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Click to view the Summer 2024/25 events calendar! (PDF 1MB), 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 Dance Group

Hall, Masonic Retirement Village 100 Cooke's Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Please bring a plate of goodies to share. Tea and coffee will be provided - please supply your own cup. Just a reminder that Masonic Hall is an Aged Care Facility, so if feeling unwell, please do not attend. Dance Programme 1. Mayfair Quickstep, Emmerdale Waltz, Militaire; 2. Eugene Tango, Sindy Swing, Alpine Stroll; 3. Red Rose Saunter, Rosalie Rumba, Balmoral Blues; 4. Pride of Erin Waltz, Gypsy Tap, Chairmaine Schottische; 5. Linden Swing, Alpha Waltz, Festival Glide; 6. Edinburgh […]

Free

Exhibition @ Historical Society

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 […]

Free
Event Series Australasian Recorder Festival 2025

Australasian Recorder Festival 2025

PLC Armidale Astra Arts Centre Enter via Main Gates on Duval Street, ARMIDALE, New South Wales, Australia

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.

Event Series Armidale Farmers’ Market

Armidale Farmers’ Market

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables.

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 Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival

Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival

Rotary Park New England Highway (87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]

Free

Local Guyra Crafts

St James Anglican Church 64 Ollera Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Handmade and homemade items for sale: handmade bags; knitted bags, makeup bags; flowers; Guyra teatowels, pot holders, crocheted handtowels; baby and children's knitting, doll's clothes; laser-cut timber items; assorted handmade cards; handmade pens; handmade kid's hats; homemade biscuits, slices, cakes, jams, pickles, relishes etc.; metal garden ornaments; White Elephant stall; Devonshire Tea (Saturdays 18 and 25 January from 9.30-3.00pm), plus much more.

Free
Event Series Guyra Art Exhibition

Guyra Art Exhibition

Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre 136 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Painting, sculpture, photography and pottery. Opening Night: Friday, 17 January @ 6.00pm - Tickets $10pp, available at Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre.

Free

Matt O’Leary @ 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

Mem Davis @ Tatts Hotel

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

Mem Davis is a captivating singer-songwriter from the coastal city of Wollongong. Her journey to country music took a scenic route, meandering through various professions including naturopathy, doula work, copywriting, editing, and retail management. However, it wasn’t until she embraced her true calling that Mem’s heart truly sang—music and songwriting. Reservation recommended.

Free
Event Series Motorkhana

Motorkhana

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. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.

Free

Sunday Welcomes @ Walcha

Walcha WALCHA, NSW, Australia

A summer celebration. Shop, Indulge, Explore! Shop for clothing, art, craft and bric-a-brac. Looking to chill out, indulge, explore and experience the Walcha vibe..

Free

Mem Davis @ Grand Hotel

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

Mem Davis is a captivating singer-songwriter from the coastal city of Wollongong. Her journey to country music took a scenic route, meandering through various professions including naturopathy, doula work, copywriting, editing, and retail management. However, it wasn’t until she embraced her true calling that Mem’s heart truly sang—music and songwriting. Reservation recommended.

Free

Market Sunday Concert

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

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. The music this Market Sunday Concert will feature members of the Armidale Organ Group performing on the wonderful Willis Organ. This is a great opportunity to hear some of Armidale’s leading organists with their individual takes on the potential of the Willis organ, which is regarded by some leading performers as one of the best in Australia, in a varied repertoire. The concert and indeed the Sunday Markets are a week earlier than usual […]

Donation

Summer of Tennis – Beardy Street Mall

Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

'Something to talk about' returns in 2025 with a summer of tennis! 🎾 This summer, the Beardy Street Mall is transforming into centre court! Watch all the thrilling moments of the 2025 Australian Open live on the big screen, and step up to our centre court table tennis tables to serve up some fun! 🏓✨ What: 2025 Australian Open on the big screen When: 11am - 2pm (daily), 20 - 26 January Where: Beardy Street Mall, Armidale What: table tennis […]

Free