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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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Remembering with Art

New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Remembering with Art Discussion and Art Making The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Based on the National Gallery of Australia’s Art and Dementia program, we invite those experiencing dementia, their carers or anyone impacted by this disease to come along to a relaxed and light-hearted session of looking at and talking about art, followed by an artmaking exercise. This is a free event which hopes to build relationships within our community […]

Free

Silver Swans Ballet with Jo Knight

Hinton Gallery, New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 JKentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Silver Swans classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s, but whatever your age, if you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, our ballet classes will put a spring in your step. Whether you’ve never danced before or want to get back into the swing of it, our classes have something for everyone. We will have a number of ballet barres […]

Free

Ray White Epic Horse Sale & Campdraft

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An epic program of campdrafting with the Open, Infinity and Epic campdrafts as well as the inaugural Stallion draft. Thursday, 21 March - 2.00pm - Round 1 Open Campdraft (Draw 1-125); Round 1 Epic Campdraft; Round 1 Stallion Campdraft Friday, 22 March - 7.00am - Sale Horse Classifications - Exhibition Centre; Round 1 Open Campdraft (completion); Round 1 Infinity Campdraft; Round 2 Epic Campdraft; Round 2 Stallion Campdraft; Pre-works @ 3.00pm followed by stable viewing Saturday, 23 March - 7.00am […]

Free

Arnold Aelskar @ Welders Dog Bar

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

Zone out to the lost sounds of a familiar face. Delve too the ethereal edge of dream pop and come on a journey right through to the soft shoreline of Americano country classics. Be perplexed by the unclear contradictions of Arnold Aelskar.

Free

Camp Quality Motocyc Rally

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along, bring your money, view the fabulous bikes, maybe have a word with the riders, but above all, please DONATE - every dollar helps. Riders will be departing 8.30am. A THREE-DAY MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE WITH A MISSION TO HELP KIDS FACING CANCER Looking for a great excuse to explore the rugged beauty of Australia on a motorbike?  Set off from Newcastle with around 70 other riders through historic regional towns and grazing lands, to the stunning landscapes of Armidale and Port […]

Free

Armchair Theatre Performance

Hinton Gallery, New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 JKentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A Darkly Funny Performance with U3A's Armchair Theatre Group The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Join U3A’s Armchair Theatre Group in a creative performance of a pensioner’s untimely demise brought to life by the character’s parrot. Sit back and relax and help yourself to some popcorn to really set the scene.

Free

Seasons of New England Expo Dinner

The Alternate Root 48 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Four-course meal featuring local producers and customized drinks menu highlighting the beautiful flavours and producers of the New England. Please book prior to 15 March.

$80

Flickerfest @ the Belgrave

Belgrave Twin Cinema 145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Everyone's invited! Celebrate the most innovative, proactive and wildly entertaining short films the world has to offer. Watch this space for program.

$12 – $20
Event Series Men Commandments

Men Commandments

School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.

$20.50 – $25.50

Matt O’Leary @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Free

Seasons of New England

Hampden Park Hill Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Also known as New England Makers, Creators and Producers Expo Visit a great line up of over 100 exhibitors showcasing some of the New England's finest local produce; wine, food, art and hand-made products. Experience a free kids' tent, shady seating, live local musicians, fabulous food, sensational shopping and a full bar. From 5.00-6.00pm the stallholders head home and the focus is on wonderful local musicians while enjoying a range of dining options from New England food vendors and the […]

$5
Event Series NSW Khanacross

NSW Khanacross

Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available Saturday at the canteen with full BBQ available Sunday for purchase. Spectators welcome.

Paint & Sip! @ Guyra

Guyra Soldiers' Memorial Hall 163 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW

Adults only Try your hand, with step-by-step assistance, to paint Buttercup Baby - textured acrylic painting on canvas. BYO drinks.

$80

Uralla Arts Annual Lantern Parade

Uralla Showground 8 King Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Assemble at the Uralla Showground, where the chicken auctions are being held. From 7.15pm head down King Street to the entrance of Hampden Park - the parade will continue around Hampden Park. Following the parade there will be live music from Thor Phillips and his band and food and drinks on sale.

Kuücha @ the Newie

New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Free