FAQ

It’s a celebration of Armidale’s vibrant local culture, showcasing award-winning craft beers, local distilleries, wineries, and gourmet food trucks. Located in Australia’s highest city of Armidale, attendees will experience the city’s booming creative culture front and centre, in a go-to cool climate destination. 

Armidale Showground, 5 Dumaresq St, Armidale NSW.

Conditions of Entry to the Big Chill Festival can be viewed here. (PDF document).

Children under 1 are free. Children between the ages of 0-17 must have a ticket to enter and be accompanied by a responsible adult as outlined in NSW Liquor Laws. Alcohol is only permitted to those 18+ with valid photo ID.

Accessible parking

Vehicles with a Mobility Parking Permit can enter via Gate B on Canambe Street, and Security will direct you to parking near the festival entrance.

Viewing platform

An accessible viewing platform is available onsite. During busy periods priority is given to patrons in wheelchairs. Accessible toilets are located throughout the festival. For locations see the festival map.

The Big Chill Festival supports the Companion Card program.

Companion Card holders qualify for a second ticket at no cost for their companion. Please contact Oztix at info@oztix.com.au to assist with your booking. Companion card tickets are unable to be issued on the day of the event.

Ready to assist with all your festival enquiries, the Big Chill Event Headquarters (HQ) is located near the front entry gate.

Grab your iconic Big Chill Festival merch on site during the Festival. No cash sales.

Patrons are free to come in and out of the festival at any time. Do not remove your wristband during the festival.

Attendees are welcome to bring fold-up camping chairs & picnic rugs and kids’ trolleys.

Our emergency medical team are always onsite. They are located underneath the grandstand. Or please call the emergency hotline number on 0467 946 475.

A pick up / drop off area is located on Kennedy St (cnr Dumaresq St). This is for Uber, Taxi and private drop offs. A separate drop off area within the festival site is designated for disabled persons.

The main entry point to the Festival will be at the Showground gates on the corner of Kennedy and Dumaresq Streets.

Please check the Festival map for details.

Refuse, Reuse, Reduce and Recycle.

We have effective bin systems throughout the site and ask that you put all rubbish in its place. We thank you for keeping The Big Chill beautiful. It’s a team effort!

Bring an empty, re-usable water bottle to fill up while onsite at one of our re-fill stations or FREE water stations. See map for details and remember to stay hydrated!

Watch this space for details on the 2026 Launch Party!

Thats right, The Big Chill is an all-ages event. Little Chillers is a zone for the little ones that’s big on fun, keeping hands busy and hearts full with:

  • Live music
  • Face painting
  • Arts and crafts
  • Interactive experiences
  • Giant games
  • Circus workshops.

This year the beloved Live and Local stage will be sitting pretty inside the Main Pavillion at the Armidale Showground. We are talking cozy vibes, comfy seats and damn good tunes. We know, we know, you’re on the edge of your seats, waiting with bated breath to know the names of this year’s Live & Local heroes. Stay tuned for the 2026 Line up!

Volunteer applications will open in 2026. Follow us on socials to be notified!

In accordance with NSW smoking laws, cigarettes will not be sold inside the festival. Smoking is prohibited inside the tents and structures. Please bin your butts!

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