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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?

Pinot & Picasso @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Can't travel to the Arctic Circle to see The Northern Lights? Well Jypsi is bringing them to Guyra! Join us while we paint the Northern Lights in an array of colour. This artwork is perfect for all groups. It's fun, easy and doubles as a great Christmas decoration. Ticket includes: all art materials to create your masterpiece; Jypsi, your talented, fun and patient artist guiding you step-by-step through your artwork; a jolly good time. The bar will be serving up your […]

$59.00

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

“Rally as One”

Armidale Tennis Club Golf Links Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Honouring resilience, empowering recovery. The Australian Tennis Foundation and Tennis NSW are hitting the road across Northern NSW and will be hosting a number of community events. The Rally as One initiative aims to build a strong community connection in bushfire and flood-affected communities, whilst reducing any associated barriers to ongoing participation. This is an invitation for all locals to attend these free events and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of on-court and off-court activities with lots of prizes to be […]

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

“Market” Sunday Concert

Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. The music this ”Market” Sunday series (not actually a Market Sunday) features the Armidale Cello Choir. They will be playing music by Bach, Sarabande and Bourrée, Mozart’s Ave Verum, Tchaikovsky, Hymn to the Cherubim; some shorter folk pieces and a couple of jazz versions of Tchaikovsky ballet pieces. The Armidale Cello Choir brings together cellists of all standards and backgrounds to explore all things cello and to enjoy and share the wonderful sounds of […]

Donation

Christmas Trivia @ the Grand

The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

It’s Xmas trivia again! There will be Xmas movies galore and music for all. So come dressed up as your favourite Christmas character - prizes for best dressed team and individual and best Christmas-themed team name. 1st place $100 cash; 2nd place $50 Gran voucher; 3rd place $25 Grand voucher; last place box of chocolates. There will be some extra presents in Santa’s sack throughout the night so you better be nice and not naughty. So come have some fun. […]

Free

Rick Cuthel @ 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

Community Christmas Lunch

Youth Centre, Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Drinks and savouries (11.30am), lunch (12.00pm) Come to this free lunch. Everyone is welcome- young and old, come by yourself, bring the family, bring a friend, bring your neighbour or the whole neighbourhood! Please contact Martin or Réné if you would like to help – need transport on the day – any further information or a meal delivered (in Armidale).

Free

New Year’s Eve Celebrations @ Guyra

This year, the Guyra and Community Progress Association, in partnership with Armidale Regional Council, Guyra CWA Evening Branch, White Rock Wind Farm and Ladybug Projects, is excited to announce that guests can expect to be entertained by the headline act, Terra Firma (6.00-10.30pm). Gates open 5.30pm for jumping castle, food and stall vendors, fireworks (9.00pm) Bring a picnic rug or chair. No glass permitted on the grounds.

Free

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.

Ash Grunwald @ Welder’s Dog Brewery

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

Ash Grunwald is the quintessential bluesman. Infectious foot stomping, good old fashion blues that instantly makes you want to get up and dance. Ash has released nine studio albums and received five ARIA nominations, but it is his relentless touring schedule and his commitment to bring the music to the people that has him scouring the map to play in just about any place that will have him, and one that has won him a legion of fans all over […]

$51.75
Event Series Kelly’s Transport Armidale Campdraft

Kelly’s Transport Armidale Campdraft

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The annual Armidale Campdraft is a three-day event with riders travelling from around the countryside to compete at this hotly contested event. Spectators will have the chance to see some of Australia's best riders in action as they compete in the 2025 competition. Campdrafting is uniquely Australian and it has grown in popularity immensely since its beginnings and is one of the largest equestrian disciplines in the country.

Guyra’s Got Talent

Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club 192 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Could you be the next Elvis Presley? Could you be the next Adelle? Could your band be the next AC/DC? Uralla Arts is keen to uncover talent in the New England, so is having a talent quest until the number of contestants runs out. Open to all ages and cash prizes on offer. Can you dance, tell jokes or have some other extraordinary talent, do not be bashful. Come along and have some fun.

Free

Armidale Show 2025

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Watch this space!

Cinema Under the Stars

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.

Free

Ulysses Motorcycle Club Rally

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 […]