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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.

Have an event to add to the calendar?

Hillgrove Short Film and Supper Night

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

Bring a plate of finger food 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. Any donations received will go to Hillgrove Progress Association 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 Hillgrove Community.

Donation

PLC Armidale Signature Art Prize

PLC Armidale Astra Arts Centre Enter via Main Gates on Duval Street, Armidale

Come along for a night celebrating art and to raise money for the PLC Scholarship Foundation. This signature event will include finalist and student artwork sales, performances by our PLCA senior ensembles, dinner and dancing. The winners of our inaugural $10,000 acquisitive Signature Art Prize will be announced on the night. Avant-Garde ticket includes welcome drink at 6.00pm, three-course dinner and dancing. Masterpiece ticket includes pre-event tour of the finalist artwork exhibition with the judges: gallerist Allison Bellingen, curator Belinda […]

$113.25 – $154.25

NECOM Lets Loose! @ The Alternate Root

The Alternate Root 48 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Jackson Duo (pop and jazz on two electric cellos) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.

Free
Event Series NERAM Nights: MASQUERADE

NERAM Nights: Masquerade

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

16+ event A night of mysterious and sensual entertainment after dark. Dress to impress, slip on a mask and join the Masquerade, NERAM’s latest cabaret extravaganza directed by Melissa Killen. Grab a cocktail at the pop-up bar and be delighted by the sultry show! It will be an evening of debauchery and allure. Ticket includes: Drink on arrival; Canapés; Cabaret performance featuring professional and local talent. Bookings close Sunday 13th October

$60.50 – $69.50

Bush Dance @ Dangarsleigh

Dangarsleigh Hall 874 Dangarsleigh Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Great fun for all ages with the Big Hairy Bush Band who will teach you all the steps as you do-si-do the night away. Bring your friends and family. Light refreshments and supper available. Prizes to give away! Directions to Dangarsleigh Hall - take Dangarsleigh Road for about 10km (past the Dangars Falls turnoff to left) and Hall is on the right just after this turnoff. Tickets available at the Armidale Tree Group nursery (80 Mann Street) or at door.

$10 – $20

19 for 19 Challenge – A Walk for Anya’s Wish

Armidale Visitor Information Centre 82 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

5:45am - Registration and T-Shirt Collection at the Armidale Visitors Information Centre. 7:00am - 19km and 6.5km event starts, after Welcome to Country. * All walkers should have completed the course by 2:30pm. Buses will depart at 6:00am, 6:15am, 6:30am and last bus 6:45am. There is NO parking at the event site. The bus is the only form of transport. This is to lessen the impact on the roads and to protect the paddocks. Buses will be ready to return […]

$50 – $250

Kentucky Spring Fair

Kentucky Memorial Hall Noalimba Avenue, KENTUCKY, NSW, Australia

This market is one of the last market events before Christmas. What a great opportunity to find those last minute gifts and goodies for the stocking. BBQ, music and stalls showcasing local artisan crafts, food and wares. Visitors will enjoy displays from local vintage car and machinery clubs. Lots of fun for the kids.

Event Series Motorkhana

Motorkhana

Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.

Sunday Welcomes @ Walcha

Walcha WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Shop, Indulge, Explore! Shop for clothing, art, craft and bric-a-brac. Indulge in morning tea of lunch. Explore some of our hidden and not-so-hidden local artists.

Free

Picnic in Nature @ Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve

Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve Bagot Road (off Tubbamurra Road, off New England Highway), LLANGOTHLIN, NSW, Australia

Escape to the great outdoors and connect with nature at the annual Picnic in Nature event. Hosted by the Guyra Landcare Network in partnership with the Ben Lomond Landcare group, this fun-filled day is perfect for families, friends and nature lovers of all ages. Nature-based activities for kids. Walks around the Ramsar-listed wetlands. Come and experience the beauty of the Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve, meet new friends and lean more about the local environment and conservation efforts. Whether you are […]

Free
Event Series Karoake @ Rafters

Karoake @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Try your hand at our Open Mic event, it's not just for singers but also comedians, poets and musicians. Happy hour 2.00-3.00pm. Come check out the local talent for an awesome afternoon. People’s choice of best performance will win a $50 food and drinks voucher.

Free
Event Series The Firm @ Rafters

The Firm @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.

Free

NECOM – Woolshed Series – “Mirani”

Mirani Woolshed Mirani Woolshed, Mirani Road, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Ticket includes refreshments. The New England Conservatorium of Music’s Woolshed Series presents spectacular springtime concerts in three iconic woolsheds to celebrate the New England’s unique identity and rich cultural heritage: past and present. Join NECOM in its 20th anniversary year for this unforgettable series that showcases both our region’s wealth of musical talent and the impressive pastoral heritage of the New England. The series premieres at Mirani Woolshed, built by AS (Poss) Nivison with the first shearing in 1954. Originally […]

$77.38 – $205.50

“Nosferatu” @ The Playhouse

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

Composer and multi-instrumentalist musician, Edwin Montgomery, has written a haunting original score to the first vampire movie ever made: Murnau's timeless 1922 silent horror masterpiece, Nosferatu. Would love to see you at The Armidale Playhouse to catch this 102-year-old cult classic. Edwin will perform their original music to this silent film live, using a combination of loop pedals and ghostly distortions that weave synths, violin, guitar, theremin, mandolin, voice and percussion into an eerie and provocative soundscape. This is the […]

$28 – $34