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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?

Armidale Birdwatching Group

Robb College Carpark to Lake Zot Elm Avenue, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Departure at 8.00am from the Visitor Information Centre carpark, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.

Event Series Armidale Races

Armidale Races

Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

First race at 1.16pm. Seven-race TAB race meeting, tote and local bookmakers, full bar and catering facilities.

“The Men Commandments” @ The Garage

The Lodge 119A Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

TIME: 7.30pm (Friday, Saturday), 2.00pm (Sunday). This play was written by English writer, Sarah Quick, who formed Quick Change Theatre and was the Artistic Director of Globus Theatre at the Lakeview Arts Barn in Bobcaygeon. In the play, four women work as telephonists/receptionists at Rainbow Insurance, a company that covers a range of different biblical and other disasters (e.g., a life insurance claim by Mrs Lazerus). As we delve into their dating dynamics and marital misadventures we learn the rules […]

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW

The Rocky Bottom Girls play a mix of bittersweet originals, old time dance tunes and selected Irish and Americana ballads. Combining the musical connection of Uralla-based sisters Jhana (vocals, mandolin & fiddle) and Sujata (vocals, banjo & fiddle) with the talent of guitarists/vocalists Craig (USA) and Clara (IRL/UK), the Rocky Bottom Girls bring you soaring four-part harmony, driving fiddle and banjo tunes and heartfelt stories from Anaiwan high country (New England). The band’s Irish and American members bring together iconic […]

Event Series Heritage Diesel Rail Motor Shuttles

Heritage Diesel Rail Motor Shuttles

Armidale Train Station 240 Brown Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Take a ride down memory lane. Experience the beautiful in a 1960s diesel train with windows that open to catch the cool fresh air. This a great opportunity to take the kids for a ride on a heritage 621/721 Diesel Rail Motor. Operated by Rail Motor Society Paterson.

$13 – $64

Ziggy Harris – Farewell Recital

Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Student must show student card. Operatic baritone, Ziggy Harris, is leaving Australia. This recital will be his last hurrah, and it is deeply meaningful to Ziggy that he may showcase some of his favourite repertoire thus far to the community that has poured hours of belief, time and energy into him. Accompanied by the orchestrally-minded and wonderful Dr. Robert Manley, the arias you will hear are essential snippets of the wider baritone repertoire. This recital will comprise music by Bellini, Gounod, Monteverdi, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and Wagner. Ziggy is returning to […]

$17.63 – $25.95

Anna Weatherup & Amy Vee @ McCrossins

McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

JOIN US FOR A MAGICAL NIGHT OF STORYTELLING, NEW MUSIC AND CONNECTION... ⭐️ Anna Weatherup, who grew up in Townsville, is perhaps best known for turning all four chairs on The Voice in its second season, with her audition garnering over 1.2M views on YouTube. Since then, Anna has worked tirelessly to shape a truly unique & engaging creative identity, gathering a loyal community of followers via her many live shows &, during lockdowns, via livestreaming on Twitch. Anna’s long-awaited album […]

$31.25

Heritage Diesel Rail Motor Ride and Lunch

Armidale Train Station 240 Brown Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Ticket includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Take a ride down memory lane. Experience the beautiful in a 1960s diesel train with windows that open to catch the cool fresh air. This a great opportunity to take the kids for a ride on a heritage 621/721 Diesel Rail Motor. Operated by Rail Motor Society Paterson.

$65 – $99

Fleetwood Mac Show – “Running in the Shadows”

Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 137 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

18+ event. Fleetwood Mac is one of the most iconic bands in the world today. Formed in the 1960s, it is considered one of the world’s best-selling bands. The Running In the Shadows show covers the best of Fleetwood Mac’s career. From the early hits from the music of Peter Green, through to the Ialbum era, spanning up to Tango In the Night and even some of Stevie Nicks' solo material, there is something for every Fleetwood Mac fan to […]

$37.50

Simple Stone @ St Kilda

St Kilda Hotel 102-104 Rusden Street (cnr Marsh Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A good night out with friends.

Family Movie Night @ Uralla Bowlo

Uralla Bowling & Recreation Club 52 Hill Street (cnr Queen Street), URALLA, NSW, Australia

Movie: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, starring Academy Award®-winner Javier Bardem (2007, Best Supporting Actor, No Country For Old Men), Constance Wu and Shawn Mendes as Lyle, is a live-action/CGI musical comedy that brings this beloved character to a new, global audience. Bring the whole family for a free sausage sizzle before the movie starts. There’s bottomless popcorn and juice boxes for kids.

School of St Jude Fundraising Dinner

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Quota Club of Armidale invites you to join us for a special evening as former local, Gemma Sisia, founder of the School of St Jude in Tanzania returns to launch her new book. The School that Hope Built; also hear from Maddie Kelly (author) and Enock Ephrahim (alum and school employee). Ticket price includes drink and appetizer on arrival, two-course premium dining menu and table wine. Tickets are available individually or tables of 10 The evening will also include […]

$75

Tibet2Timbuk2 @ McCrossin’s Mill

McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Tibet2Timbuk2 features world famous Tibetan vocalist Tenzin Choegyal with longtime friends and musical collaborators Marcello Milani (singer songwriter from the Toothfaeries) and Shen Flindell (tabla) with special guest artist 8th generation sarangi master Sangeet Mishra. As a result they have an eclectic repertoire including group arrangements of Tenzin's songs and poetry combined with Marcelo's songs in English combined with instrumental and Indian classical sarangi and tabla. The overall sound is full and organic with magnificent layered harmonies.

$25.50

State of Origin @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Pass the Footy and Guess the Score competitions will be running, and we'll also be giving away a Retro Blues Jersey each game - you don't want to miss this!

State of Origin @ the Royal

Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Enjoy State of Origin live and loud. Plus, WIN 2 Grand Final tickets - purchase a beer or a meal during the three games to go in the draw. Drawn during halftime of Game III (must be present to win).

Escape Rooms Tamworth – Cocktails & Crime

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Armidale City Bowling Club and Escape Rooms Tamworth welcomes you to Cocktails and Crime, an interactive game of mystery, fun and crime. Players will simply need to solve the crime with the material provided, there is no need to worry about scripts or acting. Tickets include platter food and a complimentary drink on arrival. Please feel free to dress up in your best crime solving attire. This event is for 18+ years only. ID on arrival may be requested. […]

$65

Winter Warmer @ UNE

Courtyard UNE Life Café, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, Australia

Take the chill off and delight in the spirit of a New England winter with Fergus Lupton. Enjoy live acoustic music, warming beverages, and a vibrant menu that will tantalize your taste buds. This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so bring your kids, friends, and work colleagues too. Cosy up by the fire-pits and relax on blankets and beanbags. The event is free to enter, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Every purchase gives you a chance to […]

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW

Sandie White Quartet - one of Australia's most seasoned jazz singers, Sandie White has worked with many top jazz musicians. Having recently performed in New York, tonight Sandie performs with her pal, Sharny Russell on piano, Emiliano Memo Beltzer on double bass and Cary Bennett on drums, to present a night of gorgeous jazz standards from the Great American Songbook. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey