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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.

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Event Series Chilli Jam @ Alternate Root

Chilli Jam @ Alternate Root

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

Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam - Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun.

Carols @ Chapel Street Baptist Church

Chapel Street Baptist Church 187 Chapel Street (cnr Enid Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An invitation is extended to all to enjoy a night of Christmas Carols followed by supper.

Free
Event Series The Firm @ Rafters

The Firm @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.

Free

Christmas with the Salvos

Salvation Army Citadel 100 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Craft for the children, then a delicious Christmas meal and Carol singing. RSVP by 20 December essential.

Free

Carols On Markham

Armidale City Church 68a Markham Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A Christmas Eve red carpet movie screening (dress up!): Journey To Bethlehem. Animals, lolly cart, family photos, manger and shepherds, live Christmas music with Sharny Russell, dessert for everyone. Free!

Free

Community Christmas Lunch

Youth Centre, Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Drinks and savouries (11.30am), lunch (12.00pm) Come to this free lunch. Everyone is welcome- young and old, come by yourself, bring the family, bring a friend, bring your neighbour or the whole neighbourhood! Please contact Martin or Réné if you would like to help – need transport on the day – any further information or a meal delivered (in Armidale).

Free

2024 New Year’s Eve – Guyra

Guyra Recreation Ground 3 Park Street (cnr Ollera and Ryanda Streets), GUYRA, NSW, Australia +1 more

The Guyra and Community Progress Association is excited to provide this free event with thanks to our partners, Armidale Regional Council, Guyra CWA Evening Branch, White Rock Wind Farm and Ladybug Projects. Bring a picnic rug or chair and enjoy the festivities. 5.30pm - Gates open at the Guyra Recreation Ground (jumping castle, food and stall vendors) 6.00pm - Music by Terra Firma 9.00pm - Fireworks at Guyra Showground (20 Marne Street, Guyra) 10.30pm - Band finishes    

New Year’s Eve @ Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Ready to ring in the New Year with style? It will be an evening to remember with great food, drinks, and company. Book a table of five or more, and get a free bottle of sparkling wine! Don’t miss out—reserve now!

Free

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.

Event Series Armidale Farmers’ Market

Armidale Farmers’ Market

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables.