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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.

Have an event to add to the calendar?

Illegally Blonde: The Drag Show

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Age 18+  Not just a drag show: Illegally Blonde is a sensation. The evening will feature two 20-minute   production shows with the three showgirls, hilarious games, topped off with a Dance Party to finish the night. Illegally Blonde serves up the sass of blonde boujie LA girls, with performances to hit songs by Cyndi Lauper, Sam Smith, Megan Three Stallions, Kim Petras, Vengaboys & more! You will be entertained by outrageous fashion, side-splitting jokes and unforgettable performances by the blonde […]

$43.66

Dorothy the Dinosaur Spectacular Show – SOLD OUT

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

SOLD OUT This July school holidays, hands will be clapping and toes tapping with Dorothy’s mega mix of dance hits! Get ready to Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp with everyone's favourite dinosaur in this extravaganza of show-stopping songs, including all The Wiggles' greatest hits like Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Hot Potato & Do The Propeller! The fun does not stop there! Joined on stage by all her Wiggly friends you will be ‘Shaking your Hips’ with Wags the Dog, ‘Move your Arms’ like Henry the […]

$27.19

Karaoke @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Studio8 Australian Album Tour

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Into the New Studio8 is country songwriting duo, Luke Johnson and Michelle Morgan, with Luke on guitar and vocals and Michelle on keyboard and backing vocals. They perform regularly at venues in the Southern Highlands and at festivals including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Parkes Elvis Festival and Hats Off to Country (Tamworth).

Free

Mother’s Day Carvery Roast Buffet @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Two seatings available - 11.30am and 1.00pm Buffet Lunch includes a variety of Chef-selected carvery meats, sides, salads and desserts. Menu - Vegetarian spring rolls, Samosas, Crumbed fish goujons, fresh bread rolls, Rainbow Beef stirfry, Malaysian buttermilk chicken, sweet & sour battered pork, Manchurian chicken, roast pork, roast beef, roast potato, roast pumpkin, seasonal steamed greens, steamed Jasmine rice. Salads - house potato salad, mixed garden salad. Desserts - chef's selection house-made mousse, mini selection of cakes and slices, mini pavlovas, fruit […]

$20 – $50

Celebrate 110 Years with the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Purchase ticket prior to 1 May The Armidale Bowlo will be celebrating with: entertainment from comedian Darren Carr; live music from AJ Williams; and a two-course chef-curated premium dining menu. Dress: smart casual. >> Winner of the Maza CX-3 will be announced!>> We look forward to seeing you and celebrating this wonderful occasion!

$80

Camp Quality Motocyc Rally

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along, bring your money, view the fabulous bikes, maybe have a word with the riders, but above all, please DONATE - every dollar helps. Riders will be departing 8.30am. A THREE-DAY MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE WITH A MISSION TO HELP KIDS FACING CANCER Looking for a great excuse to explore the rugged beauty of Australia on a motorbike?  Set off from Newcastle with around 70 other riders through historic regional towns and grazing lands, to the stunning landscapes of Armidale and Port […]

Free

Peter Raymond @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Joel McKay @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

AC/DC Tribute Show

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Hi-Voltage + OZ Rock Anthems AC/DC Tribute Show With five professional, seasoned musicians, this band sets the stage performing ACDC songs authentically to the exact recordings. They have an extensive repertoire covering songs from their first 1973 album to present day. We can guarantee you will not be disappointed!

$27.19

Magic Jake @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

A fun-filled, action-packed, comedic, children's magic & illusion show with jaw-dropping magic, hilarious age-appropriate jokes, audience participation, illusionary tables floating around, children sawed in half and MORE!

$6.31

Xmas Family Fun Night @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

FREE activities + movie screening, as well as a jumping castle, inflatable baseball and Santa photos, PLUS our MEGA Christmas cash draw prize of $3,000 to be won! Live music by The James Brothers following the raffles.

MS Melbourne Cup Lunch

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Lunch 12.30pm. Please come along for a delicious two-course lunch, Fleece to Fashion parade and race day fun. All funds will go to supporting local people living with MS.

$60

Anthony Zarb @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Free

Drag-O-Ween @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Note: restricted show 18+. Sign in and ID checks are a condition of entry. The Queens are back! Bluji Entertainment is back! Shushu Funtanna and Scarlett Fever will be bringing a Drag Triva spectacular Drag-O-Ween PLUS DJ Dance party Come along for a night of music cocktails, drag shows, prizes, trivia and much more! Prizes for best dressed. Tickets are limited so book fast!  

$20 – $25

Gather With the Women of Armidale

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The team at Tomorrow Man Woman is coming to Armidale, thanks to the efforts of the Rotary Club of Armidale and BackTrack Youth Works. This event will be held in conjunctioni with A Night With the Blokes - same date, same time, same venue. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the bar. A night not to be missed - reserve your spot. Come along for an engaging and impactful workshop to explore mental health and how we can […]

A Night With the Blokes of Armidale

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

The team at Tomorrow Man Woman is coming to Armidale, thanks to the efforts of the Rotary Club of Armidale and BackTrack Youth Works. This event will be held in conjunctioni with Gather With the Women of Armidale - same date, same time, same venue. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from the bar. Come along for an engaging and impactful workshop to explore mental health and how we can better look after ourselves, our mates, our families and […]