Armidale Events

Come along for a free community music festival event, with great live music, from local and travelling, emerging and established music, celebrating first nations music and art. Headspace Armidale is looking to hold community markets, of First Nations artists and creatives to run alongside the music, food vans and community entertainment. Line-up: Terra Firma; Insipuous; Shane Garrett; MG; Roxlavi; Benny; YO; DJ Skage and Sachém.

Age 18+  Not just a drag show: Illegally Blonde is a sensation. The evening will feature two 20-minute   production shows with the three showgirls, hilarious games, topped off with a Dance Party to finish the night. Illegally Blonde serves up the sass of blonde boujie LA girls, with performances to hit songs by Cyndi Lauper, Sam Smith, Megan Three Stallions, Kim Petras, Vengaboys & more! You will be entertained by outrageous fashion, side-splitting jokes and unforgettable performances by the blonde […]

Live on two screens, meal deals: Pasta deal ($46pp) - choose any pasta from the menu plus a glass of any tap beer, wine or soft drink; Pizza deal ($38 per board) - mixed pizza board for two people. Bookings encouraged.

Doors open 6.45pm, Pre-show 7.00pm, Kickoff 8.00pm. Join the crowd for the ultimate rugby showdown as NSW takes on QLD in the decider game of the State of Origin series. Experience the electrifying atmosphere live on the big screen. Bring your friends, wear your team colours and cheer on your team in style.

Listen in as OhMaSoul cook-up an eclectic mix of soul, jazz, blues and shoegaze. Featuring Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys, they put their own laid-back spin on well-known, unknown and new songs from the 60s to yesterday.

Join Armidale Blues Rugby & Netball Club for the Michael Fussell Memorial Weekend of activities. Today is a long, two-course, lunch raising funds for Soldier On. Guest Speaker will be Gemma Noller (Etheridge), Australian 7s Women's Gold Medal Team, Rio Olympics. A framed Soldier On Jumper will be auctioned during the lunch.

Join Armidale Blues Rugby & Netball Club for the Michael Fussell Memorial Weekend football match. Preliminary game 11.40am; Main game 3.15pm - Main game will be Armidale Blues versus Robb College. A jumper auction will be held at the White Bull Hotel at 6.00pm. All fund raised will be donated to Soldier On.

Bookings essential, limited seating. An evening of fine wine and an indulgent four-course meal.

Progressive Cinema presentation. Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed […]

Children's options and prices available. Enjoy a delicious Italian Christmas Milano-style with mulled wine and Italian eggnog. Manny's is beautifully renovated and decorated to create a relaxed but sophisticated dining experience. Manny's specialises in modern Italian cuisine using beautiful local ingredients cooked in our charcoal Mibrasa Oven. The Head Chef is dedicated to creating freshly made classics with a twist. Manny’s also offers a selection of Italian style wines and cocktails.

This may well be the final dinner at Kinship Kitchen, so come and enjoy the extravagant, vibrant, exotic flavours from the woman who has contributed so much to the way we enjoy food. Menu - Baked Brie Mustard Pears, Apricot Stuffed Spatchcock, Caramelised Parsnips, Stuffed Red Onions, Croissant Pudding, Prunes and Almonds

Brett Blake – Grip It & Rip It Comedy Tour G'day legends! Get ready for a night of laughs as Brett Blake (Australia's second wildest comedian with a mullet) hits the road for his regional tour. If you are keen for a ripper night of laughs, beers, and a good time, then this is the show for you! Brett is no stranger to the stage, tearing up venues across the country for years now. You may have seen him on […]

Jhana with Anousha Victoire and Strung Uralla-based, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Jhana Allan, will release her sophomore album Fake Paradise, a labour of love for over three years. She recorded the album in Nashville in 2023, working closely with her mentor and producer, Rachel Baiman, and multi-Grammy award-winning engineer, Sean Sullivan. Drawing inspiration from musicians like The Weather Station, Sam Amidon, PJ Harvey, and Lucy Thorne, the album moves through folk, jazz, and rock soundscapes, retaining a throughline of Allan’s visceral and […]

This week live music will be with Chilli Jam. Chilli Jam is a local Armidale band dedicated to performing a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection and cover an excellent variety of songs to suit a wider audience. Never the same experience twice!

This engaging feature documentary sheds light on a disturbing truth; the very entities entrusted with safeguarding our cultural treasures are contributing to the demise of these emblematic creates. The Koalas embraces a spirit of hope with insights from those on the frontline of wildlife rescue and ecology. It challenges viewers to become aware of wildlife, support wildlife carers and preserve native habitat in their local areas. The special screening will be followed by a Q&A panel with John Lemon (JML […]