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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Calendar of Events
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Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
Trivia @ the Newie with Rach
Trivia @ the Newie with Rach
Win 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
1 event,
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
3 events,
Trivia @ the Root with Jack
Trivia @ the Root with Jack
Form a group of up to eight (or less) and get ready to battle it out. Dinner and drinks available for purchase and fantastic prizes to be won.
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.
4 events,
AJ @ The Root
AJ @ The Root
.Come along, enjoy a delicious meal and a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Uralla Show
Uralla Show
Come and join in the fun and see the competition entries at our mighty show - jams and baked goods, fruit, vegetables and flowers, handicrafts, art and photography, school section, wool, equestrian section, pavilion displays, poultry sections, home brew competition, pet competition and special pavilion awards! Free entertainment during the day including: pavilion, ZNet display, Show ‘n’ Shine, horse events, Backtrack, and antique machinery. 7.00am - Offices open; 7.45am - Horse section commences in rings 1, 2, 3 and 5; […]
Chess in the Mall
Chess in the Mall
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
3 events,
Armidale Birdwatchers
Armidale Birdwatchers
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. Access is through private land, Fern Hill, off Toms Gully Road, so there is a need to car pool as much as possible in Armidale. Drivers need to practice car hygiene (wash down) before entry to Fern Hill for biosecurity reasons (weeds). The scheduled […]
Uralla High Country Markets
Uralla High Country Markets
Visit 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.
New England Wedding Showcase
New England Wedding Showcase
Enjoy a day filled with inspiration and a celebration of all things weddings! Some of the best wedding vendors in the region will be gathered in one place. Come and meet the vendors who can help make your day amazing! Exclusive Showcase discounts and awesome raffle prizes, all while raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
1 event,
0 events,
3 events,
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
Trivia @ the Newie with Rach
Trivia @ the Newie with Rach
Win 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
1 event,
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
4 events,
Walcha Cup Race Day
Walcha Cup and Races is a wonderful country meet in the New England High Country town of Walcha. The Walcha Cup is an 1440m race which boasts a total prize pool of $45,000 and is run under handicap conditions. Friday, 9 February - Cup Day includes full TAB meet and bar facilities, food and beverage options and Fashions on the Field competition. Saturday, 10 February - is Family Day with free entry, face painting, jumping castle, ice creams, Kids Fashions […]
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.
3 events,
Backgammon in the Mall
Backgammon in the Mall
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Backgammon and coffee. For all ages and stages. Lapsed players and complete beginners welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one from the bookshop. Feel free to approach any players you see and ask to join. For more information, visit armidale-backgammon-fanciers.mailchimpsites.com.
Chess in the Mall
Chess in the Mall
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
2 events,
Super Bowl @ the Railway
Super Bowl @ the Railway
Yippee - kids eat free all day. Lunch special will be American Hot Dogs. A great day for the whole family.
National Theatre Live @ Belgrave
National Theatre Live @ Belgrave
Dear England Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham's (Best of Enemies) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to […]
1 event,
0 events,
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Valentine Dinner with Live Music @ The Alternate Root
Valentine Dinner with Live Music @ The Alternate Root
Come along, enjoy a delicious meal and a great night of good company and foot tapping music with Bitz of Buzz.
Valentine’s Day @ Addy’s on Marsh
Valentine’s Day @ Addy’s on Marsh
Come treat your loved one. Full menu available – BYO. Bookings essential.
National Theatre Live @ Belgrave
National Theatre Live @ Belgrave
Dear England Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham's (Best of Enemies) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to […]
1 event,
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
7 events,
Terra Firma @ Top Pub
Terra Firma is back with their unique blend of country, blues, and reggae.
Walcha Antique Machinery & Truck Show
Walcha Antique Machinery & Truck Show
Friday, 16 February - Tractor Trek will leave Walcha Showground at 9.00am for a 30km trek around the Walcha area with activities on the way. Saturday & Sunday, 17 & 18 February - Street parade; vintage trucks, motorbikes, cars, engines, chainsaws and more; late model trucks and forestry machinery, tractor pull; market stalls; food stalls; kids' corner. Hosted by Oxley Riders. Camping available at $10 per site per night
Armidale Antique & Collectables Fair
Armidale Antique & Collectables Fair
Two- and three-day passes and EFTPOS available. Antiques and collectables for everyone.
10 events,
Walcha Farmers’ Market
Walcha Farmers’ Market
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.
3 events,
Armidale Antique & Collectables Fair
Armidale Antique & Collectables Fair
Two- and three-day passes and EFTPOS available. Antiques and collectables for everyone.
Wine Tasting @ Golf Club
Wine Tasting @ Golf Club
Join us for the tastiest day of the year! We are hosting a wine tasting with the amazing winery, Toppers Mountain Wines. Come and join us for a spectacular day of grazing and wine tasting.
Rising Stars Concert
Rising Stars Concert
The program includes pieces by J S Bach, Tchaikovsky, Bartók and Dvořák, performed by alumni Madison Sim and David Tan (violins), Jonathan Bruhl (viola and voice), and Abigail Thompson (cello), accompanied by pianists Robert Manley, Euga Ruan, and Sheila Guymer. The 2024 prize winners of the Marian Barford award will be announced, and celebrations will continue with refreshments served after the concert on the upstairs balcony with the best views of town. The concert will raise funds for the Marian […]
1 event,
0 events,
3 events,
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
Trivia @ the Newie with Rach
Trivia @ the Newie with Rach
Win 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
1 event,
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
4 events,
Pride in the Park
Pride in the Park
Be Bright, Be Bold, Be You! Together with Armidale Regional Council we are thrilled to invite you to the FIRST Pride in the Park! Get ready for an afternoon filled with: live entertainment; community service stalls; delicious food and drinks; jumping castles; and the show-stopping Paws Up dog jumping show by Backtrack! Let's celebrate love, diversity, and community together. Spread the word, bring your friends and family, and let us make this an afternoon to remember!
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.
2 events,
Chess in the Mall
Chess in the Mall
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
2 events,
Markets in the Mall
Markets in the Mall
Listen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.
1 event,
0 events,
4 events,
Packsaddle Lecture: Wynne Prize Curator’s Talk and Tour
Packsaddle Lecture: Wynne Prize Curator’s Talk and Tour
For 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 […]
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
3 events,
ArtsNational Lecture: “Rodin and the 19th Century”
ArtsNational Lecture: “Rodin and the 19th Century”
Rodin 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, […]
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Trivia @ the Bowlo with Walter
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
4 events,
2024 Armidale Show
2024 Armidale Show
The 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 […]
Calabria Night @ Manny’s on Marsh
Calabria Night @ Manny’s on Marsh
Indulge 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.
5 events,
2024 Armidale Show
2024 Armidale Show
The 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 […]
Guyra Produce Swap
Guyra Produce Swap
Come 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.
Chess in the Mall
Chess in the Mall
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
5 events,
Armidale Birdwatchers
Armidale Birdwatchers
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.
Uralla High Country Markets
Uralla High Country Markets
Visit 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.
Armidale Race Day
Armidale Race Day
Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course