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Click to view the Spring 2024 events calendar! (PDF 3MB), or view the list below.

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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“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

State of Origin @ Manny’s

Manny's on Marsh 117 Marsh Street (upstairs), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Live on two screens, meal deals: Pasta deal ($46pp) - choose any pasta from the menu plus a glass of any tap beer, wine or soft drink; Pizza deal ($38 per board) - mixed pizza board for two people. Bookings encouraged.

$38 – $46

State of Origin @ Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Catch all the action and excitement of State Origin games live & loud. Enjoy $5 schooners of XXXX Gold and Tooheys New, participate in our pass the footy competition to win a $100 venue voucher, and buy any Tooheys product for a chance to win the best seats in the house.

Free

State of Origin 3 @ Belgrave Cinema

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

Doors open 6.45pm, Pre-show 7.00pm, Kickoff 8.00pm. Join the crowd for the ultimate rugby showdown as NSW takes on QLD in the decider game of the State of Origin series. Experience the electrifying atmosphere live on the big screen. Bring your friends, wear your team colours and cheer on your team in style.

$15 – $48

OhMaSoul @ Little Welder’s Dog

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

Listen in as OhMaSoul cook-up an eclectic mix of soul, jazz, blues and shoegaze. Featuring Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys, they put their own laid-back spin on well-known, unknown and new songs from the 60s to yesterday.

Free

Soldier On Memorial Weekend

White Bull Hotel 117 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Join Armidale Blues Rugby & Netball Club for the Michael Fussell Memorial Weekend of activities. Today is a long, two-course, lunch raising funds for Soldier On. Guest Speaker will be Gemma Noller (Etheridge), Australian 7s Women's Gold Medal Team, Rio Olympics. A framed Soldier On Jumper will be auctioned during the lunch.

$75.50

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
Event Series Walcha Farmers’ Market

Walcha Farmers’ Market

McHattan Park Fitzroy Street, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.