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Click to view the Autumn 2025 events calendar (PDF 1.4MB), 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?

Valentine’s Day @ the Servies

Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 137 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Book your table now. Menu coming soon.

Valentine’s Dinner @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Love is in the air! Book your romantic dinner and get a free bottle of sparkling wine. Romantic food specials.

Free

Valentine’s Dinner @ the White Bull

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

Three-course set menu, go into the draw to win a Date Night valued at $250. Cocktail special $15. Set Menu Entrée - Dynamite Spring Rolls (with jalapeños, cheese and sweet chilli sauce); Main - choice of House-made Chicken Kiev (with chargrilled vegetables and truffle mash) or Crispy Pork Belly (with chargrilled vegetables, truffle mash and apple jus); Dessert - Chocolate Mousse Tart (with chocolate mousse, strawberries and roasted pistachios).

$49

Drag Bingo with Timberlina @ Top Pub

Top Pub 23-27 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

The lady of the night sassily presents Drag Bingo with Timberlina. Get ready for an evening of glitz, glamour, and giggles at Timberlina’s Drag Bingo Extravaganza! Timberlina’s over-the-top style and dazzling repertoire, coupled with her naughty quick wit, will keep you fabulously entertained for hours. Sip on your favorite cocktail and get ready for three rounds of bingo like you’ve never experienced before. Timberlina’s cheeky commentary and sparkling presence will have you in stitches as you play. Whether you’re a seasoned […]

$31.14

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

New England Quarter Horse Association Performance Shows

Armidale Exhibition Centre cnr Canambe and Kirkwood Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along and watch some fabulous horses and riders in action. Program Saturday, 15 February: Versatility Ranch Pleasure, Versatility Ranch Working Rail, Versatility Ranch Reining, Ranch Prospect Lungeline, Ranch Prospect Trail, Ranch Prospect Conformation. Sunday, 16 February: PHAA Halter, PHAA Paint Bred Halter, AQHA Halter, Any other Registered Breed, Supreme Champion Halter Horse, Showmanship at Halter, Lungeline, Trail, Western Horsemanship, Ranch Riding, Reining, Western Pleasure, Led Mack/Show Hunter, Hunter in Hand, Ridden Hack, Ridden Show Hunter, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt […]

Free

Cary Bennett Trio @ Tatts

Garden Bar, Tattersalls Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Cary Bennett Trio is back! Come along those who enjoy songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and other song stylists from the golden era of popular music.  For this special gig Cary is joined by two exceptional musicians, Warwick Dunham on keyboards and Ash Hall on trumpet. Come for a great afternoon of fabulous food, music and drinks.

Free

Old-time Dance @ Kentucky – CANCELLED

Kentucky Memorial Hall Noalimba Avenue, KENTUCKY, NSW, Australia

CANCELLED Bring the whole family for a night of dancing, supper and fun! Live music by Country Dance Revival.

$15

Walcha Antique Machinery & Truck Show

Walcha Showground 159N Derby Street, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

It is sure to be a great weekend out with everything from trucks, tractors, motorcycles, engines and any other type of antique machinery you could think of, plus Street Parade. Over 80 stalls are predicted, jumping castle and face painting for the children, so come along. There will be a tractor pull (Friday, 14 February) and a major swap meet (Sunday, 16 February). Gold coin entry on Sunday, 16 February.

$10

Disarray @ the Newie

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

Always bringing you the finest in DJ talent.

Free
Event Series Khanacross #1

Khanacross

Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Full canteen available. Spectators welcome.

Free

2025 Annual Commemoration Day

St Paul's Presbyterian Church 137 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Armidale and District National Servicemen's Association's (Armidale Nashos) Annual Commemoration Day Service will begin with a church service at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Faulkner Street, at 9.30 am, followed by the Commemoration Service at the National Servicemen's Monument in Central Park at 11.00 am. This service honours the service and sacrifice of National Servicemen who were killed in action during World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War, as well as those who passed away during their […]

Free

Skeptics in the Pub

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A multi-faceted discussion from dentist, Sarah Meyer, including astonishing facts on how modern social behaviours and diet are literally changing our faces; the short-sightedness of some public health policies; exploding the fluoride controversy; and the unacknowledged role of the dentist as a front-line medical specialist. Arrive at 6.00pm. Order and pay for snacks or dinner then settle back with a drink for Sarah’s presentation, followed by a lively discussion.

Free

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne

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

Classics from Germany Chamber Philharmonia Cologne plays Vivaldi, Bach and Sarasate presented by world-class soloists, Sergey Didorenko (violin) and Dmitrij Gornowskij (violoncello). Programme - VIVALDI - The Four Seasons - four concertos for violin, strings and basso continuo; J.C. BACH - Concert in C minor for violoncello and string orchestra; BRAHMS - F-A-E Sonate in A minor for string orchestra (Scherzo); SARASATE - Gypsy Airs for violin and orchestra op. 20. Door sales at Uniting Church 30 minutes prior to commencement of concert (cash […]

$35.88 – $46.13

Northern Tablelands Wildlife Carers Trivia Night

Uralla Bowling & Recreation Club 52 Hill Street (cnr Queen Street), URALLA, NSW, Australia

Last year there were 98 people who responded. Come along with a team of eight, kids over 10 are welcome. Lots of prizes, raffles and good food. Come at 5.30pm for a good Chinese meal, then have some fun and support a lot of good work.

Free

OhMaSoul @ Welder’s Dog Bar

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

Come along, wet your whistle and listen in as we re-spin new and old tunes and share our collection of fun, catchy, deep and mysterious originals. Hope to see you there!

Free

Armidale Night Markets

Armidale Showground Dumaresq Street, Armidale, Australia

What can you expect? International street food stalls; street food stalls galore; gourmet food trucks and trailers; delicious desserts section; kids rides and jumping castles; carnival and sideshow games; $30 kid's unlimited rides wristband; music till late. Free on-site event parking.

$2

Bitz of Buzz @ Boobooks

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Bitz of Buzz is Alan Hardaker and Maria Rummery and two members of the Armidale band, Dusky Buzz. They each have a background of eclectic musical tastes and experience and have been playing as a duo since late 2022. Bitz of Buzz performs easy listening music, covering songs from every decade over the last century, including jazz standards, pop, folk and blues. From George Gershwin to Billie Eilish, Bitz of Buzz are sure to delight and charm you with their […]

Free