The Big Chill Festival - Armidale

Armidale Showground
Sat 16 May '26

Overview

The Big Chill Festival is back for its sixth year, bringing legendary vibes and unforgettable experiences to the Armidale Showground. Featuring a unique lineup, including The Presets, The Jungle Giants, Meg Mac, Sneaky Sound System, Mia Wray, Pierce Brothers, No Cigar and many more. The Big Chill is more than just music. It's a celebration of Armidale's vibrant local culture, showcasing award-winning craft beers, local distilleries, wineries,…

The Big Chill Festival is back for its sixth year, bringing legendary vibes and unforgettable experiences to the Armidale Showground. Featuring a unique lineup, including The Presets, The Jungle Giants, Meg Mac, Sneaky Sound System, Mia Wray, Pierce Brothers, No Cigar and many more.

The Big Chill is more than just music. It's a celebration of Armidale's vibrant local culture, showcasing award-winning craft beers, local distilleries, wineries, and gourmet food trucks. Attendees will enjoy world-renowned BBQ pitmasters smoking up a storm, interactive experiences, and cozy fire pits under the open sky.

For families, there's a dedicated "Little Chillers" zone, a chilli-eating competition for the brave-hearted, and the cold-water Big Chilly Dip for those brave, hardy souls. Throughout the weekend, we'll be putting Armidale's booming creative culture front and centre, positioning the region as a go-to cool climate destination for food, drinks, and adventure.

It's the party you don't want to miss, a weekend waiting to welcome those who love the bracing air, an unmatched vibe, and the sound of live music.

So what are you waiting for? Bring the folks, bring the kids, bring the yin to your yang, bring a hearty appetite for good times, good grub, good dance moves and your adventure-seeking soul that's waiting to soar.

Proudly supported by the Destination NSW and Commonwealth Government.

Location

Armidale Showground

5 Dumaresq Street Armidale NSW 2350 Australia

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Location - 5 Dumaresq Street Armidale NSW 2350 Australia

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Accessibility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Train your staff in disability awareness

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