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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?

Friends Trivia Night @ the Newie

New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come and flex your Friends knowledge. Dress as your favourite character to win prizes. Great food ($16 schnittys) and drink specials. Bookings necessary.

Free

“My Son Pinocchio Jr” @ Hoskins

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

A TAS Junior School production. Disney’s My Son Pinocchio Jr is based on the 2000 made-for-television movie Geppetto with original music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a few tunes from the 1940 Disney classic Pinocchio. In this twist on the traditional Pinocchio story, things don’t work out exactly as expected. The Blue Fairy is convinced that she granted Geppetto’s wish perfectly, but the toy maker is less than thrilled with his new son Pinocchio. Geppetto tries to convince the Blue Fairy of […]

$10 – $25
Event Series Friday Night Raffles @ the Royal

Friday Night Raffles @ the Royal

Royal Hotel 107 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along and support the Children’s Ward at Armidale Hospital. Raffle tickets: $2 (single ticket) or $3 (for five) or $7 (for 10) – ticket sales from 6.00pm, drawn 7.00pm. Five meat trays, donated by Pete’s Mountview Butchery, to be raffled. Happy hour from 4.00-7.00m, drink specials and delicious meals available.

Free

Christmas in the Mall

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

Get set for a Christmas treat. Come and meet Santa, enjoy live music and entertainment, a petting zoo, face painting, over 80 market stalls and food vendors and lighting of the Christmas tree!

Free

Nascent @ New England Brewing Co.

New England Brewing Co. 19 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

Nascent live with support band Party Line.

Free
Event Series Chilli Jam @ the Bowlo

Chilli Jam @ the Bowlo

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

Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam - Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun.

Free
Event Series Karaoke @ the Newie

Karaoke @ the Newie

New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along to the front bar, try your singing skills and have a great night in good company.

Free

Walcha Christmas Market

McHattan Park Fitzroy Street, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

      The annual Quota Christmas Market is on in Walcha. Browse the great variety of stalls in preparation for Christmas, along with all retail offerings in Walcha. Enjoy a wonderful shopping experience. Also on Saturday is Walcha Parkrun and the Walcha "Olympic" Pool is now open for the season. In support of Walcha Youth Group and local projects.

“So I Says to Mabel” Live in Concert

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Australia's newest Punk Sensation So I Says to Mabel supported by local band Kobrakai. Get ready to rock your socks off.

$21.50

Armidale Birdwatchers

Blue Hole, Gara Gorge Off Castledoyle Road, ARMIDALE, 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. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. Visitors are welcome - contact Dr Steve Debus (sdebus@une.edu.au) to register interest.

Free

St Joseph’s Fete – Uralla

St Joseph's Primary School Wood Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

There will be a BBQ, raffles throughout the day, many stalls of goodies, games and activities for the kids. Santa will also be visiting! Cakes; BBQ; Drinks, tea and coffee; Crafts; Tombola; White Elephant; Face Painting; Plant Stall; Lucky Draw prizes; Wood and Gift Hamper Raffles; Brass Band; Christmas Hams to be won on Chocolate Wheel.  

Free
Event Series CLUE @ The Playhouse

CLUE @ The Playhouse

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

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is an hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs White, Mr Green, Mrs Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the […]

$25.50 – $35.50

Keith & Son @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.

Free
Event Series Cathedral Brass Concerts

Cathedral Brass Concert Series

St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a fascinating musical journey through Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras, with works by Taverner, Clarke, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Wagner, Bliss et al. featuring the New England Brass Collective and New England Trumpet Consort. Musical Director: Malcolm Liddell.

$5.28 – $15.88