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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.

Have an event to add to the calendar?

ANZAC Day @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Live music from 1.00-4.00pm and raffles from 4.00pm. Raffles are raising money for Soldier On.

Easter Family Funday Sunday

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Hop in for a free Family Funday Sunday!Head down the rabbit hole with some egg-cellent family fun! With a free Easter egg hunt at 11.30am, free photos with the Easter Bunny and free Basket & Arts craft session with staff (12.00pm), you'll be bouncing with egg-citement! PLUS, the winners of our Easter Colouring-In Competition with be announced! WIN Venue Vouchers for each age category 3-5yrs, 6-9yrs and 10-12yrs. Competition runs from the 1 March to Easter Sunday. Don't forget, kids […]

Free

Sunday Sesh @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Before you hit the week, hit Sunday Sesh! DJ from 3.00pm. Drink specials to keep you going.

Free

Skeptics in the Pub

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A multi-faceted discussion from dentist, Sarah Meyer, including astonishing facts on how modern social behaviours and diet are literally changing our faces; the short-sightedness of some public health policies; exploding the fluoride controversy; and the unacknowledged role of the dentist as a front-line medical specialist. Arrive at 6.00pm. Order and pay for snacks or dinner then settle back with a drink for Sarah’s presentation, followed by a lively discussion.

Free

Valentine’s Dinner @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Love is in the air! Book your romantic dinner and get a free bottle of sparkling wine. Romantic food specials.

Free

Australia Day @ Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Celebrate everything Aussie! Family friendly. Bistro open 11.30-2.00pm and 5.30-8.00pm.

Free

New Year’s Eve @ Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Ready to ring in the New Year with style? It will be an evening to remember with great food, drinks, and company. Book a table of five or more, and get a free bottle of sparkling wine! Don’t miss out—reserve now!

Free

Christmas Funday Sunday @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come and be merry with our free Christmas-themed Funday Sunday! This fun-filled day kicks off the silly season with a free photobooth, free playground, free face painting as well as free gifts and lollies for the kiddies! Plus, plenty of games and Christmassy activities, including a Candy Cane Toss Competition and visit from Santa Claus himself!

Event Series Skeptics in the Pub

Skeptics in the Pub

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

With topics changing each gathering, Skeptics in the Pub is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and social networking. Topics will range broadly across subjects such as health, medicine, science, technology, history, politics, the social sciences and the arts – all while set in a friendly, fun and casual atmosphere. No bookings required.

Scout Group Trivia Night

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A Fun-Filled Family Trivia Night! Gather your family and friends, and join the 2nd Armidale Scouts, for an evening of laughter, competition and community spirit. Challenging Trivia: Test your knowledge across a variety of fun and engaging categories. Lucky Door Prizes: Everyone has a chance to win fantastic prizes just for attending! Key Raffle: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win big with our exciting key raffle. Support the Venue: Please show your support for the Railway Hotel by […]

$5.28 – $44

NRL Season Kick-off @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Don't miss the start of the NRL Season at the Railway Hotel - streaming LIVE & LOUD from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. With Season launch specials including a Pass the Footy Comp. With the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles taking on the South Sydney Rabbitohs (1.30pm) and the Sydney Roosters facing the Brisbane Broncos (3.30pm), the season commences with a split round - a first for the NRL.

Super Bowl @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Yippee - kids eat free all day. Lunch special will be American Hot Dogs. A great day for the whole family.

Free

Santa Fest @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come one, come all to the Railway Ho-Ho-Hotel for our first ever Santa Fest, to help raise some much-needed funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Be there with bells on as you rock your best Santa or Mrs Claus attire in a fully decked-out beer garden. There will be a live DJ from midday, photobooth and plenty of cheer!

Free

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come for a great night with good company and test your knowledge.

Free

Father’s Day @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Give Dad a SUPER Father's Day this year. With roast pork on the spit, Lego competitions, drink and meal specials, and the NRL on the big screen - Dad's day is guaranteed to be a great one. PLUS, if you book a table on Father’s Day, you'll go into the draw to win a $100 Railway Hotel voucher.

State of Origin @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Pass the Footy and Guess the Score competitions will be running, and we'll also be giving away a Retro Blues Jersey each game - you don't want to miss this!

Degustation Dinner

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Railway Hotel Armidale, in conjunction with the New England Brewing Company and Glen Gowrie Distillery, is proud to present its first  Beer and Gin Degustation Dinner. Tickets iniclude five-courses with matching  beer and gin with each course - a very special dining experience. You will not want to miss this! Get your friends together and enjoy a great night out.

$75