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Armidale Events

Click to view the Spring 2024 events calendar! (PDF 3MB), or view the list below.

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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Koi Kingdom @ The Playhouse

The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Melbourne-based trio, Koi Kingdom, is set to perform as part of its east-coast album launch. Renowned for its boundary-defying compositions and instrumental virtuosity, Koi Kingdom’s third and most ambitious self-titled album is a tale of transformation and resilience. This latest release delves into themes of friendship, loss, grief, rebirth and joy, showcasing the special musical connection and shared creative vision that guitarist Marcos Villalta, bassist Stephen Hornby and saxophonist Cheryl Durongpisitkul have nurtured over years of collaboration. Koi Kingdom will […]

$15.50 – $20.50

Fovndlings @Little Welder’s Dog

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

Fovndlings is a five-piece band based in Uralla. Hugh Cook (drums and vocals), Brendan Passey (guitar and vocals), Steve Tafra (accordion, resonator and guitar), Adrian Walsh (guitar and vocals) and Heath Forsyth (bass) have been entertaining the region for seven years with their own idiosyncratic variety of cowpunk. Check out their self-titled 2019 album on Spotify, or more recent videos of their songs One Road In and Her Son the Arsonist. A new single, Talking Like a Coin, will be […]

Free

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

Pinot & Picasso @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Paint your Pet! There is no better way to appreciate your furry, feathery or scaly best friend than with their very own portrait! Come along for a fabulous afternoon of sipping and painting your bestie. This session welcomes pet portraits of all kinds and ticket price includes a personalised sketch. Please send a clear photo of your pet to tamworth@pinotandpicasso.com.au and lovely local artist, Jypsi Bennett will pre-sketch your canvas ready for you. This is a non-BYO session as the […]

$75.00

Christmas in July @ Hillgrove

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

A night to remember with seated, catered two-course meal (traditional roast dinner and sides with selection of desserts), full band, Chilli Jam playing a selection of music from Latin to Jazz, major raffles with big prizes, BYO drinks (tea and coffee provided). Proceeds to fund future social events - the more made, the more fun in the future. First in best dressed - no bookings or tickets and cash only.

$15 – $25

Armidale Birdwatchers

Iwata Gully TSR Bundarra Road, INVERGOWRIE, NSW, Australia

8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.

Free