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Events in Armidale
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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Coffee & Chat Car Display
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA fabulous display of Classic and Specialist cars - have a chat to the owners and/or compare notes.
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.
2024 Armidale Bird Expo
Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBirds benched: Saturday 4.00-6.00pm and Sunday: 7.00am-8.30pm. Visit the Expo to see some very colourful birds and possibly buy one or two. Good variety of bird accessories available. Bird Sales Code of Practice applies.
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.
Things I Know to Be True @ The Playhouse
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaPeer over the back fence of the Price family as they face a year of challenges and changes and learn a lot about themselves. An Australian family drama from Andrew Bovell, writer of Lantana and Strictly Ballroom, directed by Melanie Rumble.
Karoake @ Rafters
Rafters Café & Restaurant 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaTry 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.
Cathedral Brass Concert Series
St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a fascinating musical journey through Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras, with works by Taverner, Clarke, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Wagner, Bliss et al. featuring the New England Brass Collective and New England Trumpet Consort. Musical Director: Malcolm Liddell.
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.
Trivia @ the White Bull
Win $100 cash, jackpot up to $500.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trivia @ the Railway
Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ArmidaleCome and enjoy a meal, good company and increase your knowledge.
ArtsNational Lecture: “Breeches, Bonnets and Bags”
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBreeches, Bonnets and Bags - Rosalind Whyte (UK) This lecture follows the different fashions as revealed in paintings, looking at dress and accessories, and some of the more ridiculous styles of fashion from the 16th century to the 19th century. In times when Sumptuary Laws prescribed what could be worn according to social status in society, fashion was much less of a personal choice and more a reflection of social standing. This lecture explores the wildest extremes of fashion through the […]
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
Friday Night Raffles @ the Royal
Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome 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.
‘Hand-in-Hand’ Concert
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaHand-in-Hand - Peace with justice event Food stalls: Thai, Ezidi, BBQ. Kid's activities: face painting, artistic banner creations. Pacific Islanders Women's Choir, Khaleel Merza Jundi; Jillari Faulkner and Kath Waters; Altones; Poetry Slam; Skele Jay (HipHop - Brisbane).