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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.

Have an event to add to the calendar?

Dance Gala Concert

Multi Purpose Centre, Armidale Secondary College 182 Butler Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Culminating from a series of workshops this concert will be a beautiful and exciting concert for all participants to perform for family, friends and the wider community with feature performances from guest artists!

$15

“Dichterliebe” (A Poet’s Love) @ The Playhouse

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

An evening of sumptuous song. Schumann's Dichterliebe is truly a jewel of the genre. Dichterliebe ("A Poet's Love") consists of sixteen short songs that take the audience (and performer) on a vivid journey through love and loss - its exhilarating highs and crushing lows. Schumann masterfully sets the stunning poetry of Heinrich Heine, creating songs that are arrestingly beautiful in their word painting, vivid in their imagery, and sublime in their musicality. Artists: Stacey Yang (pianist, Melba Opera Trust) and […]

$35.50

Armidale Australia Day 2025

Central Park Dangar Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

The Australia Day Awards acknowledge unsung heroes in our community who through their contributions make our region a better place. The awards will be presented at this special event in Central Park. Armidale region's next citizenship ceremony will also be held at this event. More than 80 people will receive their citizenship and join us for lunch in the park. The whole community is invited to celebrate with them!

Free

Australia Day @ Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Celebrate everything Aussie! Family friendly. Bistro open 11.30-2.00pm and 5.30-8.00pm.

Free

Australia Day @ Guyra Hotel

Guyra Hotel 88 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Backyard BBQ (sausage sizzle $3), lawn games all day, free fairy bread and lamingtons, raffle and live music with Pete Stanley.

Free

Australia Day @ White Bull

White Bull Hotel 117 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Aussie Family Steakhouse BBQ Australian Open (tennis) Live & Loud. Helium balloons and lolly bags. Specials ($20-25): Aussie BBQ Platter (feeds 4); Aussie Works Burger; Peach Melba and $10 frozen cocktail, plus daily specials board.

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

Rumble Roadshow

Armidale Skate Park 152 Dumaresq Street (cnr Allingham St), ARMIDALE, New South Wales, Australia

The Rumble Roadshow Skateboard Event is coming to Armidale Skate Park on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, from 10 AM – 2 PM! Watch elite national skateboarders in action Meet the pros and grab a selfie Free skate lessons with accredited coaches Join the all-ages skate competition and win awesome prizes! This FREE community event is a fantastic opportunity for you to get inspired, build confidence, and have an epic day of skating fun. Location: Armidale Skate Park Date: 29 January […]

Free

Armidale Wellness & Connection Festival

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

From exciting outdoor games, food and refreshments and face painting to arts & crafts workshops and live entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Plus, we will be hosting stalls to support mental well-being and highlight local organisations and service providers dedicated to helping our community thrive.

Free

Karaoke @ The Alternate Root

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

Come along and enjoy some of our delicious food and a fabulous night of music and good company.

Free

Nine Year Sister @ 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 Bundarra Show

Bundarra Show

Bundarra Showground cnr Oliver and Bombelli Streets, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

Fun for the whole family! Canteen open from 7.00am, bar open from 12.00pm Saturday, local produce display and stalls with kid's craft all day Saturday. Program Saturday, 1 February: 8.30am - Horse Program starts (Ring 1: LED classes, Australian Stock Horse classes; Ring 2: LED classes, Local Classes, Pony Club mount); 9.00-11.00am - Ute Show Registration opens; 12.00pm - Ute Show judging; 3.00pm Ute Show presentations; 4.00pm - Ute Barrel Race; 5.00pm - Arena Sorting (under lights); Live music. Sunday, 2 February: 8.30am - Horse […]

Free

Adam Newling @ Welder’s Dog Brewery

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

I’m hitting the road this summer on my biggest solo tour yet. I’m going to be playing a bunch of new songs from the Love Takes Care EP.

$28.60

Armidale Birdwatchers

Uralla Lagoons URALLA, NSW, Australia

7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea - enjoy in the Clifton-Everest's garden which is located right beside Racecourse Lagoon), 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. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our leader, Dr Stephen Debus […]

Free

Central West Comedy @ Welders Dog Brewery

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

Featuring Dilruk Jayasinha and Dave Thornton. They are coming to your door. Dilruk Jayasinha is one of the most beloved and in demand comedians in Australia. His style of personal, up-beat and effervescent stand-up is renowned for providing audiences with glimpses into his life. Highly relatable and introspective, his ability to charm a crowd is second to none. On top of Australian’s selling out his stand-up shows around the country, he is a staple on TV and radio. Regularly appearing […]

$50

Memory Walk

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Get Active. Beat Dementia Choose either the 2.5km or 5km course and help us beat dementia to the finish line.

$10 – $110

ArtsNational Lecture: “Art Deco in Sydney – A persistent presence”

Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Art Deco in Sydney - A persistent presence (Claudia Chan) Claudia Chan Shaw, well known Australian designer and presenter will provide an exploration of Art Deco Sydney, a visual culture defined not only through architecture, but also through graphic and interior design, the decorative arts and photography.

$25

Valentine’s Dinner @ Manny’s

Manny's on Marsh 117 Marsh Street (upstairs), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Five-course set menu and drinks specials. Book now to go into draw to win A Date Night valued at $250. Menu: Starter - Oysters 3 Ways (natural, mango chilly & balsamic strawberry oysters served on a bed of rock salt); Entrée - Octopus Salad (pickled & grilled octopus salad served with julienne vegetables & pomegranate molasses); Primi - Lobster & Prawn Spaghetti (spaghetti served with sous vide prawn tails, lobster broth & parsley oil); Main - Swordfish Loin (pan-seared swordfish loin encased in a potato […]

$89