What’s on inArmidale?

Events in Armidale

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?

90’s Movie and Music Trivia @ the Grand

The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Another blast from the past night! This time it is all about the 90s. Dust off that denim jacket, don your bucket hats and chockers - get your grunge on and get to the Grand. 1st prize $100 cash; 2nd $50 Grand voucher; 2rd $25 Grand voucher. Prize for best dressed team, best dressed individual and best 90s-themed team name. Register from 6.00pm. All teams that book ahead will get a reward.

Free
Event Series Armidale Jam Circle

Armidale Jam Circle

The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

If your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along an join in. Join the Group Page! Song List Rollin' in My Sweet Babies Arms; Cornbread & Butterbeans; Sittin' on Top of the World; Keep on the Sunnyside; Worried Man Blues; Will the Circle be Unbroken; Cripple Creek; Nellie Kane; Boil Them Cabbage Down; Little Maggie; Rocky Top; I'll Fly Away; […]

Free

Beardy Brothers’ Reunion @ The Grand

The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Come and enjoy an afternoon of live music with local legends. Gary, Mick, Keith and Pete will reunite after 30 years to perform oldies you know and love!

Free

Armidale Jam Circle

The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

If your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited to the Armidale Jam Circle. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along and join in. Tune List: Old Favourites, Rollin in my Sweet Baby’Arms, Cornbread & Butter Beans, Wagon Wheel, East Virginia Blues, Rosewood, Worried Man Blues, I’ll Fly Away, Wayfaring Stranger, Will the Circle be Unbroken, Cripple Creek, Sittin’ on Top of the World, Boil Them Cabbage […]

Free

The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Interactive games show style, free to play, prizes and giveaways, $5 schooners, $7 house wines.

Free

Paint, Sip and Laugh @ the Grand

The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Simple, elegant and beautiful. Or as Tina Turner would say “Simply the Best”. This artwork (King Protea) is loved by many, a crowd favourite and perfect for groups of all sizes and painting abilities. Word has it there'll be live music in the afternoon!

$69.00