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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?

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 Millenium Party

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

Bring in the new year, come celebrate like it’s 1999! Spice up your life! There’ll be amazing specials and prizes up for grabs!  Why not dress in your double denim, bandana top or squad-matching outfit? Peter Raymond will keep the party going with the best boy band hits and magic millennium chart toppers!

Free

New Year’s Eve @ the Newie

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

Ring in the New Year at the Newie! Conz-Disarray-Dudd on deck all night. Balloon drop at midnight.

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.

Evan Ayres @ 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.

Armidale Dance Group

Hall, Masonic Retirement Village 100 Cooke's Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Please bring a plate of goodies to share. Tea and coffee will be provided - please supply your own cup. Just a reminder that Masonic Hall is an Aged Care Facility, so if feeling unwell, please do not attend. Dance Programme 1. Mayfair Quickstep, Emmerdale Waltz, Militaire; 2. Eugene Tango, Sindy Swing, Alpine Stroll; 3. Red Rose Saunter, Rosalie Rumba, Balmoral Blues; 4. Pride of Erin Waltz, Gypsy Tap, Chairmaine Schottische; 5. Linden Swing, Alpha Waltz, Festival Glide; 6. Edinburgh […]

Free
Event Series Australasian Recorder Festival 2025

Australasian Recorder Festival 2025

PLC Armidale Astra Arts Centre Enter via Main Gates on Duval Street, ARMIDALE, New South Wales, Australia

The global recorder community eagerly anticipates this Festival. Six extraordinary days of immersive musical experience awaits. Hosted by Orpheus Music (a boutique specialist recorder hub),the upcoming festival promises a rich blend of technique classes, ensemble work, special interest topics, and concerts. Featuring renowned international, national and local tutors who will showcase, teach and guide and caters to musicians of all levels. A highlight will be the Australasian Recorder Competition - showcasing players from around Australasia. Not to be missed.

Ash Grunwald @ Welder’s Dog Brewery

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

Ash Grunwald is the quintessential bluesman. Infectious foot stomping, good old fashion blues that instantly makes you want to get up and dance. Ash has released nine studio albums and received five ARIA nominations, but it is his relentless touring schedule and his commitment to bring the music to the people that has him scouring the map to play in just about any place that will have him, and one that has won him a legion of fans all over […]

$51.75

Local Guyra Crafts

St James Anglican Church 64 Ollera Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Handmade and homemade items for sale: handmade bags; knitted bags, makeup bags; flowers; Guyra teatowels, pot holders, crocheted handtowels; baby and children's knitting, doll's clothes; laser-cut timber items; assorted handmade cards; handmade pens; handmade kid's hats; homemade biscuits, slices, cakes, jams, pickles, relishes etc.; metal garden ornaments; White Elephant stall; Devonshire Tea (Saturdays 18 and 25 January from 9.30-3.00pm), plus much more.

Free

Matt O’Leary @ 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

Mem Davis @ Tatts Hotel

Garden Bar, Tattersals Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Mem Davis is a captivating singer-songwriter from the coastal city of Wollongong. Her journey to country music took a scenic route, meandering through various professions including naturopathy, doula work, copywriting, editing, and retail management. However, it wasn’t until she embraced her true calling that Mem’s heart truly sang—music and songwriting. Reservation recommended.

Free
Event Series Motorkhana

Motorkhana

Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.

Free

Sunday Welcomes @ Walcha

Walcha WALCHA, NSW, Australia

A summer celebration. Shop, Indulge, Explore! Shop for clothing, art, craft and bric-a-brac. Looking to chill out, indulge, explore and experience the Walcha vibe..

Free

Mem Davis @ Grand Hotel

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

Mem Davis is a captivating singer-songwriter from the coastal city of Wollongong. Her journey to country music took a scenic route, meandering through various professions including naturopathy, doula work, copywriting, editing, and retail management. However, it wasn’t until she embraced her true calling that Mem’s heart truly sang—music and songwriting. Reservation recommended.

Free

Market Sunday Concert

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

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. The music this Market Sunday Concert will feature members of the Armidale Organ Group performing on the wonderful Willis Organ. This is a great opportunity to hear some of Armidale’s leading organists with their individual takes on the potential of the Willis organ, which is regarded by some leading performers as one of the best in Australia, in a varied repertoire. The concert and indeed the Sunday Markets are a week earlier than usual […]

Donation

Summer of Tennis – Beardy Street Mall

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

'Something to talk about' returns in 2025 with a summer of tennis! 🎾 This summer, the Beardy Street Mall is transforming into centre court! Watch all the thrilling moments of the 2025 Australian Open live on the big screen, and step up to our centre court table tennis tables to serve up some fun! 🏓✨ What: 2025 Australian Open on the big screen When: 11am - 2pm (daily), 20 - 26 January Where: Beardy Street Mall, Armidale What: table tennis […]

Free

Aussie Movies and Music Trivia @ the Grand

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

To celebrate Australia Day there will be an Aussie Movies and Music trivia night. Come dressed up as your favourite Aussie actor, character or rockstar - prizes for best dressed team and individual and best themed team name. 1st place $100 cash; 2nd place $50 Grand voucher; 3rd place $25 Grand voucher;  Last place box of chocolates. There will be extra prizes and games through the night so come have some fun. Bookings are essential as we can only have […]

Free