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.
Curtis Park
75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
The T20 World Cup Regional Roadshow, an awesome free event, is coming to Armidale as part of the Armidale Spring Games celebrations. Some of the activities include: Biggest Hit in NSW Virtual Reality Experience The Big Bat Spin and Win Face Painting Kids Cricket Activities
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
Whiskey Business is here to play some good ol'-fashioned country music to get those feet tapping and tears jerkin'. Featuring Liam Kelleher on banjo, Matt Debreceny on mandolin, Hugh Brown on guitar, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Gary Jenkins on drums, there will be plenty of pickin' and a hollarin'. So come ready for a great old time! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Burgess Garage Car Museum & Book Store
131 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
VENUES: Burgess' Garage Car Museum & Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) (look for signs) Opening Night - 7 October at 5.30pm at GALA (136 Bradley Street, Guyra). $25pp. 1st prize for each category, plus People's Choice prize: Photography (senior or junior entries to 18 years), Water Colour, Oil/Acrylic, Drawing/Print Making.
The Armidale Playhouse
309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
TIME: 2.00-4.30pm (Sunday only) and 8.00-10.30pm (Friday, Saturday). 1984 George Orwell’s classic novel adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan is a chilling reminder of contemporary political expression where politicians lie with impunity, there is incarceration of citizens without due process, fake news, and constant surveillance of our movements. In our current day and age, this novel and its story means more to us than we ever imagined! Director: Warren Bartik. Note: This play contains some strong language and […]
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
A fun night of entertainment and bush dancing with the Big Hairy Bush Dance Band. The first night of the Guyra Trout Fest begins with a fun night for all the family with the Big Hairy Bush Dance Band. Learn to dance with a bush dance caller to walk you through the dances.- in advance. There will be food and beverages available.
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Off Ebor/Grafton Road, EBOR, NSW, Australia
Celebrating 50 Years - Relax by the campfire at Chaelundi campground, listening to stores of years gone by, culture and the protection of this stunning park to mark this special occasion. Bring camp chair and cup to be filled with tea, coffee or milo.
Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre
Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Speed event (more use of skidpan), quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available Saturday at the canteen with full BBQ available for purchase. Spectators welcome.
Guy Fawkes River National Park
Off Ebor/Grafton Road, EBOR, NSW, Australia
Celebrate 50 years of Guy Fawkes River National Park. Walk with the local Ranger from Chaelundi campground out to Lucifers Thumb lookout via Chaelundi Falls. Bring drinking water, hat, suitable clothing, footwear and sunscreen. We will start our exploration at Chaelundi campground, before walking out to the stunning Lucifers Thumb lookout. As we follow the scenic Escarpment walk to Chaelundi Falls, you will take in amazing views of the falls tumbling down into the valley. As we continue a little […]
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
Featuring our special guest poet, all the way from the Tweed and returning to Guyra after spud picking in the 60s, bush poet extraordinaire, Paddy O'Brien. Walk ups are welcome and camping is free at Mother of Ducks Lagoon. Breakfast is served from 9.00am and the event begins at 10.00am and goes to midday.
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre
The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Turner - The Explorer - Robert & Catherine Ketton Artist J M W Turner lived at a time of great social and scientific change. More than anyone else he recorded, in thousands of works of art, the transition of Britain from a rural to an industrial society. He was a fascinating character – secretive, driven, alternately penny-pinching and generous, chaotic in his private life and fiercely patriotic. He is rightly regarded as one of the world’s greatest nineteenth century painters. […]
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre
The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Artist J M W Turner lived at a time of great social and scientific change. More than anyone else he recorded, in thousands of works of art, the transition of Britain from a rural to an industrial society. He was a fascinating character – secretive, driven, alternately penny-pinching and generous, chaotic in his private life and fiercely patriotic. He is rightly regarded as one of the world’s greatest nineteenth century painters. His likeness appears on the twenty pound note – […]
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
Buddy Knox Trio - Born into an Indigenous family of country rock performers, Tamworth-based musician, Buddy Knox, is a sensational funky blues artist. From Bridgetown to Bluesfest, Buddy has been carving up the Blues scene around Australia. Armed with is signature 335 Gibson, Buddy is accompanied by his two musically talented sons, Teangi on bass and Bareki on drums. These guys are the real deal! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
The Armidale Playhouse
309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
TIME: 2.00-4.30pm (Sunday only) and 8.00-10.30pm (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). 1984 George Orwell’s classic novel adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan is a chilling reminder of contemporary political expression where politicians lie with impunity, there is incarceration of citizens without due process, fake news, and constant surveillance of our movements. In our current day and age, this novel and its story means more to us than we ever imagined! Director: Warren Bartik. Note: This play contains some strong language […]
"Emu Creek" Homestead
Old Brookmount Road, WALCHA, NSW, Australia
Cost of ticket includes refreshments. The series will kick off with an outdoor performance in the beautiful gardens of 1908 homestead "Emu Creek". Eliza Scott (violin), Louisa Sindel-Marshall (clarinet and saxophone), Paul Marshall (clarinet and saxophone) and Warwick Dunham (keyboard) will present an eclectic program ranging from highly energized saxophone duos to a klezmer reimagining of Mendelssohn to a special work Emu Run composed for the occasion. Emu Creek was established in 1868 by George Robert Gill and over the […]