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.
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.
Lazenby Hall
University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Come and hear one of Australia's best School Orchestras in a concert of blazing orchestral colour. The full-sized orchestra will perform works by Brahms, Hermann & Rodrigo, Australian compositions and plenty of classical favourites along the way. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to support the work of Bush Church Aid. Program: Hermann: North by Northwest Overture; Rodrigo: Concierto d'Aranjuez. 2nd movement; Conyngham: Shoreline. Interval Brahms: Violin Concerto.
The Grand Hotel
251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
It’s Xmas trivia again! There will be Xmas movies galore and music for all. So come dressed up as your favourite Christmas character - prizes for best dressed team and individual and best Christmas-themed team name. 1st place $100 cash; 2nd place $50 Gran voucher; 3rd place $25 Grand voucher; last place box of chocolates. There will be some extra presents in Santa’s sack throughout the night so you better be nice and not naughty. So come have some fun. […]
Royal Hotel
107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Come 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.
Curtis Park
75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Don't miss out on a spectacular night of live music. This summer series continues with a top-tier lineup of Pop and Rock: 5.00-6.00pm: Vinnie and the Cuban Missiles 6.30-7.30pm: Jhana Allen Food sorted, thanks to Menulog and will be delivered on-site during the show. Menulog: Pick up order from the table to the side of the stage after receiving a text from Menulog.
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 […]
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.