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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1984….
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaTIME: 2.00-4.30pm (Saturday 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 […]
New England Model Railway Convention
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaTwo full days of presentations, clinics, layout displays, retail stands, partner's tour. As well, there is an optional banquet dinner with an after-dinner speaker. Sample topics: Arduinos; DCC decoders; dioramas and layouts; 3-D printing; weathering rollingstock; fast tracks points; semaphore signals; passenger cars; yard cranes; wheat silos; scenery. Sorry no spectators.
A Night at the Shed
Deeargee Woolshed Gostwyck Road, URALLA, NSW, AustraliaThis is a truly unique event, held at the famous - and private - Deeargee woolshed. Timed to make the most of the sunset, the event kicks off with canapes, prepared by Lau on arrival. Special guest, MC Carlo Ritchie, will welcome everyone and get the evening underway while chef Laura Swan brings together the first three courses of the five-course degustation menu designed to take your tastebuds on a tour of the New England. The Bush Patissier is creating […]
135 Year Celebration Ball
Astra Arts Centre, Presbyterian Ladies College 15-57 Crest Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA black-tie event to celebrate a milestone in the history of the college featuring live music, a delicious three-course meal and a bar. A fashion parade featuring uniforms from the past, displays of memorabilia through the decades and an art auction.
Offspring Gypsies
The Lodge 119A Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaOffspring Gypsies consists of five musicians dedicated to exploring the collaborative possibilities of improvised music. Drawing on a wealth of collective musical experience, each player brings both well-honed musical skill and an energetic sense of adventure to the improvised explorations created by the band. Together they generate interesting, and interestingly challenging sounds, the source of which, if the stars align, is ‘the moment’, ‘the now’ - improvisation as a practice, not a product. Ash Hall (trumpet) hails from Armidale, and has been performing for a long […]
Karaoke @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaHillgrove Markets
Hillgrove Recreation Ground 265 Wood Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, AustraliaBring family and friends - food and drinks, stalls, car boot sale.
Echidna Gully Rally Sprint
Echidna Gully 331 Chinaman's Gully Road, METZ, NSW, AustraliaMain spectator point is Echidna Gully Function Centre and the second spectator point is cnr Old Hillgrove Road and Chinaman's Gully Road - refreshments and facilities available.
Cary Bennett Trio @ Tatts
Tattersalls Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
Bike City – Great City
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThis film is an uplifting ride through cities embracing cycling as a liberating, convenient and healthy way to get where you want to go.
Jazz, Blues & Alt Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWAnt Walmsley & The Articulate Mutes - Anthony Walmsley is a highly respected Tamworth guitarist, musical director and arranger in the industry, known for his versatility and professionalism. Along with ant, the articulate Mutes include Sydney-based producer/musician, Sean Rudd on bass and local musician, Cary Bennett on drums. This genre-defying trio will leave you in ecstasy. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Halloween
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCalling all witches, warlocks, ghouls & spooks to Beardy Street Mall. Halloween is coming!!!!!! Come and be entertained by the Memphis Moovers, ghoulish characters and enter the haunted grotto (if you dare). Stilt Walkers, Balloon Artists and roving characters in mini cars....and much more. There will be something for all ages, including live entertainment by Vinnie and the Cuban Missiles, food trucks galore and Tattersall's Licensed Bar area. ....and lots of lollies, of course. Come on down and join in […]
Joel McKay @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaHeritage Matters
NOVA - UNE Smart Region Incubator 122 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAre you interested in history and heritage? Involved in museums, research groups, living history? Presentations and networking about collecting, researching and presenting history.
“The Doctor Will See You Now” @ Saumarez
Saumarez Homestead 230 Saumarez Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia10.00am-4.00pm - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Discover the early history of health-care in New South Wales and the individuals who persevered in often harsh and unfamiliar environments to care for those in need.
The Dreams of the Ghost
The Lodge 119A Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaPhoto sensitivity risk - under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult Social Media numbers don't lie, nobody's listening! Don't lose hope though; Van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime, so it could be possible that there is a chance for success after life! Dreams of the Ghost is a multimedia live performance featuring experimental rock guitar, generative music software and interactive visuals created by the popular game engine Unity3d. It tells a story by portraying a virtual […]
2022 Variety Postie Bike Dash
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along and wave off the 65 riders as they head off on a 1,000 km journey, raising money for the Variety Children's Charity. The riders will be returning to Curtis Park on Friday, 4 November at approximately 12.30pm. The Variety Postie Bike Dash is a six-day ride throughout NSW on Postie Bikes. Together we go off the beaten track, travelling through the gorgeous Australian bush and countryside, stopping in at rural towns and schools along the way for a […]
Market Sunday Concert
Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, Armidale, NSW, AustraliaThe music this Market Sunday Concert will feature Australian guitar music performed by Stephen Tafra. Stephen Tafra is one of Armidale’s leading musicians, well known for his performances with EphenStephen, Tri and other groups, and as a soloist. This is a great opportunity to hear him explore some Australian repertoire. Entry to the concert is free, though donations are encouraged. While no restrictions apply the audience is encouraged to use Covid-safe practices and social distancing.
Melbourne Cup @ the Royal
Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaGet the celebrations flowing with a champagne breakfast from 7.00am or enjoy lunch packages from 12.00pm. Fashions on the field competition. All races shown live and loud!