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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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State of Origin @ Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Catch all the action and excitement of State Origin games live & loud. Enjoy $5 schooners of XXXX Gold and Tooheys New, participate in our pass the footy competition to win a $100 venue voucher, and buy any Tooheys product for a chance to win the best seats in the house.

Free

State of Origin 3 @ Belgrave Cinema

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

Doors open 6.45pm, Pre-show 7.00pm, Kickoff 8.00pm. Join the crowd for the ultimate rugby showdown as NSW takes on QLD in the decider game of the State of Origin series. Experience the electrifying atmosphere live on the big screen. Bring your friends, wear your team colours and cheer on your team in style.

$15 – $48

OhMaSoul @ Little Welder’s Dog

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

Listen in as OhMaSoul cook-up an eclectic mix of soul, jazz, blues and shoegaze. Featuring Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys, they put their own laid-back spin on well-known, unknown and new songs from the 60s to yesterday.

Free

Soldier On Memorial Weekend

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

Join Armidale Blues Rugby & Netball Club for the Michael Fussell Memorial Weekend of activities. Today is a long, two-course, lunch raising funds for Soldier On. Guest Speaker will be Gemma Noller (Etheridge), Australian 7s Women's Gold Medal Team, Rio Olympics. A framed Soldier On Jumper will be auctioned during the lunch.

$75.50

Soldier On Memorial Weekend

Moran Reserve Taylor Street (southern end), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Join Armidale Blues Rugby & Netball Club for the Michael Fussell Memorial Weekend football match. Preliminary game 11.40am; Main game 3.15pm - Main game will be Armidale Blues versus Robb College. A jumper auction will be held at the White Bull Hotel at 6.00pm. All fund raised will be donated to Soldier On.

$5

Christmas in July @ Petersons

Petersons Winery & Guesthouse - Armidale 345 Dangarsleigh Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Bookings essential, limited seating. An evening of fine wine and an indulgent four-course meal.

$125

“Where Olive Trees Weep” @ The Playhouse

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

Progressive Cinema presentation. Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed […]

Donation

Christmas in July @ Manny’s on Marsh

Children's options and prices available. Enjoy a delicious Italian Christmas Milano-style with mulled wine and Italian eggnog. Manny's is beautifully renovated and decorated to create a relaxed but sophisticated dining experience. Manny's specialises in modern Italian cuisine using beautiful local ingredients cooked in our charcoal Mibrasa Oven. The Head Chef is dedicated to creating freshly made classics with a twist. Manny’s also offers a selection of Italian style wines and cocktails.

Celebrating the Food of Maggie Beer

Kinship Kitchen 171 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

This may well be the final dinner at Kinship Kitchen, so come and enjoy the extravagant, vibrant, exotic flavours from the woman who has contributed so much to the way we enjoy food. Menu - Baked Brie Mustard Pears, Apricot Stuffed Spatchcock, Caramelised Parsnips, Stuffed Red Onions, Croissant Pudding, Prunes and Almonds

$85

Brett Blake @ Big Welder’s Dog

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

Brett Blake – Grip It & Rip It Comedy Tour G'day legends! Get ready for a night of laughs as Brett Blake (Australia's second wildest comedian with a mullet) hits the road for his regional tour. If you are keen for a ripper night of laughs, beers, and a good time, then this is the show for you! Brett is no stranger to the stage, tearing up venues across the country for years now. You may have seen him on […]

$27.19

Christmas in July @ Manny’s on Marsh

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

Children's options and prices available. Enjoy a delicious Italian Christmas Milano-style with exclusive Christmas cocktails and four-course set menu ($86pp) OR Manny's Favourites Menu (prices as per menu). Manny's is beautifully renovated and decorated to create a relaxed but sophisticated dining experience. Manny's specialises in modern Italian cuisine using beautiful local ingredients cooked in our charcoal Mibrasa Oven. The Head Chef is dedicated to creating freshly made classics with a twist. Manny’s also offers a selection of Italian style wines […]

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Jhana Allan Fake Paradise Launch @ McCrossins

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

Jhana with Anousha Victoire and Strung Uralla-based, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Jhana Allan, will release her sophomore album Fake Paradise, a labour of love for over three years. She recorded the album in Nashville in 2023, working closely with her mentor and producer, Rachel Baiman, and multi-Grammy award-winning engineer, Sean Sullivan. Drawing inspiration from musicians like The Weather Station, Sam Amidon, PJ Harvey, and Lucy Thorne, the album moves through folk, jazz, and rock soundscapes, retaining a throughline of Allan’s visceral and […]

$11.53 – $37.63

Chilli Jam @ Little Welder’s Dog

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

This week live music will be with Chilli Jam. Chilli Jam is a local Armidale band dedicated to performing a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection and cover an excellent variety of songs to suit a wider audience. Never the same experience twice!

Free

“The Koalas” @ Belgrave Twin Cinema

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

This engaging feature documentary sheds light on a disturbing truth; the very entities entrusted with safeguarding our cultural treasures are contributing to the demise of these emblematic creates. The Koalas embraces a spirit of hope with insights from those on the frontline of wildlife rescue and ecology. It challenges viewers to become aware of wildlife, support wildlife carers and preserve native habitat in their local areas. The special screening will be followed by a Q&A panel with John Lemon (JML […]

$20.50

Tinderella @ The Playhouse

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

Tinderella & the eight unique uses of Tinder is a one human, comedy, cabaret, created and performed by Alyce Fisher. It explores real-life tales of her very own Tinder escapades, investigates contemporary app dating culture, and aims to empower people to take control of their own app dating experience. Strongly influenced by Disney characters, it features a bespoke mockumentary film, an informative Ted Talk (or as we call it TIT Talk), audience interaction/participation, a magic wand, two life size condom costumes […]

$30.50

International Film Festival

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

The Armidale International Film Festival is an annual celebration of international cinema, bringing the best of global film to our local community. Friday, 23 August 5:30pm – Opening Night Drinks and Canapés - included with Season Pass (Optional Separate Purchase: $38.50 for Non-Season Pass Holders  - Preorder Only) 6:30pm - Opening Feature - Blind at Heart (CTC - 136 minutes – Drama - Germany) Based on Julia Franck's novel which retraces the journey of a woman who, after the WWII, is ready to […]

$120 – $130

Musical Bingo @ Hillgrove

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

$10 BBQ dinner, raffles and prizes, Finish the lyrics for extra points, free to play, a huge range of decades.

Free
Event Series Mamma Mia @ Lazenby

Mamma Mia @ Lazenby

Lazenby Hall University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a night (or afternoon) of joyous entertainment and community spirit. Whether you're a lifelong ABBA fan or new to the story of "Mamma Mia!," this production promises an unforgettable experience with the vibrant energy of UNE's own student performers. Music and Lyrics by: Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus; some songs with Stig Anderson; Book by: Catherine Johnson; Originally conceived by: Judy Craymer.

$15 – $65