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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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Dog Sports New England Agility Competition

Oval, Drummond Memorial Public School 250 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

. Spectators welcome. Hot food will be available courtesy of Grill Monkeys.

Seasons of New England

Uralla Showground 8 King Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

The expo is a day to discover the producers, makers and creators of the New England, alongside some seriously talented New England musicians and artisans. The day is followed by more live music, a choice of delicious New England sourced evening meals, a full bar facility, the Uralla Arts Lantern Parade (to be confirmed) and even more entertainment. It truly is the best way to discover the character of the New England and get a taste of all the reasons […]

A Night Out in the Garden

Moran Reserve Taylor Street (southern end), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Entry is either via the gates at Taylor Street (park along the trees near the community garden – signs will be up to follow) OR via the NERAM parking lot on Kentucky Street. Look for festoon lights and a fire pit. COST: $30 (adult), $15 (student) - tickets available at www.trybooking.com/BXVKY (50₵ booking fee applies) - spaces limited. A Garden Feast to celebrate Multicultural March. This long-table dinner will feature food by The Minnie Barn, live music by Chilli Jam […]

$15 – $30

Cary Bennett Trio @ Tatts

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

Come along and enjoy good company and listen to fabulous music featuring Sharny Russell (piano), James Haselwood (bass) and Cary Bennett (drums and vocals).

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Dusky Buzz Is a newly formed band of friends playing the music they like best - jazz, pop, blues, soul and samba - plus original songs. Featuring Maria Rummery (vocals), al Hardaker (lead guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass, guitar and vocals) and Dick Kaehler (drums, percussion and vocals), this band will put a smile on your face. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Armidale Autumn Festival 2022

Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Armidale Autumn Festival is a showcase of Armidale local talent and of course the magnificent autumnal colour. The Armidale Autumn Festival will be held in the Beardy Street Mall with a wide variety of performances on the main stage. This year the event will not have the usual parade through the CBD. However the performers that have provided entertainment in the traditional parade march will now be invited to perform on the new stage. The new format will allow […]

Harness Racing

Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Armidale Youth Orchestra’s’ Garden Party

"Chevy Chase" 643 Dangarsleigh Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

COST: $50 (adult), $30 (student, pensioner), $10 (5-12 yrs), free (under 5 - does not include food) - tickets available from trybooking.com/BXZRB (50₵ booking fee applies). For more information, please visit ww.armidaleyouthorchestras.org.au/contact. Enjoy a morning of music presented by the Armidale Youth Orchestras in the magnificent garden of "Chevy Chase". Lunch is provided with a glass of champagne. Catering by Little Coco's.

$10 – $50

ADFAS: Acquired Taste: The invention of the restaurant in 19th Century Paris

Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Life without restaurants is hard to imagine.  In fact, the first such establishments, in France, were for the fastidious who shunned eating and required a restorative broth or restaurant.  It was for such delicate stomachs that the Palais Royal offered dining rooms with separate tables, menus, fixed prices and flexible hours.  After the Revolution, the unemployed cooks and maîtres d’ of the aristocracy finally began introducing the paying public to the delights of their cuisine.  This lecture investigates the early […]

$5 – $25

Pub Choir @ Impies

Imperial Hotel 103 Faulkner Street (cnr Beardy Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

For those of you yet to experience the delight of group singing - in harmony - with your mates - at a pub - here's the dealio. No experience needed, no commitment required - just you, some mates, some classic tunes and a cheeky bevie or three. Grab a meal if you are peckish and a bevie, pick up a lyric sheet and we will fill you up on solid gold classics and send you home before bedtime with a […]

Easter @ Boobooks

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

For more information or to book, email newenglandhoneybees@outlook.com or info@boobooks.net.au or phone 02 6771 2994 or 0432 474 591. Boobooks, together with New England Honey Bees, are hosting morning tea. Special guest The Easter Bunny! There will be an Easter Egg Hunt and prizes, enjoy Hot Cross Buns, Easter Eggs, Hot Chocolate and a selection of cakes and cookies.

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Altones is al Heeney on guitar and vocals, Tony Elder on guitar and vocals, Mick Houlahan on bass and vocals and Ian Mitchell on drums. They have a brand new self-titled album out and will be delighting you with their unique alternative post Britpop style compositions. Close harmonies with a tight rhythm section are the order of the night! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

TAS Rugby Carnival Events

The Armidale School 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Armidale School Rugby Carnival is the largest Under 12s rugby carnival held in Australia, attracting young rugby enthusiasts and their coaches, along with committed families and supporters, who make the journey to Armidale. In previous years, visitors have travelled from the Sunshine Coast in the north, the NSW Southern Highlands in the south and many coastal and inland centres in between. Armidale’s beautiful autumn colours provide the backdrop to the event, which utilises The Armidale School’s outstanding ovals and […]

Easter @ Boobooks

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

For more information or to book, email newenglandhoneybees@outlook.com or info@boobooks.net.au or phone 02 6771 2994 or 0432 474 591. Boobooks, together with New England Honey Bees, are hosting morning tea. Special guest The Easter Bunny! There will be an Easter Egg Hunt and prizes, enjoy Hot Cross Buns, Easter Eggs, Hot Chocolate and a selection of cakes and cookies.

State League Orienteering Competition

Kooringle Bundarra Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Kooringle (23km west from Armidale on Bundarra Road, first driveway on right after crossing Booralong Creek). The terrain is a mix of open grassland and lightly forested to scrubby, rocky slopes. People of any age and ability can join in at their own pace individually or in small groups. Entries on day are available on moderate, easy and very easy courses. There is also a free string course for enjoyment of younger orienteers. Dress for the weather and bring water […]

$2 – $12

Fiori Musicali

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

For more information, phone 0423 478 656. Armidale chamber choir, Fiori Musicali, will be directed by Erin Helyard, Artistic Director, Pinchgut Opera. “Helyard is an eminent scholar and a superb executant in this repertoire. He 'holds both audience and performers in the palm of his hand, before tossing them all in the air until they are almost out of breath.”  

$30.50 – $35.50

Fiori Musicali

New England Conservatorium of Music Armidale Teachers' College, Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

For more information, phone 0423 478 656. Armidale chamber choir, Fiori Musicali, will be directed by Erin Helyard, Artistic Director, Pinchgut Opera. “Helyard is an eminent scholar and a superb executant in this repertoire. He 'holds both audience and performers in the palm of his hand, before tossing them all in the air until they are almost out of breath.”

$30.50 – $35.50

State League Orienteering Competition

Pine Tree Thunderbolts Way, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Pine Tree (35km west of Armidale. From Armidale take Bundarra Road 28km to T-junction, turn right and continue 7km to property entrance on left). Terrain from open farmland to fast-running forest with occasional rock outcrops. People of any age and ability can join in at their own pace individually or in small groups. Entries on day are available on moderate, easy and very easy courses. There is also a free string course for enjoyment of younger orienteers. Dress for the […]

$2 – $12

Armidale Farmers’ Market

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables – we are aiming for a plastic-free zone.

Travels with Mary – Stories from the Suitcases

Saumarez Homestead 230 Saumarez Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

TIMES: 10.00am-4.00pm -  Wednesday, 11 May, Friday, 13 May and Sunday, 15 May. The Mary White Saumarez Collection is made up of a newly discovered array of stunning art deco travel posters and original documents collected by Mary White throughout her voyages from 1939-1947 which were found inside a set of attaché cases, now on show for the first time. Redeem your NSW Discover voucher when you purchase your ticket on arrival.

$8 – $25