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.
Rafters Diner
87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
Try your hand at our Open Mic event, it's not just for singers but also comedians, poets and musicians. Happy hour 2.00-3.00pm. Come check out the local talent for an awesome afternoon. People’s choice of best performance will win a $50 food and drinks voucher.
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
Ohmasoul will be bringing some soul to the Bar. Listen in as they cook up an eclectic mix of soul, jazz, blues and shoegaze. Featuring Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys, they put their own laid-back spin on well known, unknown and new songs from the 60s to yesterday.
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.
Guyra Soldiers' Memorial Hall
163 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW
To celebrate a new trout fishing season, the Guyra Trout Fest is coming. The Rotary Club of Guyra will be hosting a book fair with second-hand books for all to enjoy so it can raise money for projects in the community. The genre of books which have been kindly donated range from: Animals and kids; biographies and history; CDs DVDs and tapes; cooking and crafts; farming and gardening; fiction and non-fiction; magazines and travel; medical and reference; sports, cars and thrillers, […]
Ebor Sportsground
Waterfall Way, EBOR, NSW, Australia
Bring your camp chair or picnic blanket! Conclude the day with a sensational evening concert featuring acclaimed artist James Blundell, supported by Tate Cole! Join us to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Association and the 24th Anniversary of the devastating aerial cull. An event to celebrate these magnificent horses and reflect on the remarkable achievements of our association in preserving this unique breed over the past two decades. Come together at the Ebor Sportsgrounds for […]
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop
176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Backgammon and coffee. For all ages and stages. Lapsed players and complete beginners welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one from the bookshop. Feel free to approach any players you see and ask to join. For more information, visit armidale-backgammon-fanciers.mailchimpsites.com.
Armidale City Bowling Club
92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
18 years and older Be guided by the amazing in-house artist step-by-step to create an amazing artwork that you will definitely love. And be entertained by the fabulous talents of our 7ft Drag goddess, Terry Daktyl! If you love a glass of wine or beer, enjoy a good laugh and want to get creative, you need to come along to one of our paint and sips. Grab a feed, kick back and enjoy yourself. Join in for a Paint and Sip […]
The Armidale Playhouse
309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Film and Live Performance De Ziah and Date present Living the Tradition - A fabulous double event: Irish music film Living the Tradition followed by live concert. Step into the captivating world of Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date, a cello-guitar duo presenting an exclusive double event. Begin your journey with the enchanting documentary film Living the Tradition, where acclaimed cellist Ilse de Ziah explores the origins of Irish Airs. Delve into Irish musical heritage through stories, traditions, and melodies […]