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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.

Have an event to add to the calendar?

Dirty Dicks @ the Servies

Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 137 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Dirty Dicks 50th anniversary Stage Show Come and enjoy a brilliant night of Medieval mirth and merriment featuring a spectacular ALL NEW 50th Anniversary stage show with side-splitting comedy, witty and wacky songs, madcap parlour games and hilarious audience involvement PLUS a most magnificent 3 course sumptuous feast; hearty homemade vegetable soup with crusty bread, plate served prime roast beef with jus, roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables, & sticky date pudding with tasty sauce.

$60

Oldscool @ Tatts

Tattersalls Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

MC & The Squares - From a little sort of country to something approaching folk-pop and other grooves, MC & The Squares play original songs of post-adolescent life, love and living in a small town. The songs of Mark Cooper (guitar and vocals) will get a rare outing under the supervision of The Squares' glorious playing. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

“Behind Every Mask” Tour – Mike McClellan

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

Song and Dance Man was a national hit over 40 years ago and voted Song of The Year. His new album Behind Every Mask enhances his reputation as one of Australia's finest singers and songwriters and earned him an honoured place within Australian music history. Don't miss out on experiencing a night with Mike McClellan, you won't regret it!

$32.41

T20 world Cup Regional Roadshow

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

Charlie Fittler @ Tatts

Tattersalls Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

TroutFest Open Gardens

Various ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

"Kooralbyn, 70 Starr Road, Guyra "Elsewhere", 346 Lagoon Road, Guyra Street yarnbombing and window displays - Bradley Street, Guyra

$5

TroutFest Art Expo & Competition

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.

$25

1984….

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 […]

$25.50 – $35.50

TroutFest Bush Dance

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.

$10 – $40

Rick Cuthel @ the Bowlo

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

Campfire Yarns – Chaelundi Campground

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.

Khanacross

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.

Walk and Talk – Guy Fawkes River National Park

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 […]

TroutFest Poets’ Breakfast and Tall Fishy Tales

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.

$5.00 – $27.50

Crooked Tree @ Tatts

Tattersalls Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.

TroutFest Grand Finale Concert

Guyra Bowling and Recreation Club 192 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Featuring Charlie Fittler, supported by Sean Plunkett. Fishing prizes will be awarded at 4.00 pm.

ADFAS Lecture

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. […]

$5.50 – $25.50