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Live Local Music at Joe Maguires Pub
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Joe Maguires Pub, 144 Peel Street, Tamworth, New South Wales, 2340, Australia
Enjoy the best local live music Tamworth has to offer every Friday & Saturday from 8pm-11pm. Enjoy $20 Beer Jugs select beers and $25 Cocktail Jugs from 12pm-5pm every Saturday. Enjoy a pre show dinner in the Bistro or Cocktails on the lawn whilst the kids tackle the playground. Our outdoor seating is heated so you’ll stay toasty in the cooler months. See who’s playing over on our Facebook Page. Book your spot now on 6766 2114 or via the form below.

Live Music at The Longyard
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:30 | The Longyard Hotel, 10/12 The Ringers Rd, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT AT LONGY! Summer vibes, cold drinks and a full week of live entertainment — it doesn’t get better than this! Whether you’re chasing after-work tunes or a big weekend sesh, we’ve got you covered every. single.

Saintly Devil Dancers
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Hall, Drummond Memorial Public School, 250 Rusden Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, 2350, Australia
Come along for a great night of square dancing followed by supper.

Live Music at The Pub
2025-12-19 19:00 - 23:00 | The Pub, 99 Gunnedah Rd, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
🎶 Live Entertainment at The Pub! 🎶Join us Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights for great vibes, music, and good times!From 7pm till LateDon’t miss out—come down and make it a night to remember!

Danthonia Bruderhof Community - The Universe Sings
2025-12-19 18:30 - 22:00 | Danthonia Community, 4188 Gwydir Highway, Elsmore, NSW, 2360, Australia
The Universe Sings: of the Wonder of God’s Creation. A Cantata portraying Christ’s birth: the expectation of human kind as it awaits a Redeemer, rejoicing angels who announce the Birth, and the exultation of the universe – earth, sun, stars and planets. To be held at Danthonia Community on Friday, 19 December 20256:30pm for 7pm

Dion Bayman @ Bendemeer Hotel
2025-12-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Bendemeer Hotel, 112-130 Caroline Street, Bendemeer, NSW, 2355, Australia
Come along for a wonderful night of food, music and good company with friends.

The Pub, Meat Raffles
2025-12-19 18:30 - 19:30 | The Pub, 99 Gunnedah Rd, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
Friday and Saturday Night Meat Raffles!Tickets are $1 each and start selling from 6:30pmCome down for you chance to win!

Live at the Bendemeer Hotel – Dion Bayman
2025-12-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Bendemeer Hotel, 112-130 Caroline Street, Bendemeer, NSW, 2355, Australia
Get ready for a fantastic night of live music as Dion Bayman takes the stage at the Bendemeer Hotel on Friday, 19th December at 6:30pm. Known for his smooth vocals and heartfelt songwriting, Dion brings a warm and engaging performance that’s perfect for a summer evening out. Gather your friends, enjoy a great meal, and settle in for an unforgettable night of live entertainment. Bookings are recommended — call 02 6769 5550 to reserve your spot.

Bendemeer Christmas Raffles
2025-12-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Bendemeer Hotel, 112-130 Caroline Street, Bendemeer, NSW, 2355, Australia
Join us at the Bendemeer Hotel – tickets on sale from 6:30pm. Lots of great prizes to be won, so come on down and get into the festive spirit! 🎁🍻 Ph 02 67696550 to make a reservation!

Chilli Jam @ the Bowlo
2025-12-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Armidale City Bowling Club, 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, 2350, Australia
Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam – Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun. Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Disney Frozen Jr.
2025-12-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Capitol Theatre Tamworth, Level 1 Centrepoint Shopping Centre Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
Presented by The Studio Classical and Performing Arts
Disney’s worldwide phenomenon is taking The Studio by (snow) storm!Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is the timeless tale of two sisters pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As one young woman struggles to find her voice and harness her powers within, the other embarks on an epic adventure to bring her family together once and for all. Both are searching for love. They just don’t know where to find it. Frozen Jr. beautifully illustrates that true love takes many forms, highlighting the unique and powerful bond between sisters. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humour, Frozen Jr. is sure to delight the whole family. DIRECTORKristi Cini MUSICAL DIRECTORTodd Power CAST Students of The Studio – Classical & Performing Arts Music & Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez Book by Jennifer Lee Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

Nundle Woollen Mill Tour
2025-12-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Nundle Woollen Mill Grounds, Oakenville Street, Nundle, NSW, 2340, Australia
A guided tour of the Nundle Woollen Mill is a great way to get a thorough understanding of the processes undertaken. Although the machines are old, the process is not that much different to a modern day textile mill. You will be fascinated to see the number of steps required to transform the raw material into a ball of yarn ready for knitting. The building that houses the historic machines was purpose built for visitors to get the perfect view of the machines in action. The building is all on one level so it caters well for young children and the elderly and has excellent wheelchair access. We run catered, guided tours every week for many different type of groups from all over Australia. For example, we have run tours for car clubs, motorbike clubs, Probus groups, Lions Clubs, Knitters, Spinners and Weavers groups, caravanners and family groups, just to name a few. See details below. Please contact our friendly team to discuss your requirements. For bookings call 1300 686 353 or 02 6769 3330

Westpac Housie at Wests
2025-12-19 11:00 - 12:30 | West Tamworth League Club, 58 Phillip Street, Tamworth West, NSW, 2340, Australia
Help raise vital funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter whilst having the chance to win some great cash prizes! Come along for a fun day out, keep your mind active, be social and challenge yourself! Wednesdays at 7pm and Fridays at 11am

Bingo at Manilla Services Club
2025-12-19 11:00 | Manilla Services Club, 25 Court Street, Manilla, NSW, 2346, Australia
Join us for an exciting and fun-filled Bingo experience at Manilla Services Club! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, everyone is welcome to participate. Event Details:
When: Every Wednesday and FridaySession: 11AMWhere: Manilla Services Club, 25 Court Street, Manilla, NSW 2346
Bring your friends, bring your lucky charm, and get ready for some fun! For more information call 6785 1209.

Absolute Care & Social Support's Seniors Group
2025-12-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Absolute Care and Social Support, 88 Bridge Street, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
Absolute Care & Social Support run a group for anyone over 65 from 10:30am till 12:30pm on Mondays and Fridays. The team do a range of activities reflecting the interests of the people within the group and their abilities, the team provides light refreshments which is included in the price of $15 per session.

Classic Car and Motorcycle Display
2025-12-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Armidale Plaza, 195-197 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, 2350, Australia
The proposed Australian Transport Museum incorporating the Armidale Transport Museum and the Classic and Specialist Car Club Armidale has set up a fabulous array of classic cars and motorcycles for enthusiasts to drool over. The display will be changed regularly so that a large range of vehicles can be seen.

Dusky Buzz 60's Night
2025-12-19 17:30 - 19:30 | BooBooks, 176 Beardy St, Armidale, NSW, 2350, Australia
Join us in welcoming DUSKY BUZZ back to the Boobooks stage, for an unforgettable evening of music from the Swinging ’60s.
After their highly acclaimed 70’s, 80’s, 90’s night and 30’s, 40’s, 50’s night earlier this year. This incredibly talented group are back to transport you back to the swinging 60’s for a whole night!
Win our Best Dressed prize with bold patterns and colours, tie-dying influences of the 60s, don’t forget to top it off with the radical hair of the time.
PEACE ~ LOVE ~ FLOWER POWER

Courtesy of Armidale Regional Council for the above information and event picture.

NSW Cricket Under 13s Youth Championships
2025-12-16 09:00 - 2025-12-19 17:00 | Various, ARMIDALE, NSW, 2350, Australia
This event will feature over 100 young cricketers competing in various age groups at Armidale Sportsground (38-58 Dumaresq Street), Harris Park (160 Kirkwood Street), Lambert Park (108 Butler Street) and Rologas fields (Taylor/Kirkwood Streets)c. The Championships are a significant opportunity for players to showcase their skills and progress in the cricketing community.

Armidale Farmers Market
2025-12-14 08:30 - 12:30 | Curtis Park, 75 Faulkner Street, Armidale, NSW, 2350, Australia
Armidale Farmers Market is on 2nd Sunday each month 8:30am–12:30pm at Curtis Park One of the great advantages of Curtis Park is that many people will be able to cycle and walk to the market. We’re always working on new ideas and activities in the pipeline and are aiming to continue to provide a vibrant and quality market. Keep an eye out on our Facebook page and Instagram. If you are a paid up member of Sustainable Living Armidale you are welcome to sell produce at the Armidale Local Food stall with a slice of profits going to paying for the stall and surplus goes to SLA which in turn propels new projects. BYO bags + reuseables, we’re aiming for a plastic free zone!

Armidale Dumaresq Creek Regeneration
2025-12-14 08:30 - 12:30 | Dumaresq Creek, 27 Kennedy St, Armidale, NSW, 2350, Australia
Welcome to 2025 and advice for the start of our 2nd Sunday Working Bees. Our working bee will involve planting a new area within the Weedy Wasteland to Wildlife Wetland area, some infill planting and possibly weeding as well. Access will be from the south side via Kennedy sunscreen.
AURG will provide equipment, morning tea and BBQ lunch for a gold coin purposes.All participants wishing to attend the AURG working bee must be a current Individual SNEL Member i.e.
Hold current membership. SNEL will provide AURG with a current list prior to each event. If a volunteer does not have internet access, they may pick up a form from the SNEL office, to complete and sign. Forms should be left at, or mailed back to, the SNEL office for event. Membership is current for 12 months

Carols in the Cathedral and Service of Nine Lessons
2025-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral, 132 Dangar Street, Armidale, NSW, 2350, Australia
We welcome you to join us for our annual Carols in the Cathedral and Service of Nine Lessons.
Experience the true meaning of Christmas with sublime singing in the recently refurbished Catholic Cathedral.
6:00pm Wednesday, December 3, at Saints Mary and Joseph Cathedral, Armidale.
All welcome.

UNDER THE SAME SKY Exhibition
2025-12-01 09:30 - 2025-12-23 14:00 | Weswal Gallery, 192 Brisbane Street, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
Now showing at Weswal Gallery – In their exhibition, Under The Same Sky, painters Isabelle Devos and Elouise Roberts present parallel explorations of landscape—each grounded in close observation, yet shaped by distinct aesthetic languages and emotional rhythms. The work in this exhibition has come from spending time together exploring the landscapes in the greater Tamworth region including Nundle, Chaffey Dam and the Liverpool Plains.

Christmas Workshop Pyrography Serving Board
2025-11-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Elevating Art Studio, 2/154 Bridge Street, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
gnite your creativity this Christmas with the warm, rustic beauty of pyrography — the art of drawing with fire! In this relaxed and festive evening workshop, you’ll learn how to design and wood-burn your own Christmas-themed serving board, perfect for holiday entertaining or a handmade gift straight from the heart. Guided step-by-step by Sherry from Elevating Art Studio, you’ll explore mark-making, shading, and design techniques using professional pyrography tools. Choose from beautiful festive designs such as Australian natives, ornaments, or winter motifs — or create your own custom pattern. We’ll set the mood with Christmas tunes, laughter, and light refreshments as you craft something truly one-of-a-kind. All materials and tools are provided. No experience needed — just bring your festive spirit! Spots are limited — book early to secure your place.

The Nutcracker
2025-11-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Capitol Theatre Tamworth, Level 1 Centrepoint Shopping Centre Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
Presented by The Studio Classical and Performing Arts
A Family Christmas TraditionThis annual production of The Nutcracker is the perfect way to get into the 2025 Christmas spirit. Students from The Studio Classical & Performing Arts will impress you with their discipline, technique and artistry. Come and start your Christmas festivities with a beautiful production of The Nutcracker, performed by students ranging from ages of 3 – adult. The production will be led by students studying in the Part-Time Training Program at The Studio. Make this Christmas one to remember and join The Studio family as they present this much loved Christmas tradition! DIRECTED BYKristi Cini

Live Local Music at Joe Maguires Pub
2025-11-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Joe Maguires Pub, 144 Peel Street, Tamworth, New South Wales, 2340, Australia
Enjoy the best local live music Tamworth has to offer every Saturday & Sunday from 1pm-4pm. Enjoy a pre show dinner in the Bistro or Cocktails on the lawn whilst the kids tackle the playground. Our outdoor seating is heated so you’ll stay toasty in the cooler months. See who’s playing over on our Facebook Page. Book your spot now on 6766 2114 or via the form below.

Bupa's Tinsel-Tastic Christmas Community Day
2025-11-30 13:00 - 16:00 | 68-74 Bligh Street North Tamworth, 68-74 Bligh Street, North Tamworth, nsw, 2340, Australia
Come join us for a fun time at Bupa aged care. We will have Market stalls, food stalls, Animal visitors, Fun and games for the whole family, and maybe even a visit from the Big Man Himself, Santa Clause, with who people can get pictures with!

Sundays Were Made for This - The Drunken Trout Café
2025-11-30 12:00 - 14:00 | The Drunken Trout Cafe, 52 Shearers Road, Hanging Rock, NSW, 2340, Australia
The Drunken Trout Cafe and Nundle Smokehouse are located at Arc-en-Ciel trout Farm, Hanging country.Celebrate good food and great company, outdoors in the garden in summer, or at a cosy fireside table in desserts.BYO alcoholBOOKINGS ESSENTIALSunday hours 10am to 4pm

Visible Mending Workshop
2025-11-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Tamworth Regional Gallery, 466 Peel Street, Tamworth, NSW, 2340, Australia
This workshop will occur on a monthly basisProudly brought to you by the Tamworth Regional Gallery and Tamworth Regional Council’s Sustainability Team, join Gallery Staff and Friends for a creative Sunday at the Gallery. Inspired by the Japanese repair technique, Shashiko, learn the art of turning rips, tears or stains in your favourite piece of clothing into a beautiful piece of wearable art. Completely hand craft focused, there are no machine required. When: 11am – 1pm Age: Open to all ages. Children need to be supervised. Cost: FREE to attend, all materials provided. Bookings not required, but please bring along an item of clothing or textile to work on. Upcoming dates:
Sunday, 7th of SeptemberSunday, 5th of OctoberSunday, 2nd of NovemberSunday, 30th of November
The Tamworth Regional Gallery offers free and accessible parking – located behind the building, accessed via Peel or Hill St. If you have any questions about our Visible Mending workshops or any programming, please contact the friendly gallery staff. gallery@tamworth.nsw.gov.au Ph: 6767 5230

Markets in the mall
2025-11-30 08:00 - 13:00 | Armidale Mall, Beardy Street Mall, Beardy Street,, Armidale, NSW, 2350, Australia
SLA usually has an information stall in front of the City Post Office at Armidale Markets in the Mall. They are held on the last Sunday of each month from 8am–1pm with 50 plus different stalls making a regular appearance. Stalls include a huge range of street food, cafés, farm produce, quality handmade and handcrafted items, cupcakes, candles, bath and body products, skincare and makeup, handmade clothing, bags, shoes, linen, pottery, woodwork, plants, art, homewares, toys, plus so much more. The markets are held in Beardy Street Mall, Armidale and are run by the Armidale PCYC.
