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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?

A Night at the Shed

Deeargee Woolshed Gostwyck Road, URALLA, NSW, Australia

This is a truly unique event, held at the famous - and private - Deeargee woolshed. Timed to make the most of the sunset, the event kicks off with canapes, prepared by Lau on arrival. Special guest, MC Carlo Ritchie, will welcome everyone and get the evening underway while chef Laura Swan brings together the first three courses of the five-course degustation menu designed to take your tastebuds on a tour of the New England. The Bush Patissier is creating […]

$178

135 Year Celebration Ball

Astra Arts Centre, Presbyterian Ladies College 15-57 Crest Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A black-tie event to celebrate a milestone in the history of the college featuring live music, a delicious three-course meal and a bar. A fashion parade featuring uniforms from the past, displays of memorabilia through the decades and an art auction.

Offspring Gypsies

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

Offspring Gypsies consists of five musicians dedicated to exploring the collaborative possibilities of improvised music. Drawing on a wealth of collective musical experience, each player brings both well-honed musical skill and an energetic sense of adventure to the improvised explorations created by the band. Together they generate interesting, and interestingly challenging sounds, the source of which, if the stars align, is ‘the moment’, ‘the now’ - improvisation as a practice, not a product. Ash Hall (trumpet) hails from Armidale, and has been performing for a long […]

$21.95

Karaoke @ the Bowlo

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

Hillgrove Markets

Hillgrove Recreation Ground 265 Wood Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, Australia

Bring family and friends - food and drinks, stalls, car boot sale.

Echidna Gully Rally Sprint

Echidna Gully 331 Chinaman's Gully Road, METZ, NSW, Australia

Main spectator point is Echidna Gully Function Centre and the second spectator point is cnr Old Hillgrove Road and Chinaman's Gully Road - refreshments and facilities available.

Cary Bennett Trio @ Tatts

Tattersalls Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.

Bike City – Great City

The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

This film is an uplifting ride through cities embracing cycling as a liberating, convenient and healthy way to get where you want to go.

Jazz, Blues & Alt Grooves @ the Dog

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

Ant Walmsley & The Articulate Mutes - Anthony Walmsley is 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

Joel McKay @ the Bowlo

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

Heritage Matters

NOVA - UNE Smart Region Incubator 122 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Are you interested in history and heritage? Involved in museums, research groups, living history? Presentations and networking about collecting, researching and presenting history.

$35 – $65

“The Doctor Will See You Now” @ Saumarez

Saumarez Homestead 230 Saumarez Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

10.00am-4.00pm - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Discover the early history of health-care in New South Wales and the individuals who persevered in often harsh and unfamiliar environments to care for those in need.

The Dreams of the Ghost

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

Photo sensitivity risk - under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult Social Media numbers don't lie, nobody's listening! Don't lose hope though; Van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime, so it could be possible that there is a chance for success after life! Dreams of the Ghost is a multimedia live performance featuring experimental rock guitar, generative music software and interactive visuals created by the popular game engine Unity3d. It tells a story by portraying a virtual […]

$10.50

2022 Variety Postie Bike Dash

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along and wave off the 65 riders as they head off on a 1,000 km journey, raising money for the Variety Children's Charity. The riders will be returning to Curtis Park on Friday, 4 November at approximately 12.30pm. The Variety Postie Bike Dash is a six-day ride throughout NSW on Postie Bikes. Together we go off the beaten track, travelling through the gorgeous Australian bush and countryside, stopping in at rural towns and schools along the way for a […]

Market Sunday Concert

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

The music this Market Sunday Concert will feature Australian guitar music performed by Stephen Tafra.  Stephen Tafra is one of Armidale’s leading musicians, well known for his performances with EphenStephen, Tri and other groups, and as a soloist. This is a great opportunity to hear him explore some Australian repertoire.  Entry to the concert is free, though donations are encouraged.  While no restrictions apply the audience is encouraged  to use Covid-safe practices and social distancing.

Melbourne Cup @ the Royal

Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Get the celebrations flowing with a champagne breakfast from 7.00am or enjoy lunch packages from 12.00pm. Fashions on the field competition. All races shown live and loud!

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Mark Howell's MELU is a power blues trio from Glen Innes featuring Mikey Williams on bass, Steve Merta on drums and mark Howell on guitar and vocals. The unique fusion trio presents new and old blues songs inspired by greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Scott Henderson. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

2022 Postie Bike Dash

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along and welcome back the 65 riders as they return from a 1,000 km journey, raising money for the Variety Children's Charity. The Variety Postie Bike Dash is a six-day ride throughout NSW on Postie Bikes. Together we go off the beaten track, travelling through the gorgeous Australian bush and countryside, stopping in at rural towns and schools along the way for a tasty feast and entertainment.