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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.

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Event Series Hillgrove Halltel Socials

Hillgrove Halltel Socials

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

A community family event with meals ($5 sausage sandwich with tea/coffee), BYO alcohol, cards, games, raffles (when advertised) etc. Fundraising proceeds to Hillgrove Museum.

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

Valentine’s Day @ the Servies

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

Book your table now. Menu coming soon.

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

Old-time Dance @ Kentucky

Kentucky Memorial Hall Noalimba Avenue, KENTUCKY, NSW, Australia

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
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

Guyra Show Long Lunch

Stud Show Ring Marquee Guyra Showground, 27 Marne Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Celebrate the 116th Annual Guyra Show with an unforgettable Long Lunch in the marquee. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal by Relish Catering, premium drinks from Josephine’s Drinks, and a sweet treat to top it off. Gather your family and friends for a relaxed afternoon of great food, drinks, and good company—all while supporting the Guyra Show Society. Tickets are limited, so book now to secure your spot.

$122.78

2025 Marian Barford Awards

New England Conservatorium of Music Armidale Teachers' College, Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

This inter-generational concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of the New England Ensemble’s debut, honours NECOM’s current teacher, performers, and spotlights our young rising stars. Robert Harris, founding violist of the New England Ensemble, will perform with current staff and students of the New England Conservatorium of Music. Robert will also present the 2025 Marian Barford Awards during the event. Do not miss this landmark celebration of fine music, heritage, and community!

$10.75 – $21.00

Gwyn Ashton Mojo Soul Tour

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

Gwyn Ashton is doing his annual Australian tour in 2025 and coming to the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame in Guyra. From acoustic roots, blues and world music to electric swamp rockin’ boogie, a funky one-man band rock'n'roll show, Make a night of it, food and drinks will be available at the show.

$30.50 – $92.50

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 Birdwatchers

Malpas Dam New England Highway (right just past Black Mountain Roadhouse), GUYRA, NSW, Australia

7.55am for departure at 8.00am from the Visitor Information Centre carpark, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and register to join group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our leader, Dr Stephen Debus (sdebus@une.edu.au) preferably a […]

Free