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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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Bundarra Show and Demolition Derby

Bundarra Showground cnr Oliver and Bombelli Streets, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

First Demo Derby for ladies in NSW, fun for the whole family. Camping fee - $20 all weekend flat rate. Program Friday, 26 January – 6.00-9.00pm – Racing Mower demonstration and display; 6.00pm Demolition Derby starts (under lights); 6.00pm – Women’s Round 1, 6.30pm Men’s Round 1, 7.00pm – Women’s Round 2, 7.30pm – Men’s Round 2; 8.00pm – Queen of Crash – Women’s Final; 8.30pm – New England Championship – Men’s Final; 9.00pm all in Bash for Cash. Saturday, […]

Free

AC/DC Tribute Show

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

Hi-Voltage + OZ Rock Anthems AC/DC Tribute Show With five professional, seasoned musicians, this band sets the stage performing ACDC songs authentically to the exact recordings. They have an extensive repertoire covering songs from their first 1973 album to present day. We can guarantee you will not be disappointed!

$27.19

Guyra Show ‘n’ Shine

Bradley Street GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Judging will commence at 10.00am, followed by presentation at 1.30pm. Food and drinks available on site. Last year there were in excess of 170 cars angled parked the length of the shopping centre. Top 10 car trophies, scores of lucky entrant prizes and a really great spectacle. possibly the biggest car show for a small country town. Not only can you enjoy the cars in Bradley street, but you can also walk through to the Festival and enjoy all its […]

Bundarra Show and Demolition Derby

Bundarra Showground cnr Oliver and Bombelli Streets, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

First Demo Derby for ladies in NSW, fun for the whole family. Camping fee - $20 all weekend flat rate. Program Friday, 26 January – 6.00-9.00pm – Racing Mower demonstration and display; 6.00pm Demolition Derby starts (under lights); 6.00pm – Women’s Round 1, 6.30pm Men’s Round 1, 7.00pm – Women’s Round 2, 7.30pm – Men’s Round 2; 8.00pm – Queen of Crash – Women’s Final; 8.30pm – New England Championship – Men’s Final; 9.00pm all in Bash for Cash. Saturday, […]

Gold coin

Cary Bennett Trio @ The Alternate Root

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

This swinging trio features the musical artistry of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on vocals and drums. Enjoy the jazz grooves of classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s; tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr and others.

Markets in the Mall

Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Listen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.  

Hamish Guiana @ Sunday Markets

Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Hailing from Scone, Hamish Guiana is a young musician who is looking to break out in the regional music scene. Having featured in this season’s Top 50 of Australian Idol he has been pursuing a future in music playing at pubs and clubs around the local area. Experimenting with his sound, he combines the Folk and Americana genres while also dabbling with acoustic covers of popular ballads. Hamish was recognized at this year's Australia Day awards being named Upper Hunter […]

Free

Trivia @ the Root with Jack

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

Form a group of up to eight (or less) and get ready to battle it out. Dinner and drinks available for purchase and fantastic prizes to be won.

$5

AJ @ The Root

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

.Come along, enjoy a delicious meal and a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Free

Uralla Show

Uralla Showground 8 King Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Come and join in the fun and see the competition entries at our mighty show - jams and baked goods, fruit, vegetables and flowers, handicrafts, art and photography, school section, wool, equestrian section, pavilion displays, poultry sections, home brew competition, pet competition and special pavilion awards!  Free entertainment during the day including: pavilion, ZNet display, Show ‘n’ Shine, horse events, Backtrack, and antique machinery. 7.00am - Offices open; 7.45am - Horse section commences in rings 1, 2, 3 and 5; […]

$6 – $30

Five-course Degustation @ “The Mayfly”

"The Mayfly", Dunmore Trout Waters 357 Wandsworth Road, WANDSWORTH, NSW, Australia

The very first Wild. Local. Homegrown degustation. With five courses showcasing some of the best produce from the New England region. Book in quick as there are only 30 seats available.

$110

Armidale Birdwatchers

Booroolong Nature Reserve off Booroolong Road, BOOROOLONG, 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. Access is through private land, Fern Hill, off Toms Gully Road, so there is a need to car pool as much as possible in Armidale. Drivers need to practice car hygiene (wash down) before entry to Fern Hill for biosecurity reasons (weeds). The scheduled […]

Free
Event Series Uralla High Country Markets

Uralla High Country Markets

Uralla Showground 8 King Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Visit the Uralla Showground on the first Sunday of the month, and get a taste of what the region has to offer at these wonderful markets with 30+ producers, artists, crafters and hand-makers. Pop on over to the Poultry Auction from 9:30, also held at the Showground.

Free

New England Wedding Showcase

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Enjoy a day filled with inspiration and a celebration of all things weddings! Some of the best wedding vendors in the region will be gathered in one place. Come and meet the vendors who can help make your day amazing! Exclusive Showcase discounts and awesome raffle prizes, all while raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

$5.50

Walcha Cup Race Day

Walcha Racecourse 140 Darjeeling Road, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Walcha Cup and Races is a wonderful country meet in the New England High Country town of Walcha. The Walcha Cup is an 1440m race which boasts a total prize pool of $45,000 and is run under handicap conditions. Friday, 9 February - Cup Day includes full TAB meet and bar facilities, food and beverage options and Fashions on the Field competition. Saturday, 10 February -  is Family Day with free entry, face painting, jumping castle, ice creams, Kids Fashions […]

$8.56 – $32.80

Joel McKay @ the Bowlo

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

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Super Bowl @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Yippee - kids eat free all day. Lunch special will be American Hot Dogs. A great day for the whole family.

Free
Event Series National Theatre Live @ Belgrave

National Theatre Live @ Belgrave

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

Dear England Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham's (Best of Enemies) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to […]

$15 – $25

Valentine’s Day @ Addy’s on Marsh

Addy's On Marsh Shop 2, 110 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come treat your loved one. Full menu available – BYO. Bookings essential.

As per menu