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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Strung Live is a band of young female musicians, who have been playing together around Armidale for the last two years. They play both tender, gentle folk, and energetic tunes.
CraftAlive is returning to Tamworth and is Australia’s longest running craft event series. With both local and interstate craft talent, the show is packed full of the latest craft supplies, kits and equipment. CraftAlive is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from leading craft experts with interactive classes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A top tip, book your tickets online and save dollars. Take the bus! CraftAlive Tamworth exclusive coach trip from Armidale - operating Friday ONLY: Depart 8.00am […]
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Join local Black Gully printmaker and artist ,Rhonda Ellem, for two hours of hands-on printmaking using gelli plates where prints are created without the use of the press. You will be guided in the making of a print: from mixing primary colours to selectively using plants and paper stencils to create layered original artworks. No experience necessary and all materials supplied.
Come along for a relaxing evening, catch up with friends and meet some new people. Enjoy a simple sausage sizzle and fun games. ALL WELCOME: young, old and in-between! Co-sponsored by ANTaR Armidale, Minimbah School and Amarjun Health Service.
Cocktails, live music and dinner.
Four Book Trilogy will perform on 15 March at the Harvey Norman Complex at Girraween from 6:30pm. Come and enjoy the FREE MUSIC along with delicious Malaysian, Sri Lankan, Filipino or Chinese food. Bookings for dinner: Westside Espresso (Malaysian) 02 5713 6620 Eat Street (Filipino): 0491 034 608 Colombo Kottoo (Sri Lankan): 0451 174 656
Opening night, with the Official Opening by Mayor of Uralla, Mr Robert Bell at 7.30pm. Being the 45th Year, we are celebrating our Ruby Anniversary which is the theme for Opening Night. Delicious finger food will be provided by Uralla Central School hospitality students. Cost is $20pp with ticket available at door. Guest artist will be Peter Champion from Inverell. Peter paints landscape in both oils and acrylics. The ever popular Pete Stanley will provide live music. There will be […]
The lady of the night sassily presents Drag Bingo with Timberlina. Get ready for an evening of glitz, glamour, and giggles at Timberlina’s Drag Bingo Extravaganza! Timberlina’s over-the-top style and dazzling repertoire, coupled with her naughty quick wit, will keep you fabulously entertained for hours. Sip on your favorite cocktail and get ready for three rounds of bingo like you’ve never experienced before. Timberlina’s cheeky commentary and sparkling presence will have you in stitches as you play. Whether you’re a seasoned […]
With Armidale autumn just about upon us, there is no better time to celebrate the classical guitar’s orchestra-sized colour palette. EphenStephen has assembled this programme around a core selection of music by well-known guitar composers who weave their abilities in orchestral writing into their guitar music, as well as some arrangements of music perhaps more famous as guitar music than in its original form, and then a sprinkling of “guitarry” guitar music just for good measure! Come & join us […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Cocktails, live music and dinner.
Life Drawing with a Comedian is a show that combines the traditional art of life drawing with the comedic element of live performance. The show involves one comedian acting as the host, guiding the audience through various life drawing exercises and providing humorous commentary throughout the event. Another comedian is the model for the audience to draw, posing in various positions and styles. The audience is encouraged to bring their own drawing materials and participate in the drawing process, while […]
Celebrating 40 Years! Come along and view some gorgeous quilts and neeedlework and possibly meet the clever people behind these amazing exhibits. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and slice available at nominal charge.
Free entry to Showground. Come and see spectacular gems, opals, rocks, crystals, jewellery, crafts, gifts and much more. Something for everyone! BBQ Breakfast/Lunch and Light refreshments available. Raffle tickets on sale at the Show - $1 each (1st: $450 earrings made from New England Zircon and Uralla Gold; 2nd: $250 Rolled Gold/CR Sapphire Bracelet; 3rd: $150 Topaz Silver Pendant) Stall holders welcome.
Magpie Diaries is the home-baked musical bounty of Matt 'Magpie' Johnston.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). The Museum of Printing is a must for anyone interested in the history of printing in Australia, or the importance of that industry to rural and regional New South Wales. Be guided through this piece of history with one of our local Black Gully printmakers and see part of our collection of 1000 printing blocks and a comprehensive library of books on printing and technical […]
Learn more about The Unbreakable Farmer. The Lower Creek community and surrounding Macleay Valley communities are invited to a community field day recovery event. Guest speaker: Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer, Backtrack will have a Paws Up dog jump demonstration; barbecue by Rapid Relieve Catering; information and resources from Armidale Regional Council Community Recovery Program, Kempsey Council Weeds Officer, Local Land Services, New England Weeds Authority, NSW Health, RAMPH, Healthwise, rural Support NEFS Farmgate Peer Support, SES and Backtrack. Proudly funded by NSW […]
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Rediscover the joy that singing can bring with this incredible seniors choir, the Rusty Singers. Enjoy a seated performance and bop along to a range of songs, from show tunes to jazz, this group will inspire you to join in by the end (which you will be encouraged to do!).
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Join local artist Paula Jenkins for an art therapy session with focus on visual expression and its link to your inner self. This will be a light-hearted and enjoyable gathering of artmaking where no artistic experience is required. Paula will facilitate a 1.5-hour workshop where participants will be guided through three creative activities involving clay sculpture, a small-scale drawing on paper, and a larger expressive […]
