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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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Quartet Chicken n’ Chips

The Lodge 119A Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Doors open 3.00pm. A special treat for those who love jazz played by some of Australia’s finest young musicians. Galvanised by their love of Frango's, Sydney's favourite Portuguese Chicken Shop, Quartet Chicken N' Chips set off on an inaugural tour of Australia. The members, having toured Australia, USA and EU with the likes of Vince Jones, James Morrison, Judy Bailey, Donny Benet, are by no means first timers on the stage. Their maturity is shown not in their band and song naming […]

$20 – $25

Ash Grunwald @ Poetry Hall of Fame

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

The quintessential bluesman, Ash Grunwald, performs in Guyra for the first time. Infectious foot stomping, good old fashion blues that instantly makes you want to get up and dance. Ash has released nine studio albums and received five ARIA nominations, but it is his relentless touring schedule and his commitment to bring the music to the people that has him scouring the map to play in just about any place that will have him, and one that has won him […]

$51.75 – $56.88

Jimeoin @ Lazenby

Lazenby Hall University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Jimeoin: Who's your man? Ever wondered why dogs get so excited around 6.00pm? Or what the point of the little toe is? Or what to do when you forget someone’s name? Come along and see Jimeoin and you will find out all the answers to the world's big questions. With more facial expressions than a baby eating a lemon, do not miss Jimeoin as he takes you on a journey that will have you none the wiser by the time […]

Event Series State of Origin @ Railway Hotel

State of Origin @ Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Catch all the action and excitement of State Origin games live & loud. Enjoy $5 schooners of XXXX Gold and Tooheys New, participate in our pass the footy competition to win a $100 venue voucher, and buy any Tooheys product for a chance to win the best seats in the house.

Free

Rocky Bottom Girls @ Little Welder’s Dog

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

Come celebrate and enjoy fresh new songs from the Dorrigo Squash Club album and some old favourites too.

Free
Event Series Friday Night Raffles @ the Royal

Friday Night Raffles @ the Royal

Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along and support the Children’s Ward at Armidale Hospital. Raffle tickets: $2 (single ticket) or $3 (for five) or $7 (for 10) – ticket sales from 6.00pm, drawn 7.00pm. Five meat trays, donated by Pete’s Mountview Butchery, to be raffled. Happy hour from 4.00-7.00m, drink specials and delicious meals available.

Free

Firebirds @ Studio Folk Club

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come and experience the Firebirds Community Choir. This choir, which has been meeting regularly for over 25 years, is expertly and generously led by Chris Purcell

Free
Event Series Hudson’s Ci

Hudsons Circus

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Proudly supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities - Northern NSW Featuring the Globe of Death motorcycle riders, performing camels, Welsh Mountain ponies, acrobats, jugglers and clowns galore.

$15 – $460
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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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