Armidale Cup Race Day
Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFull bar and catering available. Bookmakers and TAB on course.
$15
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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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Australian Dance Enterprises Recital
Lazenby Hall University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA recital celebrating 100 Years of Disney and Selected Items. Over 136 performers, aged two years to 18 years, performing in a variety of dance styles - ballet, jazz, tap, modern and contemporary dance.
$12 – $18
Trolls Band Together @ Belgrave Cinema
Belgrave Twin Cinema 145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBring your friends, family, and neighbours for an unforgettable movie night experience while supporting our local Scout troop's participation in the Into Our Future 23 Aotearoa NZ Scout Jamboree in 2023-2024. Each ticket includes a delightful treat of your choice from a special treat table. Fun games and activities, chocolate toss (gold coin donation), lollipop trees, 100's club raffle ($2 per entry), $15 cheese boxes, cans/water: $3 + a popcorn discount voucher.
$18.50 – $65.50
Guyra Christmas Party
Guyra Neighbourhood Centre 160 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaCome along for lunch in the garden - it's party time! Turkey, ham, pudding, the works as well as Christmas hampers and toys.
PLC Carols in the Cathedral
St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome for an evening of glorious music as the story of the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems. Seating is limited, so to ensure a seat inside St Peter's Cathedral, please book. Depending on demand, the event may also be live-streamed outside for those who are unable to sit inside.
Uralla Carols in the Park
Alma Park cnr Queen and Hill Streets, URALLA, NSW, AustraliaPantry items for the Uralla Food Bank gratefully accepted. BYO blanket, picnic and your voice. Local choirs and musicians and an appearance by Santa.
Gold coin
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWCome and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Tell Tale Hearts features Vince Redal (guitars/vocals), Steve Jackson (guitars/vocals), Mick Houlahan (bass/vocals) and Steve Harris (drums/assorted rhythmic shapes). With both original and new songs, Tell Tale Hearts renovates the power in pop, realigns the Alt in rock and rewires the blues in groove, to give listeners a night of wide-skied sound and deep-valleyed song. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Free
Book Release & Signing – Bridget Van der Eyk
Armidale War Memorial Library 2/182 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaArmidale author, Bridget Van der Eyk, is celebrating the release of her second contemporary romance book 3000 Words with a book signing event at the Armidale War Memorial Library. Copies will be available for purchase on the day for $25 (cash and EFTPOS payments available), or you are welcome to bring your own copy. Paperback copies of 10 Dates (the first book in the series) will also be available for purchase.
Noël Wears a Cabbage Tree Hat!
McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, AustraliaTicket also available at the door. Sunny, serious and silly songs for a hot Australian Christmas performed by the Armidale Choral Society with Conductor Inge Southcott and Accompanist Sheila Guymer, and guest artists Sharon Davidge (flute) and David Rowe (oboe) Afternoon tea available by generous donation after the concert.
$10.50 – $25.50
“At the Movies” – Errol Russell Sinfonia
Armidale Teachers' College cnr Faulkner and Mossman Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJoin the Errol Russell Sinfonia as they perform a tribute to movie magic - from Silver Screen to Studio Ghibli, movie themes that will transport you straight to Hollywood!
$5.63 – $63.50
Jamie Hudson @ Boobooks
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJamie is a multi-instrumentalist doing a set of his original works. There will be Blackboard open mic prior to Jamie, so if you are interested in playing/singing etc., please put your name on the Studio Folk Club list on the outside wall.
End of the Rainbow Fairy Shop Display and Santa
Armidale Plaza 195-197 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBecome a child again and experience the Christmas spirit by visiting our display and Santa. Window viewing - from 10 December; Visit Santa - Price includes lolly bag - photograph with Santa may be taken with own camera - no videos) 11.00am-2.00pm (16 December); 11.00am-2.00pm (17 December); 2.00-4.00pm (18 December); time not confirmed (20-22 December); 11.00am-2.00pm (23 December)
$16.95
Noël Wears a Cabbage Tree Hat
Western Common Room, Old Teachers' College cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, RMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaTicket also available at the door. Sunny, serious and silly songs for a hot Australian Christmas performed by the Armidale Choral Society with Conductor Inge Southcott and Accompanist Sheila Guymer, and guest artists Sharon Davidge (flute) and David Rowe (oboe)
$10.50 – $25.50
Borromini and Bernini @ the Belgrave
Belgrave Twin Cinema 145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBorromini and Bernini: The Challenge for Perfection is the story of an architectural revolution carried out by a solitary genius who changed the appearance of Rome forever, by taking up a personal challenge against convention and prejudice, by having the humility to learn from the past in order to invent the future, and the courage to pursue an idea by paying the price to the full.
$13.50 – $65
Lions Carols by Candlelight – Armidale
Central Park Dangar Street, Armidale, NSW, AustraliaCandles and BBQ available for purchase. Santa will drop in around 8.00pm.
Celebrating Thirty Years of “The Australian Voices”
St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThis celebration brings together a three-decade legacy of Australian choral music. Get ready for new commissions, ground breaking classics, alumni performances, former artistic director appearances, major announcements, record number collaborations, and more
$15 – $30
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWCome and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Tomless – Kate and Sam Frazier are a sibling duo who occasionally jam without their brother, Tom, who couldn’t make the night, leaving the duo tomless. Their sound is cool, relaxed and pared back. A mix of originals and covers, they play what they feel and feel what they play. Come along tonight and you’re sure to enjoy the fun vibes of tomless. Music washes away the dust of everyday […]
Colombo Night @ Kottoo
Colombo Kottoo 7/4-10 Queen E;lizabeth Drive, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAll you can eat buffet - 25 varieties and includes one Sri Lankan beer or wine. Garden dining with candlelight vibes. Live music by Ishara. Booking essential.
$95
