Dion Bayman @ the Bowlo
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Free
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Armidale Events
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Reopening of Dangars Gorge
Join us at Oxley Wild Rivers National Park to celebrate the official reopening of the Dangars Gorge precinct - one of the New England region's most spectacular natural destinations. Recent upgrades have improved access, safety and visitor facilities, including a new bridge over Salisbury Waters, better access to 10.5km of walking tracks and four scenic lookouts, and refreshed campground facilities. Come along to explore the upgrades, enjoy the views, and celebrate this iconic place with the community. a Free BBQ […]
Free
Rocky Horror Show @ Hoskins
Michael Hoskins Creative Arts Centre The Armidale School, 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAn electrifying revival of the Rocky Horror Show storms the stage with high‑voltage performances, dazzling design, and the unapologetic swagger that made the musical a global sensation. Brad and Janet’s innocent detour into Dr Frank‑N‑Furter’s castle becomes a whirlwind of seduction, satire, and sci‑fi spectacle as the boundary‑breaking scientist unveils his latest creation. This production delivers a bold, immersive experience - complete with powerhouse vocals, cutting‑edge staging, and the iconic score that defined a generation of midnight theatre. Stylish, provocative, and irresistibly […]
$40.50 – $45.50
Hillgrove Social Night
Hillgrove Rural Community Hall 76 Brackin Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, AustraliaA community family event with $15 light meal, tea/coffee, music and BYO alcohol for a great evening of catching up with friends and neighbours. Any proceeds to projects within Hillgrove community.
Free
Armidale Birdwatchers
7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea/lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and to register to join the group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but please […]
Free
UNE Discovery: Science Meets Art (K-10)
Join us for a school holiday adventure at NERAM where art meets nature! Have you ever wondered how scientists record their findings in nature and draw things that are no longer alive, like a dinosaur? These school holidays you can find out in this exciting hands-on workshop combining art, science and problem solving! Enjoy a guided tour of the incredible DistoMorph exhibition by Brisbane-based artist Svenja that showcases striking three-dimensional sculptures and textile art inspired by the natural world. Then, join UNE […]
$15.50
UNE Discovery: Big Blue Blocks
New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA school holiday adventure with Big Blue Blocks. Bring your toddlers and young children to enjoy an Imagination Playground! Each session offers an interactive play space designed to encourage child-directed, open-ended play. Children will be inspired to build, create, and explore while developing creativity, problem-solving skills, and collaborative play. Designed for toddlers and children up to 6 years. Parents are asked to stay and supervise their children. Session 1: 10.30-11.30am; Session 2: 12.00-1.00pm
$15.50
Katie Brooke & Thor Phillips @ Welder’s Dog Brewery
An exceptional double-header featuring Katie Brooke and Thor Phillips. Katie Brooke: Rural-based country artist Katie blends life on the land, vulnerable storytelling and powerful vocals into an authentic country sound. Raised on a beef cattle property in Northern NSW, Katie continues to live and breathe the country lifestyle that shapes her music. Her single “Too Far Down” was named the number one most-charted song on Australian Country Radio for 2023, and she has performed at major events including Tamworth Country Music […]
$27.19
Joel McKay @ the Bowlo
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Thriftmas in July @ Guyra
Various - see programme NSW, AustraliaGet on board and support this fantastic community event. This is a great opportunity for sporting, service groups, businesses and the general community to: have a winter clean-up; make some extra money; support sustainability through reusing and recycling; showcase and support local businesses. Guyra's Best Hot Chocolate Trail: To support our local business precinct during the winter months, we're inviting local cafés and eateries to participate in Guyra's Best Hot Chocolate Trail. Create a signature indulgent hot chocolate, give it a unique name, […]
Free
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.
Free
ARC Closed Restricted Dressage Competition
Equestrian Centre Kennedy Street (cnr north end of Douglas Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCanteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event. Ribbons for all classes.
Free
New England Sporting Car Club Motorkhana
Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAn auto test (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.
Free
UNE Discovery: Pig Power Tower
Join us for a school holiday adventure at NERAM where art meets engineering! Inspired by the story of the Three Little Pigs, children will build towers out of paper and straw and see how much piggy pressure and wind blowing their buildings can withstand before they topple! You will get to: build a paper tower and see how much weight it can carry; engage with design by building a structure with straws; explore environmental factors in materials - perfect for […]
$15.50
ArtsNational Lecture: “Is This the Real Life?…”
Is This the Real Life? How writers and artists have challenged our perceptions of reality - Mary Sharp (UK) When Lucy goes through the wardrobe into Narnia, when Harry Potter opens his letter and when Ned takes the red pill, they all discover that the worlds they thought they knew are only part of the truth. From Plato onwards, writers and artists have sought to create other worlds that inspire our imagination. Mary now runs her own company Opening Up Literature […]
$25.50
The Dumb Waiter @ The Playhouse
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAge guidance: 12+ The Dumb Waiter, by Nobel laureate Harold Pinter, is coming to The Playhouse. This razor-sharp post-World War II comedy of menace depicts a world where humour opens the door and menace walks in. Two men wait in a basement room for instructions, filling the time with tea, football, the newspaper, and small irritations. In The Dumb Waiter, language is never just small talk. It is a tool, a shield, a weapon. The pauses speak as loudly as the words. As messages […]
$32.41 – $48.07
Glen Price @ the Bowlo
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Free
Drag Bingo @ Bolt Inn
with Jackie Daniels and Amber Rose Not your average Saturday night at the pub. Jackie us taking over for three rounds of bingo, drinks and belly laughs. Cocktails flowing, prizes up for grabs, laughs guaranteed. Gold ticket: dinner and show (dinner from 5.00pm from a select menu, served between 5.00and 6.30pm). Kitchen will shut at 7.00pm. Silver ticket: be sure to arrive, fed, by 7.30pm.
$30.00 – $60.00
Fawlty Towers – the Dining Experience
They’re back! After taking Armidale by storm during their debut in 2025; Fawlty Towers The Dining Experience returns in 2026. Don’t miss out on your chance to see the original multi-award-winning West End sensation taking the world by storm. Basil, Manuel and Sybil are in town—and they’re bringing a healthy dose of mayhem to your door. Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is the show where anything can happen and usually does—and with 70% of the show improvised, […]
$119.50
Bliss Bomb @ the Bowlo
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Free
