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?

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

Persian Arthouse Festival

The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Programme: Friday, 3 May - 7.00pm - Bashu, the little stranger by Bahram Beyzai; Saturday, 4 May - 2.00pm - The Runner by Amir Naderi; Saturday, 4 May - 7.00pm - Where is the friend's house by Abbas Kiarostami; Sunday, 5 May - 2.00pm - Breath by Narges Abyar. The inaugural edition of Persian Arthouse Festival, is themed around Childhood. Each film will be introduced by Dr Hadi Nojoumian and will conclude with a discussion featuring distinguished local personalities. Delicious traditional Iranian snacks will be […]

Free

Rick Cuthel @ 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

Re-opening of Ebor Falls Precinct

Ebor Falls Waterfall Way, EBOR, NSW, Australia

You are invited to celebrate this significant infrastructure project and experience the reserve first-hand in a unique and special way! Ebor Falls has recently been upgraded with new visitor infrastructure including accessible pathways and lookouts. What's On? Smoking ceremony; speeches by National Parks and Wildlife Services staff and special guests; tours running from the upper to lower falls along the newly-built walking track; free sausage sizzle at 12.30pm at the lower falls; free drinks provided throughout the event. Please note: […]

Free

Cary Bennett @ Alternate Root

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

Come and join Cary, Wendy and James for some fabulous music, food and drink. Hope to see you there.

Free

Fanny Lumsden @ Bundarra Hall

Bundarra School of Arts Hall 27-29 Bendemeer Street, BUNDARRA, NSW, Australia

Join 2x ARIA and 8x Golden Guitar Winner, Fanny Lumsden, and her band the Prawn Stars as they bring their infamous Country Halls Tour to Bundarra. So what is it?  An all-in community night out, where you can come together with kids and all, share live music, a dance, and a feel-good time. Fanny and her band have been bringing their harmony-filled, high energy, joyous shows to over 200 halls all over regional Australia for 13 years now and it is […]

$16.75 – $99.43

“I Didn’t Even Know That” @ Lodge Theatre

The Lodge Theatre 119A Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Armidale’s High Country Theatre is proud to present a work-in-progress – previewing a one woman show in development by locally based storyteller, singer and songwriter, Fay June Ball. It is a powerful and entertaining collection of yarns from a life that has been far from ordinary. A natural storyteller and entertainer, Fay will take you on a journey that starts with her family history as a woman with Wiradjuri, Irish and English heritage. The theatre is small, so advance booking […]

$10.50 – $15.50

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

Deano’s Kids’ Fishing Workshop

Deano's Spring Water Trout Hatchery 643 Black Mountain Road, BLACK MOUNTAIN, NSW, Australia

Want to learn how to fish your local waters? Come along to a  hands-on, free fishing workshop. The day includes sessions on how to rig up, cast and have a go fishing. It will also include great tips on how to be a responsible fisher and you will get a chance to ask local experts all the information you need to get started fishing in your local area. All equipment is supplied. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Each […]

Free