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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.

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Event Series Khanacross

Khanacross

Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.

Pete Stanley @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Come along, have dinner and a beer with friends and enjoy some classic pub rock music.

Musica Viva Concert – Goldner String Quartet

Armidale Town Hall 127 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The Goldner String Quartet has longstanding recognition, not only as Australia’s pre-eminent string quartet but as an ensemble of international significance, favourably compared with the best in the world. Join us for their final concert season as they bring their 30-year Goldner String Quartet journey to a close. ARTISTS: Dene Olding (violin); Dimity Hall (violin); Irina Morozova (viola); Julian Smiles (cello) PROGRAM: MOZART Quartet No.4 in C major, K 157; SHOSTAKOVICH Quartet No. 8 in C minor, Op. 110; BEETHOVEN […]

$25 – $55

UNE Chamber Music Ensemble Spring Concert

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

Featuring UNE student instrumentalists and singers. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.

$10.50

2024 Frank Archibald Memorial Lecture

Oorala Aboriginal Centre Booloominbah Drive, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, NSW, Australia

The University of New England (UNE) Oorala Aboriginal Centre is excited to announce that Indigenous leader Stan Grant will deliver the 2024 Frank Archibald Memorial Lecture. Stan Grant is a renowned journalist, author, moral philosopher, thinker, film maker and communicator. He has had a ground breaking four decade career as one of Australia’s most awarded journalists. A Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Dharrawal man, Stan has blazed a trail for First Nations journalists. In a career of firsts he was the first Indigenous […]

Free

MZAZA @ Big Welder’s Dog

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

The Birth and Death of Stars Tour Brace yourselves for an exhilarating and otherworldly musical odyssey, as Australia's acclaimed Folk/World music sensation, MZAZA bring its unique sound to Armidale for a special concert. Guided by enchanting French vocalist Pauline (2023 Australian Folk Music Awards Artist of the Year), these remarkable musicians and songwriters hailing from diverse corners of the globe recently won their third Queensland Music Award for their music, which features vocal harmonies, accordion, violin, shah kaman, percussion, drum […]

$27.19 – $32.41

Historical Relics Exhibition Opening

Armidale and District Historical Society Dumaresq Chambers, 114 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An exhibition of the best in the competition and the awarding of prizes.

Free

Fun Friday in Curtis Park

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come and join us for a fun and social afternoon in the park this Friday 20 September! Free face painting and hair braiding, food and drink vendors, social dancing, friendly games and much more!

Free
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