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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
Armidale and District Historical Society
Dumaresq Chambers, 114 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
How Did We Manage Without Our Gadgets? This exhibition will give you an appreciation of the conveniences we now have to make housework easier! It will also give an appreciation of how hard our great grand mothers worked coping with the 'copper' in the wash house to boil sheets and towels or the fuel stove in the kitchen to produce meals several times a day in an overheated kitchen! Bring the kids to experience another era!! We wish everyone a […]