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?

Trivia @ the Root with Jack

The Alternate Root 48 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

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.

$5
Event Series 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.

$20.50 – $25.50

AJ @ The Root

The Alternate Root 48 Bridge Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

.Come along, enjoy a delicious meal and a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Free

Uralla Show

Uralla Showground 8 King Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

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; […]

$6 – $30

Five-course Degustation @ “The Mayfly”

"The Mayfly", Dunmore Trout Waters 357 Wandsworth Road, WANDSWORTH, NSW, Australia

The very first Wild. Local. Homegrown degustation. With five courses showcasing some of the best produce from the New England region. Book in quick as there are only 30 seats available.

$110

Armidale Birdwatchers

Booroolong Nature Reserve off Booroolong Road, BOOROOLONG, NSW, Australia

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 […]

Free
Event Series Uralla High Country Markets

Uralla High Country Markets

Uralla Showground 8 King Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

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.

Free

New England Wedding Showcase

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

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.

$5.50

Walcha Cup Race Day

Walcha Racecourse 140 Darjeeling Road, WALCHA, NSW, Australia

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 […]

$8.56 – $32.80
Event Series 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.

$20.50 – $25.50

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.

Event Series Chess in the Mall

Chess in the Mall

Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

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

Free
Event Series Backgammon in the Mall

Backgammon in the Mall

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

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

Pinot & Picasso @ Rafters

Rafters Café & Restaurant 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Simple, elegant and beautiful. Or as Tina Turner would say “Simply the best”. This artwork is loved by many, a crowd favourite and perfect for groups of all sizes and painting abilities. Enjoy a fabulous afternoon of sipping and painting the lovely King Protea.This is a non-BYO session as the bar will be open and offering up your favourites. Why not treat yourself to lunch or dinner afterwards!

$65.00

Super Bowl @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Yippee - kids eat free all day. Lunch special will be American Hot Dogs. A great day for the whole family.

Free
Event Series National Theatre Live @ Belgrave

National Theatre Live @ Belgrave

Belgrave Twin Cinema 145 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

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 […]

$15 – $25