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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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Event Series Celebrating the Music of “The Beatles”

Celebrating the Music of “The Beatles”

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

Get ready to experience an unforgettable musical journey with The Organismics as they bring their unique jazz-fusion sound to the iconic music of The Beatles. Featuring Warwick Dunham on Hammond Organ, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar, and Cary Bennett on drums and vocals. You love great music and can’t wait to "Get Back" to the magic of the '60s with some of The Beatles greatest songs, reimagined with passion and finesse by The Organismics! "With A Little Help From My Friends" […]

$25 – $35

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. Dumaresq Drum - Pat Harris, Josh Kreusler and Dave van Tongeren play in completely improvised rhythm cycles. With a grab-bag of synths, sequencers and other toys, the group sits in pockets looking to nod some heads. If you have pipes of bars, you are welcome to sit in for a tune. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Karaoke @ the Bowlo

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

A great night of music and fun.

Short Film Night @ Hillgrove

Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, Australia

5.30pm - Vegetarian supper (please bring plate of goodies to share)  6.30pm - Film  7.30pm - Coffee/tea for those wishing to stay and chat. A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity is a feature-length documentary that follows a community in Australia that came together to explore and demonstrate a simpler way to live in response to global crises. Throughout the year the group built tiny houses, planted veggie gardens, practiced simple living and discovered the challenges of living in a community. […]

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Ellis Bell @ Boobooks

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

Ellis Bell plays her repertoire of original songs, bringing her dark, folk melodies back home to the highland winter.

Rachmaninoff & Friends @ The Playhouse

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

A recital for cello and piano by well-known local musicians Robert Jackson (cello) and Keith Power (piano).

$30.50

Science @ The Markets

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Join the UNE Discovery team during National Science Week for some hand-on science play. 9.00am-1.00pm - Science for All Discover animal specimens from the UNE Natural History Museum, rocks, fossils, microscopes, models of the natural world and more! There will be some magical tricks with some physics fun. 9.30am and-10.30am - Science Craft For the very young there will be science craft sessions with hands-on maker-space area for kids to be creative and make a take-home science craft. 11.30am and […]

Steam Train Tour – Werris Creek to Armidale

Railway Station, Werris Creek WERRIS CREEK, NSW, Australia

Departs Werris Creek 8.30am, departs Tamworth 9.30am, arrives Armidale 1.20pm. Enjoy a one-way steam train experience behind historic former NSW Government steam locomotives 3265 and 3526, from Werris Creek or Tamworth for the journey to Armidale. Please note: this is a one-way transfer service and does not include return travel or special fares for classes of travel. Seating will be in either open saloon or compartment car. See ticket for seat allocation.

$65

Sip Paint Laugh @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Join local artist, Jypsi Bennett, for a two-hour session of painting, sipping and fun. When life gives you lemons, display them beautifully on your table for that little pop of colour. Or, make a gin & tonic I guess! Our Lemoncello artwork will be the perfect addition to your home, bringing a zesty citrus to all interiors. This is a non-BYO event as the bar will be open and serving up your favourites. Why not book in for dinner and […]

$59

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. The Cary Bennett Trio performs classic popular tunes from the 1930s to the 1970s, songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Michael Bublé and others. The band features the musical talents of Sharny Russell on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on drums and vocals. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - […]

Armidale Winter Markets

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Gourmet food trucks, food stalls, dedicated dessert section, boutique retail and craft stalls, kids' rides jumping castles and games, snow machine. Free on-site parking available.

Queer Prom

New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Join us in celebrating our youth, elders, and everyone in between at our fabulous Queer Prom! If you didn’t get to go to your high school formal as your true self (for whatever reason) now is your time to shine. Nibbles and cash bar available. DJ Betty Bilby will be in charge of the music, and bring your best outfits for the photobooth! You can also pre-order food from the Six Counties. Queer Prom is 16yrs+ event.

$15

Tell Tale Hearts @ the Kilda

St Kilda Hotel 102-104 Rusden Street (cnr Marsh Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Great night of live music amongst great company.

Science @ Central

Armidale Central Shopping Centre Cnr Beardy & Jessie Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Join the UNE Discovery team during National Science Week for some hand-on science play. 10.00am-4.00pm - Science for All Discover animal specimens from the UNE Natural History Museum, rocks, fossils, microscopes, models of the natural world and more! There will be some magical tricks with some physics fun. 10.30am and 11.30am - Science Craft For the very young there will be science craft sessions with hands-on maker-space area for kids to be creative and make a take-home science craft. 1.30pm, […]

Dumplings & Beer @ NERAM

New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

$15 gets you 10 dumplings and beer (or a juice) of you choice. It’s back by popular demand! As part of the Winter Blooming Festival, we have something a little fun lined up for lunchtime! Join us for Dumplings and Beer! It seems like a perfect match…dumplings prepared by Luniva MoMo Café Restaurant and a local boutique beer by New England Brewing. Um…sounds delicious. Veggie option available.

$15
Event Series Men Commandments

Men Commandments

School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.

$25.50 – $29.50

Harry ‘H’ @ the Royal

Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A fantastic night of live music and good company.

Event Series Steam Train Shuttles

Steam Train Shuttles

Railway Station, Armidale Brown Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Departure times from Armidale Station: 9.05am, 10.45am, 12.25pm, 2.05pm Enjoy a steam train ride behind historic former NSW Government steam locomotives 3265 and 3526! Steam train rides depart from Armidale Station and travel towards Uralla and return (non-stop). Travel in your choice of a standard class open saloon carriage or a premier class compartment for up to 6 people. Please note times are subject to change and will be confirmed one week prior to departure.

$39 – $174
Event Series Men Commandments

Men Commandments

School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.

$20.50 – $25.50
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
The Armidale Regional Community pays tribute to their love of land, love of people, and love of culture.

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