Festival Highlights
Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November​
Armidale Jockey Club, 59 Barney St, Armidale NSW 2350 - link to map​
Festival Program (To be announced)
Special Guests (To be announced)
Workshops/speakers (To be announced)
Silent Art Auction (opening 1 September)
Market Stalls and Food Stalls (To be announced)
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Festival Timetable
The festival timetable will be published by 30 September.
Expect an exciting lineup featuring live music, entertainers, interactive workshops, and inspiring guest speakers—something for everyone to enjoy!​
Program Download PDF here
Special guests
The committee will be in discussions to select our Special Guests for 2026 who will be announced as bookings are confirmed.
In 2024 and 2025, Costa Georgiadis was a hoot.
Performers
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Local performers and those from afar will be on stage entertaining the crowds.
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Check the Festival Program for times and locations after 1 July 2026.
Workshops and speakers
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The workshops and speakers in 2026 will be announced as bookings are confirmed.​​
2026 Silent Art Auction
Auction opens: September 1st.
Auction closes November 9th. (Bid here - link to form on Galabid site)
Bid, Donate, Celebrate — New England Garden Festival
Every year, our New England Garden Festival proudly raises funds for the everyday legends—local community groups and charities who bring much needed care, support, and connection to our community, one kind and necessary act at a time.
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Discover original artworks, many by celebrated artists, generously donated by the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM).
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Auction open on 1 September! Browse, bid, and support.
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Closes November 9th. (galabid.com/gardenfestival25)
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Winning bids can be picked up locally or mailed (postage & packing apply).
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Not bidding? Donations are warmly welcomed and will go directly to our Community fund.