Armidale Events
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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Little Women Christmas in July Lunch
Kinship Kitchen 171 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaHosted by Kristy Reading, breakfast presenter at ABC New England North West.
Konstantin Shamray
Auditorium (2nd floor), Armidale Teachers' College Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaDescribed as an exhilarating performer with faultless technique and fearless command of the piano, Australian based pianist Konstantin Shamray enjoys performing on an international level with the world’s leading orchestras and concert presenters. In 2008, Konstantin burst onto the concert scene when he won First Prize at the Sydney International Piano Competition. He is the first and only competitor to date in the 40 years of the competition to win both First and People’s Choice Prizes, in addition to six […]
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWCome and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Cat Trousers - For the puuurfect evening out, Cat Trousers presents for your listening pleasure, an eclectic selection of cross genre (blues, funk, rock, cat) songs. Featuring songwriter Gary Jenkins on vocals and backed by Michael Capital D Dreilsma (guitar) and the Carfarellas: Lucas (guitar) minor, Adam (bass) major, and Saul (drums), they present songs of love, lust, loss and other dilemmas of the human condition. Music washes away the […]
Men Commandments
School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.
Songs for a Winter’s Afternoon
McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, AustraliaChoral works from across the centuries performed by Armidale Choral Society: Works by Praetorius, Byrd, Cherubini, Mozart, Kodaly, Whitacre, Sting and others. Conductor: Inge Southcott; Accompanist: Sheila Guymer. Afternoon tea, by donation, available after the concert.
Trivia Night @ Hillgrove Halltel
Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, AustraliaGold coin entry. Join in an epic Trivia Night filled with challenging questions, laughs and locals. Raffles with fabulous prizes (ute load of wood, swag, $100 gift vouchers). - fundraising proceeds to Chandler School. Dinner: Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket - $15 (adult), $10 (child). BYO drinks.
Guyra Snow Ball
Showground Community Hall Dutton Parade, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaA mid-winter Ball in Guyra - it's guaranteed to be a freezingly fabulous night out! Ticket includes a beautiful three-course meal and fabulous music by Terra Ferma. A fully licensed bar will be operating for drink purchases (cash only - no BYO). Dress: black tie. Individual tickets or tables of 10.
Men Commandments
School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.
Celebrating the Music of “The Beatles”
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaGet ready to experience an unforgettable musical journey with The Organismics as they bring their unique jazz-fusion sound to the iconic music of The Beatles. Featuring Warwick Dunham on Hammond Organ, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar, and Cary Bennett on drums and vocals. You love great music and can’t wait to "Get Back" to the magic of the '60s with some of The Beatles greatest songs, reimagined with passion and finesse by The Organismics! "With A Little Help From My Friends" […]
Armidale Birdwatching Group
Gwydir Park Road TSR Gwydir Park Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaDeparture 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.
Songs for a Winter’s Afternoon
Western Common Room, Old Teachers' College cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, RMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaChoral works from across the centuries performed by Armidale Choral Society: Works by Praetorius, Byrd, Cherubini, Mozart, Kodaly, Whitacre, Sting and others. Conductor: Inge Southcott; Accompanist: Sheila Guymer.
Men Commandments
School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Live @ Belgrave Cinema
Belgrave Twin Cinema 145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaTicket includes choice of snack food package - hot food available - bar open.. The Matilda's have pulled through! This is an event you simply cannot afford to miss! Join us as we come together to show our unwavering support for our incredible team.
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWCome and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Dumaresq Drum - Pat Harris, Josh Kreusler and Dave van Tongeren play in completely improvised rhythm cycles. With a grab-bag of synths, sequencers and other toys, the group sits in pockets looking to nod some heads. If you have pipes of bars, you are welcome to sit in for a tune. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Karaoke @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA great night of music and fun.
Short Film Night @ Hillgrove
Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, Australia5.30pm - Vegetarian supper (please bring plate of goodies to share) 6.30pm - Film 7.30pm - Coffee/tea for those wishing to stay and chat. A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity is a feature-length documentary that follows a community in Australia that came together to explore and demonstrate a simpler way to live in response to global crises. Throughout the year the group built tiny houses, planted veggie gardens, practiced simple living and discovered the challenges of living in a community. […]
Ellis Bell @ Boobooks
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaEllis Bell plays her repertoire of original songs, bringing her dark, folk melodies back home to the highland winter.
Rachmaninoff & Friends @ The Playhouse
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA recital for cello and piano by well-known local musicians Robert Jackson (cello) and Keith Power (piano).
Science @ The Markets
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJoin the UNE Discovery team during National Science Week for some hand-on science play. 9.00am-1.00pm - Science for All Discover animal specimens from the UNE Natural History Museum, rocks, fossils, microscopes, models of the natural world and more! There will be some magical tricks with some physics fun. 9.30am and-10.30am - Science Craft For the very young there will be science craft sessions with hands-on maker-space area for kids to be creative and make a take-home science craft. 11.30am and […]