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?

Guyra Campdraft

Guyra Showground 27 Marne Street, GUYRA
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Chess in the Mall

Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE

Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!

Free
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Backgammon in the Mall

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE

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.

Free
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Chair Yoga with U3A Facilitators

New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE

The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Join U3A Armidale’s Bron Baker and Maureen Lauder for a free one-hour session of yoga in chairs. This session will be held in NERAM’s Mazda Gallery, followed by a free morning tea which will allow an open discussion about health and wellness for our senior citizens. Yoga is an ancient system of physical exercise that helps you develop strength, flexibility and a sense of well-being.

Free

“Dusky Buzz” @ the Alternate Root

The Alternate Root 48 Bridge Street, URALLA

Cocktails, live music and dinner. Friends playing the music they like best…jazz, pop, blues, soul and samba - plus original songs. Featuring Maria Rummery (vocals), Al Hardaker (lead guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass, guitar and vocals) and Dick Kaehler (drums, percussion and vocals). Come and enjoy some laid-back musical fun and song.

Free

Culture Fest

Civic Park Dumaresq Street, Armidale

Showcasing the rich diversity of cultures that are in our region and what better way to do that than through food, music and dance. Come and join us at Civic and Curtis Park in Armidale for an evening of international food stalls, live music, cultural dance and song, a pop-up bar, kids arts and craft, plus so much more! Best bit... IT'S FREE! This event is in partnership with UNE and Armidale Regional Council. We are committed to our sustainability […]

Free