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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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NECOM Presents Sounds of Autumn

Civic Park Dumaresq Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

NECOM kicks off the Armidale Autumn Festival with an outdoor celebration of live music and local talent! Enjoy performances from New England Brass Collective, JAZZ LAB!, Armidale Youth Winds, New England Singers, Armidale Youth Orchestra, and more. Great music, great food, and a great community atmosphere. In event of rain, the venue will be the Town Hall (127 Rusden Street).

Free

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