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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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Lions Carols by Candlelight – Armidale
Central Park Dangar Street, Armidale, NSW, AustraliaCandles and BBQ available for purchase. Santa will drop in around 8.00pm.
Celebrating Thirty Years of “The Australian Voices”
St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThis celebration brings together a three-decade legacy of Australian choral music. Get ready for new commissions, ground breaking classics, alumni performances, former artistic director appearances, major announcements, record number collaborations, and more
$15 – $30
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.
Free
Trivia @ the Railway
Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ArmidaleCome and enjoy a meal, good company and increase your knowledge.
Free
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.
Free
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWCome and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Tomless – Kate and Sam Frazier are a sibling duo who occasionally jam without their brother, Tom, who couldn’t make the night, leaving the duo tomless. Their sound is cool, relaxed and pared back. A mix of originals and covers, they play what they feel and feel what they play. Come along tonight and you’re sure to enjoy the fun vibes of tomless. Music washes away the dust of everyday […]
Armidale & Uralla All Breeds Kennel Club Shows
Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFood van (Ed’s Tucker Box) and the Herd Bar available for the hungry ones. Armidale Friday, 15 December – 3-6 mths Sweepstakes (Gundogs, General Specials); 6-12 mths Sweepstakes (Non-sporting); Toys; Working Dogs; Terriers; Hounds; Utility. Saturday, 16 December – Hounds; Toys; Terriers, General Specials; Gundogs; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes (Utility); Workings Dogs; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes (Non-sporting). Sunday, 17 December – Terriers; Hounds; Gundogs; Utility; Non-sporting, General Specials; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes (Toys); 3-6 mths Sweepstakes (Working Dogs). Uralla Friday PM, 15 December […]
Colombo Night @ Kottoo
Colombo Kottoo 7/4-10 Queen E;lizabeth Drive, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAll you can eat buffet - 25 varieties and includes one Sri Lankan beer or wine. Garden dining with candlelight vibes. Live music by Ishara. Booking essential.
$95
Armidale Jam Circle
The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaIf your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited to the Armidale Jam Circle. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along and join in. Tune List: Old Favourites, Rollin in my Sweet Baby’Arms, Cornbread & Butter Beans, Wagon Wheel, East Virginia Blues, Rosewood, Worried Man Blues, I’ll Fly Away, Wayfaring Stranger, Will the Circle be Unbroken, Cripple Creek, Sittin’ on Top of the World, Boil Them Cabbage […]
Free
Hodges @ the Newie
New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaGood music, good company, good evening!
Free
Santa Fest @ the Railway
Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ArmidaleCome one, come all to the Railway Ho-Ho-Hotel for our first ever Santa Fest, to help raise some much-needed funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Be there with bells on as you rock your best Santa or Mrs Claus attire in a fully decked-out beer garden. There will be a live DJ from midday, photobooth and plenty of cheer!
Free
Community Carols Night
St Mark's UNE Church 73 Trevenna Road, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, Australia5.00pm (food and fun), from 6.00pm (carols). Enjoy a night under the trees, celebrating Christmas and singing timeless carols.
Free
NSW Under 13 Cricket State Titles
Various ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaDRAW 18 December (10.00am) - Round 3 - Central Coast versus Newcastle Blasters (Sportsground. 58 Dumaresq Street (cnr Douglas Street)); Lake Mac Attack versus HV Thoroughbreds (Bellevue Oval, right off Handel Street (University of New England)); Far North Coast versus Northern Inland Bolters (Rologas Fields, cnr Dumaresq and Taylor Streets); Mid North Coast versus North Coast (Harris Park) 19 December (10.00am) - Round 4 - Far North Coast versus Newcastle Blasters (Rologas Fields); Mid North Coast versus Central Coast (Bellevue […]
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWCome and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Divas of the Night – Three of the region’s finest divas come together to present their favourite songs. The night features the fabulous and flirtatious Carol Elder, Katy Haselwood and Sharny Russell on vocals, accompanied by the incomparable Warwick Dunham on keyboards, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar and Cary Bennett on drums. This will be a night of great music and surprises, with a few friends sitting in as well. There […]
Xmas Family Fun Night @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFREE activities + movie screening, as well as a jumping castle, inflatable baseball and Santa photos, PLUS our MEGA Christmas cash draw prize of $3,000 to be won! Live music by The James Brothers following the raffles.
Summer Fridays Dance Party
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaDon't miss out on the ultimate Summer Dance Party that promises a fantastic time for the whole family. Come ready to dance, laugh, and make the most of this memorable summer celebration. Dance to the hottest beats spun by our talented DJ and live music performances. From the latest hits to classic tunes, there's something for every generation to groove to. Showcase your best moves in the dance contests. Keep your energy up with delicious raw treats from Seahorse Medicine […]
$5
Nicko @ the Royal
Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA toe-tapping evening of live music.
Nick Masters @ the Newie
New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFinest DJ talent, good company, good evening!
Free
