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.
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A 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 - we are aiming for a plastic-free zone.
Bring your electric bicycle and/or check out the latest ebikes. The Ebike Expo will bring together both bicycle shops, Armidale Bicycle Centre, and Bicycle Central, people who own ebikes, and those who want to own ebikes to share the latest options, legalities, and, trends. Join the revolution or just have a sticky beak and lust at all the new ebikes that have hit the market recently. If you haven’t ridden an ebike up a hill — you definitely should!
Belated International Women's Day event - The Rocky Bottom Girls plus an open mic list (poetry, music, reading, soapbox welcome!).Kids welcome. For more information, phone 02 6771 2994.
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Tri (St Pat's Day) - Tri (tree) forges new territory in original folk and dance tune music. Featuring Kez Watson (fiddles/mandolin/tenor guitar), Dave Carr (uilleann pipes/flute/whistles) and Steve Tafra (guitar/banjo/ accordion), Tri interweaves traditional with original tunes and arrangement to speak with a unique voice whilst respecting tradition. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
TIME: 7.30pm (Friday), 2.30 and 7.30pm (Saturday). A Festival of Short Plays produced by Benjamin Thorn and Margaret Sims - Pelican Creek Show; Two Cops; Stick; The Audition; The Consultant's Report; Message in a Can; Going Underground; Gloriana on Thames.
TIME: 9.00am-5.00pm (Saturday), 9.00am-4.00pm (Sunday). Cost includes tea or coffee. Sandwiches and slices available at nominal charge.
NEGS will be hosting its AUTUMN FAIR in conjunction with the NEGS Alumni weekend, held at the school. There will be a number of gourmet food stalls, live music, a beer tent, wine and champagne bar and an Emporium of stunning gift stalls. There will be lots of fun activities for children including pony rides and face painting, along with entertainment for the older children such as a rock climbing wall and mechanical bull. There will also be a well […]
There will be some incredible small businesses operating stalls which include the following: stunning pottery from Anthill Pottery; fabulous hats from Amy Farrell Millinery; beautiful cushions, lamps and lampshades from House of Delapre; lovely linen, table cloths, napkins, aprons etc. from Corner of the Garden, fresh flowers from hello Lovely Floristry; gorgeous earring from Made by Em and Pop Design; incredibly soft Glenhope Co Alpaca blankets; Antler Fire tools and a range of Yeti insulated products; crocheted goods and dried […]
COST: $25 - tickets available at sima.9org.au/delay45 ($1.13 booking fee applies) or at door. Delay45 melds beautiful compositions together with improvisation. The result is a fluid exchange between structure and spontaneity, creating an immersive listening experience that traverses entrancing moods, colours and textures. Led by Award-winning trumpeter Tom Avgenicos, alongside fellow collaborators Roshan Kumarage (piano), Dave Quinn (bass) and Ashley Stoneham (drums) – the group have emerged as "a bold new chapter in Australian jazz" – John Shand, Sydney Morning […]
VENUE: Auditorium (2nd floor via staircase). Cost includes post-concert glass of champagne or orange juice. An afternoon of chamber music presented by the talented staff of the New England Conservatorium. Works by Cohen, Geiss, Monteverdi, Puccini, Strauss, Mozart and Wolf. The concert will also launch the new Marian Barford Award in recognition of the legacy of NECOM string teacher Marian Barford from 2005-2015. All proceeds will go towards the Marian Barford Award This is a Covid Safe event. All attendees […]
Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=866124& (50₵ booking fee applies). Mozart: Viennese Star - a program of sparkling chamber works from the years of Mozart's rise to stardom in 1780's Vienna. HAYDN String Quartet Op. 33 No. 5 in G major How do you do?; BOCCHERINI String Quartet Op. 32 No. 5 in G Minor; MOZART String Quartet No. 19 in C major K. 465 Dissonance. For more information, visit www.adms.org.au/contact.
Fiori Musicali -9/4 VENUE: New England Conservatorium of Music, Armidale Teachers' College, cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets. TIME: 8.00pm. COST: $35 (adult), $30 (concession) - available at www.trybooking.com/BXYKS - 50₵ booking fee applies - or at door. For more information, phone 0423 478 656. Armidale chamber choir, Fiori Musicali, will be directed by Erin Helyard, Artistic Director, Pinchgut Opera. “Helyard is an eminent scholar and a superb executant in this repertoire. He 'holds both audience and performers in the palm […]
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Oldscool Is a group of local musicians who have found common ground in their love of treat music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, and the enjoyment of playing together. The band comprises Peter Holzberger (vocals and guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass), Vince Redal (guitar), Steve Harris (drums) and Paul Mailfert (vocals and keyboard). Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
TIME: 7.30pm (Friday), 2.30 and 7.30pm (Saturday). A Festival of Short Plays produced by Benjamin Thorn and Margaret Sims - Harry in the Mall; On the Hoof; Harry in the Library; Bad News; Does the Means Justify the End; Harry in Town; Dreaming of Blue Hills; Modern Biblical Monologues; Horizon.
Enjoy an evening of great entertainment in the Lounge. Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm.
. Spectators welcome. Hot food will be available courtesy of Grill Monkeys.
The expo is a day to discover the producers, makers and creators of the New England, alongside some seriously talented New England musicians and artisans. The day is followed by more live music, a choice of delicious New England sourced evening meals, a full bar facility, the Uralla Arts Lantern Parade (to be confirmed) and even more entertainment. It truly is the best way to discover the character of the New England and get a taste of all the reasons […]
Entry is either via the gates at Taylor Street (park along the trees near the community garden – signs will be up to follow) OR via the NERAM parking lot on Kentucky Street. Look for festoon lights and a fire pit. COST: $30 (adult), $15 (student) - tickets available at www.trybooking.com/BXVKY (50₵ booking fee applies) - spaces limited. A Garden Feast to celebrate Multicultural March. This long-table dinner will feature food by The Minnie Barn, live music by Chilli Jam […]
Come along and enjoy good company and listen to fabulous music featuring Sharny Russell (piano), James Haselwood (bass) and Cary Bennett (drums and vocals).
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Dusky Buzz Is a newly formed band of friends playing the music they like best - jazz, pop, blues, soul and samba - plus original songs. Featuring Maria Rummery (vocals), al Hardaker (lead guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass, guitar and vocals) and Dick Kaehler (drums, percussion and vocals), this band will put a smile on your face. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
