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Armidale Events

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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?

ANZAC Day @ Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond War Memorial Hall 1227-39 Ben Lomond Road, BEN LOMOND, NSW, Australia

There will be a morning tea following the service - all welcome. If anyone wishes to lay a wreath please feel most welcome to do so.

Free

Armidale Youth Orchestras – Extravaganza Gala Concert

Auditorium (2nd floor), Armidale Teachers' College Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Enjoy morning tea, a stroll through the magnificent gardens of Chevy Chase, followed by a morning of music presented by the Armidale Youth Orchestras. 

$5.50 – $47.50

Dr Philthy @ Little Welder’s Dog

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

Make sure to stretch and get the correct footwear on, Dr Philthy is here to give you the best therapy session ya’ll have ever had. Featuring Steve Harris on percussion, Dave Van Tongeren on drums, and Pat Harris is doing… well he’s kind of doing guitar, bass and looping all at once. No nonsense, no rambling, just cyclic, pulsing, rhythm-based healing for the soul. If you still have problems with your loved ones after we’re done with you, god bless.

Free

Armchair Theatre @ Boobooks

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

Come and join a wonderful evening of Armchair Theatre - The Two Executioners by Fernando Arrabal.

Free

Autumn in the Ollera Garden

Ollera Station 196 Tenterden Road, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Church, private cemetery and buggy sheds open to explore. Morning and afternoon teas and light lunch available. Proceeds to the Guyra & Community Progress Association to support beautification projects in the Guyra community. Cash on the day only - no EFTPOS facilities available.

$20

Armidale & New England Cat Club Show

SportUNE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, Armidale, NSW, Australia

We are very excited as this is the 10th anniversary of the show. The theme will be Australiana. All-day BBQ and awesome raffles. Vendors will be selling great cat items. Vote for your favourite cat/kitten and favourite Bengal and best decorated cage in our show theme.  

Free

Cellissimo!

Memorial Hall, The Armidale School 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Rohan de Korte & Friends Charismatic Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cellist and pedagogue, Rohan de Korte, performs with outstanding local musicians Caleb Murray, Sofia Debus and Disa Smart. They are joined by rising Heart Strings Academy star students Andrew Clark, Jay Gates and Rebecca Sung playing solo and ensemble works by Bach, Dvořák, Ravel, Bloch, Kodály and more. A concert for the whole family. Tickets also available at the door.

$5 – $30
Event Series Motorkhana

Motorkhana

Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.

Scott Cook & Pamela Mae @ McCrossins

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

On his tenth tour of Australia, Canadian troubadour Scott Cook is making his first visit to Uralla!  Magic or your money back. Scott Cook sings sturdy, straight-talking songs that see the good in you.  Born in West Virginia and raised on the Canadian prairies, in 2007 he quit his job teaching kindergarten in Taiwan to move into a minivan and embark on the life of a full-time troubadour. Since then he has toured almost incessantly across Canada, the US, Europe, […]

$21.95 – $25

Julian James at Welder’s Dog

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

Julian James has established a prominent presence in the Australian live music scene over numerous years. His shows combine authentic energy with sincere storytelling, delivering an engaging experience. Julian James embodies a fusion of high-energy Americana Hill Country, blues, showcasing a mix of blues fervor, country allure, and contemporary style.

Free

Melodie d’Amore @ Guyra – CANCELLED

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

CANCELLED Italian tenor, Raffaele Pierno, will delight audiences with the greatest tenor solos of all time by artists such as Caruso, Pavarotti, Bocelli, Groban, Mario Lanza and more. He will be joined by associate artist, Melissa Buchholz, on piano.

$25.50 – $30.50

Persian Arthouse Festival

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

Programme: Friday, 3 May - 7.00pm - Bashu, the little stranger by Bahram Beyzai; Saturday, 4 May - 2.00pm - The Runner by Amir Naderi; Saturday, 4 May - 7.00pm - Where is the friend's house by Abbas Kiarostami; Sunday, 5 May - 2.00pm - Breath by Narges Abyar. The inaugural edition of Persian Arthouse Festival, is themed around Childhood. Each film will be introduced by Dr Hadi Nojoumian and will conclude with a discussion featuring distinguished local personalities. Delicious traditional Iranian snacks will be […]

Free

Re-opening of Ebor Falls Precinct

Ebor Falls Waterfall Way, EBOR, NSW, Australia

You are invited to celebrate this significant infrastructure project and experience the reserve first-hand in a unique and special way! Ebor Falls has recently been upgraded with new visitor infrastructure including accessible pathways and lookouts. What's On? Smoking ceremony; speeches by National Parks and Wildlife Services staff and special guests; tours running from the upper to lower falls along the newly-built walking track; free sausage sizzle at 12.30pm at the lower falls; free drinks provided throughout the event. Please note: […]

Free

Cary Bennett @ Alternate Root

The Alternate Root 48 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Come and join Cary, Wendy and James for some fabulous music, food and drink. Hope to see you there.

Free

Fanny Lumsden @ Bundarra Hall

Bundarra School of Arts Hall 27-29 Bendemeer Street, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

Join 2x ARIA and 8x Golden Guitar Winner, Fanny Lumsden, and her band the Prawn Stars as they bring their infamous Country Halls Tour to Bundarra. So what is it?  An all-in community night out, where you can come together with kids and all, share live music, a dance, and a feel-good time. Fanny and her band have been bringing their harmony-filled, high energy, joyous shows to over 200 halls all over regional Australia for 13 years now and it is […]

$16.75 – $99.43

“I Didn’t Even Know That” @ Lodge Theatre

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

Armidale’s High Country Theatre is proud to present a work-in-progress – previewing a one woman show in development by locally based storyteller, singer and songwriter, Fay June Ball. It is a powerful and entertaining collection of yarns from a life that has been far from ordinary. A natural storyteller and entertainer, Fay will take you on a journey that starts with her family history as a woman with Wiradjuri, Irish and English heritage. The theatre is small, so advance booking […]

$10.50 – $15.50