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?

Armchair Theatre @ Boobooks

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

Come and join a wonderful evening of Armchair Theatre - The Two Executioners by Fernando Arrabal.

Free
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

Keith & Luke @ 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.

Free

Autumn in the Ollera Garden

Ollera Station 196 Tenterden Road, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

Church, private cemetery and buggy sheds open to explore. Morning and afternoon teas and light lunch available. Proceeds to the Guyra & Community Progress Association to support beautification projects in the Guyra community. Cash on the day only - no EFTPOS facilities available.

$20

Armidale & New England Cat Club Show

SportUNE UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, Armidale, NSW, Australia

We are very excited as this is the 10th anniversary of the show. The theme will be Australiana. All-day BBQ and awesome raffles. Vendors will be selling great cat items. Vote for your favourite cat/kitten and favourite Bengal and best decorated cage in our show theme.  

Free

Cellissimo!

Memorial Hall, The Armidale School 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Rohan de Korte & Friends Charismatic Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cellist and pedagogue, Rohan de Korte, performs with outstanding local musicians Caleb Murray, Sofia Debus and Disa Smart. They are joined by rising Heart Strings Academy star students Andrew Clark, Jay Gates and Rebecca Sung playing solo and ensemble works by Bach, Dvořák, Ravel, Bloch, Kodály and more. A concert for the whole family. Tickets also available at the door.

$5 – $30
Event Series Motorkhana

Motorkhana

Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.

Scott Cook & Pamela Mae @ McCrossins

McCrossin's Mill Museum 29-31 Salisbury Street, URALLA, NSW, Australia

On his tenth tour of Australia, Canadian troubadour Scott Cook is making his first visit to Uralla!  Magic or your money back. Scott Cook sings sturdy, straight-talking songs that see the good in you.  Born in West Virginia and raised on the Canadian prairies, in 2007 he quit his job teaching kindergarten in Taiwan to move into a minivan and embark on the life of a full-time troubadour. Since then he has toured almost incessantly across Canada, the US, Europe, […]

$21.95 – $25

Julian James at Welder’s Dog

Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW

Julian James has established a prominent presence in the Australian live music scene over numerous years. His shows combine authentic energy with sincere storytelling, delivering an engaging experience. Julian James embodies a fusion of high-energy Americana Hill Country, blues, showcasing a mix of blues fervor, country allure, and contemporary style.

Free

Melodie d’Amore @ Guyra – CANCELLED

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, Australia

CANCELLED Italian tenor, Raffaele Pierno, will delight audiences with the greatest tenor solos of all time by artists such as Caruso, Pavarotti, Bocelli, Groban, Mario Lanza and more. He will be joined by associate artist, Melissa Buchholz, on piano.

$25.50 – $30.50