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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The Bobcatz is Carol Elder (potent vocals), Steve Thorneycroft (archival guitars), Sarah Thorneycroft (humming bass) and Steve Harris (righteous drums), who together will bring the wild word of hip bop song, with a dash of swamp gothic, mudcountry blues and voodoo groove, to the Welder's Dog. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Do you have what it takes to track down a killer? Or will the escapee slip through your fingers? Take off in pursuit into the night and darkness, armed only with a torch, your wits, and the people around you. The state's most ruthless killer has escaped the local prison. The undermanned and overstretched authorities need volunteers to search the local bushland nature reserve and uncover this criminals' whereabouts. Can you successfully flush him out in time? Learn what it […]
VENUE: Armidale City Bowling Club, 92-96 Dumaresq Street. TIME: 7.30-10.30pm. COST: $35 (at door), $30 (presale - available at https://events.humanitix.com/disco-revolution/tickets - $2.19 booking fee applies). For more information, phone 02 6772 5666. Disco Revolution’s seven-piece band is set to reignite the flame for passionate disco and dance loves of all ages. Slip on your flares, step into your platforms and get ready to enjoy all the disco classics that have become anthems in their own right. Favourites from Tina turner, […]
Dirty Dicks 50th anniversary Stage Show Come and enjoy a brilliant night of Medieval mirth and merriment featuring a spectacular ALL NEW 50th Anniversary stage show with side-splitting comedy, witty and wacky songs, madcap parlour games and hilarious audience involvement PLUS a most magnificent 3 course sumptuous feast; hearty homemade vegetable soup with crusty bread, plate served prime roast beef with jus, roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables, & sticky date pudding with tasty sauce.
Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
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MC & The Squares - From a little sort of country to something approaching folk-pop and other grooves, MC & The Squares play original songs of post-adolescent life, love and living in a small town. The songs of Mark Cooper (guitar and vocals) will get a rare outing under the supervision of The Squares' glorious playing. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Song and Dance Man was a national hit over 40 years ago and voted Song of The Year. His new album Behind Every Mask enhances his reputation as one of Australia's finest singers and songwriters and earned him an honoured place within Australian music history. Don't miss out on experiencing a night with Mike McClellan, you won't regret it!
The T20 World Cup Regional Roadshow, an awesome free event, is coming to Armidale as part of the Armidale Spring Games celebrations. Some of the activities include: Biggest Hit in NSW Virtual Reality Experience The Big Bat Spin and Win Face Painting Kids Cricket Activities
Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
Whiskey Business is here to play some good ol'-fashioned country music to get those feet tapping and tears jerkin'. Featuring Liam Kelleher on banjo, Matt Debreceny on mandolin, Hugh Brown on guitar, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Gary Jenkins on drums, there will be plenty of pickin' and a hollarin'. So come ready for a great old time! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
"Kooralbyn, 70 Starr Road, Guyra "Elsewhere", 346 Lagoon Road, Guyra Street yarnbombing and window displays - Bradley Street, Guyra
VENUES: Burgess' Garage Car Museum & Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) (look for signs) Opening Night - 7 October at 5.30pm at GALA (136 Bradley Street, Guyra). $25pp. 1st prize for each category, plus People's Choice prize: Photography (senior or junior entries to 18 years), Water Colour, Oil/Acrylic, Drawing/Print Making.
TIME: 2.00-4.30pm (Sunday only) and 8.00-10.30pm (Friday, Saturday). 1984 George Orwell’s classic novel adapted for the stage by Michael Gene Sullivan is a chilling reminder of contemporary political expression where politicians lie with impunity, there is incarceration of citizens without due process, fake news, and constant surveillance of our movements. In our current day and age, this novel and its story means more to us than we ever imagined! Director: Warren Bartik. Note: This play contains some strong language and […]
A fun night of entertainment and bush dancing with the Big Hairy Bush Dance Band. The first night of the Guyra Trout Fest begins with a fun night for all the family with the Big Hairy Bush Dance Band. Learn to dance with a bush dance caller to walk you through the dances.- in advance. There will be food and beverages available.
Celebrating 50 Years - Relax by the campfire at Chaelundi campground, listening to stores of years gone by, culture and the protection of this stunning park to mark this special occasion. Bring camp chair and cup to be filled with tea, coffee or milo.
Speed event (more use of skidpan), quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available Saturday at the canteen with full BBQ available for purchase. Spectators welcome.
Celebrate 50 years of Guy Fawkes River National Park. Walk with the local Ranger from Chaelundi campground out to Lucifers Thumb lookout via Chaelundi Falls. Bring drinking water, hat, suitable clothing, footwear and sunscreen. We will start our exploration at Chaelundi campground, before walking out to the stunning Lucifers Thumb lookout. As we follow the scenic Escarpment walk to Chaelundi Falls, you will take in amazing views of the falls tumbling down into the valley. As we continue a little […]
Featuring our special guest poet, all the way from the Tweed and returning to Guyra after spud picking in the 60s, bush poet extraordinaire, Paddy O'Brien. Walk ups are welcome and camping is free at Mother of Ducks Lagoon. Breakfast is served from 9.00am and the event begins at 10.00am and goes to midday.
