Chess in the Mall
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
Free
What’s on inArmidale?
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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Cary Bennett Trio @ the Alternate Root
The Alternate Root 48 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, AustraliaCocktails, live music and dinner
Free
Markets in the Mall
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaListen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.
Free
Glen Price @ the Wicklow
Wicklow Hotel 87 Marsh Street (cnr Dumaresq Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaSolo live performance by an accomplished singer/guitarist.
Free
Darts Night @ the Kilda
St Kilda Hotel 102-104 Rusden Street (cnr Marsh Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCash prize, $5 buy in, 1st place $50 plus pot.
$5
Packsaddle Lecture: Wynne Prize Curator’s Talk and Tour
New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFor the 2024 Chandler Coventry Lecture on Contemporary Art, we will hear from Anne Ryan, Curator of Australian Art at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on the Wynne Prize, its history, impact and the 2023 iteration currently on display at NERAM. Starting as a Q&A discussion with NERAM Director Rachael Parsons and culminating in a walkthrough of the exhibition, the talk will give attendees an in depth view of Australia’s oldest art prize, contemporary landscape painting and figurative sculpture. Your […]
$10 – $15
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
$15
Trivia @ the Newie with Rach
New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaWin 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
Free
Trivia @ the Railway
Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ArmidaleCome and enjoy a meal, good company and increase your knowledge.
Free
ArtsNational Lecture: “Rodin and the 19th Century”
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaRodin and the 19th Century - David Worthington (UK) Rodin is one of art history’s heroic figures of the 19th century and was internationally celebrated during his lifetime but after his death his reputation slipped and there were questions about his use of the female image. However, he is now seen as having in one career, taken sculpture on a revolutionary path equivalent to what the Realists, Impressionists and Post Impressionists did with many careers. David Worthington is a sculptor, […]
$25
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaBistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
Free
Rachel Dawick @ Little Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWShare good company and fabulous music.
Free
2024 Armidale Show
Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThe Armidale & New England Show, formerly the Armidale & New England Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Association, is the longest running community-organized event in Armidale, with the first Show being held in 1876. The annual Show is a great chance to celebrate our local community and showcase the diverse range of skills and talents of our district, from stud beef cattle and sheep, to jams, preserves and honey, woodwork, handicrafts and even home brewing! ATM facilities available, Tap'n'Go facilities available […]
$6 – $50
Go! @ Boobooks
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJoin in a game of Go!. Beginners welcome.
Free
Calabria Night @ Manny’s on Marsh
Manny's on Marsh 117 Marsh Street (upstairs), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaIndulge in a delectable four-course set menu or savour the flavours from the Manny's Favourites Menu. Celebrate the flavours of Italy. Reserve your spot now to ensure a night filled with culinary delights.
$66
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.
$20.50 – $25.50
Guyra Produce Swap
Guyra Neighbourhood Centre 160 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaCome join in the fun! Swap, buy or sell your plants, seedlings, eggs and other fresh and preserved produce. Christmas stalls, plants and produce for the festive season.
Free
Armidale Ute Show
Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaDetails to follow
Bush Poetry @ Hillgrove
Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, AustraliaThree professional poets in attendance, Open Mic sessions welcome. Raffles, BYO drinks, Roast Beef and Gravy rolls ($5 each - vegetarian option) - CASH ONLY.
Armidale Birdwatchers
Roumalla Creek TSR (western end) off Old Kingstown-Bundarra Road (via Gwydir River Road and Harden's Road), KINGSTOWN, NSW, Australia8.00am 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.
Free
