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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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Gymnastics NSW Country Championships

Armidale City Gymnastics Club 124 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Competitions: Aerobatic Gymnastics (Level 1-10 and Masters); Aerobic Gymnastics (Level 2 - Aerobics, AeroDance and Open); Men's Gymnastics (Level 1-10 and Masters); Women's Gymnastics (Level 1-10, SO and Masters); Rhythmic Gymnastics (Level 1-10 and Multiples); Trampoline Gymnastics (Trampoline, Tumbling and single/double mini Level 1-7); Gymnastics for All (Team Gym, FreeG). Spectator Entry - Tuesday, 9 July: 11.30am (Session 1), 3.15pm (Session 2); Wednesday, 10 July - 8.45am (Session 3), 12.45pm (Session 4), 4.45pm (Session 5); Thursday, 11 July - 8.45am (Session 6), 12.45pm […]

Mickey & Michelle and Broken Creek @ Boobooks

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

It is a double album launch from two of Victoria's finest folk duos. Join Mickey & Michelle and Broken Creek for an evening of Celtic-infused chamber folk and reimagined Australiana. Descending from the mountains are harp and fiddle extravaganza Mickey & Michelle, whose energetic and virtuosic performances have captured hearts throughout Australia and New Zealand. Celebrated for their artistry and virtuosic skill, Mickey & Michelle weave a gorgeous ‘chamber-folk’ tapestry of original Celtic music infused with vocal harmony and fiery […]

Free – $27.19

ArtsNational Lecture: “The Architecture of Mughal India:…”

Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Architecture of Mughal India:  Palaces, Mosques, Gardens and Mausoleums - Dr John Stevens (UK) Before the British arrived in India, the Indian subcontinent was ruled by the Mughal Emperors. The stunning buildings and gardens they constructed have left an indelible stamp on India’s architectural and cultural landscape. Mughal architecture and the colourful personalities involved in their construction fused elements from Islamic, Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural traditions, and gave rise to some of the most beautiful and iconic buildings […]

$25

Maddie Warden @ Little Welder’s Dog

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

Maddie Warden fresh off her Big Chill set with the Halfway Down Band playing at the bar live.

Free

Friday Night Raffles @ the Royal

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.

Free

Rocky Bottom Girls @ McCrossins Mill

McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

We are super excited to share our first album with you! We have been in the studio working hard, having photo-shoots and generally being fabulous, and now the album is ready to be launched into the big wide world! Our album Dorrigo Squash Club is recorded by the local sound guru, Al Heeney, on Anaiwan land. Come celebrate with us and we will play you fresh new songs from the album and some old favourites too.

$25

“Crazy for You” @ Hoskins

Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Theatre-mad Bobby Child is torn between his show-business dreams and running the family bank. He reluctantly heads west to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a theatre’s mortgage, only to fall for the theatre owner’s daughter, Polly. Desperate to prove his good faith, Bobby decides to put on a show – complete with dancers from the glamorous Zangler Follies in New York City – to save the theatre, renew the town and hopefully win Polly’s love. With a riotously entertaining book […]

$40 – $45
Event Series Backgammon in the Mall

Backgammon in the Mall

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.

Free

Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular Show – SOLD OUT

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

SOLD OUT This July school holidays, hands will be clapping and toes tapping with Dorothy’s mega mix of dance hits! Get ready to Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp with everyone's favourite dinosaur in this extravaganza of show-stopping songs, including all The Wiggles' greatest hits like Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Hot Potato & Do The Propeller! The fun does not stop there! Joined on stage by all her Wiggly friends you will be ‘Shaking your Hips’ with Wags the Dog, ‘Move your Arms’ like Henry the […]

$27.19

Deadly Fest 24

Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a free community music festival event, with great live music, from local and travelling, emerging and established music, celebrating first nations music and art. Headspace Armidale is looking to hold community markets, of First Nations artists and creatives to run alongside the music, food vans and community entertainment. Line-up: Terra Firma; Insipuous; Shane Garrett; MG; Roxlavi; Benny; YO; DJ Skage and Sachém.

Free

Armidale Riding Club Unrestricted Pink Dressage Day

Equestrian Centre Kennedy Street (cnr north end of Douglas Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event. Ribbons for all classes. Programme: 1. Preparatory 2; 2. Preparatory 3; 3. Preliminary 1.2; 4. Preliminary 1.3; 5. Novice 2.2; 6. Novice 2.3; 7. Elementary 3.2; 8. Elementary 3.3; 9. Medium 4.2; 10. Medium 4.3; 11. Advanced 5.2; 12. Advanced 5.3; 13. Prix St Georges;  14. Intermediate 1; 15. Intermediate A; 16. Intermediate B; 17. Intermediate II; 18. Grand Prix; 19. Preliminary/Novice […]

Free
Event Series Armidale Farmers’ Market

Armidale Farmers’ Market

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A 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.