Armidale Events

The University of New England (UNE) Oorala Aboriginal Centre is excited to announce that Indigenous leader Stan Grant will deliver the 2024 Frank Archibald Memorial Lecture. Stan Grant is a renowned journalist, author, moral philosopher, thinker, film maker and communicator. He has had a ground breaking four decade career as one of Australia’s most awarded journalists. A Wiradjuri, Kamilaroi and Dharrawal man, Stan has blazed a trail for First Nations journalists. In a career of firsts he was the first Indigenous […]

The Birth and Death of Stars Tour Brace yourselves for an exhilarating and otherworldly musical odyssey, as Australia's acclaimed Folk/World music sensation, MZAZA bring its unique sound to Armidale for a special concert. Guided by enchanting French vocalist Pauline (2023 Australian Folk Music Awards Artist of the Year), these remarkable musicians and songwriters hailing from diverse corners of the globe recently won their third Queensland Music Award for their music, which features vocal harmonies, accordion, violin, shah kaman, percussion, drum […]

An exhibition of the best in the competition and the awarding of prizes.

Come and join us for a fun and social afternoon in the park this Friday 20 September! Free face painting and hair braiding, food and drink vendors, social dancing, friendly games and much more!

Phillip Gearing and Austral Harmony perform Fantasias by Bach, Buxtehude and Krebs featuring the capricious stylus phantasticus on the mellow-toned Willis organ. Including works combined with baroque oboe and oboe d’amore, interspersed with highly inventive solo Fantasias for recorder and baroque violin. Sarah Meagher (recorder); Margaret Caley (baroque violin); Jane Downer (baroque oboe and oboe d'amore); Phillip Gearing (organ)

Fiori Musicali presents Misa a Buenos Aires, the Tango Mass, by Argentinian composer and conductor, Martín Palmeri. Misa Tango is a choral mass using Tango sounds and the same movements as a mass in classical Latin, in which the harmonics and syncopated rhythms of tango are mixed. The performance includes Leanne Roobol as soloist, and an ensemble featuring James Chen, India Smith, Alma Kanety, Stephen Tafra, Arlene Fletcher and Robyn Bradley.

A celebration of wind and brass playing from all around Armidale. Featuring the New England Wind Ensemble as well as younger groups from NECOM and local schools. Come along on a musical journey, developing a love of wonderful band music in all its many forms.

A Kentucky Public School P&C Fundraiser Bring the whole family for a night of dancing, food and fun! Live music by The Big Hairy Bush Dance Band. Sausage sizzle and drinks for sale. Prizes awarded on the night.

Austral Harmony presents a Bach Soirée of music composed for the Weimar Palace chapel featuring florid obbligatos, intricately ornamented melody and the enchanting sonorities of historical instruments. Performed in the prevailing European manner from the 'loft' of the tonally colourful Allen organ. A programme of extraordinary musical imagery showcasing Bach’s prodigious gift at setting popular chorales, and where vocal lines are substituted by instruments, a practice adopted by Bach himself. Sarah Meagher (recorder); Margaret Caley (baroque violin and viola); Jane […]

Free entry - karaoke - happy hour - let's party!

Saturday, 21 September: Bib collection at Great Hops Brewery Sunday, 22 September: Start/Finish at Dumaresq Dam near Armidale, NSW.  The dam is located approximately 12km west from the Armidale CBD. Follow Boorolong Road past the University of New England (UNE), turning right into Dumaresq Dam Road. Follow Dumaresq Dam Road for approximately 5km to the Dumaresq Dam picnic area. Distances: 3km, 8km, 16 km, 32km and 50km ultra-marathon

Armidale Jockey Club's Spring racing season continues with a family Sunday race day at the picturesque and historic Armidale Racecourse. A variety of pre-purchased hospitality packages available for the full race day experience. Lock in the date, book your tickets and we will see you trackside!

Fiori Musicali presents Misa a Buenos Aires, the Tango Mass, by Argentinian composer and conductor, Martín Palmeri. Misa Tango is a choral mass using Tango sounds and the same movements as a mass in classical Latin, in which the harmonics and syncopated rhythms of tango are mixed. The performance includes Leanne Roobol as soloist, and an ensemble featuring James Chen, India Smith, Alma Kanety, Stephen Tafra, Arlene Fletcher and Robyn Bradley.

A cinematic journey about a young man with brain cancer in search of community and the hospice doctor who gives up everything to honour his dying wish. Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer, sits alone in his hospital room. When he starts livestreaming his death journey on social media, thousands of people around the world join to celebrate his courage. Still, Ethan envisions more – to teach the world how to die without fear. To do that, […]

A fabulous night of steampunk, rock and opera.

His Life, Ladies and Lovers This spellbinding Leonard Cohen biographical cabaret about his life, ladies and lovers is written and performed by the "simply brilliant" Jonathan Anstock. This exceptional show, where Cohen's presence is truly palpable, features many of his iconic songs punctuated by stories of his life, ladies and lovers. His poetry-writing, song-writing, drug use, sex life, spiritual searching, depressive episodes, political thought and eventual peace are also exposed. Cohen's "Hallelujah" has being recorded by 300 artists. He was […]

His Life, Ladies and Lovers This spellbinding Leonard Cohen biographical cabaret about his life, ladies and lovers is written and performed by the "simply brilliant" Jonathan Anstock. This exceptional show, where Cohen's presence is truly palpable, features many of his iconic songs punctuated by stories of his life, ladies and lovers. His poetry-writing, song-writing, drug use, sex life, spiritual searching, depressive episodes, political thought and eventual peace are also exposed. Cohen's "Hallelujah" has being recorded by 300 artists. He was […]

Experience an unforgettable evening of music as Julian Belbachir, the acclaimed Australian-Moroccan musician and producer, returns to Australia after an inspiring five months of recording and performing across North Africa and North America. Julian is set to bring a taste of Morocco and Mali's rich musical traditions to Australian audiences, sharing the sacred sounds of traditional trance music from Northern Africa. The concert features an all-star lineup, including Malian master guitarist Moussa Diakite and Qvln from California, USA. A multi-instrumentalist, […]