Mother’s Day Fete
Armidale City Public School 142-152 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBBQ, cake/book/plant stalls, gifts, face painting, raffles, upcycled fashion and so much more.
Free
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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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Special Mother’s Day Morning
Salvation Army Hall 100 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSWSpecial morning tea - short Bible talk - craft for the kids. RSVP please by 9 May.
Mother’s Day Pottery Stalls
Newling School Hall 80 Chapel Street, ARMDALE, NSW, AustraliaMother's Day is just around the corner and what a great opportunity to purchase some meaningful handmade pottery. All proceeds go direct to Young Life New England. Young Life provides a safe space for the youth of the New England, ensuring they have the opportunity to experience unconditional love, acceptance and encouragement in a safe space.
Free
Mother’s Day Carvery Roast Buffet @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaTwo seatings available - 11.30am and 1.00pm Buffet Lunch includes a variety of Chef-selected carvery meats, sides, salads and desserts. Menu - Vegetarian spring rolls, Samosas, Crumbed fish goujons, fresh bread rolls, Rainbow Beef stirfry, Malaysian buttermilk chicken, sweet & sour battered pork, Manchurian chicken, roast pork, roast beef, roast potato, roast pumpkin, seasonal steamed greens, steamed Jasmine rice. Salads - house potato salad, mixed garden salad. Desserts - chef's selection house-made mousse, mini selection of cakes and slices, mini pavlovas, fruit […]
$20 – $50
Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier @ Big Dog
Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia5.00pm (doors open), 5.30pm (support artist). Don’t miss this incredible talent live and unstoppable for the first time ever in Armidale. She first shot to fame as band leader, band originator and guiding force behind Do Re Mi. Deb has had a long career with many massive highlights, but now with the release of her book You Think You Know Deborah Conway, You Dont Know The Half Of It, she is back on the road for select shows. TERMS. Choose […]
$46.63
Armidale Race Day POSTPONED
Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFull bar and catering available. Great fields for the eight-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course.
Free
Bitz of Buzz @ Little Welder’s Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWBitz of Buzz is Alan Hardaker and Maria Rummery and two members of the Armidale band, Dusky Buzz. They each have a background of eclectic musical tastes and experience and have been playing as a duo since late 2022. Bitz of Buzz performs easy listening music, covering songs from every decade over the last century, including jazz standards, pop, folk and blues. From George Gershwin to Billie Eilish, Bitz of Buzz are sure to delight and charm you with their […]
Free
“Favourite Shorts” – Week 2
The Lodge Theatre 119A Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA festival of rehearsed short play readings from original scripts (produced by Margaret Sims and Benjamin Thorn) with a different program each week. The scripts are mostly original and from local authors and there will be Audience Choice Awards. Favourite Shorts is a community event with all actors/readers who express an interest, guaranteed a part. 2024 is the biggest year yet with 44 actors/readers participating. Ticket also available at door.
$10 – $25
Friday Night Raffles @ the Royal
Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along and support the Children’s Ward at Armidale Hospital. Raffle tickets: $2 (single ticket) or $3 (for five) or $7 (for 10) – ticket sales from 6.00pm, drawn 7.00pm. Five meat trays, donated by Pete’s Mountview Butchery, to be raffled. Happy hour from 4.00-7.00m, drink specials and delicious meals available.
Free
Big Chill Launch Party at Great Hops Brewing
Great Hops Brewery 33 Old Inverell Road, Armidale, NSW, AustraliaThe Big Chill weekend launches at Great Hops Brewery on Friday 17th May. Your ticket includes two beers and a selection of smoked meats, slaw and bread, with live music from Ohmasoul. It's a party not to be missed! Limited tickets available.
$40
Khaleel Jundi @ Boobooks
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaKhaleel Jundi, Master Tanbur player from the Armidale Ezidi community will be playing at Boobooks. The Tanbur is a long-necked instrument originating from Mesopotamia. It has a deep history in Ezidi tradition (also Kurdish, Persian and Turkish music traditions). The Tarbur typically has a pear-shaped body and can have either three or four strings. It is often played with a plectrum and has a rich, resonant sound.
Donation
Drag Queen Show – Turn Back Time – CANCELLED
Armidale Town Hall 127 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCANCELLED Step into a world of glamour at the electrifying drag queen show: "Turn Back Time." Get ready to embark on a journey through the decades as fabulous queens take the stage and pay homage to iconic moments in pop culture history.
$35 – $45
Beardy Street Bazaar
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaHead down to the Beardy Street Mall to enjoy live busking beats, experience local coffee and breakfast, stroll through unique retail stores, revel in the street art display by Arts North West and local photographers. And all this before you head to the Big Chill. Come and enjoy the chilly vibe!
Free
Rotary Book Fair
Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAttention All Book Lovers! Thousands of quality used books will be on sale from as little as $2 to $3. The books reflect all genres from fiction, children's, cookery, history, reference, arts and crafts, military and photography. There is also a range of rare and collectable items at very attractive prices. Come one, come all ... and bring your money with you! EFTPOS welcomed and encouraged.
The Big Chill Festival
Armidale Sportsground 58 Dumaresq Street (cnr Douglas Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThe Big Chill is back and bigger than ever. Get ready for big vibes and good times in 2024. The stages showcase a kaleidoscope of musical genres. From indie, country and folk to electronic sounds, there will be something for everyone. Beyond the beats, the festival grounds come alive. Indulge in gourmet delights from local and regional cuisines, award-winning craft beer or explore local distilleries and wineries. The event is open to all ages. Entertain the entire family with a […]
Big Chill After Party @ Big Welder’s Dog
Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaDoors open 8.30pm. Come along and enjoy more of the Electric Postman live.
Free
Big Chill After Party @ the Newie
New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along and enjoy a night of good company with Hodges x Julz.
$10
Big Chilly Dip @ Dumaresq Dam
Dumaresq Dam Reserve Dumaresq Dam Road (right off Boorolong Road), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome get chilly with us! Refresh and revitalise before the second day of the Big chill Festival. Cold water plunge for mental health: short swim, mile swim and cold water plunge. Ticket includes beanie, bacon and egg roll. Participants must be aged16+.
$26.43
Australian Haydn Ensemble
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThe Australian Haydn Ensemble, Australia's bravura Classical-era specialists, perform Mozart Quartets and Haydn’s London Symphony in an intimate display of historically-informed performance. An opportunity to hear this marvellous music played on period instruments - bringing, as close as possible, the sound-world the composers knew when these works were written. Progamme: Mozart - Flute Quartet in D major; Mozart - String Quartet in D minor; Haydn - Symphony No 104 in D major London (arr Salomon)
$50.50
Studio8 Australian Album Tour
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWInto the New Watch this space.
Free
