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Armidale Events

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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Armidale Autumn Festival

Civic Park Dumaresq Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

The Armidale Autumn Festival is a showcase of Armidale's local talent and, of course, the magnificent autumnal colour. Local organisations will showcase their talent via a street parade, including pipe bands, school musicals, school bands, New England Conservatorium of Music, Aboriginal dancers, UNE colleges, Highland dancers and more. Have breakfast with the Band or enter the Campus to City Canter. There will be food trucks to tempt the fussiest eaters and entertainment throughout the afternoon. Come on down and celebrate […]

Free

Big Chill Festival

Armidale Showground Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, Australia

The Big Chill is back and bigger than ever. Get ready for big vibes and good times in 2025. The stages showcase a kaleidoscope of musical genres. From indie, country and folk to electronic sounds, there will be something for everyone. Beyond the beats, the festival grounds come alive. Indulge in gourmet delights from local and regional cuisines, award-winning craft beer or explore local distilleries and wineries. The event is open to all ages. Entertain the entire family with a […]

$16.35 – $105.10