Armidale Events

Armidale’s Eisteddfod is an important cultural event in the New England calendar that continues a wonderful cultural tradition established in Wales over 900 years ago. Welsh Eisteddfods were festivals celebrating the performance of literature and music, and this concept holds true to this day. Down the centuries, Eisteddfods have evolved to reflect changing societies, but they remain an enduring part of Australia’s cultural heritage as important training grounds for emerging entertainers – our musicians, dancers and actors. Timetable:  Venues: ATC […]

Music from Mesopotamia to the Tablelands - The Split Rock Maqam blends Ezidi and oriental folk traditions shaped by Kurdish, Turkish and Arabic influences. Farhan Almito is an Ezidi musician from Shingal Mountain, Iraq, now based in Armidale. Through his music, played on saz and oud, Farhan invites audiences on a journey into his homeland sharing stories of culture, identity, and a deep love for life. Jack Cavanagh is lifelong student of percussion, having played in bands and orchestras and […]

Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films! 6.30pm - Nun in the City (PG - mild violence and coarse language), 1hr 26 mins, Comedy) - Sister Lucie, a dedicated nun, decides to flee her convent after 20 years to find her love of youth. It is for her the beginning of an extraordinary adventure.  

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

Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films! 10.00am - Jean Valjean (M - mature themes and violence), 1hr 39 mins, Drama) - Jean Valjean is released from prison after nineteen years of hard labor, violence, and suffering. Filled with anger and a deep sense of injustice, he has become a dangerous man who trusts no one and nothing. When he arrives in a small village in Provence, he is […]

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 1. Swing Waltz, Killarney Vale Waltz, Veleta Waltz; 2. Gypsy Tap, Evening 3 Step, Militaire; 3. Emmerdale Waltz, Alpha Waltz, Woodside Waltz; 4. Sindy Swing, Harlequin Swing, Linden Swing; 5. Festival Glide, Alpine Stroll, Carousel; […]

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 […]

Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films! 10.00am - The French Job (M - coarse language), 1hr 34 mins, Drama) - Jonathan, an expert in luxury watches, leads a grey and monotonous life until he meets Eric, a charming conman and dealer in stolen goods. Fascinated by his lifestyle, Jonathan is drawn deeper and deeper into the world of criminal transactions. The situation spirals out of control when the […]

Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films! 10.00am - The Rookie Guide (M - coarse language), 1hr 25 mins, Comedy) - Yann can’t find a job he likes or can keep, and dreams of a better life. One day he learns that the famous travel guide Le Routard pays its employees to travel the world. Surely the perfect free holiday! Smooth-talking his way through the door, Yann manages to […]