Armidale Events

2 September 2026 event - CANCELLED Come along for a relaxed night of laughter and sing-along. Can you sing? Doesn’t matter. Can you drink beer and shout lyrics with strangers? Perfect. Join us for Big Dog Big Sing at the brewery — where the vibes are high, the notes are optional, and everyone leaves feeling like Beyoncé (results may vary). Pizza available from 5.00pm.

The Art of the Japanese Garden: From tradition to modernity - Professor Marie Conte-Helm (UK) The Japanese love of nature has manifested itself in paintings and in the intimate and grand-scale gardens surrounding aristocratic palaces and Buddhist temples, as well as Zen-inspired dry landscape gardens with strikingly symbolic content. Marie is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. She was Director General of the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. Marie was awarded an OBE for services to UK-Japan educational and cultural […]

An evening of music, food and stories. Following its warmly received debut, Intermezzo returns with Vin & Voix—an evening celebrating beautiful music, good food and the pleasure of gathering together. Join Opera Australia mezzo-soprano Ruth Strutt and acclaimed pianist Donna Balson for an intimate recital that blurs the line between concert and dinner party. Settle in with a glass of wine or cocktail and delicious tapas as Ruth and Donna take you on a musical journey spanning the brilliance of Rossini […]

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

SOLD OUT Foodies will flock to Armidale for the inaugural UNE Fermentation Festival, celebrating the science, craft, and nutrition behind one of humanity’s oldest biotechnologies. Organised by the University of New England in partnership with Welder’s Dog and UNE Life, the day will feature a series of hands-on workshops followed by a fermentation-inspired canapé dinner in the evening.

Celebrate Oktoberfest with German beer, steins, traditional food specials, live music, drinking games and prizes for best dressed. Gather your friends, dress in your Oktoberfest best and enjoy a fun-filled day of festivities. Book a table to secure a prime seat for the celebrations.

Join bestselling author Bronnie Ware for an intimate evening marking the launch of her debut novel, Kookaburra. This is a rare public appearance and an opportunity to step inside the story behind the story—why Bronnie moved from internationally acclaimed non-fiction into fiction, how Kookaburra came to life, and what it means to begin a new creative chapter. The evening will feature an in-conversation with the author, a short reading from the novel, audience Q&A, and generous time for book signing, photographs, […]

Enjoy an evening with Koivu, an indie folk band performing original songs that explore the darker side of life while weaving in themes of hope and joy. Influenced by a Nordic Noir aesthetic, their atmospheric music creates a unique and captivating live experience. Relax with a wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage, and enjoy a selection of delicious nibbles while taking in the performance.

Please bring a plate of goodies to share for supper. Tea and coffee will be provided - please bring your own cup. $1 raffles. Just a reminder that Masonic Hall is an Aged Care Facility, so if feeling unwell, please do not attend. Dance Programme Alpine Stroll, Dynasty Blues, Barcelona; 2. Alpha Waltz, Sally Anne Cha Cha, Carousel; 3. Cassius Quickstep, Killarney Vale Waltz, Eugene Tango; 4. Merrilyn, Queen of Hearts Rumba, Waltz Catherine; 5. Blue Moon Blues, Helena Quickstep, […]

Katy Perry, Green Day, Evanescence, Panic! At the Disco, Creed, Blink‑182… all the songs that raised us, broke us, and made us who we are. Let’s scream the hits like it’s 2008 and nothing hurts yet! Dress code: emo, punk & peak millennial cringe. Bring your eyeliner, your nostalgia, and your unresolved teenage feelings.

BOOKED OUT The Duval Dam Buster Trail Run (DDB) consists of five trail running events within the Mt Duval and Dumaresq Dam areas. The event is organised by the DDB committee consisting of passionate trail running locals and interested community members.  All committee members are volunteers. The event will be hosted by Armidale Athletics Club Inc. Mt Duval is a large forested mountain on the New England Range, part of the Great Dividing Range, and is located in the New […]

Following its warmly received debut, Intermezzo returns with Impressions—an afternoon recital celebrating the connection between music and the visual arts. Join Opera Australia mezzo-soprano Ruth Strutt and acclaimed singer and pianist Donna Balson at NERAM for an intimate performance in the inspiring surroundings of one of regional Australia's finest galleries. Together they present a thoughtfully curated programme that journeys from the elegance of Cesti and the rich lyricism of Saint-Saëns to the evocative sound worlds of Berg, the poetry of […]

Real Stories, bold spirits, adventure, redefined. Join us for a night of community connection, inspiring film and great prizes from our passionate partners. Presented by Mountain Designs - The Women’s Adventure Film Tour returns for its 10th year, and we’re proud to once again share a collection of short films that celebrate remarkable women exploring the world around them. From local trails to remote summits, these films go beyond the extreme to spotlight something deeper: courage, connection, and personal challenge. […]

Nahari Slater-Saunders & Buddy Knox - Cold beer, great food, good times, great country music hits.

Come sing your heart out.