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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?

Armidale Birdwatchers

Booroolong Nature Reserve off Booroolong Road, BOOROOLONG, 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. Access is through private land, Fern Hill, off Toms Gully Road, so there is a need to car pool as much as possible in Armidale. Drivers need to practice car hygiene (wash down) before entry to Fern Hill for biosecurity reasons (weeds). The scheduled […]

Free

New England Wedding Showcase

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Enjoy a day filled with inspiration and a celebration of all things weddings! Some of the best wedding vendors in the region will be gathered in one place. Come and meet the vendors who can help make your day amazing! Exclusive Showcase discounts and awesome raffle prizes, all while raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

$5.50

Walcha Cup Race Day

Walcha Racecourse 140 Darjeeling Road, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Walcha Cup and Races is a wonderful country meet in the New England High Country town of Walcha. The Walcha Cup is an 1440m race which boasts a total prize pool of $45,000 and is run under handicap conditions. Friday, 9 February - Cup Day includes full TAB meet and bar facilities, food and beverage options and Fashions on the Field competition. Saturday, 10 February -  is Family Day with free entry, face painting, jumping castle, ice creams, Kids Fashions […]

$8.56 – $32.80

Joel McKay @ 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.

Super Bowl @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Yippee - kids eat free all day. Lunch special will be American Hot Dogs. A great day for the whole family.

Free

Valentine’s Day @ Addy’s on Marsh

Addy's On Marsh Shop 2, 110 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come treat your loved one. Full menu available – BYO. Bookings essential.

As per menu

Valentine Dinner @ Manny’s

Manny's on Marsh 117 Marsh Street (upstairs), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Join us for a romantic evening to remember, exclusive menus and Valentine-themed cocktails for one night only! Walk-ins welcome, but booking ahead is advised due to limited availability.

As per menus

Valentine’s Day @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Love is in the air! Enjoy a romantic two-course dinner, plus free Lover's Photo Booth with props and Cupid's Love Potion (special cocktail).

$55
Event Series National Theatre Live @ Belgrave

National Theatre Live @ Belgrave

Belgrave Twin Cinema 145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Dear England Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham's (Best of Enemies) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to […]

$15 – $25

Terra Firma @ Top Pub

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

Terra Firma is back with their unique blend of country, blues, and reggae.

Free

Walcha Antique Machinery & Truck Show

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

Friday, 16 February - Tractor Trek will leave Walcha Showground at 9.00am for a 30km trek around the Walcha area with activities on the way. Saturday & Sunday, 17 & 18 February - Street parade; vintage trucks, motorbikes, cars, engines, chainsaws and more; late model trucks and forestry machinery, tractor pull; market stalls; food stalls; kids' corner. Hosted by Oxley Riders. Camping available at $10 per site per night

$5 – $20

Ohmasoul @ Big Dog

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

Unwind to the soothing soulful sounds of Ohmasoul, featuring Jemimah (vocals) and James (keys), as they put their own spin on an eclectic collection of pop, gospel, jazz and soul songs.

Free

“We’ve Got Rhythm”

The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The fourth show in a continuing variety concert series of hits from musicals past, present and future. See the best vocalists on offer in this fun-filled and spectacular musical tribute show. Created by Neil Horton, Bruce Menzies, Robyn Bradley and Kate Frazier.

$25.50 – $30.50

Home-grown Garden Tour

Various ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Tickets available in  person at Armidale Outdoors, 152 Rusden Street. Garden map and booklet will be available.

$5 – $20

Long Lunch @ Guyra

Guyra Showground 27 Marne Street, GUYRA, Australia

Enjoy an afternoon of great food and company. Ticket includes a three course meal (mains catered by the exceptional team at Relish) and champagne on arrival with a cash bar operating on site. All profits raised from the day will go directly to supporting Guyra Show Society

$85.50

Wine Tasting @ Golf Club

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

Join us for the tastiest day of the year! We are hosting a wine tasting with the amazing winery, Toppers Mountain Wines. Come and join us for a spectacular day of grazing and wine tasting.

$20.50

Rising Stars Concert

Auditorium (2nd floor), Armidale Teachers' College Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The program includes pieces by J S Bach, Tchaikovsky, Bartók and Dvořák, performed by alumni Madison Sim and David Tan (violins), Jonathan Bruhl (viola and voice), and Abigail Thompson (cello), accompanied by pianists Robert Manley, Euga Ruan, and Sheila Guymer. The 2024 prize winners of the Marian Barford award will be announced, and celebrations will continue with refreshments served after the concert on the upstairs balcony with the best views of town. The concert will raise funds for the Marian […]