Go! @ Boobooks
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJoin in a game of Go!. Beginners welcome.
Free
What’s on inArmidale?
Armidale Events
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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Songs from the Porch of Life @ Guyra
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaSongs from the Porch of Life, is based upon the songwriters in the round format, a format which is enormously popular in the USA in places like Nashville. In simple terms it is two or three singer-songwriters on stage at once performing their original songs, as well as songs by other writers that influenced them in their writing. Basically it is two or three solo acts on stage at once, or as we like to say, three stools, three microphones, […]
$10.50 – $15.50
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
The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaWelcome to Appleton, a tidy country town with a population of 1557. Stop in at the pub in the arvo, try your luck with the pokies and why not stay for the annual Potato Race? It’s the highlight of the year. Only this year Dr Penny Anderson is back home in Appleton, and she has a question. Why should the prize money for the race be more for the men than for the women? Cousin Nikki thinks Penny is up […]
$25.50 – $30.50
TAS Rugby Carnival
The Armidale School 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThis Carnival is the largest junior rugby carnival held, over two days, in Australia, attracting young rugby enthusiasts and their coaches, along with committed families and supporters from all over the country. The carnival caters for under 12 teams and a girls 7s Competition for 14s and 16s players. In previous years, visitors have travelled from the Sunshine Coast in the north, the NSW Southern Highlands in the south and many coastal and inland centres in between. Armidale’s beautiful autumn […]
Free
Chess in the Mall
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
Free
Backgammon in the Mall
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome 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
Beach Party @ Dumaresq Dam
Dumaresq Dam Reserve Dumaresq Dam Road (right off Boorolong Road), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaJoin, federal Member for New England, Barnaby Joyce, and Mayor, Sam Coupland, for the ultimate school holiday kick off and celebrate in style the grand opening of the new Nature Playground. Dive into adventure at the Playground where kids can explore, climb and let their imaginations run wild amidst the beauty of nature. Enjoy a delicious free BBQ lunch and ice-cream van. Plus, do not miss out on the thrill of an exciting lolly hunt through the Nature Playground. Grab […]
Free
NSW Khanacross
Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAn autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available Saturday at the canteen with full BBQ available Sunday for purchase. Spectators welcome.
Goldheist & Ash Morse – Live music in Uralla
McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, AustraliaSongs + Stories to Warm the Heart: A Cosy Evening at the Piano (Uralla) Goldheist and Ash Morse come together for a beautiful evening of songs and stories at the piano, exploring human connection through music and the power of the storytelling experience.
$31.25
Coffee & Chat Car Display
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA fabulous display of Classic and Specialist cars - have a chat to the owners and/or compare notes.
Armidale Farmers’ Market
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables.
Darts Night @ the Kilda
St Kilda Hotel 102-104 Rusden Street (cnr Marsh Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCash prize, $5 buy in, 1st place $50 plus pot.
$5
Open Mic Poetry Night
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaNew poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
Wednesday Night Poker @ the Grand
The Grand Hotel 251 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
$15
Trivia @ the Newie with Rach
New England Hotel Cnr Dangar and Beardy Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaWin 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
Free
Trivia @ the Railway
Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, ArmidaleCome and enjoy a meal, good company and increase your knowledge.
Free
Tour de Rocks
Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 137 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaThe 2024 Tour de Rocks dates have been set. The Board is working on a new and exciting route for 2024. * We are planning to ride and the high level route is:- Armidale to Ebor, Ebor to Ulong and Ulong to Woolgoolga. * But, until we work through all the details, you will need to wait a bit longer for more information. * Remember - there are always a few "little hills" and 2024 won't be any different. So, […]
ArtsNational Lecture: “Elizabeth Taylor’s Greatest…”
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaElizabeth Taylor's Greatest Love – with Jewels - Adrian Dickens (AUS) Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor has long been associated with jewels – diamonds in particular, and her legendary jewellery collection was said to be worth over $200 million at the star’s death. Find out the fascinating stories behind the breathtaking collection that rivalled Cleopatra’s, the star who wore them and the man who bought most of them – Richard Burton. Adrian Dickens trained in the UK before emigrating to Australia […]
$25
Olde-time Music Jam @ Boobooks
Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along to Boobooks again for a fun night of jamming music playing and singing. No experience needed. Doesn’t matter at what level you are at. It’s a place where everyone is welcome.
Free
