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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 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

Misa a Buenos Aires @ Guyra

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Fiori Musicali presents Misa a Buenos Aires, the Tango Mass, by Argentinian composer and conductor, Martín Palmeri. Misa Tango is a choral mass using Tango sounds and the same movements as a mass in classical Latin, in which the harmonics and syncopated rhythms of tango are mixed. The performance includes Leanne Roobol as soloist, and an ensemble featuring James Chen, India Smith, Alma Kanety, Stephen Tafra, Arlene Fletcher and Robyn Bradley.

$25.50 – $30.50

Festival of the Bands

Armidale Town Hall 127 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A celebration of wind and brass playing from all around Armidale. Featuring the New England Wind Ensemble as well as younger groups from NECOM and local schools. Come along on a musical journey, developing a love of wonderful band music in all its many forms.

$10.75 – $15.88

Bush Dance @ Kentucky

Kentucky Memorial Hall Noalimba Avenue, KENTUCKY, NSW, Australia

A Kentucky Public School P&C Fundraiser Bring the whole family for a night of dancing, food and fun! Live music by The Big Hairy Bush Dance Band. Sausage sizzle and drinks for sale. Prizes awarded on the night.

$10 – $45

Bach and Florid Song

The Armidale School Memorial Hall 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Austral Harmony presents a Bach Soirée of music composed for the Weimar Palace chapel featuring florid obbligatos, intricately ornamented melody and the enchanting sonorities of historical instruments. Performed in the prevailing European manner from the 'loft' of the tonally colourful Allen organ. A programme of extraordinary musical imagery showcasing Bach’s prodigious gift at setting popular chorales, and where vocal lines are substituted by instruments, a practice adopted by Bach himself. Sarah Meagher (recorder); Margaret Caley (baroque violin and viola); Jane […]

$10.50 – $20.50

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
Event Series Chilli Jam @ Alternate Root

Chilli Jam @ Alternate Root

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

Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam - Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun.

Free

Professional Bull Riders Invitational

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A sport unlike any other. A battle of the greatest. A competition of man versus beast where every second counts. The best in bull riding battle it out in a new Professional Bull Riders season like no other. Come along for a premier entertainment experience at the PBR. Buckle up for the toughest eight seconds in sports and find out what it means to be a cowboy. Children 3 years and under are free of charge.

$29.99 – $52.99

DJ Panda @ the Newie

New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Free entry - karaoke - happy hour - let's party!

Free
Event Series Duval Dam Buster Trail Run

Duval Dam Buster Trail Run

Great Hops Brewery 33 Old Inverell Road, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Saturday, 21 September: Bib collection at Great Hops Brewery Sunday, 22 September: Start/Finish at Dumaresq Dam near Armidale, NSW.  The dam is located approximately 12km west from the Armidale CBD. Follow Boorolong Road past the University of New England (UNE), turning right into Dumaresq Dam Road. Follow Dumaresq Dam Road for approximately 5km to the Dumaresq Dam picnic area. Distances: 3km, 8km, 16 km, 32km and 50km ultra-marathon

$10 – $120

Sunday Family Race Day

Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Armidale Jockey Club's Spring racing season continues with a family Sunday race day at the picturesque and historic Armidale Racecourse. A variety of pre-purchased hospitality packages available for the full race day experience. Lock in the date, book your tickets and we will see you trackside!

$10
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

Misa a Buenos Aires @ Armidale

Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Fiori Musicali presents Misa a Buenos Aires, the Tango Mass, by Argentinian composer and conductor, Martín Palmeri. Misa Tango is a choral mass using Tango sounds and the same movements as a mass in classical Latin, in which the harmonics and syncopated rhythms of tango are mixed. The performance includes Leanne Roobol as soloist, and an ensemble featuring James Chen, India Smith, Alma Kanety, Stephen Tafra, Arlene Fletcher and Robyn Bradley.

$25.50 – $30.50

Skeptics in the Pub

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Armidale’s Stephen O’Neill is guest speaker, presenting: “The Migration Paradox – The Five Key Myths of Migration.” Stephen is a retired Chief Operations Officer for Settlement Services International, (SSI), an influential and effective not-for-profit agency which, last year, via 59 specialised programs, helped 56,000 people across Australia, including in Armidale. No bookings required.

The Last Ecstatic Days @ the Playhouse

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

A cinematic journey about a young man with brain cancer in search of community and the hospice doctor who gives up everything to honour his dying wish. Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer, sits alone in his hospital room. When he starts livestreaming his death journey on social media, thousands of people around the world join to celebrate his courage. Still, Ethan envisions more – to teach the world how to die without fear. To do that, […]

$10
Event Series Leonard Cohen @ The Playhouse

Leonard Cohen @ The Playhouse

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

His Life, Ladies and Lovers This spellbinding Leonard Cohen biographical cabaret about his life, ladies and lovers is written and performed by the "simply brilliant" Jonathan Anstock. This exceptional show, where Cohen's presence is truly palpable, features many of his iconic songs punctuated by stories of his life, ladies and lovers. His poetry-writing, song-writing, drug use, sex life, spiritual searching, depressive episodes, political thought and eventual peace are also exposed. Cohen's "Hallelujah" has being recorded by 300 artists. He was […]

$30.50 – $35.50