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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.

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Errol Russell Sinfonia in Concert

Armidale Teachers' College cnr Faulkner and Mossman Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Join Errol Russell Sinfonia LIVE in concert at Armidale Teachers’ College! Celebrate the return of live music with a vibrant programme of music for string chamber orchestra and guest artists. Full Programme Concerto for Oboe and Violin by J.S. Bach featuring Li Ling Chen (oboe) and Joanna Fairs-Wu (violin) Cavatina by Beethoven Pavane by Faure Molly on the Shore by Grainger Wood Works by Danish String Quartet Juliet Letters by Elvis Costello featuring Katy Hazelwood (vocals) Proudly supported by New […]

$5 – $30

Yaraandoo Eco lodge Dinner & Live Music

Yaraandoo Eco lodge 194 Point Lookout Road, Ebor, NSW, Australia

Live music and delicious regional food, located within a tranquil and pristine native bushland setting. Enjoy a delicious two course menu featuring locally sourced produce by one of Armidale’s finest chefs – Paul Malifert from Jazzamataz Catering. Sit back and enjoy live music by Armidale’s very own Crooked Tree, a trio band playing quality music from a wide range of Country Rock, Bob Dylan, Blues + lots more. Genres aside, they are a vibrant collaboration creating great music with passion […]

$70

Armidale Cup Race Day

Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

At the Armidale Cup enjoy a traditional country race day of dressing up and socialising at one of the most popular events on the New South Wales regional race calendar. The Armidale Cup draws a large crowd every year. $27,500 in prize-money, TAB 8 big races, on-course tote and local bookmakers. Canteen and full bar in operation. Calcutta will be held on Saturday, 11 December @ Servies Club from 6.30pm. Special guest, Dave Stanley, from Sky Sports Radio.

Music on a Market Sunday – Flutes & Birds

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

Birds and other animals in flute quartet concert in December Market Sunday Concert The December Concert in the Music on a Market Sunday series will be on 12 December at 12:30pm in the Armidale Uniting Church and. features a flute quartet imitating birds, other animals and other music. Sharon Davidge, Tomoko Maeda, Benjamin Thorn and Gerard Larkins will perform music by Benjamin Thorn, Peter Maddox and Ian Clarke. This will include a new work by Benjamin Thorn Wild Birds/Caged Birds, […]

Fiori Musicali presents Puer Natus Est

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

The Armidale Chamber Choir, Fiori Musicali is excited to present PUER NATUS EST - A concert of choral and instrumental music for The Christmas Season. Featuring Sofia Debus performing Biber-Rosary Sonata No.3 'The Nativity' 3pm Saturday 11 December at the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame, Guyra 3pm Sunday 12 December - TAS Hoskins Centre, Armidale

$25 – $30

Carols by Candlelight

Central Park Dangar Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Come along and celebrate the Christmas season with the annual Carols by Candlelight in Central Park. Candles will be available to purchase and Santa will drop in for a visit around 8.00pm For more information phone 0418 672 880

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Katy Haselwood – Glen Innes chanteuse, Katy Haselwood, excites audiences wherever she goes. Katy is jointed by Luke Oppenheimer on guitar, James Haselwood on bass and Cary Bennett on drums for a night of jazz, R&B and pop standards with a kick. Katy and the band guarantee to put the right grooves on your face. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Band With No Name – A little bit country, a little bit soul, a little bit ‘billy, a little bit old, a little bit surf, a little bit blues, a lot of music – just for (…wait for it…) youse! Or is that “ewes”? Featuring Steve, Pat, Steve, Carol, Steve – no wait, that’s too many Steves. Anyway., they will play the music and you choose the band name…. There will be no show next week (30 December) – have […]

New Years Eve Fireworks

Armidale Regional Council is proud to support the New Years Eve Fireworks to be held at 9pm and midnight at the Rologas Playing fields (near the Wicklow Hotel)

Jason Owen – Sings John Denver

Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 137 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Due to popular demand, Aussie country music artist Jason Owen will be returning in 2022 with his acclaimed show Jason Owen Sings John Denver. Performing in intimate settings around the nation, Jason will be singing many of Denver’s most loved songs from his fourth album Jason Owen Sings John Denver: the 20th Anniversary. When the album was released in 2017 to mark 20 years since Denver’s passing, it became an instant smash hit, going straight to number one on the […]

$32.50

“Another Openin’, Another Show”

After the amazing success of last year's Gala Concert, the Armidale Drama and Musical Society once again presents another concert of hits from our previous shows. Featuring solos, duets and ensemble numbers presented by the cream of Armidale musical talent. Created gby and directed/musically directed by Neil Horton and Bruce Menzies. A show not to be missed. One week only. "Discover NSW Vouchers" may be used; to do so, contact Box Office Manager on 0429 300 939 who will book […]

$25 – $8533783

Lamb and Potato Bush Dance feat. the Big Hairy Bush Dance Band

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

The fantastic 9 piece, Big Hairy Bush Dance Band is coming to the Lamb and Potato Festival at the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame for a night of family fun for all ages. It doesn't mater if you have never danced in your life because they come with their own dance caller and will walk you through each dance. There will be food and drinks available on the night. Tickets are available from the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame. Adults […]

$10 – $15

Cary Bennett Trio @ Tatts

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

VENUE: Beer Garden, Tattersalls Hotel, 174 Beardy Street. TIME: 12.00-3.00pm. For more information, phone 02 6773 9600. The Cary Bennett Trio features the musical artistry of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on vocals and drums, performing classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s; tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr. and others. So come along for a great afternoon […]

Free

Disco Revolution

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

POSTPONED to 23 September Bursting with high energy and ready to take to the stage at ARMIDALE CITY BOWLING CLUB for the very first time, DISCO REVOLUTION’S 7 piece band is excited to present their show with 2 HUGE sets to reignite the flame for passionate disco and dance lovers of all ages. Slip on your flares, step into your platforms and get ready to enjoy all the Disco Classics that have become anthems in their own right. All your […]

$30 – $35

Knights of the Turntable @ Impies

Imperial Hotel 103 Faulkner Street (cnr Beardy Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

CANCELLED VENUE: Imperial Hotel, 103 Faulkner Street (cnr Beardy Street). TIME: 9.00pm till late. Electronic music, live DJS - Deepwater Horizon, Tranceplant, Scruff and Crystalline. $5 house spirits 8.00-10.00pm. For more information, phone 02 6772 2405.

Free

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Lois & June is comprised of local sister duo Sujata, on banjo and fiddle, and Jhana, on mandolin and fiddle. These two dynamic performers play a mixture of old-time tunes and their own folk-inspired originals. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

ADFAS: Visionaries & Trailblazers: Women in Australian Film

Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Visionaries & Trailblazers: Women in Australian Film - Karen Pearlman is an experienced film editor and educator In the first 120 years of filmmaking in Australia, women have played powerful and influential roles behind and in front of the camera. This lively lecture, illustrated with an array of clips and images, reveals the work of women in defining film form and creating the images of ourselves that we export to the world. The lecture demonstrates the evolution and powerful creative […]

$5 – $25

Packsaddle Lecture Series: “The Case that Stopped a Nation”

New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

VENUE: New England Regional Art Museum, 106=114 Kentucky Street. TIME: 5.30-7.00pm. COST: $10 (member), $15 (non-member) - available from www.trybooking.com/events/landing/859620 (50₵ booking fee applies) - booking essential. For more information, phone 02 6772 5255. The award of the Archibald Prize in 1944 to William Dobell for his “modernist” portrait of Joshua Smith provoked what one newspaper described at the time as “the biggest legal smash hit since Ned Kelly”. The controversy convulsed Sydney’s art world, knocked the Pacific War off […]

$10 – $15

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Hester Frazer - Through the House of Jazz Collective project, the effervescent Hester Fraser has been wowing people all over the New England North West. Hester joins us in her Dog Debut, accompanied by one of Tamworth's most in demand guitarists, Anthony Walmsley, bassist James Haselwood, just back from a national tour with Tim Minchin, and the swinging Cary Bennett on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life […]

Spaces Make Lace

McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

12 February - Official Opening Spaces Make Lace (The Janice Jones Collection) Gala Weekend sponsored by Arts North West. Uralla will burst into life with street and shop-window installations, music at the Mill … and lots of surprises! For more information, phone Rosemary Shepherd on 02 6778 3550 or Vicki Taylor on 02 6778 7231 or visit InterLace on Facebook.

$5 – $7