What’s on inArmidale?

Events in Armidale

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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Ongoing

Travels with Mary – Stories from the Suitcases

Saumarez Homestead 230 Saumarez Road, ARMIDALE

TIMES: 10.00am-4.00pm -  Wednesday, 11 May, Friday, 13 May and Sunday, 15 May. The Mary White Saumarez Collection is made up of a newly discovered array of stunning art deco travel posters and original documents collected by Mary White throughout her voyages from 1939-1947 which were found inside a set of attaché cases, now on show for the first time. Redeem your NSW Discover voucher when you purchase your ticket on arrival.

$8 – $25

“Big Chill” Ice Skating @ Curtis Park

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE

What screams winter wonderland more than an ice-skating rink? The Armidale region will be able to experience the magic of skating on ice and gliding under festoon lighting for two weeks in May, with a 25m ice-skating rink being installed at Armidale’s Curtis Park from 13 - 29 May. Grab your family and friends to share the winter wonderland experience which also includes a snow machine!. All ages and abilities are catered for including ‘quiet’ sessions and disability access. Sessions […]

The Big Chill Festival 2022

Civic Park Dumaresq Street, Armidale

Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration. The Big Chill Festival is coming - celebrating all that is beautiful and unique to our region; sampling local craft beers, boutique wines as you enjoy a succulent gourmet steak burger made with locally sourced beef. Come and spend the weekend with family and friends from near and far, around glowing fire-pits, enjoying the aromas of slow cooked BBQ and being entertained by a range of national and local artists. If that […]

$25 – $50

Keith Urban & Bryan Adams Tribute Show @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE

VENUE: Armidale City Bowling Club, 92-96 Dumaresq Street. TIME: 7.30 (doors open), 8.00-11.00pm (show). COST: $30pp - available at https://events.humanitix.com/somebody-like-you-bryan-adams-and-keith-urban-tribute/tickets - $1.19 booking fee applies). Somebody Like You Tribute Show, starring Craig Woodward. For more information, phone 02 6772 5666.  

$30