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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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Market Sunday Concert

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

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. Parson and the Peas with Celtic Music The music this Market Sunday Concert features the Parson and the Peas playing traditional Celtic music and original compositions by Paul Brown. Paul (the Parson) is joined by three Peas: Sharon Brown, Fiona McDonald and Nikki Murcell. This is a great opportunity to hear how Celtic folk music has inspired a living creative tradition among Armidale-based musicians using a range of instruments: tin whistles (big and small), Irish flute, […]

Palaeo in the Pub @ the Dog Brewery

National Science Week, is taking the Palaeo Jam podcast on the road, and you're invited! Join us for a free and fascinating evening of palaeontology in the awesome brand new surrounds of Armidale's very own brewery, A night of palaeontology as we explore what prehistoric creatures once walked, swam, slithered, flew and crawled right here in Armidale! And while there wee some pretty awesome dinosaurs that have walked this way there is a whole collection of other remarkable beasts that […]

“The Message of the Lyrebird”

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

Co-hosted by Progressive Cinema and the Armidale National Parks Association as part of the campaign to Save Our Styx River and Forest which is home to lyrebirds. Mark Pearce, the producer of this stunning and heartwarming film, will join us for a discussion. It is a film about the relationship between people and birds, set in a natural wonderland where an exquisite forest faery has been performing his astonishing song and dance routines for millions of years. It is a […]

Donation

Progressive Cinema – The Message of the Lyrebird + Dinner

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

Progressive Cinema and the Armidale National Parks Association are co-hosting this screening to raise awareness of the threats to the Styx River and Forest which is home to lyrebirds. The screening will be followed by a community dinner. The Message of the Lyrebird is a film about the relationship between people and birds, set in a natural wonderland where an exquisite forest faery has been performing his astonishing song and dance routines for millions of years. It is a timeless […]

Donation

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. MC & The Squares brings to life songs written and sung by Mark Cooper, songs that offer a diverse musical experience from country to pop to other grooves with observations of post-adolescent life living in a small town on a mountain. The band features Sujata Allan on violin, Craig Johnson on bass and Gary Daly on drums, along with mark on the guitar and harmonica. Music washes away the dust […]

Event Series 18th Annual International Film Festival

18th Annual International Film Festival

Belgrave Twin Cinema 145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Immerse yourself in the magic of global cinema, where captivating stories from around the world come to life on the big screen at Belgrave Twin Cinema. Get ready for a weekend filled with cinematic gems, thought-provoking narratives and unforgettable experiences. Movie lineup: Friday, 1 September 5.30pm - Opening night drinks; 6.00pm - Canapés; 7.00pm - The Blue Caftan (Morocco), Director: Maryam Touzani Saturday, 2 September 9.30am - Close (Belgium/France/Netherlands), Director: Lukas Dhont 11.40am - Driving Madeleine (France), Director: Christian Carion […]

$120 – $130
Event Series Armidale “Gang Show”

Armidale “Gang Show”

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

2.30-4.00pm (Saturday), 6.30-8.00pm (Friday, Saturday). Gang Show has a long tradition in Scouting, dating back to 1932 in London. Armidale Gang Show is one of only a handful of regional Gang Shows in NSW & we are very excited to present it to you all.

$21

Vinnie and the Cuban Missiles @ Welder’s Dog Brewery

Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Vinnie and the Cuban Missiles are so excited to be playing at the opening of a fabulous new venue. It is simply the best space to have a few drinks while listening to some live music. They will be playing to 8.30pm, followed by the fabulous James Bennett at 9.00pm.

Aboriginal Artisan Micro Markets

Aboriginal Cultural Centre & Keeping Place 96-104 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Armidale Gather and Trade - Aboriginal Artisan Micro Markets - Part of a celebration for the newly refurbished foyer and entry way at the Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place and the official opening of the For Our Elders exhibition.

Cards & Games Night @ Hillgrove

Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, Australia

A community family event with meals, games, raffles etc. Fundraising proceeds to Hillgrove Progress Association.

Poetry Night @ Boobooks

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A fantastic poetic night with some snacks and refreshments provided. The UNE Writers' Society aims to bring writers together to share their skills, knowledge, and love of writing. Our club is a judgement free zone and all forms of writing are welcome: all you need to bring is yourself, a pen, and some great ideas. So, whether you have dreams of being a published author, really like writing about the secret life of Amazonian tree frogs, or just like writing for fun, […]

Father’s Day @ the White Bull

White Bull Hotel 117 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Lunch - 12.00-2.00pm , Dinner - 5.30-8.30pm. Bring dad along for lunch or dinner or both and he will receive a complimentary schooner of beer and a chance to win a Weber BBQ valued at $389.

Armidale Birdwatching Group

Gara Dam TSR Off Waterfall Way, METZ, NSW, Australia

Departure at 8.00am from the Visitor Information Centre carpark, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.

Father’s Day @ the Royal

Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Spoil Dad this Father's Day! With food and drink specials on all day until late, you can catch up with your father or father figure over a feed or a beer. PLUS, purchase a $10 Keno voucher on the day for your chance to win Dad an OzPig Big Pig Woodfire BBQ & Stove thanks to Keno! Winner drawn at 7.00pm on the day.

Father’s Day @ the Bowlo

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

Bring the crew down and celebrate Father's Day at the Bowlo! Free kids activities from 10.00am. Mega Meat Raffles + BONUS Raffle prizes. $2 Sausage Sizzle from 11.00am. Bistro Grill dining from 12.00pm with amazing specials board! Riley Butler Live Music from 1.00pm. Beverage Specials + MORE!!!

Father’s Day @ Manny’s

Manny's on Marsh 117 Marsh Street (upstairs), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Children's options and prices available. Bring Dad for lunch! He will enjoy a complimentary Carlton Beer with a delicious steak special menu.

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Riley Butler @ the Bowlo

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

A Father's Day special! Come along for a great afternoon of good company and foot tapping music.

Father’s Day @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Give Dad a SUPER Father's Day this year. With roast pork on the spit, Lego competitions, drink and meal specials, and the NRL on the big screen - Dad's day is guaranteed to be a great one. PLUS, if you book a table on Father’s Day, you'll go into the draw to win a $100 Railway Hotel voucher.