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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 Australian Bush Poetry Film Festival

Australian Bush Poetry Film Festival

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

The Film Festival is an event entirely devoted to the celebration and showcasing of bush poetry film. Poetry film or video poetry is a fast-growing art form that combines poetry, moving images, sound and music. An invitation is extended to film makers and poets of any age and background to participate in the inaugural Festival. In particular, the submission of innovative and eclectic takes on bush poetry film as a distinct media form is encouraged.

Event Series Poets on the Mountain Festival @ Guyra

Poets on the Mountain Festival @ Guyra

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

Featuring:  14-17 November - Poetry Writing and Performance Workshops; 18-19 November - ABPA-NSW Bush Poetry Championships; 12 November - NEWC Presents: Poets Walkabout; Australia's top poets' performances; Australian Poetry Film Festival, Poet's Breakfast, walkups, music and more.

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Rhodeshow Groove shared love for tone and vibe has drawn together Matt Mulready on piano, Denis dos Santos on guitar, Callum Dowling on bass and Sam Jacometti on drums to explore the space between cool modal jazz and driving funk groove. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Free
Event Series Fundarra Church Markets

Fundarra Church Markets

St Mary's Anglican Church 64 Bendemeer Street, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

Come and support your local community: the pre-Christmas markets will have Christmas gift specials; stalls from local country folks; cake stall, local produce; sausage sizzle, church café; face painting, music and more.

Event Series Walcha Farmers’ Market

Walcha Farmers’ Market

McHattan Park Fitzroy Street, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.

Wollomombi Trivia Night

Sauer Memorial Hall 100 Wollomombi Village Road, WOLLOMOMBI, NSW, Australia

Please RSVP prior to Saturday, 4 November. The communities and residents of Wollomombi are invited to a community recovery event with the Rural Fire Service. Trivia for both children and adults. Grab'n'Go bag to assist households prepare in case of bushfire. BBQ dinner and soft drinks provided. Rural Fire Service will be providing valuable bushfire preparedness information and encouraging new volunteer recruits.

Free
Event Series Hillgrove Short Film and Supper Night

Hillgrove Short Film and Supper Night

Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, Australia

Bring a plate of goodies 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.. This month’s films are about Limestone Permaculture Farm exploring solutions to current global crises. Donations will go 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 […]

Donation

Taylor Swift Tribute Concert

Dining Hall, Austin Page College UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, Australia

For further information, email lucy.mair.124@gmail.com or phone 0467 005 330 The Taylor Swift Tribute Concert Armidale is a community event for all the local Taylor Swift fans to attend in lieu of the difficulty in getting tickets to her international tour. The night will feature live music, a local dance company, Taylor Swift sing-a-longs, a photo booth, photowall and friendship bracelet swaps. Dress up for a night of friendship, fun, laughter and memories. The talents of local young people will be showcased […]

$10

Multicultural Christian Christmas Concert

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

Come and enjoy the many cultural presentations. Supported by St Marks UNE Church. Please note time-frames area estimates. Programme 5.30pm – Open stage: Richard Stanley (for early arrivals); 6.00pm – Welcome by MC: Tom Melbourne (Safety and respect…); 6.05pm – Aunty Hazel Vale (Welcome to Country); 6.10pm – Harlequin Tribal Dancers; 6.20pm – Fillipino Dancers; 6.25pm – Our Music (Pete Stanley); 6.30pm – Meryl Zuill and Lisa Kennedy Singers; 6.35pm – Anabelle Arkit (solo dance); 6.40pm – We Will Worship […]

Free

Armidale Symphony Orchestra & Friends

Armidale Teachers' College cnr Faulkner and Mossman Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

ASO Chamber players and members from the New England Winds Ensemble come together to celebrate an afternoon of community music making. The ASO is lead by concertmaster Laura Curotta and will feature repertoire from Piazzolla, Cole Porter and Van Morrison. The Wind ensemble, conducted by Paul Marshall will feature some film classics. We hope to see you there!

$5.50 – $62.00

Trivialicious with Murray

Royal Hotel Guyra 122 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Featuring very awesome trivia made for very awesome people and hosted by none other than Murray Harman – prizes. Bookings essential.

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Whisky Business plays good ol’-fashioned country music to get those feet tapping and tears jerkin’. It features Liam Kelleher on banjo, Jacinta Dickins on fiddle, Graeme Bourke on guitar, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Gary Jenkins on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Free

Fleece to Fashion Awards – High Tea Preview Parade

Deeargee Woolshed Gostwyck Road, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Enjoy High Tea and a preview of the Fleece to Fashion Awards 2023 celebrating amazing fashion design talent and the remarkable journey of Australian Merino wool. Enjoy a delectable selection of gourmet treats from the Café Patisserie team in the atmospheric working woolshed. Dress: Flat shoes only - no heels! IMPORTANT NOTE: Woolsheds make heels extremely hazardous!

$30

Rose Tattoo @ the Servies

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

CANCELLED Brothers and Sisters, the next adventure, on the Rose Tattoo journey, will be under the banner of the Southern Stars, that is to say, the stellar constellation that has come to represent our great Southern Land and that which is represented on the flag that flew over the Eureka Stockade. I have written lyrics, for Rose Tattoo songs, that speak of the historical value and significance of that momentous occasion in our history, speaking historically there was great brightness […]

$47.50

Stand-up Comedy Dinner and Show

Royal Hotel Guyra 122 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Bookings essential. Hosted by Brett Kelly, featuring James O’Connell, supported by Jak Jakovic, Kyle Faram, Kris Walters, Cam Standen.

Free

Armidale Spring Festival

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Are you ready for some Family Foodies action?! We are coming to town for ONE NIGHT ONLY with our huge Spring Festival!  Featuring: Open-air circus; carnival rides  (#UnlimitedRideWristbands  https://bit.ly/armidalerides available); carnival games; Professor Bubbles; a huge lineup of food trucks; yummy dessert trucks/stalls; retail market stalls; The Deets!  Leashed Pets Welcome

$2

Fleece to Fashion Awards – Gala Dinner, Parade & Presentation

Deeargee Woolshed Gostwyck Road, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Held in the historic Deeargee Woolshed, Fleece to Fashion Awards 2023 celebrates amazing fashion design talent. The parade and presentations will be accompanied by a gourmet dinner, fine wines and craft beers, live music and a spectacular setting, making this an unmissable event! Ticket price includes a delicious dinner prepared by the Café Patisserie team, fine table wines from Petersons Winery, live music from Armidale Electric Orchestra and a professionally choreographed fashion parade showcasing extraordinary creations in wool. Getaway host […]

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
The Armidale Regional Community pays tribute to their love of land, love of people, and love of culture.

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