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Click to view the Spring 2024 events calendar! (PDF 3MB), or view the list below.

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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Tour de Rocks

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

The 2024 Tour de Rocks dates have been set. The Board is working on a new and exciting route for 2024. * We are planning to ride and the high level route is:- Armidale to Ebor, Ebor to Ulong and Ulong to Woolgoolga. * But, until we work through all the details, you will need to wait a bit longer for more information. * Remember - there are always a few "little hills" and 2024 won't be any different. So, […]

ArtsNational Lecture: “Elizabeth Taylor’s Greatest…”

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

Elizabeth Taylor's Greatest Love – with Jewels - Adrian Dickens (AUS)  Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor has long been associated with jewels – diamonds in particular, and her legendary jewellery collection was said to be worth over $200 million at the star’s death.  Find out the fascinating stories behind the breathtaking collection that rivalled Cleopatra’s, the star who wore them and the man who bought most of them – Richard Burton.  Adrian Dickens trained in the UK before emigrating to Australia […]

$25

Konstantin Shamray in Recital

New England Conservatorium of Music Armidale Teachers' College, Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An exhilarating performer with faultless technique and fearless command of the piano, Russian Australian pianist Konstantin Shamray enjoys performing on an international level with the world’s leading orchestras and concert presenters. In 2008 Konstantin won First Prize at the Sydney International Piano Competition, the first and only competitor to date to win both First and People’s Choice Prizes. Konstantin has toured extensively throughout Australia and has recorded CDs for the labels Naxos, ABC Classics and Fonoforum. He has performed with […]

$40.50 – $50.50
Event Series BroPhys Circus

BroPhys Circus

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

TIME: 12.00pm (Saturday, Sunday), 3.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 7.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Featuring the death defying Wheel of Steel, spectacular Globe of Death, stunning aerialists and, of course, our hilarious clowns! There will be something the whole family will enjoy. Don't miss out. Bookings essential!

$20 – $150

Bernadette Harvey in Recital

New England Conservatorium of Music Armidale Teachers' College, Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Bernadette Harvey is Senior Lecturer in Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. An acclaimed international performer and teacher, she was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2000 by then Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, for her contribution to Australian Music. Dr Harvey has won many accolades since her first medal in a Sydney Eisteddfod at the age of two and a half, including the ABC ‘Young Performer of the Year’ in 1987. Her playing has been described by one reviewer […]

$40.50 – $50.50
Event Series Men Commandments

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

Magic Men Takeover Armidale

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

For one night only! Magic Men is bringing together the biggest and the baddest crew to Armidale. This is your chance to watch our top-tier stage production with exhilarating dance moves you will daydream about in the near future. Expect a blood-pumping performance from our all-star cast and find out why we have been voted the best male revue show in Australia. Come see the best hunks we have lined up for you - all with gorgeous faces, and well-chiselled […]

$53.24 – $99.72

DJ Electric Postman @ Welder’s Dog Brewery

Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Get a sneak peak of Electric Postman before he hits the big stage at the Big Chill.

Free
Event Series Bundarra Markets

Bundarra Markets

Bundarra Anglican Church 64 Bendemeer Street, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

Community run: by the community, for the community. Local small businesses and families - food and drinks, handmade products, condiments and preserves, gifts, fresh produce and much more.

Free
Event Series Walcha Farmers’ Market

Walcha Farmers’ Market

McHattan Park Fitzroy Street, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.

Autumn in the Mall

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

CANCELLED Granny Fi's Toy Cupboard and Fairy Simone are bringing you a fabulous event - market stalls, face painting, balloon art and more. Don your autumn costumes/finery and join the fun. SORRY EVERYONE!

Free

Sydney Youth Orchestras Showcase Concert

Lazenby Hall University of New England, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Join Sydney Youth Orchestras and 300 of NSW's finest young orchestral musicians at a showcase concert. The concert features the Sydney Youth Orchestras’ Richard Gill Chamber Orchestra (RGCO), Western Sydney Youth Orchestra (WSYO), Peter Seymour Orchestra (PSO), Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) and 80 regional guest musicians for an exciting showcase concert. Led by John Ockwell, Kate Morgan, Aija Draguns, Tyler Wilkinson, James Pensini; the musicians will be performing a range of classical bangers ranging Mozart, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky.

$10 – $20

CanAssist High Tea

Hanna's Arcade 126 Beardy Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Seating is tables of four. Pick-up tickets at Hanna's Arcade (first High Tea - Friday, 5 April 11.00am-1.30pm; second High Tea - Tuesday, 23 April and 26 April 11.00am-1.30pm). Raffle and lucky door prizes. For more information, phone Annette on 0418 688 728.

$50