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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?

Event Series Karoake @ Rafters

Karoake @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

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.

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

Armidale Choral Society Concert

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

The Choral Society will be performing Haydn - The Creation with the Armidale Symphony Orchestra.

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Armidale Birdwatchers

Blue Hole, Gara Gorge Off Castledoyle Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

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.

Free
Event Series Cathedral Brass Concerts

Cathedral Brass Concert Series

St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

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.

$5.28 – $15.88

Trivia @ The Alternate Root

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

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.

$5

Hillgrove Christmas Party

Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, Australia

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.

NECOM Lets Loose! @ The Alternate Root

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

NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Manley and April Kelson (piano and violin improvisations) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.

Free

Tooheys Armidale Cup Race Day

Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Get ready for an unforgettable day of racing thrills and elegant fun. Come along for a spectacular celebration to experience the electric atmosphere of live racing action. Whether a racing expert or a first time visitor there is something for everyone. Grab tickets now and be part of the action - where excitement meets country elegance. Don't miss out on a day of thrills, fashion and fun. Racing is better trackside! Various exclusive race day hospitality packages available - perfect […]

$15

New Year’s Eve Celebrations @ Guyra

This year, the Guyra and Community Progress Association is excited to announce that guests can expect to be entertained by the headline act, Terra Firma. More details to be released soon.

Event Series Australasian Recorder Festival 2025

Australasian Recorder Festival 2025

PLC Armidale Astra Arts Centre Enter via Main Gates on Duval Street, Armidale

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.