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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.

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Something to Talk About Autumn Series

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

Bring the little ones to the Beardy Street Mall each morning between 5-16 April for a fun-filled program of art, culture, music and creativity. With an exciting line-up of activities, there's something for every child to enjoy. Saturday 5 April: 9.00-11.00am Autumn Festival and Arts North West Badge Making Monday 7 April: 10.00am NECOM Mini Minstrels Tuesday 8 April: 10.30-11.30am Armidale Library Storytime Wednesday 9 April: 10.00am NERAM Art Play Thursday 10 April: 9.30am Aboriginal Keeping Place Kids Club Friday 11 April: 9.30am Gubi […]

Free

Event Series Markets in the Mall

Markets in the Mall

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

Live music, a variety of stalls offering a huge range of quality, handmade and handcrafted items, cupcakes, candles, bath and body products, skincare and makeup, handmade clothing, bags, shoes, linen, pottery, woodwork, plants, art, homewares, toys, puppets, stamping and scrap-booking, plus so much more.

Free

Ulysses Motorcycle Club Show and Shine – CANCELLED

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

**EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WET WEATHER** Bikes will be parked in the Central and West Mall and will run from 3.30-8.30pm, it will allow the public an opportunity to view the 800 to 1,200 bikes expected to be on display. A range of motorcycles including modern and Vintage Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Velocette and Vincent will be on display during this free community event.

Free

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

Christmas Markets in the Mall

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

More than 50 different stalls and live music from local band, SNEZ. A variety of stalls and shops open offering a huge range of quality handmade and handcrafted items, cupcakes, candles, bath and body products, skincare and makeup, handmade clothing, bags, shoes, linen, pottery, woodwork, plants, art, homewares, toys, puppets, stamping and scrap booking plus so much more.

Christmas in the Mall

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

Get set for a Christmas treat. Come and meet Santa, enjoy live music and entertainment, a petting zoo, face painting, over 80 market stalls and food vendors and lighting of the Christmas tree!

Free

Halloween in the Mall

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

You have probably heard the news by now, but it is official! headspace Armidale's Youth Reference Group is taking over Armidale's Halloween celebrations. Come one and all, grab your pumpkins and pitchforks and make this scariest Halloween yet!!!!! Bring the Mall to life! There will be a range of stalls, including yummy food, snacks, sweet treats and great goodies, as well as community group stalls and activities - PLUS best dressed costume (individual and group) and a scavenger hunt to […]

Free

‘Hand-in-Hand’ Concert

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

Hand-in-Hand - Peace with justice event Food stalls: Thai, Ezidi, BBQ.  Kid's activities: face painting, artistic banner creations. Pacific Islanders Women's Choir, Khaleel Merza Jundi; Jillari Faulkner and Kath Waters; Altones; Poetry Slam; Skele Jay (HipHop - Brisbane).

Free

Event Series Chess in the Mall

Chess in the Mall

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

Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!

Free

Beardy Street Bazaar

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

Head down to the Beardy Street Mall to enjoy live busking beats, experience local coffee and breakfast, stroll through unique retail stores, revel in the street art display by Arts North West and local photographers. And all this before you head to the Big Chill. Come and enjoy the chilly vibe!

Free

Autumn in the Mall

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

CANCELLED Granny Fi's Toy Cupboard and Fairy Simone are bringing you a fabulous event - market stalls, face painting, balloon art and more. Don your autumn costumes/finery and join the fun. SORRY EVERYONE!

Free

Hamish Guiana @ Sunday Markets

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

Hailing from Scone, Hamish Guiana is a young musician who is looking to break out in the regional music scene. Having featured in this season’s Top 50 of Australian Idol he has been pursuing a future in music playing at pubs and clubs around the local area. Experimenting with his sound, he combines the Folk and Americana genres while also dabbling with acoustic covers of popular ballads. Hamish was recognized at this year's Australia Day awards being named Upper Hunter […]

Free

Markets in the Mall

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

Listen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.  

Book Week Festival

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

With assistance from local businesses and sponsorship from the New England Writers' Centre this Festival will include workshops during the week. There will be stalls, food and music and a Book Week Parade - for everybody!

Live Music @ the Markets in the Mall

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

Celebrate Youth Week at the Markets in the Mall. On stage will be Archie Todd. Archie, a 17-year-old musician, guitarist, and singer/songwriter. He loves music and hopes it will be part of his life forever. He writes indie/folk music and is very excited to be performing for you.

Free

Markets in the Mall

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

Purchase fresh products from producers and possibly find the article that you have always wanted. Great opportunity to find those last-minute Christmas gifts.

Christmas in the Mall

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

Armidale's favourite Christmas celebration! Festivities will commence with Santa and his Elves making a special appearance at the festive fun event. Beardy Street Mall will be transformed into a street of market stalls, food vans, live entertainment and kids activities. This year we have a special surprise.... Santa is bringing his real live Reindeer!!!!!