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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?

Guyra Show Long Lunch

Stud Show Ring Marquee, Guyra Showgrounds 27 Marne Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Includes three-course lunch and complimentary drink on arrival. Celebrate the 115th Annual Show and support the show society. Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by "Relish Catering" with drinks available for purchase.

$130
Event Series Walcha Truck and Machinery Show

Walcha Truck and Machinery Show

Walcha Showground 159N Derby Street, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Street parade (including best decorated pushbike), vintage trucks, bikes, cars and engines, vintage chainsaws, late model trucks and forestry machinery, market stalls, food stalls. Tractor parade (2.00pm Saturday, 18 and 10.00am Sunday, 19); Live entertainment Saturday night; Tractor trek (Friday, 17 - approximately 65 km). Proceeds going to charities.

$5 – $20

NECOM Shigeru Piano Launch Concert

Auditorium (2nd floor), Armidale Teachers' College Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Over the holidays NECOM took delivery of our new concert grand piano, a Shigeru Kawai SK7, proudly funded by the NSW Government through the Creative Capital Funding Program. The new piano will be launched on Sunday 19 February at 3:00pm, in a concert featuring the NECOM piano staff and advanced students. The concert will showcase the new piano in its full capacity: as a solo instrument, a duet and accompaniment instrument, plus a work for 8 hands (4 pianists)! During […]

$10 – $25

There’s No Business Like Show Business @ the Playhouse

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

After the successes of the last two year's variety concerts, the ADMS once again presents a concert of hits from our previous shows as well as some from shows we are yet to present. Featuring solos, duets, and ensemble numbers presented by the cream of Armidale musical talent. Created by and directed/musically directed by Neil Horton and Bruce Menzies. A show not to be missed. Once weekend only. The Playhouse 309 Beardy Street, (cnr Ohio Street) ARMIDALE, NSW

$25 – $35

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

The Altones is Al Heeney on guitar and vocals, Tony Elder on guitar and vocals, Mick Houlahan on bass and vocals and Ian Mitchell on drums. The Altones has a brand new-self-titled album out and will be delighting you with  unique alternative post Britpop style compositions. Close harmonies with a tight rhythm section are the order of the night! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Sip Paint Laugh @ Tattersalls

Tattersalls Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

When life gives you lemons, display them beautifully on your table for that little pop of colour. Or, make a gin & tonic I guess! Our Lemoncello artwork will be the perfect addition to your home, bringing a zesty citrus to all interiors. A three-hour guided session – no experience needed. Tickets include a glass of  bubbles of arrival! and bar will be open for you to purchase your favourite beverages. No BYO event.

$79

Rick Cuthel @ the Bowlo

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

A great night of music and good company.

“Wild Thyme” @ the Playhouse

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

Wild Thyme is an exciting meeting between three of regional Australia’s brilliantly talented, versatile, and captivating female artists. Coming from diverse musical and cultural backgrounds, the juxtaposition of Arlene Fletcher (double bass), Katie Crane (guitar), and Laura Targett (fiddle), infuses their varied musical passions into an exciting brew of acoustic music which defies genre and cultivating a whole new style of their own.

$25.50

Cary Bennett Trio @ Tatts

Tattersalls Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue. This week the trio features the musical artistry of Sharny Russell on piano and vocals, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on vocals and rums, performing 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.

Market Sunday Concert

Armidale Uniting Church 114 Rusden Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. The music this concert feature organists, Lena Schmalz and Eloise Ford, playing classical favourites arranged for organ, including pieces by Handel, Purcell, Chopin, Mussorgski, and Bach-Gounod. Lena is one of Armidale’s most accomplished organists and Eloise is an emerging star and holder of the Uniting Church organ scholarship. This is a great opportunity to hear some familiar music in a new context, and discover some of the potential of the wonderful Willis organ in […]

Donation

The Andalusian Guitar Show

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

Embodying the unmistakeable Jerez style of flamenco guitar playing, PACO LARA presents the flamenco guitar in all it’s authenticity, culture and artistry. Acclaimed Spanish flamenco guitarist Paco Lara presents his album “ THE ANDALUSIAN GUITAR SHOW “ which includes some of the finest musicians from Spain and Australia. Paco’s recent successes at the Sydney Opera House and Adelaide Guitar Festival in 2021 and his 2022 national tour, are placing Lara’s flamenco flair at the top of the Australian music scene. […]

$25 – $30

Magic Men @ the Servies

Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 137 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Chuck on the heels and round up the girls! Are you ready for the ultimate night out? For one night only! MAGIC MEN is bringing together the biggest and the baddest crew near you! This is your chance to watch our top-tier stage production with exhilarating dance moves you will daydream about in the near future. Expect a blood-pumping performance from our all-star cast and find out why we have voted the best male revue show in Australia. Come see […]

$52.74 – $99.22

Rick Cuthel @ 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.

“Canning Duck” @ McCrossins Mill

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

COST: tba. Tickets available at door. Funk soul blues rock cloaked in a psychedelic quilt of fresh modernity.

Armidale Birdwatchers

Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve Bagot Road (off Tubbamurra Road, off New England Highway), LLANGOTHLIN, NSW, Australia

TIME: 7.55am for 8.00am departure (depart Visitor Information Centre, 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. All comers welcome, but must understand that each individual is responsible for their own safety and welfare, including any COVID-19 restrictions that may apply.

Event Series Khanacross #1

Khanacross #1

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. Full canteen available. Spectators welcome.