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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Hillgrove Halltel Live Music
Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, AustraliaCome along and enjoy fabulous music from Shane Garrett (acoustic soloist). $10 chicken and salad rolls, $5 kid's plates - CASH ONLY. Raffles and prizes.
2024 Armidale Bird Expo
Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBirds benched: Saturday 4.00-6.00pm and Sunday: 7.00am-8.30pm. Visit the Expo to see some very colourful birds and possibly buy one or two. Good variety of bird accessories available. Bird Sales Code of Practice applies.
Cathedral Brass Concert Series
St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a fascinating musical journey through Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras, with works by Taverner, Clarke, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Wagner, Bliss et al. featuring the New England Brass Collective and New England Trumpet Consort. Musical Director: Malcolm Liddell.
ArtsNational Lecture: “Breeches, Bonnets and Bags”
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBreeches, Bonnets and Bags - Rosalind Whyte (UK) This lecture follows the different fashions as revealed in paintings, looking at dress and accessories, and some of the more ridiculous styles of fashion from the 16th century to the 19th century. In times when Sumptuary Laws prescribed what could be worn according to social status in society, fashion was much less of a personal choice and more a reflection of social standing. This lecture explores the wildest extremes of fashion through the […]
The Altones @ Little Welder’s Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWCome and enjoy a wonderful night of music and help us launch our new album, The Green Album.
‘Hand-in-Hand’ Concert
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaHand-in-Hand - Peace with justice event Food stalls: Thai, Ezidi, BBQ. Kid's activities: face painting, artistic banner creations. Pacific Islanders Women's Choir, Khaleel Merza Jundi; Jillari Faulkner and Kath Waters; Altones; Poetry Slam; Skele Jay (HipHop - Brisbane).
“Robin Hood” @ Hoskins Centre
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaTAS Middle School's take on David Neilsen's comedy Robin Hood and the Unnecessary Rescue. Sheriff Nottingham has once again set his sights on marrying an unlucky young woman. Only this time, she has a plan of her own! All our old favourite characters are back, Robin Hood, Maid Marion, Will Scarlett, and Friar Tuck, who all somehow get mixed up in the action.
Spring Carnival Race Day – CANCELLED
Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, AustraliaCANCELLED Come and enjoy a fantastic atmosphere at the picturesque Armidale Racecourse. A variety of pre-purchased hospitality packages available which offer the full race day experience!
Armidale Night Markets
Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaInternational street food stalls; gourmet food trucks and trailers; dedicated dessert section; kid's rides and jumping castles; carnival and sideshow games; boutique market and craft stalls; music till late$30 unlimited kid's rides wristbandFree onsite event parking available
Pete Stanley @ Rafters
Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaCome along, have dinner and a beer with friends and enjoy some classic pub rock music.
Musica Viva Concert – Goldner String Quartet
Armidale Town Hall 127 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThe Goldner String Quartet has longstanding recognition, not only as Australia’s pre-eminent string quartet but as an ensemble of international significance, favourably compared with the best in the world. Join us for their final concert season as they bring their 30-year Goldner String Quartet journey to a close. ARTISTS: Dene Olding (violin); Dimity Hall (violin); Irina Morozova (viola); Julian Smiles (cello) PROGRAM: MOZART Quartet No.4 in C major, K 157; SHOSTAKOVICH Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110; BEETHOVEN […]
UNE Chamber Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Lazenby Hall University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFeaturing UNE student instrumentalists and singers. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
2024 Frank Archibald Memorial Lecture
Oorala Aboriginal Centre Booloominbah Drive, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, AustraliaThe University of New England (UNE) Oorala Aboriginal Centre is excited to announce that Indigenous leader Stan Grant will deliver the 2024 Frank Archibald Memorial Lecture. Stan Grant is a renowned journalist, author, moral philosopher, thinker, film maker and communicator. He has had a ground breaking four decade career as one of Australia’s most awarded journalists. A Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Dharrawal man, Stan has blazed a trail for First Nations journalists. In a career of firsts he was the first Indigenous […]
MZAZA @ Big Welder’s Dog
Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThe Birth and Death of Stars Tour Brace yourselves for an exhilarating and otherworldly musical odyssey, as Australia's acclaimed Folk/World music sensation, MZAZA bring its unique sound to Armidale for a special concert. Guided by enchanting French vocalist Pauline (2023 Australian Folk Music Awards Artist of the Year), these remarkable musicians and songwriters hailing from diverse corners of the globe recently won their third Queensland Music Award for their music, which features vocal harmonies, accordion, violin, shah kaman, percussion, drum […]
Historical Relics Exhibition Opening
Armidale and District Historical Society Dumaresq Chambers, 114 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAn exhibition of the best in the competition and the awarding of prizes.
Fun Friday in Curtis Park
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome and join us for a fun and social afternoon in the park this Friday 20 September! Free face painting and hair braiding, food and drink vendors, social dancing, friendly games and much more!
Realms of Fantasy
Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, Armidale, NSW, AustraliaPhillip Gearing and Austral Harmony perform Fantasias by Bach, Buxtehude and Krebs featuring the capricious stylus phantasticus on the mellow-toned Willis organ. Including works combined with baroque oboe and oboe d’amore, interspersed with highly inventive solo Fantasias for recorder and baroque violin. Sarah Meagher (recorder); Margaret Caley (baroque violin); Jane Downer (baroque oboe and oboe d'amore); Phillip Gearing (organ)
Rick Cuthel @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Uralla Antique & Collectables Fair
Uralla Memorial Hall (adjacent McCrossins Mill Museum) 23 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSWThis is a community-themed weekend of stall holders showcasing and offering their treasures. A good mix of exhibitors will include; clock and watches, collectable toys, Japanese antiques, small furniture items, jewellery, statues, books, a vast array of military items, bric-a-brac, crockery, glassware, and more. There will be some new exhibitors and plenty of familiar faces as well. Experienced appraiser advice: $5 for one (1) item and $10 for three (3) items - limit 3 items per person so everyone gets […]