Go! @ Boobooks
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJoin in a game of Go!. Beginners 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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St Peter’s Autumn Glory – CANCELLED
St Peter's Anglican Cathedral 122 Rusden Street (cnr Dangar Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCancelled Cathedral Light Spectacular and Concert Friday, 5 April: 5.00-6.00pm - music in the Cathedral grounds by local artists; 6.00-6.45pm - canapés on the grounds; 7.00pm - Dakota Love and Sue Metcalf in concert in the Cathedral (showcasing the special lighting in the Cathedral). Saturday, 6 April: 3.00-5.00pm - mini fête in the grounds (various stalls - books, cakes, produce, craft and bric-à-brac; Poetry Readings: 3.00-3.20pm - Steve Goldsmith; 4.30-5.30pm - Noel Brennan; 6.00-7.00pm - High Tea with background music; 7.00pm - […]
$40 – $100
Cornfest 2024 @ Welder’s Brewery
Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCORNFEST returns for its third year with something special. Four cities, six bands and some good corn fun! Get ready for a wild and unforgettable night at CORNFEST '24 where good corn and good times collide!
$10 – $15
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
The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaWelcome to Appleton, a tidy country town with a population of 1557. Stop in at the pub in the arvo, try your luck with the pokies and why not stay for the annual Potato Race? It’s the highlight of the year. Only this year Dr Penny Anderson is back home in Appleton, and she has a question. Why should the prize money for the race be more for the men than for the women? Cousin Nikki thinks Penny is up […]
$25.50 – $30.50
Pancake Breakfast with the Band
Civic Park Dumaresq Street, Armidale, NSW, AustraliaPancake breakfast with the Armidale City Band This major fundraiser has been running for more than 40 years and is an Autumn Festival institution. Take in the classic sounds of the brass band while Armidale Dumaresq Lions Club, Quota Club of Armidale together with the Country Women's Association cook up a wonderful pancake breakfast.
Donation
Armidale Autumn Festival – Revised Programme
Various ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJoin the community for the much-loved Autumn Festival, hosted by Armidale Regional Council. At the most beautiful time of the year in Armidale with all of the glorious autumn colour, we come together to celebrate our diverse and wonderful community. Due to weather considerations some events have been cancelled - please see revised programme below. Programme: 7.00am - Breakfast with the Band in Civic Park (if still raining will take place in Armidale City Band Room in Dumaresq Street, opposite […]
Campus to City Canter
Start Consett Davis Sporting Fields SportUNE, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, AustraliaThe Campus to City Canter is a 5km fun run starting from SportUNE Consett Davis sporting fields then following the cycleway into the city and finishing at Civic Park. It is an annual event held in conjunction with SportUNE as part of the Armidale Autumn Festival. The event is a community event aimed at all ages and ability and is open to the general public as well as Armidale Athletics Club members. Medals are awarded to the 1st, 2nd & […]
$10
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
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
Fiori Musicali – Treasures from the Baroque
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaAcclaimed soprano Caroline King returns to New England to join local soloists, Leanne Roobol and Rowena Moon, in Giovanni Pergolesi’s exquisite Stabat Mater with Fiori Musicali chamber choir and ensemble. The musicians will also present the Cantata Jesu, meines Lebens Leben and the Trio Sonata in B flat Major by the great Danish-German Dietrich Buxtehude - one of the most esteemed and influential composers of his time. Laura Curotta, Robert Van Gend (violins), Jacquie Epps (viola), Sofia Debus (cello), Bobyn […]
$30 – $35
Armidale Birdwatchers
Uralla Lagoons URALLA, NSW, AustraliaDAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS - put clock BACK one hour. 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea - enjoy in the Clifton-Everest's garden which is located right beside Racecourse Lagoon), 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. Newcomers are always welcome, but […]
Free
Uralla High Country Markets
Uralla Showground 8 King Street, URALLA, NSW, AustraliaVisit the Uralla Showground on the first Sunday of the month, and get a taste of what the region has to offer at these wonderful markets with 30+ producers, artists, crafters and hand-makers. Pop on over to the Poultry Auction from 9:30, also held at the Showground.
Free
Euchre with Cheryl @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJoin in for a friendly game with popular host Cheryl.
$2
Fiori Musicali – Treasures from the Baroque
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAcclaimed soprano Caroline King returns to New England to join local soloists, Leanne Roobol and Rowena Moon, in Giovanni Pergolesi’s exquisite Stabat Mater with Fiori Musicali chamber choir and ensemble. The musicians will also present the Cantata Jesu, meines Lebens Leben and the Trio Sonata in B flat Major by the great Danish-German Dietrich Buxtehude - one of the most esteemed and influential composers of his time. Laura Curotta, Robert Van Gend (violins), Jacquie Epps (viola), Sofia Debus (cello), Bobyn […]
$30 – $35
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
Women’s World Sand Green Championship
Walcha Golf Club 238 Oxley Highway, WALCHA, NSW, AustraliaWalcha Golf Club in the New England area will host the women's World Sand Greens Championship which is likely to attract plenty of interest with a purse of $140,000 on offer.
70th Anniversary Alumni Sessions
Natural Resources Building EM1 (W055) UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, Armidale, Select a State:, Australia1954-1973 - The Beginning: Madgwick & McClymont Celebrates the University of New England's 7- year history in a series of panel discussions that will take a trip down memory lane. Focusing on the last seven decades, UNE will be hosting panelists from Alumni, staff and students to talk about their experiences and how its history has shaped their future. Wendy McCarthy AO - completed her teaching degree at UNE and was a Duval College resident. She went on to become […]
Free
Psychs on Bikes
Armidale Visitor Information Centre 82 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaDonations welcome. Come along for afternoon tea, a free health check and chat or just come check out our bikes. Health checks provided to adults 18 years and over. Psychs on Bikes is a volunteer organisation of motorcycle-riding mental health professionals supporting rural and remote communities across Australia.
Free
