Armidale Events
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?
Sip, Paint, Laugh – Bohemian Elephant
Uralla Golf Club 31 Plane Street, URALLA, NSW, AustraliaTicket includes glass of bubbles on arrival. Get creative and come along to another fun three-hour guided Paint & Sip session. This time it’s the gorgeous artwork created by Australian Artist, Melody Suranyi Boho Elephant! Treat yourself to a grazing box available for order at checkout. This is an 18yrs+ and non-BYO session.
A Morning of Melodies for Seniors
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaPlease RSVP before 18 August. This month Massiel and Chilli Jam will be performing, so enjoy the sounds of some world Latin, Jazz and popular songs
A Spring Recital
Western Common Room, Old Teachers' College cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, RMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaTo welcome in the spring, Sarah Adeney (soprano) and Inge Southcott (mezzo) are singing lieder by Schubert and Brahms and Bruce Myers (baritone) is singing the cycle, Songs of Travel, by Vaughan Williams. John Clifton-Everest is accompanying on piano.
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWOrganismics features the extraordinary artistry of Warwick Dunham on organ, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar and Cary Bennett on drums, who together reboot some of the classic soul jazz, R&B, funk, and LA lounge grooves of the 1960s and 70s for a marvellous night of music. This is a classic organ-based trio at its best. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey.
UNE Graduation – Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education Awards
Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaUNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.
UNE Graduation – Medicine and Health Awards
Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaUNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.
Twisted – The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier
Dining Hall, Austin Page College UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, AustraliaTIME 8.00pm (Friday, Saturday), 2.00pm (Saturday). For audiences 15+ Hop on your flying carpet, because this musical parody retells the classic tale of Alladin…from the villain's point of view! Long ago in a Magic Kingdom, one misunderstood royal Vizier will go on a quest to save his city from its bumbling sultan, an invading prince, and the most notorious thief to ever live! With the help of the Kindom's free-spirited teenage Princess, the Vizier must find a magical lamp containing […]
UNE Graduation – Science, Agriculture, Business and Law Awards
Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaUNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.
UNE Graduation – Science, Agriculture, Business and Law Awards
Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaUNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.
Songs of Solidarity Vol. 1
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaLive on Anaiwan Land. A celebration of the music of the labour and social justice movements featuring the Rocky Bottom Girls, The Reclaim the Night Choir, John Corcoran (ex-The Gravy), Massiel Barros-Torning, Strung, Harri Keinonen and Bar Finch.
UNE Graduation – Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education Awards
Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaUNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.
Market Sunday Concert
Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, Armidale, NSW, AustraliaDonations encouraged. Beethoven Cello Music The music this Market Sunday will feature music for cello and piano by Beethoven performed by Robert Jackson and Keith Power. Robert is a brilliant cellist who teaches at NECOM and Keith has been an Armidale institution as pianist and harpsichordist for many years. This is a great chance to get a sneak preview of the complete Beethoven Cello Sonata cycle that Robert and Keith are planning for October. While there are no formal restrictions […]
UNE Graduation – Medicine and Health Awards
Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaUNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWChilli Jam is a local Armidale Band featuring the marvellous musical talents of Massiel Barros-Torning on vocals and guitar and Gary Daly on drums. The duo present a variety of songs from Blues, World Latin, Jazz and popular songs with a unique twist. They present original songs with energy and vibe as well as some Latin tunes. The energy of Chilli Jam is contagious and fun. They love to see people enjoying themselves and singing along to their performances. Music […]
Rick Cuthel @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCat Trousers/The Vague Shakes/Sean Plunkett @ Impies
Imperial Hotel 103 Faulkner Street (cnr Beardy Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaSean Plunkett 9.00pm, The Vague Shakes 10.00pm, Cat Trousers 11.00pm. Back by popular demand are Armidale faves Cat Trousers and The Vague Shakes. They are joined by Guyra singer songwriter, Sean Plunkett, who will be presenting songs from his forthcoming EP.
The Robertson Brothers @ the Servies
Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 137 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCANCELLED Do you dream of reliving the good old days? Take a trip down memory lane with this amazing interactive live TV Variety Show. Expect to be entertained by Classic Hits from the 60’s.
Opera New England – Susannah
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for the screening of Opera New England’s celebrated productions sung in English. Ticket price includes drink from the bar. All proceeds to the Armidale Playhouse.
Starry Night of Creative and Performing Arts
Astra Arts Centre, Presbyterian Ladies College 15-57 Crest Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA showcase of the creative works of our visual arts, music, dance, design and technology and drama students. All moneys raised will go towards the PLC Armidale Performing Arts Department.