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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?

Santa Fest @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Come one, come all to the Railway Ho-Ho-Hotel for our first ever Santa Fest, to help raise some much-needed funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Be there with bells on as you rock your best Santa or Mrs Claus attire in a fully decked-out beer garden. There will be a live DJ from midday, photobooth and plenty of cheer!

Free

Community Carols Night

St Mark's UNE Church 73 Trevenna Road, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, Australia

5.00pm (food and fun), from 6.00pm (carols). Enjoy a night under the trees, celebrating Christmas and singing timeless carols.

Free
Event Series NSW Under 13 Cricket State Titles

NSW Under 13 Cricket State Titles

Various ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

DRAW 18 December (10.00am) - Round 3 - Central Coast versus Newcastle Blasters (Sportsground. 58 Dumaresq Street (cnr Douglas Street)); Lake Mac Attack versus HV Thoroughbreds (Bellevue Oval, right off Handel Street (University of New England)); Far North Coast versus Northern Inland Bolters (Rologas Fields, cnr Dumaresq and Taylor Streets); Mid North Coast versus North Coast (Harris Park) 19 December (10.00am) - Round 4 - Far North Coast versus Newcastle Blasters (Rologas Fields); Mid North Coast versus Central Coast (Bellevue […]

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Divas of the Night – Three of the region’s finest divas come together to present their favourite songs. The night features the fabulous and flirtatious Carol Elder, Katy Haselwood and Sharny Russell on vocals, accompanied by the incomparable Warwick Dunham on keyboards, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar and Cary Bennett on drums. This will be a night of great music and surprises, with a few friends sitting in as well. There […]

Xmas Family Fun Night @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

FREE activities + movie screening, as well as a jumping castle, inflatable baseball and Santa photos, PLUS our MEGA Christmas cash draw prize of $3,000 to be won! Live music by The James Brothers following the raffles.

Christmas Carols

Chapel Street Baptist Church 187 Chapel Street (cnr Enid Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Celebrate Christmas with carol singing and supper.

Free

Nicko @ the Royal

Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A toe-tapping evening of live music.

Nick Masters @ the Newie

New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Finest DJ talent, good company, good evening!

Free

Christmas Lunch with the Salvos

Salvation Army Citadel 100 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Christmas lunch with carols and craft for the children. RSVP essential.

Free

New Year’s Eve 2023

Guyra Recreation Ground 3 Park Street (cnr Ollera and Ryanda Streets), GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Free family fun night, local band – Rough Justice, Food vendors, jumping castles, children’s entertainment. Bring a picnic rug or chair. This initiative is proudly funded by the NSW Government, in association with the Guyra and Community Progress Association and Armidale Regional Council.

Free

New Year’s Eve Burning Dance Party

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Get ready to embrace the arrival of 2024 with an evening of music, dance, and joyous festivities at the New Year's Eve Burning Dance Party. Event features burning effigy bonfire, BBQ cookout, dance, raffle prizes, BYO food to cook on BBQ, NO glass permitted,  BYO lawn chairs/picnic blanket.

$5

Hogmanay New Year Party @ Hillgrove

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

A community family event with meals, raffles etc. Fundraising proceeds to Hillgrove Progress Association.

Sunday Afternoon Poker

Armidale Rams RLFC Rugby League Park, Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

1.30pm (door opens), 2.30pm (Poker starts). Entry includes sausage sizzle. Get ready for an afternoon of fun and excitement. Lucky door prizes and raffles, music, complimentary bar snacks and more! $20 re-buy, first hour unlimited, 1 top-up at first break. Licensed bar open.

$20

Armidale Archers Youth Spirit Event

Archery Range 95 Rockvale Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

This event is being held in conjunction with the Archery NSW Youth Series. 12 January - practice afternoon and group activities (BBQ evening) 13 January - WA 24T Field Round (organized dinner out) 14 January - WA 24T Field Round +  presentations

Cassy Judy – “Body Parts” Tour

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Join us for an electrifying night with Cassy Judy on her highly anticipated tour. Get ready to be blown away by her mesmerizing vocals and captivating stage presence. Prepare to be immersed in a night of unforgettable music and incredible energy. Cassy Judy will take you on a musical journey like no other, showcasing her latest hits and fan favourites. Do not miss out on this exclusive in-person event! Grab your friends and get ready to dance the night away. […]

$11.90 – $27.78

Magic Jake @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A fun-filled, action-packed, comedic, children's magic & illusion show with jaw-dropping magic, hilarious age-appropriate jokes, audience participation, illusionary tables floating around, children sawed in half and MORE!

$6.31

National Rugby Camp @ TAS

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

The 23rd year-camp provides a unique opportunity to LIVE IN (stay on-site) and get a full holistic Rugby experience with focus on the on-field and off-field development of all camp participants. NSW RUGBY Development and Coaching staff will provide all the on-field curriculum and coaching with off-field development around nutrition, flexibility and strength. Older players will also receive feedback on improvement areas across core skills and position specific skills for their rugby moving forward. Camp is open to 6-16 year […]

$175 – $495

Ally Row @ Westside

Westside Espresso Café Shop 9, 4-10 Queen Elizabeth Drive, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Experience a night of Indie Pop-Folk with award-winning Victorian Duo, Ally Row. After their thrilling performance at the Woodford Folk Festival, Ally Row is back with an evening of original live music. Enjoy their newest releases – don’t miss out! Enjoy the flavours of Malaysia with delicious set menu, which includes traditional favourites such as Satay, Ayam Percik, Acar and Beef Rendang.

$45