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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All proceeds will go towards supporting the Hutton family's son, Tyson, who has an ultra rare disease (MNGIE) and will need treatment in Sydney for 6 to 12 months. Classic, muscle and custom cars, hot rods, bikes, machinery and trucks. Trophies, raffles, food and drink, kids' amusements, auction Saturday night.
Recital of Operatic Arias and German Lieder (approximately 45 min of music, 20 min interval). Refreshments available from the Hoskins Centre Bar. After a year abroad in Germany and Canada, Armidale native baritone, Ziggy Harris, has returned to town for a short time, and will be conducting a recital of operatic arias and German lieder. Retaking the concert stage with Ziggy is the orchestrally-minded, magnificent pianist Dr Robert Manley. This recital is to showcase his work and development thus far […]
Proposed Programme: MC Rev Tom Melbourne, Welcome (Aunty Hazel Vale), Annabelle Arkit (dancer), Poonam Pande (Bollywood dancer), Nepali dancers, Bibek Thapa (Nepali musician), Revelations Dance Worship Team, Bollywood Group - Tandav School of Dance Priya Raj, Samantha Reynolds; story teller, Meryl Zuill, Shara Halaapiapi and Lisa Kennedy singers, Sri Lankan Fusion Dance by Kithmi and Kushmi, Dan Gunarathna Music of Sri Lanka, Filipino Dancers, Joie Joy Fernandez and Jezee Jane Galope Filipino Singers, Pianist Sara McNeall, Soloist Lyndal Knuckey, Pete […]
A dynamic 10-piece R&B band from Armidale that is guaranteed to have you dancing all night long! Doors open from 4.30pm, the kitchen will be also open from 4.30pm so you can grab some dinner and relax pre-gig.
Always bringing you the finest in DJ talent
Proudly sponsored by Rotary Club Armidale Central. Details to follow
Tomorrow’s Universe – The discoveries that will change science Get ready for an afternoon of stargazing and cosmic exploration. Astronomy today is going through a golden age with amazing new facilities exploring the Universe. The James Webb Space Telescope is re-writing the textbook on baby galaxies, while gravitational wave observatories are detecting vibrations in space caused by colliding black holes. But there is much more to come, with gigantic new telescopes in the pipeline that truly boggle the imagination. What are […]
Sharny Russell (vocals & keyboard) and Ash Hall (trumpet) have played at The Dog before. Together they will explore standards and make them their own. This gig will bring their many years of experience together for an exciting evening. Come and chill with these two! Catch you there!
Doors opening from lunch and pizzas cooking from 10.00pm! Catch you there!
Mark the night of the winter solstice with two free space-themed events presented by Uralla Shire Council. A free shuttle bus will operate from 6.00pm between The Alternate Root and Constellations of the South. Family Stargazing – 6.00-8.00pm @ Constellations of the South Come along for a free family stargazing event at The Glen, located on Barleyfields Road, Uralla. On arrival, you will be greeted with hot drinks and music programmed by artificial intelligence. From there, with your mobile phone […]
ALACT Community Youth Initiative - Mamma Mia Singalong proudly funded by the NSW Government. Do you love Mamma Mia? Get ready for a fun night out at the movies - dress-up and sing-along. $5 popcorn and drink pack.
Sales close 19 May Paco Lara Duo Flamenco Show Embodying the unmistakable Jerez style of flamenco guitar playing, Paco Lara presents flamenco guitar in all its authenticity, culture, and artistry. Expect impressive articulation with musical elegance and imagination. Interpretations of themes from his latest album Duende and his famous Andalusian Guitar show, including some of the greatest guitar classics of all time will be performed by Lara with the characteristic and unmistakable sound (“toque”) of Jerez (Spain). You will be […]
Proceeds to Friends of McMaugh Gardens, Uralla's 36-bed aged care home. Preservation and restoration of the 135-year-old Uralla Court House commenced in December 2021, with funding from the NSW State and Australian Federal Governments. The restoration enhances Uralla’s impressive line-up of 19th and 20th Century architecture which is showcased along the town’s Heritage Walk and has created a new multi-functional space for community use.
As the longest night of the year unfolds, you are invited to come along for an enchanting evening of music and wonder. Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a concert that illuminates the darkness and fills the night with warmth and joy. Let the music carry you into the spirit of the season, where melodies dance and harmonies glow like a warm fire. Gather to honour the turning of the year and the promise of light returning. Alana Blackburn (recorders)' Hester […]
Charcuterie supper, please bring something to contribute to the grazing table. BYO alcohol. Limit of 15 persons.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Everyone is welcome. This is a very easy and safe location to navigate and try orienteering, so beginners and families with children are encouraged to attend. Course closes at 2.00pm, you must be back at the assembly area by then. Facilities: There is a picnic shelter and limited parking at the rest area on Waterfall way. There are no toilets. Directions: Take the Waterfall Way (State route B78, direction Grafton/Coffs Harbour) and travel east for 13.5km. The assembly area is […]
Doors open 3.00pm. A special treat for those who love jazz played by some of Australia’s finest young musicians. Galvanised by their love of Frango's, Sydney's favourite Portuguese Chicken Shop, Quartet Chicken N' Chips set off on an inaugural tour of Australia. The members, having toured Australia, USA and EU with the likes of Vince Jones, James Morrison, Judy Bailey, Donny Benet, are by no means first timers on the stage. Their maturity is shown not in their band and song naming […]
Jimeoin: Who's your man? Ever wondered why dogs get so excited around 6.00pm? Or what the point of the little toe is? Or what to do when you forget someone’s name? Come along and see Jimeoin and you will find out all the answers to the world's big questions. With more facial expressions than a baby eating a lemon, do not miss Jimeoin as he takes you on a journey that will have you none the wiser by the time […]
Come celebrate and enjoy fresh new songs from the Dorrigo Squash Club album and some old favourites too.
