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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?

“A Jane Austen” Lunch

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

This winter, in a warm and cozy room at McCrossin's Mill, Cathy Armstrong and Michelle Wheatley will present their inaugural Bookish Lunch. The author of choice for this first exquisite event is, of course, Jane Austen. Cathy loves to make the most of fresh local seasonal produce to create beautiful meals, which are an absolute joy to smell, see and taste. Her vibrant, inventive style of food is inspired by the wonderful chefs she has worked with, great books, travel, […]

$100

Wiser Album Tour @ the Bowlo

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

Stunning, heartfelt vocals, beautifully-crafted songs and world-class performances, there are few female voices in Australia to rival the class and style of Lyn Bowtell. Lyn Bowtell, is back on tour with a brand new album! Lyn Bowtell is a Toyota Star Maker winner, MO Award winner, a nine time Golden Guitar winner, and Artistic Director of the CMAA Academy of Country Music. Fresh from the recording studio with Producer Shane Nicholson at the helm, Lyn is thrilled to share with […]

$37.50

Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis – CanAssist Fundraiser

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

Ticket includes drinks and finger food on arrival. Come along and help raise funds to ensure all people, regardless of where they live in NSW, have equitable access to cancer treatment and care. The man. The legend. The King of Rock & Ross. The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

The Ruby Rose Trio has been performing since 2017 and plays an eclectic set of feel-good music ranging from pop jazz to rock 'n' roll, particularly those nostalgic tunes that gets your foot tapping. It features Sherona on lead vocals, bass and keys, Brendan Mooney on guitar, sax, keys and vocals, and Gary Daly on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Les Misérables

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

TIME: 2.30-5.00pm (Sunday), 7.30-10.30pm (Friday, Saturday). Tickets available from Carr's NewsXpress (170 Beardy Street Mall, phone: 02 6772 3534) or adms.org.au (50₵ booking fee applies).. Les Misérables is an epic musical about passion, destruction, revenge, poverty and hope, all set against the French revolution. It’s a story about redemption and survival with a goosebump-inducing score including some of the most well-known, memorable and loved songs in musical history Director: Michael Comford; Musical Director(s): Kees Grenyer, Will Smidt; Producer: Neil Horton.

$35 – $45

Peterson’s Wine Tasting @ The Archibald Prize 2021

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

Explore the exhibition followed by a wine tasting experience by Peterson's winery. Taste and learn about five wines from the Peterson's range while enjoying a cheese plate by the Six Counties Restaurant and chatting with friends about your favourite portraits. Ticket includes: after hours access to the Archibald Prize 2021; Peterson's Wine Tasting including five wines (extra drinks may be purchased), cheese plates to share.

$25 – $28

Northern Tablelands Orienteering Club Bush Event

"Oakview" Bundarra Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

VENUE: "Oakview", Bundarra Road (20km west from Armidale - Gravel Pit: immediately after descent from the Pinnacle - signs will indicate turn-off on left). For more information, phone organizer on 0411 203 524 or email ericbaker1952@gmail.com. Newcomers of any age and ability can join in at their own pace, individually or in small groups. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle, as well as something to eat. Maps, S1 sticks (for registering controls) and a limited number of […]

Book Promotion for Children’s Brain Cancer Research

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

Tildy's Sausage Sensation is a delightful, touching and beautifully written book for children of all ages. It is in memory of Peta Kerr and to raise awareness and money for Children's Brain Cancer research. Meet Kate Kane, Peta's mother, to hear why Kate published the story written by Peta about her little dog, Tildy and, of course, meet Tildy the dog. Children very welcome as Tildy loves people of all ages. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and, of course, our wonderful […]

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Les Misérables

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

TIME: 2.00-5.00pm (Sunday), 7.30-10.30pm (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). Tickets available from Carr's NewsXpress (170 Beardy Street Mall, phone: 02 6772 3534) or adms.org.au (50₵ booking fee applies).. Les Misérables is an epic musical about passion, destruction, revenge, poverty and hope, all set against the French revolution. It’s a story about redemption and survival with a goosebump-inducing score including some of the most well-known, memorable and loved songs in musical history Director: Michael Comford; Musical Director(s): Kees Grenyer, Will Smidt; Producer: Neil […]

$35 – $45

Matt O’Leary @ the Bowlo

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

Come along for a night of good music.

Opera New England – Carmen

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

Come along for the screening of Opera New England’s celebrated productions sung in English. Ticket price includes drink from the bar. All proceeds to the Armidale Playhouse.

$20.50

NAIDOC Week

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

Flag raising, BBQ, entertainment; Workshops - dancing, art, jewellery, didgeridoo playing; Kid's Corner - face painting, art and craft. Please come along and enjoy NAIDOC Week.

ADFAS: Myths that Matter: The influence of Greek myths in the visual arts

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

Please note change of time Not all myths are created equal.  The Greeks and Romans told hundreds of stories about the life and loves of Gods and heroes.  Many of these stories have been forgotten.  However, a number have captured our imagination and provided inspirations to generations of artists.  This lecture examines these influential myths and why they have proven to be so important to artists from Botticelli to Picasso.  Myths discussed include the Labours of Hercules, Perseus and Medusa, […]

$5 – $25

Pub Choir @ Impies

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

For those of you yet to experience the delight of group singing - in harmony - with your mates - at a pub - here's the dealio. No experience needed, no commitment required - just you, some mates, some classic tunes and a cheeky bevie or three. Grab a meal if you are peckish and a bevie, pick up a lyric sheet and we will fill you up on solid gold classics and send you home before bedtime with a […]

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. Is Man Kind is a three-piece blues and alternate influenced band that is embarking on its debut independent tour from Queensland in July this year. The band's music, well, it's a bit difficult to describe. Something between The Doors, Jeff Buckley and Pink Floyd comes to mind, but you had better come along and find out for yourselves. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Les Misérables

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

TIME: 2.00-5.00pm (Sunday), 7.30pm (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) - tickets available from Carr's NewsXpress (170 Beardy Street Mall, phone: 02 6772 3534) or adms.org.au (50₵ booking fee applies).. Les Misérables is an epic musical about passion, destruction, revenge, poverty and hope, all set against the French revolution. It’s a story about redemption and survival with a goosebump-inducing score including some of the most well-known, memorable and loved songs in musical history Director: Michael Comford; Musical Director(s): Kees Grenyer, Will Smidt; Producer: […]

$35 – $45

New England Dining Experience

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

The New England Dining Experiences, dedicated to showcasing New England produce and producers, are delivered at or around the start of each season and celebrate the best the region has to offer. The venue and chef will change regularly. For the Wintery New England Dining Experience, join them with the fire on at the atmospheric McCrossin's Mill in Salisbury Street, Uralla. Included in the ticket price is a welcome drink on arrival and the menu for this event is as […]

$90

Winter Vibes Pacific Music Dance Night

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

Featuring the Solomon Island Band and the Vanuatu String Band. Food will be available from the Seahorse Medicine Café.

$10