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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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Wicked the Musical

Arts Theatre University of New England, NSW, Australia

Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz Awe-inspiring and spectacular, and long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the enthralling story of two unlikely friends and how they became the wicked witch of the west and Glinda the Good.

$9.50 – $39.50

Armidale NightMarkets

Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

To celebrate three prize packs, each containing a $40 ANM voucher to spend at any stall on the night and two unlimited Kid's Rides wristbands - visit Aussie NightMarkets facebook page to enter. There will also be food trucks, food stalls, dessert section, retail vendors, and rides and games. On-site parking available. Strictly no pets allowed.

$2

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. Paul Longley & Friends - Paul is a multi-instrumental and improvisational singer-songwriter who draws from funk, soul, folk, blues and world music. He is eclectic and dynamic, while at times pushing the boundaries that have been put on music! Paul is jointed by two amazing musicians: Hugh Brown on drums and Paul Robertson on bass. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Flickerfest

Belgrave Twin Cinema 145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

This programme contains mature themes and is not recommended for children under 15 (children under 15 must be accompanied by adult). Friday, Best of International Shorts Loop - In this society each human being repeats the same action over and over again, in this society each human being repeats the same action over and over again, in this society each human being repeats the same action over and over again, in this society each human being repeats the same over […]

$10 – $17.50

Adam Harvey @ the Servies

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

Adam Harvey – Highway One Tour with special guest, Raechel Whitchurch Highly acclaimed Australian country music artist Adam Harvey announces the release of his new single "Ramblin' Fever” and the much anticipated Highway One Tour. Joining Adam on the extensive national tour is Raechel Whitchurch, a multi-talented singer-songwriter and musician who grew up performing in her family’s travelling band The Lees: now an accomplished solo artist.

$16.50 – $37.50

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.

Armidale Ebike Expo

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Bring your electric bicycle and/or check out the latest ebikes. The Ebike Expo will bring together both bicycle shops, Armidale Bicycle Centre, and Bicycle Central, people who own ebikes, and those who want to own ebikes to share the latest options, legalities, and, trends. Join the revolution or just have a sticky beak and lust at all the new ebikes that have hit the market recently. If you haven’t ridden an ebike up a hill — you definitely should!

Rocky Bottom Girls @ Boobooks

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

Belated International Women's Day event - The Rocky Bottom Girls plus an open mic list (poetry, music, reading, soapbox welcome!).Kids welcome. For more information, phone 02 6771 2994.

$10

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. Tri (St Pat's Day) - Tri (tree) forges new territory in original folk and dance tune music. Featuring Kez Watson (fiddles/mandolin/tenor guitar), Dave Carr (uilleann pipes/flute/whistles) and Steve Tafra (guitar/banjo/ accordion), Tri interweaves traditional with original tunes and arrangement to speak with a unique voice whilst respecting tradition. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Favourite Shorts – Week One

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

TIME: 7.30pm (Friday), 2.30 and 7.30pm (Saturday). A Festival of Short Plays produced by Benjamin Thorn and Margaret Sims - Pelican Creek Show; Two Cops; Stick; The Audition; The Consultant's Report; Message in a Can; Going Underground; Gloriana on Thames.

$15 – $20

Quilting & Needlework Exhibition

Legacy House 89 Faulkner Street, ARMDALE, NSW, Australia

TIME: 9.00am-5.00pm (Saturday), 9.00am-4.00pm (Sunday). Cost includes tea or coffee. Sandwiches and slices available at nominal charge.

$5

NEGS Autumn Fair

New England Girls' School (NEGS) 13-83 Uralla Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

NEGS will be hosting its AUTUMN FAIR in conjunction with the NEGS Alumni weekend, held at the school. There will be a number of gourmet food stalls, live music, a beer tent, wine and champagne bar and an Emporium of stunning gift stalls. There will be lots of fun activities for children including pony rides and face painting, along with entertainment for the older children such as a rock climbing wall and mechanical bull. There will also be a well […]

NEGS Autumn Fair

New England Girls' School (NEGS) 13-83 Uralla Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

There will be some incredible small businesses operating stalls which include the following: stunning pottery from Anthill Pottery; fabulous hats from Amy Farrell Millinery; beautiful cushions, lamps and lampshades from House of Delapre; lovely linen, table cloths, napkins, aprons etc. from Corner of the Garden, fresh flowers from hello Lovely Floristry; gorgeous earring from Made by Em and Pop Design; incredibly soft Glenhope Co Alpaca blankets; Antler Fire tools and a range of Yeti insulated products; crocheted goods and dried […]

Delay45 @ Boobooks

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

COST: $25 - tickets available at sima.9org.au/delay45 ($1.13 booking fee applies) or at door. Delay45 melds beautiful compositions together with improvisation. The result is a fluid exchange between structure and spontaneity, creating an immersive listening experience that traverses entrancing moods, colours and textures. Led by Award-winning trumpeter Tom Avgenicos, alongside fellow collaborators Roshan Kumarage (piano), Dave Quinn (bass) and Ashley Stoneham (drums) – the group have emerged as "a bold new chapter in Australian jazz" – John Shand, Sydney Morning […]

$25

NECOM Chamber Players in Concert

Armidale Teachers' College cnr Faulkner and Mossman Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

VENUE: Auditorium (2nd floor via staircase). Cost includes post-concert glass of champagne or orange juice. An afternoon of chamber music presented by the talented staff of the New England Conservatorium. Works by Cohen, Geiss, Monteverdi, Puccini, Strauss, Mozart and Wolf. The concert will also launch the new Marian Barford Award in recognition of the legacy of NECOM string teacher Marian Barford from 2005-2015. All proceeds will go towards the Marian Barford Award This is a Covid Safe event. All attendees […]

$20 – $40

Australian Haydn Ensemble

Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=866124& (50₵ booking fee applies). Mozart: Viennese Star - a program of sparkling chamber works from the years of Mozart's rise to stardom in 1780's Vienna. HAYDN String Quartet Op. 33 No. 5 in G major How do you do?; BOCCHERINI String Quartet Op. 32 No. 5 in G Minor; MOZART String Quartet No. 19 in C major K. 465 Dissonance. For more information, visit www.adms.org.au/contact.

$45.50

Fiori Musicali

Fiori Musicali -9/4 VENUE: New England Conservatorium of Music, Armidale Teachers' College, cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets. TIME: 8.00pm. COST: $35 (adult), $30 (concession) - available at www.trybooking.com/BXYKS - 50₵  booking fee applies - or at door. 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 […]

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. Oldscool Is a group of local musicians who have found common ground in their love of treat music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and the enjoyment of playing together. The band comprises Peter Holzberger (vocals and guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass), Vince Redal (guitar), Steve Harris (drums) and Paul Mailfert (vocals and keyboard). Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey  

Favourite Shorts – Week Two

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

TIME: 7.30pm (Friday), 2.30 and 7.30pm (Saturday). A Festival of Short Plays produced by Benjamin Thorn and Margaret Sims - Harry in the Mall; On the Hoof; Harry in the Library; Bad News; Does the Means Justify the End; Harry in Town; Dreaming of Blue Hills; Modern Biblical Monologues; Horizon.

$15 – $20

Kev Spencer @ the Bowlo

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

Enjoy an evening of great entertainment in the Lounge. Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm.