Australia Day @ Railway Hotel
Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ArmidaleCelebrate everything Aussie! Family friendly. Bistro open 11.30-2.00pm and 5.30-8.00pm.
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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Australia Day @ White Bull
White Bull Hotel 117 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAussie Family Steakhouse BBQ Australian Open (tennis) Live & Loud. Helium balloons and lolly bags. Specials ($20-25): Aussie BBQ Platter (feeds 4); Aussie Works Burger; Peach Melba and $10 frozen cocktail, plus daily specials board.
Free
Armidale Race Day
Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFull bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course
Free
Rumble Roadshow
Armidale Skate Park 152 Dumaresq Street (cnr Allingham St), ARMIDALE, New South Wales, AustraliaSee the Rumble Roadshow when they put on a show! Check out the best trick jams and skate demos. Win prizes and get tips on how to skate with a bunch of the Pro Tour skateboarders and special guests. Skateboarders are everywhere, and as part of our pledge to keep supporting community, we are going to be heading out to more community skateparks at each BMD Rumble pro tour stop. We’ll be taking some of our best skateboarders to 4 […]
Free
Nine Year Sister @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Free
Armidale Birdwatchers
Uralla Lagoons URALLA, NSW, Australia7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea - enjoy in the Clifton-Everest's garden which is located right beside Racecourse Lagoon), 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. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our leader, Dr Stephen Debus […]
Free
Bundarra Show
Bundarra Showground cnr Oliver and Bombelli Streets, BUNDARRA, NSW, AustraliaFun for the whole family! Canteen open from 7.00am, bar open from 12.00pm Saturday, local produce display and stalls with kid's craft all day Saturday. Program Saturday, 1 February: 8.30am - Horse Program starts (Ring 1: LED classes, Australian Stock Horse classes; Ring 2: LED classes, Local Classes, Pony Club mount); 9.00-11.00am - Ute Show Registration opens; 12.00pm - Ute Show judging; 3.00pm Ute Show presentations; 4.00pm - Ute Barrel Race; 5.00pm - Arena Sorting (under lights); Live music. Sunday, 2 February: 8.30am - Horse […]
Free
Central West Comedy @ Welders Dog Brewery
Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFeaturing Dilruk Jayasinha and Dave Thornton. They are coming to your door. Dilruk Jayasinha is one of the most beloved and in demand comedians in Australia. His style of personal, up-beat and effervescent stand-up is renowned for providing audiences with glimpses into his life. Highly relatable and introspective, his ability to charm a crowd is second to none. On top of Australian’s selling out his stand-up shows around the country, he is a staple on TV and radio. Regularly appearing […]
$50
Memory Walk
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaGet Active. Beat Dementia Choose either the 2.5km or 5km course and help us beat dementia to the finish line.
$10 – $110
Armidale Riding Club Official Dressage Day
Equestrian Centre Kennedy Street (cnr north end of Douglas Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCanteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event. Ribbons for all classes.
Free
Armidale Farmers’ Market
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables.
ArtsNational Lecture: “Art Deco in Sydney – A persistent presence”
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaArt Deco in Sydney - A persistent presence (Claudia Chan) Claudia Chan Shaw, well known Australian designer and presenter will provide an exploration of Art Deco Sydney, a visual culture defined not only through architecture, but also through graphic and interior design, the decorative arts and photography.
$25
Karaoke @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Free
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. Full canteen available. Spectators welcome.
Free
Open Mic Poetry Night
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaNew poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
Saintly Devil Dancers
Hall, Drummond Memorial Public School 250 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a great night of square dancing followed by supper.
$5
2025 Guyra Show
Guyra Showground 27 Marne Street, GUYRA, AustraliaFriday, 21 February - Official Opening; Prime Lamb show and sale Saturday, 22 February - Bull ride
Guyra Farmers’ and Craft Market
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaWith fresh local produce and craft for sale, the market also features live music and poetry performances throughout the morning.
2025 Marian Barford Awards
New England Conservatorium of Music Armidale Teachers' College, Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThis inter-generational concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of the New England Ensemble’s debut, honours NECOM’s current teacher, performers, and spotlights our young rising stars. Robert Harris, founding violist of the New England Ensemble, will perform with current staff and students of the New England Conservatorium of Music. Robert will also present the 2025 Marian Barford Awards during the event. Do not miss this landmark celebration of fine music, heritage, and community!
$10.75 – $21.00
Exhibition @ Historical Society
Armidale and District Historical Society Dumaresq Chambers, 114 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaHow Did We Manage Without Our Gadgets? This exhibition will give you an appreciation of the conveniences we now have to make housework easier! It will also give an appreciation of how hard our great grand mothers worked coping with the 'copper' in the wash house to boil sheets and towels or the fuel stove in the kitchen to produce meals several times a day in an overheated kitchen! Bring the kids to experience another era!! We wish everyone a […]
Free
