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.
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.
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop
176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Jessie May is an Armidale gal who has recently returned from four years of teaching music in the Red Centre and three months living in Nashville, Tennessee. Hear Jessie share songs of the New England, Northern Territory and American travels. She has picked up some new skills and tunes and cannot wait to share them with a home crowd.
Rampsbeck Homestead
Waterfall Way, Wollomombi, NSW, Australia
NECOM's Homestead Series offers a rare chance to immerse yourself in a magical combination of fine chamber music and local history. An outstanding example of a contemporary homestead built in 2016 by the Evans family on the original house site of the Rampsbeck homestead in Wongwibinda. Designed by regional architect Alexandra Murray the house was built to capture the sun in winter through its passive solar design and the views to the north west. In keeping with the contemporary setting […]
Manny's on Marsh
117 Marsh Street (upstairs), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Catch the race live on the big screen. MENU: Canapés - Pork Arancini with beetroot mayo and pecorino; Polenta Crisp topped with slow cooked beef and truffle mayo; Crostini with butter caponata and lemon pesto; Vol-au-Vent with cream cheese, salmon gravlax and lump fish caviar; Savory Tart with burrata cream, confit cherry tomatoes and basil pesto; Pickled Octopus and Olive Salad. Dessert Canapés - Shortcrust Tart with Lemon Curd topped with Italian meringue; Traditional Tiramisu Cups.
Armidale City Bowling Club
92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Lunch 12.30pm. Please come along for a delicious two-course lunch, Fleece to Fashion parade and race day fun. All funds will go to supporting local people living with MS.
Lazenby Hall
University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Age: 7+ - Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as 'the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.' Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night […]
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Organismics features the artistry of Warwick Durham on organ, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar and Cary Bennett on drums, who together reboot some of the classic soul jazz, R&B, funk and LA lounge grooves of the 1960s and 70s for a marvellous night of music. This is classic organ-based trio at its best. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Armidale Showground
5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Vintage working machinery, small engines, steam-powered engines, tractors, working draught horse demonstrations, Australian muscle cars, tractor pulls, sawmilling and blacksmithing,. Food trucks will be in attendance. On Sunday at 10.00am, Armitage & Buckley will manage a mega antique machinery and farm equipment auction.
New England Regional Art Museum
106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
An evening of an art and music. Conducted by Inga Brasche, Fiori Musicali will present a special concert of music inspired by the artwork of the Howard Hinton Collection in celebration of Howard Hinton’s birthday and NERAM’s 40th Anniversary. Staged in the beautiful Wonders of Hinton exhibition and including music by Cole Porter, Anders Edenroth, Mozart, Susan LaBarr, Christopher Tin, Craig Hella Johnson, Stephen Sondheim, Z. Randall Stroope and Stephen Paulus with accompanying artwork introductions by NERAM Director Rachael Parsons, the evening […]
The Lodge
119A Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Another great show for children and adults. A new twist on an old tale. Still the same villains, only worse. Smart children who discover how to thrive in adversity and plenty of rats. Adapted by Gordon Cope with original music by Robert Thompson.
Map available. $20pp (entry all gardens), $5pp (per garden), free (under 18) - 6 gardens (paid entry), 2 gardens (free); $5pp (Court House and Bottle Museums). For more information, phone Andrea on 0451 857 216 or Tania on 0407 054 527. Charity Event - all money raised will go to local charities. Open gardens in and out of town. Devonshire teas at the CWA Café at Seekers Garden and Nursery, garden lunches at Bundarra Commercial Hotel; coffee and light meals […]
Memorial Fountain, Central Park
Dangar Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
A wreath laying will be part of the service. Guest Speaker will be the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers. Should the weather be inclement, the service will be held in the Town Hall, 127 Rusden Street. 10.30am Memorial Fountain, Central Park, Dangar Street - Remembrance service 11.00am Silence for the fallen - bells toll 11 times.
Café Patisserie
80 Rusden Street (cnr Taylor Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Sophie Beaumont (Masson) and Ultimo Press, in collaboration with Reader's Companion Bookshop, warmly invite you to attend the launch of Sophie's book, The Paris Cooking School. Refreshments will be provided, including French-style finger food, sweet and savory. Reader's Companion will sell books on the day, but books can be purchased beforehand from the bookshop and brought to the launch for signing. Please RSVP prior to 9 November.
The Armidale Playhouse
309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Come, sit back, relax and be taken on a journey through baroque curiosities and gems. Works by Bach, Baron and Weiss; some you may find familiar arranged in new ways, and some rarely heard, all framed by pertinent narratives. Sarah Lawrence – Narration; Alana Blackburn – Recorders; Steve Thorneycroft – Guitar; Sofia Debus - Cello
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
The Film Festival is an event entirely devoted to the celebration and showcasing of bush poetry film. Poetry film or video poetry is a fast-growing art form that combines poetry, moving images, sound and music. An invitation is extended to film makers and poets of any age and background to participate in the inaugural Festival. In particular, the submission of innovative and eclectic takes on bush poetry film as a distinct media form is encouraged.
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
Featuring: 14-17 November - Poetry Writing and Performance Workshops; 18-19 November - ABPA-NSW Bush Poetry Championships; 12 November - NEWC Presents: Poets Walkabout; Australia's top poets' performances; Australian Poetry Film Festival, Poet's Breakfast, walkups, music and more.
Welder's Dog Bar
cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Rhodeshow Groove shared love for tone and vibe has drawn together Matt Mulready on piano, Denis dos Santos on guitar, Callum Dowling on bass and Sam Jacometti on drums to explore the space between cool modal jazz and driving funk groove. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
St Mary's Anglican Church
64 Bendemeer Street, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia
Come and support your local community: the pre-Christmas markets will have Christmas gift specials; stalls from local country folks; cake stall, local produce; sausage sizzle, church café; face painting, music and more.
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame
144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia
Sections for poetry performances are: traditional, modern, original humorous and original serious. Come along and listen to our fabulously talented bush poets.