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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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UNE Graduation – Medicine and Health Awards

Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

Twisted – The Untold Story of a Royal Vizier

Dining Hall, Austin Page College UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, Australia

TIME 8.00pm (Friday, Saturday), 2.00pm (Saturday). For audiences 15+  Hop on your flying carpet, because this musical parody retells the classic tale of Alladin…from the villain's point of view! Long ago in a Magic Kingdom, one misunderstood royal Vizier will go on a quest to save his city from its bumbling sultan, an invading prince, and the most notorious thief to ever live! With the help of the Kindom's free-spirited teenage Princess, the Vizier must find a magical lamp containing […]

$15

UNE Graduation – Science, Agriculture, Business and Law Awards

Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

UNE Graduation – Science, Agriculture, Business and Law Awards

Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

Event Series Songs of Solidarity Vol. 1

Songs of Solidarity Vol. 1

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

Live on Anaiwan Land. A celebration of the music of the labour and social justice movements featuring the Rocky Bottom Girls, The Reclaim the Night Choir, John Corcoran (ex-The Gravy), Massiel Barros-Torning, Strung, Harri Keinonen and Bar Finch.

$15 – $25

UNE Graduation – Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education Awards

Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

Market Sunday Concert

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

Donations encouraged. Beethoven Cello Music The music this Market Sunday will feature music for cello and piano by Beethoven performed by Robert Jackson and Keith Power. Robert is a brilliant cellist who teaches at NECOM and Keith has been an Armidale institution as pianist and harpsichordist for many years. This is a great chance to get a sneak preview of the complete Beethoven Cello Sonata cycle that Robert and Keith are planning for October. While there are no formal restrictions […]

UNE Graduation – Medicine and Health Awards

Southern Lawn, "Booloominbah" University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog

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

Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band featuring the marvellous musical talents of Massiel Barros-Torning on vocals and guitar and Gary Daly on drums. The duo present a variety of songs from Blues, World Latin, Jazz and popular songs with a unique twist. They present original songs with energy and vibe as well as some Latin tunes. The energy of Chilli Jam is contagious and fun. They love to see people enjoying themselves and singing along to their performances. Music […]

Rick Cuthel @ the Bowlo

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

Cat Trousers/The Vague Shakes/Sean Plunkett @ Impies

Imperial Hotel 103 Faulkner Street (cnr Beardy Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Sean Plunkett 9.00pm, The Vague Shakes 10.00pm, Cat Trousers 11.00pm. Back by popular demand are Armidale faves Cat Trousers and The Vague Shakes. They are joined by Guyra singer songwriter, Sean Plunkett, who will be presenting songs from his forthcoming EP.

$10

The Robertson Brothers @ the Servies

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

CANCELLED Do you dream of reliving the good old days? Take a trip down memory lane with this amazing interactive live TV Variety Show. Expect to be entertained by Classic Hits from the 60’s.

$51.50

Opera New England – Susannah

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

Come along for the screening of Opera New England’s celebrated productions sung in English. Ticket price includes drink from the bar. All proceeds to the Armidale Playhouse.

$20,50

Starry Night of Creative and Performing Arts

Astra Arts Centre, Presbyterian Ladies College 15-57 Crest Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A showcase of the creative works of our visual arts, music, dance, design and technology and drama students. All moneys raised will go towards the PLC Armidale Performing Arts Department.

$15.50 – $30.50
Event Series Venice : Infinitely Avant Garde

Venice : Infinitely Avant Garde

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

This tour of the city takes in masterpieces by Tiepolo, Canaletto, Rosalba Carriera and the intellectuals who fell in love with Venice: from Canova to Goethe, Byron to Walter Scott, down to the great Hollywood stars drawn to its unique, yearly Film Festival. 1600 years after its legendary foundation, Venice continues to be unique: for its urban environment, made of stone, earth and water, and for its history, that has entered the realm of legend. But above all, Venice is […]

$17 – $20

ADFAS: The Tale of Two Cities: Moscow and St Petersburg

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

The story of Russia is inextricably linked to two contrasting cities – Moscow and St Petersburg.  The Russian capital, Moscow is the historic seat of power with its impressive and world-famous landmarks like St Basil’s, the Kremlin and Red Square. Saint Petersburg was founded by Peter the Great as an artfully planned statement city of style and sophistication and as a doorway to the West.  This lecture considers the fascinating cultural history of these two great cities and most importantly […]

$5 – $25

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. They will delight you with their unique alternative post Britpop-style compositions, close harmonies and a tight rhythm section. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

International Film Festival

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

COST: $120 (adult - Season Pass), $110 (concession/Belgrave member - Season Pass), $37.50pp (Opening Night), $17.50 (adult), $14.50 (concession), $13.50 (student), $12.50 (child), $10 (Belgrave member). Bar available each day after 5pm (Sparkling, White Wine, Red Wine, Beer). Friday, 9 September (Opening Night), 5.00pm for 7.00pm start - Gin cocktail (from Dobson's Distillery) and gourmet canapés on arrival. I Drive My Car - MA15+|Drama|2h 59m|Japan - An aging, widowed actor seeks a chauffeur. The actor turns to his go-to mechanic, […]

$10 – $120

Peter Raymond @ the Bowlo

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

CWA Awareness Week

School of Arts Hall 27-29 Bendemeer Street, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

Come and find out what CWA is about! Cake stall, handicrafts displays, handicrafts stall, morning and afternoon tea ($4), CWA displays, all-day demonstrations: 10.00-11.00am Embroidery; 11.00am-12.00pm Spinning; 12.00-1.00pm Weaving; 1.00-2.00pm Crochet and knitting; 2.00-3.00pm Macrame and beading.