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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?

“Back to Black” Fashion Display

Saumarez Homestead 230 Saumarez Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Tours on Sunday: 10.30am-12.00pm, 12.30-2.00pm and 2.30-4.00pm The clothing and accessories from the White family collection and many other gowns from the National Trust collection, will be displayed throughout the ground floor, adding a layer of interest and richness to the usual house tour which you will find excellent. Back to Black includes objects on display that span more than 100 years, with well-known designers from both Australian and international design houses.  The display is collaboratively curated by the National […]

$12 – $42

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
Event Series Armidale Race Day

Armidale Race Day

Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course

Free

“Back to Black” Fashion Display

Saumarez Homestead 230 Saumarez Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The clothing and accessories from the White family collection and many other gowns from the National Trust collection, will be displayed throughout the ground floor, adding a layer of interest and richness to the usual house tour which you will find excellent. Back to Black includes objects on display that span more than 100 years, with well-known designers from both Australian and international design houses.  The display is collaboratively curated by the National Trust Senior Curator and fashion historian Dr […]

$12 – $42
Event Series Tabletop Thursdays

Tabletop Thursdays @ Boobooks

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

Thursdays are tabletop night! Come along for drinks, snack-boards and a tabletop game - anything from Scrabble to DnD! A selection of boardgames will be available to choose from, and you are welcome to bring your own if you wish! Bring your friends and bring your enthusiasm! If games are not your style, treat yourself to a wine and some evening book-shopping!

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

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
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.

Event Series Khanacross #1

Khanacross

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. Full canteen available. Spectators welcome.

Free

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

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