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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Purchase ticket prior to 1 May The Armidale Bowlo will be celebrating with: entertainment from comedian Darren Carr; live music from AJ Williams; and a two-course chef-curated premium dining menu. Dress: smart casual. >> Winner of the Maza CX-3 will be announced!>> We look forward to seeing you and celebrating this wonderful occasion!
BBQ, cake/book/plant stalls, gifts, face painting, raffles, upcycled fashion and so much more.
Special morning tea - short Bible talk - craft for the kids. RSVP please by 9 May.
Mother's Day is just around the corner and what a great opportunity to purchase some meaningful handmade pottery. All proceeds go direct to Young Life New England. Young Life provides a safe space for the youth of the New England, ensuring they have the opportunity to experience unconditional love, acceptance and encouragement in a safe space.
Two seatings available - 11.30am and 1.00pm Buffet Lunch includes a variety of Chef-selected carvery meats, sides, salads and desserts. Menu - Vegetarian spring rolls, Samosas, Crumbed fish goujons, fresh bread rolls, Rainbow Beef stirfry, Malaysian buttermilk chicken, sweet & sour battered pork, Manchurian chicken, roast pork, roast beef, roast potato, roast pumpkin, seasonal steamed greens, steamed Jasmine rice. Salads - house potato salad, mixed garden salad. Desserts - chef's selection house-made mousse, mini selection of cakes and slices, mini pavlovas, fruit […]
Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films across 3 days! 10 May, 5.30pm - Opening Night (optional drinks in the foyer) 10 May, 6.30pm - Bonnard, Pierre & Marthe - Vincent Macaigne and Cecile de France enrapture in Bonnard, Pierre & Marthe, the beautiful and transporting new historical drama from multi award-winning director Martin Provost (Séraphine, The Midwife) about the turbulent love story between the famous post-Impressionist painter and […]
5.00pm (doors open), 5.30pm (support artist). Don’t miss this incredible talent live and unstoppable for the first time ever in Armidale. She first shot to fame as band leader, band originator and guiding force behind Do Re Mi. Deb has had a long career with many massive highlights, but now with the release of her book You Think You Know Deborah Conway, You Dont Know The Half Of It, she is back on the road for select shows. TERMS. Choose […]
Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the eight-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course.
Bitz of Buzz is Alan Hardaker and Maria Rummery and two members of the Armidale band, Dusky Buzz. They each have a background of eclectic musical tastes and experience and have been playing as a duo since late 2022. Bitz of Buzz performs easy listening music, covering songs from every decade over the last century, including jazz standards, pop, folk and blues. From George Gershwin to Billie Eilish, Bitz of Buzz are sure to delight and charm you with their […]
The Big Chill weekend launches at Great Hops Brewery on Friday 17th May. Your ticket includes two beers and a selection of smoked meats, slaw and bread, with live music from Ohmasoul. It's a party not to be missed! Limited tickets available.
Khaleel Jundi, Master Tanbur player from the Armidale Ezidi community will be playing at Boobooks. The Tanbur is a long-necked instrument originating from Mesopotamia. It has a deep history in Ezidi tradition (also Kurdish, Persian and Turkish music traditions). The Tarbur typically has a pear-shaped body and can have either three or four strings. It is often played with a plectrum and has a rich, resonant sound.
CANCELLED Step into a world of glamour at the electrifying drag queen show: "Turn Back Time." Get ready to embark on a journey through the decades as fabulous queens take the stage and pay homage to iconic moments in pop culture history.
Head down to the Beardy Street Mall to enjoy live busking beats, experience local coffee and breakfast, stroll through unique retail stores, revel in the street art display by Arts North West and local photographers. And all this before you head to the Big Chill. Come and enjoy the chilly vibe!
Doors open 8.30pm. Come along and enjoy more of the Electric Postman live.
Come along and enjoy a night of good company with Hodges x Julz.
Come get chilly with us! Refresh and revitalise before the second day of the Big chill Festival. Cold water plunge for mental health: short swim, mile swim and cold water plunge. Ticket includes beanie, bacon and egg roll. Participants must be aged16+.
The Big Chill is back and bigger than ever. Get ready for big vibes and good times in 2024. The stages showcase a kaleidoscope of musical genres. From indie, country and folk to electronic sounds, there will be something for everyone. Beyond the beats, the festival grounds come alive. Indulge in gourmet delights from local and regional cuisines, award-winning craft beer or explore local distilleries and wineries. The event is open to all ages. Entertain the entire family with a […]
The Australian Haydn Ensemble, Australia's bravura Classical-era specialists, perform Mozart Quartets and Haydn’s London Symphony in an intimate display of historically-informed performance. An opportunity to hear this marvellous music played on period instruments - bringing, as close as possible, the sound-world the composers knew when these works were written. Progamme: Mozart - Flute Quartet in D major; Mozart - String Quartet in D minor; Haydn - Symphony No 104 in D major London (arr Salomon)
Into the New Watch this space.
Cocktails, dinner and fabulous live music. Reservations appreciated.
