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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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Koi Kingdom @ The Playhouse

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

Melbourne-based trio, Koi Kingdom, is set to perform as part of its east-coast album launch. Renowned for its boundary-defying compositions and instrumental virtuosity, Koi Kingdom’s third and most ambitious self-titled album is a tale of transformation and resilience. This latest release delves into themes of friendship, loss, grief, rebirth and joy, showcasing the special musical connection and shared creative vision that guitarist Marcos Villalta, bassist Stephen Hornby and saxophonist Cheryl Durongpisitkul have nurtured over years of collaboration. Koi Kingdom will […]

$15.50 – $20.50

Fovndlings @Little Welder’s Dog

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

Fovndlings is a five-piece band based in Uralla. Hugh Cook (drums and vocals), Brendan Passey (guitar and vocals), Steve Tafra (accordion, resonator and guitar), Adrian Walsh (guitar and vocals) and Heath Forsyth (bass) have been entertaining the region for seven years with their own idiosyncratic variety of cowpunk. Check out their self-titled 2019 album on Spotify, or more recent videos of their songs One Road In and Her Son the Arsonist. A new single, Talking Like a Coin, will be […]

Free

Pinot & Picasso @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Paint your Pet! There is no better way to appreciate your furry, feathery or scaly best friend than with their very own portrait! Come along for a fabulous afternoon of sipping and painting your bestie. This session welcomes pet portraits of all kinds and ticket price includes a personalised sketch. Please send a clear photo of your pet to tamworth@pinotandpicasso.com.au and lovely local artist, Jypsi Bennett will pre-sketch your canvas ready for you. This is a non-BYO session as the […]

$75.00

Christmas in July @ Hillgrove

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

A night to remember with seated, catered two-course meal (traditional roast dinner and sides with selection of desserts), full band, Chilli Jam playing a selection of music from Latin to Jazz, major raffles with big prizes, BYO drinks (tea and coffee provided). Proceeds to fund future social events - the more made, the more fun in the future. First in best dressed - no bookings or tickets and cash only.

$15 – $25

Armidale Birdwatchers

Iwata Gully TSR Bundarra Road, INVERGOWRIE, NSW, Australia

8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.

Free

Mickey & Michelle and Broken Creek @ Boobooks

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

It is a double album launch from two of Victoria's finest folk duos. Join Mickey & Michelle and Broken Creek for an evening of Celtic-infused chamber folk and reimagined Australiana. Descending from the mountains are harp and fiddle extravaganza Mickey & Michelle, whose energetic and virtuosic performances have captured hearts throughout Australia and New Zealand. Celebrated for their artistry and virtuosic skill, Mickey & Michelle weave a gorgeous ‘chamber-folk’ tapestry of original Celtic music infused with vocal harmony and fiery […]

Free – $27.19

ArtsNational Lecture: “The Architecture of Mughal India:…”

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

The Architecture of Mughal India:  Palaces, Mosques, Gardens and Mausoleums - Dr John Stevens (UK) Before the British arrived in India, the Indian subcontinent was ruled by the Mughal Emperors. The stunning buildings and gardens they constructed have left an indelible stamp on India’s architectural and cultural landscape. Mughal architecture and the colourful personalities involved in their construction fused elements from Islamic, Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural traditions, and gave rise to some of the most beautiful and iconic buildings […]

$25

Maddie Warden @ Little Welder’s Dog

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

Maddie Warden fresh off her Big Chill set with the Halfway Down Band playing at the bar live.

Free

Rocky Bottom Girls @ McCrossins Mill

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

We are super excited to share our first album with you! We have been in the studio working hard, having photo-shoots and generally being fabulous, and now the album is ready to be launched into the big wide world! Our album Dorrigo Squash Club is recorded by the local sound guru, Al Heeney, on Anaiwan land. Come celebrate with us and we will play you fresh new songs from the album and some old favourites too.

$25

“Crazy for You” @ Hoskins

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

Theatre-mad Bobby Child is torn between his show-business dreams and running the family bank. He reluctantly heads west to Deadrock, Nevada, to foreclose on a theatre’s mortgage, only to fall for the theatre owner’s daughter, Polly. Desperate to prove his good faith, Bobby decides to put on a show – complete with dancers from the glamorous Zangler Follies in New York City – to save the theatre, renew the town and hopefully win Polly’s love. With a riotously entertaining book […]

$40 – $45

Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular Show – SOLD OUT

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

SOLD OUT This July school holidays, hands will be clapping and toes tapping with Dorothy’s mega mix of dance hits! Get ready to Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp with everyone's favourite dinosaur in this extravaganza of show-stopping songs, including all The Wiggles' greatest hits like Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Hot Potato & Do The Propeller! The fun does not stop there! Joined on stage by all her Wiggly friends you will be ‘Shaking your Hips’ with Wags the Dog, ‘Move your Arms’ like Henry the […]

$27.19

Deadly Fest 24

Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a free community music festival event, with great live music, from local and travelling, emerging and established music, celebrating first nations music and art. Headspace Armidale is looking to hold community markets, of First Nations artists and creatives to run alongside the music, food vans and community entertainment. Line-up: Terra Firma; Insipuous; Shane Garrett; MG; Roxlavi; Benny; YO; DJ Skage and Sachém.

Free

Armidale Riding Club Unrestricted Pink Dressage Day

Equestrian Centre Kennedy Street (cnr north end of Douglas Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event. Ribbons for all classes. Programme: 1. Preparatory 2; 2. Preparatory 3; 3. Preliminary 1.2; 4. Preliminary 1.3; 5. Novice 2.2; 6. Novice 2.3; 7. Elementary 3.2; 8. Elementary 3.3; 9. Medium 4.2; 10. Medium 4.3; 11. Advanced 5.2; 12. Advanced 5.3; 13. Prix St Georges;  14. Intermediate 1; 15. Intermediate A; 16. Intermediate B; 17. Intermediate II; 18. Grand Prix; 19. Preliminary/Novice […]

Free
Event Series Khanacross

Khanacross

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.

Gymnastics NSW Country Championships

Armidale City Gymnastics Club 124 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Competitions: Aerobatic Gymnastics (Level 1-10 and Masters); Aerobic Gymnastics (Level 2 - Aerobics, AeroDance and Open); Men's Gymnastics (Level 1-10 and Masters); Women's Gymnastics (Level 1-10, SO and Masters); Rhythmic Gymnastics (Level 1-10 and Multiples); Trampoline Gymnastics (Trampoline, Tumbling and single/double mini Level 1-7); Gymnastics for All (Team Gym, FreeG). Spectator Entry - Tuesday, 9 July: 11.30am (Session 1), 3.15pm (Session 2); Wednesday, 10 July - 8.45am (Session 3), 12.45pm (Session 4), 4.45pm (Session 5); Thursday, 11 July - 8.45am (Session 6), 12.45pm […]

Illegally Blonde: The Drag Show

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

Age 18+  Not just a drag show: Illegally Blonde is a sensation. The evening will feature two 20-minute   production shows with the three showgirls, hilarious games, topped off with a Dance Party to finish the night. Illegally Blonde serves up the sass of blonde boujie LA girls, with performances to hit songs by Cyndi Lauper, Sam Smith, Megan Three Stallions, Kim Petras, Vengaboys & more! You will be entertained by outrageous fashion, side-splitting jokes and unforgettable performances by the blonde […]

$43.66

State of Origin @ Manny’s

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

Live on two screens, meal deals: Pasta deal ($46pp) - choose any pasta from the menu plus a glass of any tap beer, wine or soft drink; Pizza deal ($38 per board) - mixed pizza board for two people. Bookings encouraged.

$38 – $46