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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?

Tom Curtain “Why We Live Out Here” Tour

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 […]

$42.85 – $153.00

Pool Party

Monckton Aquatic Centre 152 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Free sausage sizzle, fairy floss, popcorn and lots of outdoor games. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

Guyra Australia Day Dinner & Awards

Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club 192 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Come and enjoy a two-course meal to celebrate Australia Day and the Australia Day award winners for 2024. Tickets are available from the New England Community College (GALA) (136 Bradley Street, Guyra) and need to be pre-purchased - no sales on night.

$25

Model Train Display

Presbyterian Church Hall Malpas Street (New England Highway) - opposite Big Lamb, GUYRA, NSW

Come along and be thrilled by this wonderful display – go back to your childhood! For more information, phone Steve on 0404 485 585.

Armidale Australia Day 2024

Central Park Dangar Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

A Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony will start the day. This will be followed by the Australia Day Awards Ceremony where some of Armidale’s hidden treasures will be honoured and recognized for their community work. Australia Day Ambassador is Michael Crossland, humanitarian and internationally known best-selling author. Cultural performances will take place from 12.00pm, followed by a lunch to celebrate all our fabulous citizens and local volunteers. Everyone is welcome! Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.

Free

Bundarra Show and Demolition Derby

Bundarra Showground cnr Oliver and Bombelli Streets, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

First Demo Derby for ladies in NSW, fun for the whole family. Camping fee - $20 all weekend flat rate. Program Friday, 26 January – 6.00-9.00pm – Racing Mower demonstration and display; 6.00pm Demolition Derby starts (under lights); 6.00pm – Women’s Round 1, 6.30pm Men’s Round 1, 7.00pm – Women’s Round 2, 7.30pm – Men’s Round 2; 8.00pm – Queen of Crash – Women’s Final; 8.30pm – New England Championship – Men’s Final; 9.00pm all in Bash for Cash. Saturday, […]

Free

AC/DC Tribute Show

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

Hi-Voltage + OZ Rock Anthems AC/DC Tribute Show With five professional, seasoned musicians, this band sets the stage performing ACDC songs authentically to the exact recordings. They have an extensive repertoire covering songs from their first 1973 album to present day. We can guarantee you will not be disappointed!

$27.19
Event Series Summer Fridays Dance Party

Summer Fridays Dance Party

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

Don't miss out on the ultimate Summer Dance Party that promises a fantastic time for the whole family. Come ready to dance, laugh, and make the most of this memorable summer celebration. Dance to the hottest beats spun by our talented DJ and live music performances. From the latest hits to classic tunes, there's something for every generation to groove to. Showcase your best moves in the dance contests. Keep your energy up with delicious raw treats from Seahorse Medicine […]

$5

Guyra Show ‘n’ Shine

Bradley Street GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Judging will commence at 10.00am, followed by presentation at 1.30pm. Food and drinks available on site. Last year there were in excess of 170 cars angled parked the length of the shopping centre. Top 10 car trophies, scores of lucky entrant prizes and a really great spectacle. possibly the biggest car show for a small country town. Not only can you enjoy the cars in Bradley street, but you can also walk through to the Festival and enjoy all its […]

Bundarra Show and Demolition Derby

Bundarra Showground cnr Oliver and Bombelli Streets, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

First Demo Derby for ladies in NSW, fun for the whole family. Camping fee - $20 all weekend flat rate. Program Friday, 26 January – 6.00-9.00pm – Racing Mower demonstration and display; 6.00pm Demolition Derby starts (under lights); 6.00pm – Women’s Round 1, 6.30pm Men’s Round 1, 7.00pm – Women’s Round 2, 7.30pm – Men’s Round 2; 8.00pm – Queen of Crash – Women’s Final; 8.30pm – New England Championship – Men’s Final; 9.00pm all in Bash for Cash. Saturday, […]

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Cary Bennett Trio @ The Alternate Root

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

This swinging trio features the musical artistry of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on vocals and drums. Enjoy the jazz grooves of classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s; tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr and others.

Event Series Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival

Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival

Rotary Park New England Highway (87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Over thirty market stalls, festival food, live music during lunch and evenings and train rides available each day. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Friday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 9.30am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador. Peter and Vicky Denovan will perform at lunchtime with Chilli Jam providing an evening show. Saturday, 27 January there will be a spectacular car Show ‘n’ Shine in Bradley Street, the Antique Machinery event at the festival […]

Free

Markets in the Mall

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

Listen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.  

Hamish Guiana @ Sunday Markets

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

Hailing from Scone, Hamish Guiana is a young musician who is looking to break out in the regional music scene. Having featured in this season’s Top 50 of Australian Idol he has been pursuing a future in music playing at pubs and clubs around the local area. Experimenting with his sound, he combines the Folk and Americana genres while also dabbling with acoustic covers of popular ballads. Hamish was recognized at this year's Australia Day awards being named Upper Hunter […]

Free

Trivia @ the Root with Jack

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

Form a group of up to eight (or less) and get ready to battle it out. Dinner and drinks available for purchase and fantastic prizes to be won.

$5

AJ @ The Root

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

.Come along, enjoy a delicious meal and a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Free

Uralla Show

Uralla Showground 8 King Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Come and join in the fun and see the competition entries at our mighty show - jams and baked goods, fruit, vegetables and flowers, handicrafts, art and photography, school section, wool, equestrian section, pavilion displays, poultry sections, home brew competition, pet competition and special pavilion awards!  Free entertainment during the day including: pavilion, ZNet display, Show ‘n’ Shine, horse events, Backtrack, and antique machinery. 7.00am - Offices open; 7.45am - Horse section commences in rings 1, 2, 3 and 5; […]

$6 – $30

Five-course Degustation @ “The Mayfly”

"The Mayfly", Dunmore Trout Waters 357 Wandsworth Road, WANDSWORTH, NSW, Australia

The very first Wild. Local. Homegrown degustation. With five courses showcasing some of the best produce from the New England region. Book in quick as there are only 30 seats available.

$110