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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.

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Event Series NSW Under 13 Cricket State Titles

NSW Under 13 Cricket State Titles

Various ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

DRAW 18 December (10.00am) - Round 3 - Central Coast versus Newcastle Blasters (Sportsground. 58 Dumaresq Street (cnr Douglas Street)); Lake Mac Attack versus HV Thoroughbreds (Bellevue Oval, right off Handel Street (University of New England)); Far North Coast versus Northern Inland Bolters (Rologas Fields, cnr Dumaresq and Taylor Streets); Mid North Coast versus North Coast (Harris Park) 19 December (10.00am) - Round 4 - Far North Coast versus Newcastle Blasters (Rologas Fields); Mid North Coast versus Central Coast (Bellevue […]

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Divas of the Night – Three of the region’s finest divas come together to present their favourite songs. The night features the fabulous and flirtatious Carol Elder, Katy Haselwood and Sharny Russell on vocals, accompanied by the incomparable Warwick Dunham on keyboards, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar and Cary Bennett on drums. This will be a night of great music and surprises, with a few friends sitting in as well. There […]

Xmas Family Fun Night @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

FREE activities + movie screening, as well as a jumping castle, inflatable baseball and Santa photos, PLUS our MEGA Christmas cash draw prize of $3,000 to be won! Live music by The James Brothers following the raffles.

Christmas Carols

Chapel Street Baptist Church 187 Chapel Street (cnr Enid Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Celebrate Christmas with carol singing and supper.

Free

Nicko @ the Royal

Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A toe-tapping evening of live music.

Nick Masters @ the Newie

New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Finest DJ talent, good company, good evening!

Free

Christmas Lunch with the Salvos

Salvation Army Citadel 100 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Christmas lunch with carols and craft for the children. RSVP essential.

Free

New Year’s Eve 2023

Guyra Recreation Ground 3 Park Street (cnr Ollera and Ryanda Streets), GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Free family fun night, local band – Rough Justice, Food vendors, jumping castles, children’s entertainment. Bring a picnic rug or chair. This initiative is proudly funded by the NSW Government, in association with the Guyra and Community Progress Association and Armidale Regional Council.

Free

New Year’s Eve Burning Dance Party

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Get ready to embrace the arrival of 2024 with an evening of music, dance, and joyous festivities at the New Year's Eve Burning Dance Party. Event features burning effigy bonfire, BBQ cookout, dance, raffle prizes, BYO food to cook on BBQ, NO glass permitted,  BYO lawn chairs/picnic blanket.

$5

Event Series Men Commandments

Men Commandments

School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.

$20.50 – $25.50
Event Series Summer Fridays Dance Party

Summer Fridays Dance Party

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Don't miss out on the ultimate Summer Dance Party that promises a fantastic time for the whole family. Come ready to dance, laugh, and make the most of this memorable summer celebration. Dance to the hottest beats spun by our talented DJ and live music performances. From the latest hits to classic tunes, there's something for every generation to groove to. Showcase your best moves in the dance contests. Keep your energy up with delicious raw treats from Seahorse Medicine […]

$5

Hogmanay New Year Party @ Hillgrove

Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, Australia

A community family event with meals, raffles etc. Fundraising proceeds to Hillgrove Progress Association.

Sunday Afternoon Poker

Armidale Rams RLFC Rugby League Park, Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

1.30pm (door opens), 2.30pm (Poker starts). Entry includes sausage sizzle. Get ready for an afternoon of fun and excitement. Lucky door prizes and raffles, music, complimentary bar snacks and more! $20 re-buy, first hour unlimited, 1 top-up at first break. Licensed bar open.

$20
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
The Armidale Regional Community pays tribute to their love of land, love of people, and love of culture.

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