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 Tree Group
80 Mann Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
The Armidale Tree Group is presenting a talk by Dr Sue Jaggar on the forgotten pollinators. Come along and learn about the amazing life stories of these insects, and what you can do to help them thrive. All ages are welcome. Tea coffee and nibbles will be provided.
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
Morgan Tucker & The Mother Truckers - Morgan Tucker is an alternative country, singer-songwriter from Dorrigo. Influenced by the outlaw country movement from pioneers like Willie and Waylon to modern-day torch bearers, Sturgill Simpson and Charley Crockett. With a booming voice and effortless finger picking, and accompanied by The Mother Truckers, Mick Houlahan on guitar and Steve Harris on drums, Morgan's songs are raw and powerful. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Tattersalls Hotel
174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Pay homage to the one and only Frida Kahlo, queen of the art world now in Textured Art! Immerse yourself in a fun and mindful experience as you create a one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional artwork of Frida herself. You can add your own personal touch with colours and shapes that best suit your vision. This is a detailed artwork but you’re more than capable of it, we believe in you! Join us at Tattersalls Hotel Armidale and explore the endless possibilities of […]
Armidale City Bowling Club
92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Have fund and help raise funds to make the Armidale pavilion more accessible and modern in 2024! Ticket includes two-course dinner. Prize for Best Decorated Table, a Silent Auction and loads of fun to be had by all. Teams/tables of 10.
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre
The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Directed by Emily Waldron and musically directed by Kees Grenyer. In the thirty-five years since its premiere, Into the Woods has become a classic – brilliantly original, dark, funny, absorbing and utterly entertaining. It begins, of course, with “Once upon a time…”. By the end of the opening number not one but six fairytale plots have intertwined, as Cinderella, the Baker and his wife, Little Red Riding Hood and Jack of beanstalk fame all head into the woods in search […]
Belgrave Twin Cinema
145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. The one-woman show returns to cinemas to the big screen. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose. The hilarious, […]
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
Conducted by Stuart Pavel, Fiori Musicali will present a concert of folk song arrangements and original compositions by some of the greatest English composers of the 20th Century. Including music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Edward Elgar and Benjamin Britten, the concert will take you on a journey through England's varied landscapes and romantic adventures.
Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club
137 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Tables of 10. Price includes entry, finger food and complimentary drink. Wear your footy jersey and join in for a night of fun and laughs with plenty of prizes. Special guest MC, Paul Langmack.
Conducted by Stuart Pavel, Fiori Musicali will present a concert of folk song arrangements and original compositions by some of the greatest English composers of the 20th Century. Including music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Edward Elgar and Benjamin Britten, the concert will take you on a journey through England's varied landscapes and romantic adventures. Limited seating available.
Rafters Diner
87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
Booking essential. MENU: Main (mixed carvery) - Roast Pork, Baked Glazed Ham, Roast Lamb; roast vegetables, seasonal greens and gravy; Bread roll and butter; Dessert: Pavlova with Cream and Fresh Fruit, Christmas Pudding with Brandy Custard.
A3 Lecture Theatre
Arts Building, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, Australia
Classical Mythology and Children's Literature: An Alphabetical Odyssey - Elizabeth Hale (Associate Professor of English, University of New England) Elizabeth Hale will speak about her new book, co-authored by Miriam Riverlea (illustrations by Steve K Simons). From the fauns of Narnia to the centaurs of Harry Potter, children's texts are inspired by classical mythology. They retell, adapt, allude to, and revise the ancient myths for modern audiences, introducing young readers to worlds of mythological thought. This book takes readers on a […]
Royal Hotel
107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Runs for eight weeks at a time. 7.00pm registration, 7.30pm start. All the money collected goes to the winner of the overall eight weeks!!! Weekly prizes, $60 venue voucher, $20 venue voucher, $10 venue voucher - may not be spent in bottleshop or for gambling credit. There will be a scoring board to see everyone’s progress. Each player starts with six lives one for every letter in the word “killer” If you miss six shots, you are out of the game. […]
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
The Florin Arc is a folk/trip pop/rock 'n' roll ensemble featuring Alyce Proud on piano and vocals, Heath Perry on guitar and bass, Kyle Gordon on lead guitar, and Hugh Cook on drums. Their lively songs will lift you into the stratosphere, while their slower songs are deeply personal and heart-wrenching that hit a raw nerve, touching on subjects ranging from regret, and desperation, to the relentless pressures of the modern world. Music washes away the dust of everyday life […]
The Armidale Playhouse
309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Eight fabulous international movies will show at the Armidale Playhouse over a 48 hour period. Movies from China, Israel, Germany/Norway, Argentina/Spain, India, Sweden and France will delight movie goers. Friday, 28 July - 7.00pm Margrete - Queen of the North (Denmark 2021) - Run time: 2 hrs Saturday, 29 July - 10.30am Rosalie Blum (France 2015) - Run time: 1 hr 35 mins; 1.30pm The Quiet Girl (Ireland 2022) - Run time: 1 hr 36 mins; 3.30pm Heroic Losers (Argentina 2019); 7.00pm Farewell Mr […]
Armidale City Bowling Club
92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Ticket includes glass of champagne, afternoon tea, games and fun. Come and celebrate Christmas in July and a fabulous afternoon of great food and great company while raising funds for the local Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. All funds stay in the New England North West and help keep the Service flying 24/7.