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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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
Beardy Street Mall
Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Calling all witches, warlocks, ghouls & spooks to Beardy Street Mall. Halloween is coming!!!!!! Come and be entertained by the Memphis Moovers, ghoulish characters and enter the haunted grotto (if you dare). Stilt Walkers, Balloon Artists and roving characters in mini cars....and much more. There will be something for all ages, including live entertainment by Vinnie and the Cuban Missiles, food trucks galore and Tattersall's Licensed Bar area. ....and lots of lollies, of course. Come on down and join in […]
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.
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 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 […]
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 […]
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.
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!
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
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.
The Armidale Playhouse
309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
TIME: 2.00pm (Sunday), 7.30pm (Friday, Saturday) PHONE RINGS, DOOR CHIMES, IN COMES COMPANY It is Robert's 35th birthday party, and all his friends keep asking: Why isn’t he married? Why can’t he find the right partner and isn’t it time to settle down and start a family? As Robert searches for answers, he discovers why being single, being married, and being alive in 21st-Century New York could drive a person crazy. Someone to crowd you with love, someone to force you […]