Happy Hour 5.00-6.00pm. Reservations required.

$10

OhMaSoul @ Boobooks

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

Join Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys for an evening of hearty music to stir the spirit. OhMaSoul will be mixing their originals with a fresh look at some folk, soul, and jazz favourites, and perhaps a carol or two. Come and be part of the vibe at Boobooks Wine Bar!

$10 – $15

“In Two Minds” @ The Playhouse

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

An improvisation recital by Duo Menurida: Kaura Chislett (flutes) and Edward Cowie (piano). Music inspired by Australian birds, landscape and paintings by famous artists. These two world-class musicians invite you on a sound journey extraordinaire.

$25.50

Carols in the Cathedral

St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Carols with choir, organ, brass and woodwind.

Free

Snez & Jhana Allan @ Boobooks

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

Soundshed Music presents mid-north coast musician and storyteller, SNEZ, and Armidale local folk singer, Jhanna Allan, for an intimate night of storytelling and music. Coming from a Macedonian working-class family, where stories about hardship, romance and work ethic have been passed down through generations, Snez subtly weaves these influences into her own stories and songs, featuring traditional Macedonian songs from her parents’ mother country. Featuring Bouzouki, acoustic guitar, Bodhran drum and vocals. Jhana Allan is a progressive country folk singer […]

$15 – $20