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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.

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Reimagined @ The Playhouse

The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Reimagined is a quintet from Bellingen (Gumbaynggirr country), presenting original “re-imaginings” of well-loved songs by The Beatles in an exciting format featuring improvising musicians. The idea to rework selections from the The Beatles’ extensive discography was inspired by a desire to place the masterful lyricism and songwriting of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison in a totally new context. By incorporating explorations of complex rhythms, elements of jazz harmony, and plenty of space for improvisation, Reimagined invites audiences to appreciate the beauty […]

$30.50

Armidale Symphony Orchestra @ Lazenby

Lazenby Hall University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Armidale Symphony Orchestra will present works by Shostakovich, Borodin & Tedesco. The afternoon will feature soloist Nick Metcalfe (cello) and guest conductor Jen Winley performing the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No.1 in E flat major. Isla Biffin (harp) returns to Armidale from her studies in Salzburg to perform the Tedesco Harp Concertino and the Orchestra will present Shostakovich's Jazz Suite No.1 and Borodin's famous Stepps on Central Asia.

$5 – $25

Andrew Hamilton @ Big Welder’s Dog

Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A-List in association with Junkyard Artists presents: In 2021, Andrew spent four months in two of Sydney’s maximum-security prisons for the supply of psychedelic drugs. He had a great time. Best Newcomer Nominee – Melbourne International Comedy Festival, 2023 - “Knack for a ripping anecdote” – The Age - “Fascinating and unique” – Chortle - “One to watch” – NSW Police

$35.50
Event Series Science @ the Library

Science @ the Library

Armidale War Memorial Library 2/182 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The UNE Discovery team is excited to bring a late afternoon science show to the Library. During National Science Week, young and old are invited to come along for some creative chemistry and a little magic of physics – some elephant’s toothpaste or a fire tornado may be created, perhaps  a light bulb levitated or a Chladni Plate vibrated. There’ll be something for everyone - lots of science, and lots of WOW! Each session will be limited to 40 attendees. […]

Free

Opera Australia: “La Bohème”

Lazenby Hall University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

On a freezing Christmas Eve, love sparks. Two hands meet in the dark and four friends’ lives change forever. Experience the original bohemian love story. When Mimì meets Rodolfo, it’s love at first touch. They head out to bustling Café Momus, where the feisty Musetta and Marcello rekindle their relationship. But even the deepest love can’t warm a freezing winter. For our bohemians, everything is possible and the future can't come quickly enough. Rodolfo and his friends are determined to […]

$41.50 – $96.85

Strings & Steel @ McCrossins

McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Strings & Steel is a dynamic concert featuring musical powerhouse multi-instrumentalists Andrew Clermont and Garry Steel, playing songs in a myriad of styles from across the globe and putting the ‘live’ in ‘live music’! Jaw-droppingly entertaining, these gentlemen demonstrate the finesse that can be expected from more than 50 years of bringing music to life on stages across Australia and internationally. Taking their audiences on a sonic journey never to be forgotten, the Strings & Steel concert truly has something for everyone, with a whole bunch […]

$27.19

Aussie Neon Nights

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

International street food stalls, gourmet food trucks and trailers, dedicated dessert section, kids' rides and jumping castles, carnival and sideshow games, boutique market and craft stalls, neon photo walls, circus activation space (LED hula hoops and LED Poi+Glow sticks) and music till late. 6.00pm - Glow Station; 7.00pm - Hula Hoop Roving Performance; 8.00pm - Fire Performance $30 unlimited kids' rides wristband.

$2

Cabaret: The Flower and the Fiddle

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

The Flower and the Fiddle: The Eclectic and Magical Music of Goldheist and Andrew Clermont. Arts North West On Tour presents The Flower & The Fiddle. This musical powerhouse duo features multi-instrumentalist Andrew Clermont (violin/mandolin/guitar/didgeridoo) and singer-songwriter GOLDHEIST (piano/vocals), presenting an evocative and enchanting show full of stories, characters and connection, beautifully rendered with exquisite musicianship shimmering with folk, classical and Celtic elements. Eclectic and exhilarating – a great concert for all ages. The event is BYO alcohol (18+ only, […]

$15.50 – $35.50

Wrestle Revolution Live

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

International Wrestling Australia returns for an epic event of live Australian Pro-Wrestling action for the whole family - part of the annual IWA Wrestle Revolution Tour! Entertainment of this quality only comes to town once a year, so don't miss your chance!. *VIP Tickets include priority seating, early access to venue, commemorative show poster and pre-show meet and greet with IWA wrestlers.

$20.93 – $32.40

Schools Orienteering Championships

See details NSW, Australia

All students are invited to enter this peak NSW event for school-aged students. There is no minimum standard and no qualification required. Students can choose from an A (moderate to hard) or B (easy) course. All finishers in each age group at Regional Championships are encouraged to attend and compete at NSW Schools Championships.

National Science Week: Walk @ Gara Gorge

Blue Hole, Gara Gorge Off Castledoyle Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Coach travel will be provided from Armidale Visitor Information Centre (please arrive prior to departure time). Walk Blue Hole Threlfall Track Loop A ranger, a botanist and an ecologist wander in the New England . . . . . . . and you’re invited join them. For National Science Week 2024, UNE Discovery, in partnership with the local National Parks & Wildlife Services (NPWS) team and UNE academics, have arranged two visitor walks in the New England area to observe, […]

$5

Vinnie & the Cuban Missiles @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

If it is 60's pop you like then come along and dance to your favourite hits (and some misses) you might remember (or not) from the swinging 60s!

Rick Cuthel @ Little Welder’s Dog

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

Rick Cuthel has a passionate outlook on music, and it shines through, with years of experience playing live in venues around New South Wales and southern Queensland. Playing a stripped back acoustic performance you will enjoy familiar classics and sing along songs. There is something for everyone and is sure to take you down memory lane. From classic 60s to recent hits, including country, some personal favourites, and arrangements.  

Free

Armidale Lights Festival 2024

Central Park Dangar Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Calling all families and culture enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of excitement, inspiration, and creativity at the Armidale Light Festival - an outdoor free event for all our community. On this special night, Central Park will come alive with a diverse range of performances, sustainability inspired installations to captivate your senses and set your soul on fire. Experience something new with the amazing line up of activities: Immersive Light Shows – New England Event Services @sla Indigenous Digital Art […]

Karaoke @ The Alternate Root

The Alternate Root 48 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Come along and enjoy some of our delicious food and a fabulous night of music and good company.

Free

Market Sunday Concert

Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. New Recorder Quartet The music this Market Sunday will feature four recorder quartets by Benjamin Thorn including a world premiere of a piece for four bass recorders, Four bass in a pond.  The other works will be Mirror, Through a glass darkly and Celtic Materials. They will be performed by Fiona MacDonald, Nikki Murcell, Benjamin Thorn and Lena Schmalz. Benjamin Thorn has an international reputation as a composer for the recorder and this is […]

Donation

Armidale Youth Orchestras Extravaganza Gala Concert

Auditorium (2nd floor), Armidale Teachers' College Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Armidale Youth Orchestras invite the community to its annual concert. Featuring groups from the AYO. These include a full orchestra, string percussion/wind and brass ensembles, plus guest musicians from the Armidale music community – this is a great and inexpensive opportunity to introduce children to the absolute joy of music-making with friends and to celebrate the talented young musicians of our region. Recommended for ages 0 to 100!

$5.50 – $47.50

Darren Hanlon @ Big Welder’s Dog

Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Doors open 4.00pm. It's with much excitement that we will be welcoming our old friend Darren Hanlon + band to the Big Dog. Off the back of the 20-year anniversary and sold-out tour of his acclaimed album Hello Stranger, Darren will play a selection of his earlier ballads along with his equally captivating and lyrically lush newer tunes.  True to Darren's love for us country folk who live in old bushranger territory, Darren's ticket prices have maintained early 2000s prices and […]

$27