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?

Deano’s Kids’ Fishing Workshop

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

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

Armidale & District Bird Club Annual Show

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW

Parrot Section: Feature variety - Neophemas Budgie Section: Feature variety - Dom. pieds Judges: Canaries (Steve Edwards), Finches (Barry Powells), Zebra Finches (Barry Powells), Budgerigars (Richard Buclor), Parrots (Peter Naylor)

Free
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Open Mic Poetry Night

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

New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.

ArtsNational Lecture: “The Scent Bottle:…”

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

The Scent Bottle:  Jewels in the Glass Crown - Andy McConnell (UK) Despite their mini sizes, the design attention lavished on scent bottles has seen them ranked amongst the most prestigious and expensive items.  Small glass flasks for scents and oils have been made for over 3,500 years.  This lecture will trace the stylistic and technological advances that have marked the history of glassmaking and the scent bottle from the days of the Ancients and Rome to the present day. […]

$25

Musica Viva Concert – Australian Guitar Quartet

Armidale Town Hall 127 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW

Bach to Bozza and Beyond Enjoy a kaleidoscopic program spanning 300 years, taking you on a captivating journey from Bach to Bossa and beyond with four of Australia’s leading guitarists as your tour guide. This concert promises to be an unforgettable experience with something for everyone. Be transported by these four master instrumentalists – their remarkable musicianship and virtuosic playing will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime! ARTISTS: Vladimir Gorbach Guitar; Leonard Grigoryan Guitar; Slava Grigoryan Guitar; […]

$25 – $55
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Go! @ Boobooks

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

Join in a game of Go!. Beginners welcome.

Free

Fun & Friendship in Curtis Park

Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW

Free event with games, a cup of soup (vegetarians catered for) and fruit. Tell you friends young, old and in-between

Free

Celebrate 110 Years with the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW

Purchase ticket prior to 1 May The Armidale Bowlo will be celebrating with: entertainment from comedian Darren Carr; live music from AJ Williams; and a two-course chef-curated premium dining menu. Dress: smart casual. >> Winner of the Maza CX-3 will be announced!>> We look forward to seeing you and celebrating this wonderful occasion!

$80
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Karaoke @ Rafters

Rafters Café & Restaurant 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA, NSW

Join us for karaoke, a meal if you wish, Happy Hour from 6.00-7.00pm. Great night!

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AJ Williams @ the Bowlo

Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Free
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Chess in the Mall

Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW

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, NSW

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