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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Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz Awe-inspiring and spectacular, and long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the enthralling story of two unlikely friends and how they became the wicked witch of the west and Glinda the Good.
To celebrate three prize packs, each containing a $40 ANM voucher to spend at any stall on the night and two unlimited Kid's Rides wristbands - visit Aussie NightMarkets facebook page to enter. There will also be food trucks, food stalls, dessert section, retail vendors, and rides and games. On-site parking available. Strictly no pets allowed.
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Paul Longley & Friends - Paul is a multi-instrumental and improvisational singer-songwriter who draws from funk, soul, folk, blues and world music. He is eclectic and dynamic, while at times pushing the boundaries that have been put on music! Paul is jointed by two amazing musicians: Hugh Brown on drums and Paul Robertson on bass. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
