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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 Bundarra Markets

Bundarra Markets

Bundarra Anglican Church 64 Bendemeer Street, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

Community run: by the community, for the community. Local small businesses and families - food and drinks, handmade products, condiments and preserves, gifts, fresh produce and much more.

Free
Event Series Walcha Farmers’ Market

Walcha Farmers’ Market

McHattan Park Fitzroy Street, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.

Autumn in the Mall

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

CANCELLED Granny Fi's Toy Cupboard and Fairy Simone are bringing you a fabulous event - market stalls, face painting, balloon art and more. Don your autumn costumes/finery and join the fun. SORRY EVERYONE!

Free

Sydney Youth Orchestras Showcase Concert

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

Join Sydney Youth Orchestras and 300 of NSW's finest young orchestral musicians at a showcase concert. The concert features the Sydney Youth Orchestras’ Richard Gill Chamber Orchestra (RGCO), Western Sydney Youth Orchestra (WSYO), Peter Seymour Orchestra (PSO), Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) and 80 regional guest musicians for an exciting showcase concert. Led by John Ockwell, Kate Morgan, Aija Draguns, Tyler Wilkinson, James Pensini; the musicians will be performing a range of classical bangers ranging Mozart, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky.

$10 – $20

CanAssist High Tea

Hanna's Arcade 126 Beardy Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Seating is tables of four. Pick-up tickets at Hanna's Arcade (first High Tea - Friday, 5 April 11.00am-1.30pm; second High Tea - Tuesday, 23 April and 26 April 11.00am-1.30pm). Raffle and lucky door prizes. For more information, phone Annette on 0418 688 728.

$50
Event Series Armidale Jam Circle

Armidale Jam Circle

The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

If your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along an join in. Join the Group Page! Back on the grand veranda, now that its Spring/warmer. Song List Rollin' in My Sweet Babies Arms; Cornbread & Butterbeans; Sittin' on Top of the World; Keep on the Sunnyside; Worried Man Blues; Will the Circle be Unbroken; Cripple Creek; Nellie Kane; Boil Them […]

Free

Hillgrove Short Film and Supper Night

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

Bring a plate of goodies to share, enjoy a short film (or two or three) on the theme of living sustainably/regeneratively in a changing world and a quiet evening with engaged company.. This month’s films are about Limestone Permaculture Farm exploring solutions to current global crises. Donations will go towards Hillgrove Rural Community Hall upgrade projects. NOTE: The film maker has directly given us royalty-free unlocked access to show them in public screenings at Hillgrove Hall as a gift to the […]

Donation

Neeman Piano Duo @ NECOM

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

Artistry for Twenty Fingers The Neeman Piano Duo has been widely acclaimed for impeccable musicianship and unique onstage chemistry in performances across America, Australia, and Asia. Their wide-ranging repertoire encompasses classical masterpieces and duets by the composers of today, as well as original arrangements of popular tunes and Broadway hits. Program Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Piano Four Hands FP8; I. Prelude; II. Rustique; III. Final Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No.1 in G minor Op.23 Edvard Grieg: Ballade in the Form of […]

$40.50 – $50.50
Event Series BroPhys Circus

BroPhys Circus

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

TIME: 12.00pm (Saturday, Sunday), 3.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 7.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Featuring the death defying Wheel of Steel, spectacular Globe of Death, stunning aerialists and, of course, our hilarious clowns! There will be something the whole family will enjoy. Don't miss out. Bookings essential!

$20 – $150

Anzac Day – Armidale and Guyra

Memorial Fountain, Central Park Dangar Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Anzac day is the time for the community to come together and pay tribute to the first ANZACs and to all the brave servicemen and women who have since followed in their footsteps. Programme - Armidale 4.45am               Gunfire refreshments at Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club, 137 Dumaresq Street 5.25am               Remembrance service for past members of Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 5.45am              Dawn service at Central Park, Armidale 6.30am               Fellowship for veterans and service personnel at Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 7.00am               Breakfast for […]

ANZAC Day @ Guyra

Guyra Soldiers' Memorial Hall 163 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW

Guyra RSL Sub-branch will hold the following services to commemorate ANZAC Day: 5.45am – Dawn Service (followed by a light breakfast at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall). 9.00am – Service at the Multi-purpose Service (44-45 Sole Street, Guyra) 10.00am – Form up at Four Ways for the march 10.30am – March down Bradley Street 11.00am – Main service at the Soldiers Memorial Hall 12.30pm – Lunch at the Bowling Club (everyone is welcome to join the veterans. Discount lunch vouchers for […]

Free

ANZAC Day @ Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond War Memorial Hall 1227-39 Ben Lomond Road, BEN LOMOND, NSW, Australia

There will be a morning tea following the service - all welcome. If anyone wishes to lay a wreath please feel most welcome to do so.

Free

Armidale Youth Orchestras – Extravaganza Gala Concert

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

Enjoy morning tea, a stroll through the magnificent gardens of Chevy Chase, followed by a morning of music presented by the Armidale Youth Orchestras. 

$5.50 – $47.50

Dr Philthy @ Little Welder’s Dog

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

Make sure to stretch and get the correct footwear on, Dr Philthy is here to give you the best therapy session ya’ll have ever had. Featuring Steve Harris on percussion, Dave Van Tongeren on drums, and Pat Harris is doing… well he’s kind of doing guitar, bass and looping all at once. No nonsense, no rambling, just cyclic, pulsing, rhythm-based healing for the soul. If you still have problems with your loved ones after we’re done with you, god bless.

Free

Armchair Theatre @ Boobooks

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

Come and join a wonderful evening of Armchair Theatre - The Two Executioners by Fernando Arrabal.

Free
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