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.
Armidale Racecourse
12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia
Come along for a fun-filled night. Snacks, tea/coffee, water provided; bar service available at your cost; raffle drawn on night ($2 per ticket); lots of vouchers, prizes to be won. Limited seats available - get in early to secure seat by 1 November - maximum 10 per table.
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop
176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Jackson and Laura Tiong (a classical and contemporary/pop mix, cello and piano) 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 […]
Armidale Waldorf School
278 Rockvale Road, ARMIDALE, New South Wales, Australia
Everyone is warmly invited to our school for our Annual Spring Fair Fundraiser. The fair is one of the most joyful days of the year, filled with yummy food, hands-on crafts and family friendly activities. Made through the power of volunteers, this is a special day where we raise money to support the school and provide the children with a magical day filled with laughter and fun. This is a free event open to the public and we look forward to […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Civic Park
Dumaresq Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia
One of the most beloved community events on the calendar is making a triumphant return to Armidale, with Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars bringing a jam-packed evening of family-friendly fun. The free event includes live music, free popcorn, children’s activities and roving acts, with the feature film, Wonka (PG, 2023), to begin at sundown. Local food vendors will be in attendance. Pet and alcohol free event.
Armidale Showground
5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
The National Committee, has great pleasure in announcing that Armidale, will be hosting the 2025 National Rally. The main location for the Rally will be at the Armidale Showground - a bar will be operating every night, camping will be available. The Road Safety Forum, the Extended National Committee Meeting and the Annual General Meeting will be held at the Armidale Bowling Club. The Formal Dinner on the Saturday night will be held at the Armidale Ex-Services Club, 137 Dumaresq […]
Civic Park
Dumaresq Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia
The Armidale Autumn Festival is a showcase of Armidale local talent and of course the magnificent autumnal colour. Local organisations will showcase their talent via a street parade, including pipe bands, school musicals, school bands, New England Conservatorium of Music, aboriginal dancers, UNE colleges, highland dancers and more. There will be food trucks to tempt the fussiest eaters, and entertainment throughout the afternoon. Come on down and celebrate the Armidale community spirit at the Armidale Autumn Festival.
This inaugural Autumn Garden Trail, organised by the New England Garden Festival, will travel across the beautiful New England region in six days, opening approximately 18 cold climate gardens for the public. Each town will open three gardens. Visitors are encouraged to stay in each town the night before to make most use of the gardens' opening hours. When the gardens close, visitors are encouraged to visit the locally recommended 'hot spots' from each town before moving on to the […]
This inaugural Autumn Garden Trail, organised by the New England Garden Festival, will travel across the beautiful New England region in six days, opening approximately 18 cold climate gardens for the public. Each town will open three gardens. Visitors are encouraged to stay in each town the night before to make most use of the gardens' opening hours. When the gardens close, visitors are encouraged to visit the locally recommended 'hot spots' from each town before moving on to the […]
This inaugural Autumn Garden Trail, organised by the New England Garden Festival, will travel across the beautiful New England region in six days, opening approximately 18 cold climate gardens for the public. Each town will open their three gardens. Visitors are encouraged to stay in each town the night before to make most use of the gardens' opening hours. When the gardens close, visitors are encouraged to visit the locally recommended 'hot spots' from each town before moving on to […]
The Classic and Specialist Car Club of Northern NSW is based in Armidale and has undertaken the task of hosting this Rally. The rally is only open to cars built before 1931. Previously held in the Central West area of NSW, this is the first time that it has ventured out of that area and is capped at 150 cars. The rally occurs over three days and visits as many of the districts attractions as can be fitted in and […]