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?
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.
Join in for a friendly game with popular host Cheryl.
Try your hand at our Open Mic event, it's not just for singers but also comedians, poets and musicians. Happy hour 2.00-3.00pm. Come check out the local talent for an awesome afternoon. People’s choice of best performance will win a $50 food and drinks voucher.
Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course
Cash prize, $5 buy in, 1st place $50 plus pot.
Come along to Boobooks again for a fun night of jamming music playing and singing. No experience needed. Doesn’t matter at what level you are at. It’s a place where everyone is welcome.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
The Choral Society will be performing Haydn - The Creation with the Armidale Symphony Orchestra.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Listen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.
Come along for a fascinating musical journey through Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras, with works by Taverner, Clarke, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Wagner, Bliss et al. featuring the New England Brass Collective and New England Trumpet Consort. Musical Director: Malcolm Liddell.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Music, comedy, drink specials.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Monthly bike and car meet with music and food/coffee van, trophies for best bike and car. Great spot to meet other people. Family friendly event.
Trivia is here again and as good as ever and curry to fill your bellies! Groups of eight or less welcome to compete at the chance to win awesome prizes. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. Book your team a spot! Reservations required.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
All welcome! Sausage sizzle and party games. BYO drinks and a plate of goodies to share. Please bring cash for raffles. Parents please provide present for children.
