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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Racing is better trackside! Come and enjoy Australia's premier race, The Cox Plate, at the picturesque and historic Armidale Racecourse. Various pre-purchased hospitality packages available for the full race day experience!
New England Sings! is our nationally acclaimed, award-winning choral showcase bringing together over 800 students from across the New England region, accompanied by an 80-piece orchestra. In 2024, two new Australian choral works, commissioned especially for the 20th anniversary of the New England Conservatorium of Music, will premiere. In the lead up to the event, participating schools are supported with free choral workshops, delivered by New England Conservatorium of Music and remote schools receive travel assistance to attend the final […]
Special guest support BROTHERS3's MAK & SHAR. Hometown is the 12th studio album from singer songwriter Rick Price. It is Price's first studio album of original material since Tennessee Sky released in 2015. “Hometown” is steeped in country, rhythm and blues, though the ever-present pop influence of Price's songwriting still rings through. From soul stirring ballads to smokey deep groves, these songs will leave you uplifted and hitting repeat over and over again. Rick will be performing tracks from his […]
High Fidelity (US) headline band from the Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass festival this year This popular award winning US Bluegrass band will be performing as a four-piece with Jeremy Stephens (guitar banjo and lead vocals) and Corinna Logston (fiddle and vocals). They will be playing with James McDowell on guitar and banjo (ex Carolina Blue) and Ross Sermons on double bass. This are a high-energy band with fast fingerpicking style as well as fabulous harmonies. Don't miss seeing this […]
This inaugural Trail, organized by the New England Garden Festival, will travel across the beautiful New England region in six days, opening approximately 18 cold-climate gardens. Each town will open three gardens. Visitors are encouraged to stay in each town the night before to make most use of the gardens' opening hours. When the gardens close, visitors are encouraged to visit the locally recommended hot spots from each town before moving on to the next town. Specific details will be […]
You have probably heard the news by now, but it is official! headspace Armidale's Youth Reference Group is taking over Armidale's Halloween celebrations. Come one and all, grab your pumpkins and pitchforks and make this scariest Halloween yet!!!!! Bring the Mall to life! There will be a range of stalls, including yummy food, snacks, sweet treats and great goodies, as well as community group stalls and activities - PLUS best dressed costume (individual and group) and a scavenger hunt to […]
This inaugural Trail, organized by the New England Garden Festival, will travel across the beautiful New England region in six days, opening approximately 18 cold-climate gardens. Each town will open three gardens. Visitors are encouraged to stay in each town the night before to make most use of the gardens' opening hours. When the gardens close, visitors are encouraged to visit the locally recommended hot spots from each town before moving on to the next town. Specific details will be […]
Armidale, get ready to rock! As High Voltage makes its return for another show-stopper! This professional band has an extensive repertoire of songs that cover the first album in 1973 till now. Guaranteed you will not be disappointed!
Disneyland for gardeners! This inclusive festival for all ages and all nationalities, encompasses the New England region and celebrates the love of gardening and the wonderful gardens that have been created in this cool climate. Activities will include open gardens for the community to visit and be inspired with ideas, competition winning gardens, workshops and demonstrations at the Armidale racecourse. We do hope you will come!
Thousands of DVDs at $2, books at $3, with Children's Books at $1.
If you like the atmosphere warm and the music cool, come and dig “The heppest cats in town”. The Cary Bennett Trio features the musical artistry of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass. Cary Bennett on drums and vocals, performing classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s, tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Buble’ and others.
The cards have revealed your fate...Get ready to come party this Halloween! Bar tabs for Best Dressed. Nick Masters and Breezy on the decks! You don't want to miss this one!
8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.
This inaugural Trail, organized by the New England Garden Festival, will travel across the beautiful New England region in six days, opening approximately 18 cold-climate gardens. Each town will open three gardens. Visitors are encouraged to stay in each town the night before to make most use of the gardens' opening hours. When the gardens close, visitors are encouraged to visit the locally recommended hot spots from each town before moving on to the next town. Specific details will be […]
Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam - Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun.
Ticket includes refreshments. The New England Conservatorium of Music’s Woolshed Series presents spectacular springtime concerts in three iconic woolsheds to celebrate the New England’s unique identity and rich cultural heritage: past and present. Join NECOM in its 20th anniversary year for this unforgettable series that showcases both our region’s wealth of musical talent and the impressive pastoral heritage of the New England. One of the New England’s most distinctive woolsheds, Deeargee was built by Alexander Mitchell for the pastoralist Henry […]
This inaugural Trail, organized by the New England Garden Festival, will travel across the beautiful New England region in six days, opening approximately 18 cold-climate gardens. Each town will open three gardens. Visitors are encouraged to stay in each town the night before to make most use of the gardens' opening hours. When the gardens close, visitors are encouraged to visit the locally recommended hot spots from each town before moving on to the next town. Specific details will be […]
This inaugural Trail, organized by the New England Garden Festival, will travel across the beautiful New England region in six days, opening approximately 18 cold-climate gardens. Each town will open three gardens. Visitors are encouraged to stay in each town the night before to make most use of the gardens' opening hours. When the gardens close, visitors are encouraged to visit the locally recommended hot spots from each town before moving on to the next town. Specific details will be […]
Daily food specials, raffle prizes and sweeps available to purchase. Races on TV all day.
Tickets available for pick up from Concepts of Armidale (Shop 60B, Armidale Plaza, 195 Beardy Street). Cost includes two-course meal and complimentary champagne/drink on arrival. Red and white wine on tables, Fashion of the Field, best-dressed prizes, sweeps and raffles, charity auction. RSVP - 27 October.
