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Armidale Events

Click to view the Autumn 2025 events calendar (PDF 1.4MB), 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?

Armidale Birdwatchers

Imbota TSR Long Swamp Road (approximately 10km south-east from Armidale), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

7.55am for departure at 8.00am from the Visitor Information Centre carpark, 82 Marsh Street. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS 3.00am - put clocks BACK one hour. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and register to join group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but […]

Free

St Albert’s College Race Day

Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

The first race meeting of the Armidale Jockey Club's 2025 Autumn Racing Carnival with three race meetings in three weeks. St Alberts College will sponsor this fun and exciting event. Come and party with the Albies students - they know how to have a good time! Even better 50% of all admission ticket sales will be donated to St Alberts College for charitable purposes.

$10

Open Day @ Armidale Archery Range

Archery Range 95 Rockvale Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

This event is open to everyone so if you are curious about archery and would like to give it a try, come along and see what it is all about. Look forward to seeing you there!

Free

Armidale Tree Group Open Day

Michael O'Keefe Woodland Education Centre, Armidale Tree Group 80 Mann Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Program of Events9.30am Opening of our new footbridge in the Mike O’Keeffe Woodland; a walk in the Mike O’Keeffe Woodland; tree plantings; guided nursery tours Workshops in the Nursery10.30am - Diversity in the Woodland (Peter Metcalfe)11.30am - Seed Propagation (Sam Arandale-Bioletti)12.30pm - Plants for birds (Peter Metcalfe)1.30pm - Propagation from Cuttings (Kim Kneebone) Talks in the Woodland Centre10.30am - Pollen (Dr Andrew Thornhill)11.30am - Lomandra and its uses in Aboriginal culture (Steve Ahoy)12.30pm - Conserving the Bell’s Turtle (Dr Louise Streeting)1.30pm […]

Free

Songbirds @ NERAM

New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Be enchanted by these accomplished performers. Anna Weatherup is perhaps best known for turning all four chairs on The Voice in its second season and her audition generated over 1.2 million views on YouTube. Since that time, Anna has shaped a truly unique and engaging creative identity, gathering a loyal community of followers. Her album Crossing the Sea has hit top 40 chart positions on iTunes and over 100,000 streams on Spotify. Joining Anna is Amy Vee an award-winning songwriter […]

$50.50 – $55.50

Peter Raymond @ 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
Event Series TAS Rugby Carnival

TAS Rugby Carnival

The Armidale School 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

This Carnival is the largest junior rugby carnival held, over two days, in Australia, attracting young rugby enthusiasts and their coaches, along with committed families and supporters from all over the country. The carnival caters for under 12 teams and a girls 7s Competition for 14s and 16s players. In previous years, visitors have travelled from the Sunshine Coast in the north, the NSW Southern Highlands in the south and many coastal and inland centres in between. Armidale’s beautiful autumn […]

Free

Poetry Garden, Uralla

Chaucer on Bridge Gallery 42 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Do you get excited about poetry? A poem that resonates can change how you view the world? Poetry provides insight into other ways of being and expresses the inexpressible. Bring a poem to read or come and listen. Everyone welcome.

Free

Fiori Musicali – Guyra

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

St Matthew Passion J S Bach’s monumental St Matthew Passion is considered a pinnacle of western sacred music. Scored for three choirs, two orchestras and six soloists it is very rarely performed outside our capital cities and is a rare treat for a regional area such as Armidale. The Passion (meaning ‘suffering' or ‘endurance’ in the context of the crucifixion story) tells of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, judgement and crucifixion in highly dramatic and musical language. It will be sung in […]

$35.50

Professional Bull Riders Monster Energy Tour

Armidale Showground Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, Australia

A showdown of the greatest. Heart-stopping action. It’s man versus beast, where every second matters. The biggest names in Australian bull riding go head-to-head in a new season of Professional Bull Riders, delivering a competition like no other. Come along for an unmatched entertainment experience at the PBR. Buckle up for the toughest eight seconds in sports— IT'S BULL TIME. Children 3 years and under are free of charge. The following items are prohibited at the event: DSLR cameras; outside food […]

$29.99 – $52.99

Al Heeney @ Welder’s Dog Brewery

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

A dynamic 10-piece R&B band from Armidale that is guaranteed to have you dancing all night long! Doors open from 4.30pm, the kitchen will be also open from 4.30pm so you can grab some dinner and relax pre-gig.

$20

New England Wedding Showcase

Armidale Showground Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, Australia

Enjoy a day filled with inspiration and a celebration of all things weddings! Some of the best wedding vendors in the region will be gathered in one place. Come and explore the best vendors, get expert tips & exclusive discounts and find everything you need. Exclusive Showcase discounts and awesome raffle prizes, all while raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

$5.15

Sunday Welcomes @ Walcha

Walcha WALCHA, NSW, Australia

An autumn celebration. Shop, Indulge, Explore! Shop for clothing, art, craft and bric-a-brac. Looking to chill out, indulge in morning tea or lunch, explore some of the hidden and not-so hidden local artists and experience the Walcha vibe.

Free

Fiori Musicali – Armidale

Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Cathedral 136 Dangar Street (cnr Barney Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

St Matthew Passion J S Bach’s monumental St Matthew Passion is considered a pinnacle of western sacred music. Scored for three choirs, two orchestras and six soloists it is very rarely performed outside our capital cities and is a rare treat for a regional area such as Armidale. The Passion (meaning ‘suffering' or ‘endurance’ in the context of the crucifixion story) tells of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, judgement and crucifixion in highly dramatic and musical language. It will be sung in […]

$35.50

Showcase Concert

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

Six extraordinary pianists take the stage for the Autumn Piano School 2025 Showcase Concert. Each artist will perform a 10- to 15-minute solo, bringing to life a stunning program of classical masterpieces. Featuring: Grace Kim (Mozart’s Sonata in C major K 330); Konstantin Shamray (Chopin’s Nocturne in G major & Scriabin’s Sonata No. 4); Samuel Dharma (Schubert’s Impromptu in Bb major); Coady Green (Rubinstein’s Études in F major); Clemens Leske (Scriabin’s Three Etudes Op.65); Jerry Wong (Liszt’s Funérailles). With a […]

$20.50 – $50.50
Event Series Spring Carnival Race Day

Autumn Carnival Race Day

Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Armidale Jockey Club's Autumn Racing Carnival continues with this seven-race TAB meeting. First race scheduled for 1.05pm, but this may change. Come and enjoy the competitive racing action in the club's comfortable facilities with friendly and welcoming service at the picturesque Armidale Racecourse. A variety of pre-purchased hospitality packages available which offer the full race day experience!

Free

Lachlan McKenzie Quintet @ the Playhouse

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

Lachlan McKenzie is a musician who has gained recognition both nationally and internationally for his formidable abilities as a jazz trumpeter and composer. Born and bred in Brisbane but Sydney-based since 2021, Lachlan has had the opportunity to perform and record with various well-known artists over the years. In 2023, Lachlan toured his quartet to Osaka, Japan to perform at the 25th annual Takatsuki Jazz Street Festival and, over the last two years, Lachlan has also performed at leading jazz […]

$25.50 – $30.50