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.
Armidale City Bowling Club
92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Join Ryan Gallagher (I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, 20-1, The Footy Show) and Australian comedy royalty Chris Wainhouse (Comic Choice Award Melbourne Comedy Festival), plus a host of special guests from all around Australia for one night of laughs! This is an 18+ event.
Beardy Street Mall
Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
A monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables - we are aiming for a plastic-free zone.
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre
The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Tickets available from Carr's NewsXpress (170 Beardy Street Mall, phone: 02 6772 3534) or adms.org.au (50₵ booking fee applies).. Les Misérables is an epic musical about passion, destruction, revenge, poverty and hope, all set against the French revolution. It’s a story about redemption and survival with a goosebump-inducing score including some of the most well-known, memorable and loved songs in musical history Director: Michael Comford; Musical Director(s): Kees Grenyer, Will Smidt; Producer: Neil Horton.
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Hips & Lips - with the fattest funk, the slickest soul and divine dance tracks, Hips & Lips will get your booty shakin' and your lungs bursting. Featuring the talents of Paul Longley (keyboards), Paul Robertson (bass) and Hugh Brown (drums), Hips & Lips shake up classic 70s and 80s grooves from the likes of James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson with a left-of-centre touch. Music washes away the […]
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre
The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Tickets available from Carr's NewsXpress (170 Beardy Street Mall, phone: 02 6772 3534) or adms.org.au (50₵ booking fee applies).. Les Misérables is an epic musical about passion, destruction, revenge, poverty and hope, all set against the French revolution. It’s a story about redemption and survival with a goosebump-inducing score including some of the most well-known, memorable and loved songs in musical history Director: Michael Comford; Musical Director(s): Kees Grenyer, Will Smidt; Producer: Neil Horton.
NOVA - UNE Smart Region Incubator
122 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
NOVA - next to Folk Museum - old library. Armidale: A history in stories and photos by Ian M Johnstone (stories) and William Oates (photos) will be launched by Peter Chambers. Tea, coffee and nibbles will be served prior to launch.
New England Regional Art Museum
106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Dumplings (Lumiva Momo Café) and boutique beer (Welder's Dog) - it seems like a perfect match…sounds delicious. Ten (10) dumplings and beer of your choice. Veggie and kid's options available.
Limbri
105km south off New England Highway, LIMBRI, NSW, Australia
Limbri is located just north of Kootingal. Depart Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street - please note earlier departure time). Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. For more information, email Steve Debus at sdebus@une.edu.au.
Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre
Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Speed event (more use of skidpan), quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available Saturday at the canteen with full BBQ available for purchase. Spectators welcome.
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Ant Walmsley & The Articulate Mutes is led by Anthony Walmsley, a highly respected Tamworth guitarist, musical director and arranger in the industry, known for his versatility and professionalism. Along with Ant, the Articulate Mutes include Sydney-based producer/musician, Sean Rudd on bass, and local musician, Cary Bennett on drums. This genre-defying trio will leave you in ecstasy. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Rural Community Hall
76 bracken Street, Hillgrove, NSW, Australia
Live music (full band) and dancing. Lucky door prizes, and games for the kids. Light dinner, byo drinks and bring a plate to share for supper. Kids free. Surcharge applies to online tickets.
Dumaresq Dam Reserve
Dumaresq Dam Road (right off Boorolong Road), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Dumaresq Dam, Dumaresq Dam Road (follow Queen Elizabeth Drive/Boorolong Road west for about 5 km, turn right into Dumaresq Dam Road, then 5 km to picnic area). Course closes 2.00pm). Newcomers of any age and ability can join in at their own pace, individually or in small groups. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle, as well as something to eat. Maps, S1 sticks (for registering controls) and a limited number of compasses are available on the day. […]
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Dusky Buzz is a band of friends playing the music they like best - jazz, pop, blues, sol and samba - plus a few original songs. Featuring Maria Rummery (vocals), al Hardaker (lead guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass, guitar and vocals) and Dick Kaehler (drums, percussion and vocals), this band will lead you through a night of laid-back musical fun and song. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - […]
Armidale Golf Club
Golf Links Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Full Christmas Buffet including Entrée (Prawn and Fennel Soup, breads, Green Beans with Orange and Barley Salad); Main (Roast Turkey, Beef, Lamb and Pork with accompaniments); Dessert (Pavlova, Truffle Balls, White Chocolate Mousse, Christmas Pudding). Complimentary drink on arrival. Dining room hall will be decorated for Christmas, live piano music, Christmas Carols, fun and frivolity.
Auditorium (2nd floor), Armidale Teachers' College
Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
A spectacular masterpiece of sonic grandeur, Monteverdi’s Vespers blends the grand traditions of Venetian sacred music with the new world of the baroque: opulent choruses, dramatic solo arias and duets, and some of the most ambitious instrumental music the world had ever heard. Grand yet intimate, prayerful yet sensual, Vespers is a musical experience like no other: a dazzling array of textures and sonorities that will amaze and delight. Artists: Erin Helyard (conductor and keyboards); Cantillation; Orchestra of the Antipodes. […]