Carols in the Cathedral
St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCarols with choir, organ, brass and woodwind.
Free
What’s on inArmidale?
Armidale Events
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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Karaoke @ the Newie
New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along to the front bar, try your singing skills and have a great night in good company.
Free
Backgammon in the Mall
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome 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.
Free
Snez & Jhana Allan @ Boobooks
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaSoundshed Music presents mid-north coast musician and storyteller, SNEZ, and Armidale local folk singer, Jhanna Allan, for an intimate night of storytelling and music. Coming from a Macedonian working-class family, where stories about hardship, romance and work ethic have been passed down through generations, Snez subtly weaves these influences into her own stories and songs, featuring traditional Macedonian songs from her parents’ mother country. Featuring Bouzouki, acoustic guitar, Bodhran drum and vocals. Jhana Allan is a progressive country folk singer […]
$15 – $20
Christmas Markets in the Mall
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaMore than 50 different stalls and live music from local band, SNEZ. A variety of stalls and shops open offering a huge range of quality handmade and handcrafted items, cupcakes, candles, bath and body products, skincare and makeup, handmade clothing, bags, shoes, linen, pottery, woodwork, plants, art, homewares, toys, puppets, stamping and scrap booking plus so much more.
Khanacross
Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAn autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.
Grand Opening of Saints Mary & Joseph Cathedral
Saints Mary & Joseph Catholic Cathedral 136 Dangar Street (cnr Barney Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaGrand Opening Mass, followed by a Celebration Carnival in the Cathedral grounds.
Free
“The Owl and the Pussycat”
The Lodge Theatre 119A Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaStarring very talented children. A beautiful theme with wonderful nonsense adapted by Gordon Cope with original music by Benjamin Thorn.
$10.50 – $52.00
Euchre with Cheryl @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJoin in for a friendly game with popular host Cheryl.
$2
Ian Russell @ Rafters
Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaDrop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.
Free
Community Christmas Carols @ St Marks
St Mark's UNE Church 73 Trevenna Road, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, AustraliaCelebrate Christmas with food and fun followed by Carol singing. BYO camp chair/ picnic blanket.
Free
Darts Night @ the Kilda
St Kilda Hotel 102-104 Rusden Street (cnr Marsh Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCash prize, $5 buy in, 1st place $50 plus pot.
$5
Monday Night Poker @ the Grand
The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFree buy in. $500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players. For jackpot to go live, must play previous week, same day to be eligible.
Free
Melbourne Grammar School Symphony Orchestra
Lazenby Hall University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome and hear one of Australia's best School Orchestras in a concert of blazing orchestral colour. The full-sized orchestra will perform works by Brahms, Hermann & Rodrigo, Australian compositions and plenty of classical favourites along the way. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to support the work of Bush Church Aid. Program: Hermann: North by Northwest Overture; Rodrigo: Concierto d'Aranjuez. 2nd movement; Conyngham: Shoreline. Interval Brahms: Violin Concerto.
$10 – $20
Trivia @ the White Bull
Win $100 cash, jackpot up to $500.
Christmas Trivia @ the Grand
The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaIt’s Xmas trivia again! There will be Xmas movies galore and music for all. So come dressed up as your favourite Christmas character - prizes for best dressed team and individual and best Christmas-themed team name. 1st place $100 cash; 2nd place $50 Gran voucher; 3rd place $25 Grand voucher; last place box of chocolates. There will be some extra presents in Santa’s sack throughout the night so you better be nice and not naughty. So come have some fun. […]
Free
Trent Tuesday Music Trivia @ the Grand
The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaInteractive games show style, free to play, prizes and giveaways, $5 schooners, $7 house wines.
Free
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
$15
Trivia @ Little Welder’s Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWJoin a table, test your knowledge and have a great night.
Free
Trivia @ the Newie with Rach
New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaWin 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
Free
