The Big Chill Festival
The Big Chill Festival
Armidale Regional Council presents

The Big Chill Festival

The Presets, The Jungle Giants, Meg Mac, Sneaky Sound System, Mia Wray, No Cigar, Pierce Brothers, Al Heeney Rhythm & Blues, Jess Riberio + more
Armidale Showground (Armidale, NSW)
Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026 11:00 am
87 days away
All Ages (minors must be accompanied by Guardian)
Festivals
Arts
Music

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Big Chill Festival | Saturday 16 May 11am - 11pm
General Admission Adult (18+)
$125.50
$119 + booking fee
$125.50
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General Admission Youth (13-17 yrs)
$63.25
$59 + booking fee
Youth attendees must be accompanied by a responsible adult as defined under NSW Liquor Laws.
$63.25
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General Admission Child (4-12 yrs)
$21.45
$19 + booking fee
$21.45
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General Admission Infant (0-3 yrs)
$0.00
$0.00
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Pre-sale: Adult (18+)
$105.10
Allocation Exhausted.
$99 + booking fee
$105.10
Allocation Exhausted
Pre-sale: Youth (13-17 yrs)
$49.00
Allocation Exhausted.
$45 + booking fee
Youth attendees must be accompanied by a responsible adult as defined under NSW Liquor Laws.
$49.00
Allocation Exhausted
Pre-sale: Child (4-12 yrs)
$13.30
Allocation Exhausted.
$12 + booking fee
$13.30
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Pre-sale: Infant (0-3 yrs)
$0.00
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$0.00
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COMING SOON | Big Chilly Dip | Sunday 17 May 7am - 10am
Cold Plunge Admission (16+ yrs)
$25.50
On sale Monday, 30 March 2026 9:00 am (Australia/Sydney)
āš ļø Must be over 16 years of age 
šŸ„“šŸ³ Includes bacon & egg brekkie roll & souvenir item
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$25.50
On Sale In 40 Days
Chilly Short Swim (200m) (16+ yrs)
$25.50
On sale Monday, 30 March 2026 9:00 am (Australia/Sydney)
āš ļø Must be over 16 years of age 
šŸ„“šŸ³ Includes bacon & egg brekkie roll & souvenir item
šŸ“ Click here to view T&Cs
$25.50
On Sale In 40 Days
Chilly Mile (1.6km) (16+ yrs)
$25.50
On sale Monday, 30 March 2026 9:00 am (Australia/Sydney)
āš ļø Must be over 16 years of age 
šŸ„“šŸ³ Includes bacon & egg brekkie roll & souvenir item
šŸ“ Click here to view T&Cs
$25.50
On Sale In 40 Days

 

BIG CHILL FESTIVAL šŸŽ¶

The Big Chill Festival is back for its sixth year, bringing legendary vibes and unforgettable experiences to the Armidale Showground on Saturday 16 May 2026. Featuring a powerhouse 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. Itā€™s a celebration of Armidaleā€™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, thereā€™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, weā€™ll be putting Armidaleā€™s booming creative culture front and centre, positioning the region as a go-to cool climate destination for food, drinks, and adventure. 

BIG CHILLY DIP šŸ„¶

Feel like getting fresh? (When we say fresh, we mean cold. Like, really bloody cold.) Then the Big Chilly Dip at the dreamy Dumaresq Dam on Sunday 17 May 2026 is for you! BYO swimmers, wetsuit, towel, hot water bottle, whatever you can find to keep warm alongside an upbeat, piping hot attitude. Weā€™ll bring the bacon and egg rolls, hot cups of caffeine to purchase and cheers of support from the sidelines. 

For all Companion Card Requests please email  info@oztix.com.au before purchasing.