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.
Have an event to add to the calendar?
Briny Sea - Swathed in homespun tunes; lyrically dipping, swelling, sailing afore a qusty rhythmic headwind to reckless foolhardy wood and rope adventure, the Briny Sea features Mike Croft on keys, bass and vocals; Mark Fisher on electyric guitar; Matt Benham on drums; and Matt Knights on guitar and vocals. All aboard! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
An invitation is extended to all interested persons to attend. A great Irish day with a bit of Irish humour for everyone! Competitions: Best St Patrick's Day dress-up; Best Green Hat; Best Irish Joke plus some Trivia and a sing-along. Lunch will be cold cuts and special salads plus dessert. Essential to RSVP (Bev on 02 6778 4328 or Faye on 0412 399 204) prior to 10 March for catering purposes.
St Patrick's Day theme Viewing from 6.30pm, with Official Opening by Mayor Robert Bell at 7.30pm. Music by The Rocky Bottom Girls. Come and enjoy the art and entertainment. Nibbles will be provided, with one (1) drink on arrival and further refreshments available to purchase. Catering by the Uralla Central School.
Entry fee includes tea and coffee - sandwiches and slice available at nominal charge.
See (and for sale) a spectacular array of gems, rocks, crystals, jewellery, crafts, beads and lapidary books/supplies/equipment. There will be a kid's treasure hunt and fossicking, raffle tickets ($1.00), great prizes, BBQ breakfast and lunch/light refreshments also available.
Jex Lopez is an artist masquerading as a skeleton and creating dark and quirky tales with piano and voice.
Oscar LaDell is a Naarm-based singer, songwriter and guitarist who brings a timeless vulnerability and passion to his original blend of Blues, Soul and Folk. Following the release of Somber Land, the first single from an upcoming EP, Oscar is bringing his music on the road to the villages, towns and cities of Australia's East Coast. Singing with emotion and depth, Oscar's set features soul and blues classics interspersed with his heartfelt original songs in a show that is not […]
Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
The drums of war are becoming deafening. Efforts are increasing to convince us that Australia must be America's proxy in a war with China. David Bradbury's latest film, The Road to War, brings a sharp focus to why it is not in Australia's best interest to be dragged into a war with China.
Dumaresq Drum - Pat Harris, Josh Kreusler and Dave van Tongeren play in completely improvised rhythm cycles. With a grab-bag of synths, sequencers and other toys, the group sits in pockets looking to nod some heads. If you have pipes of bars, you are welcome to sit in for a tune Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Please RSVP by 24 March Join Southern New England Landcare at the New England Regent Honeyeater Roadshow on 29 March with a bird identification walk and then learn about the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater. This free field event will start with a morning bird walk led by Dr Steve Debus (UNE) followed by presentations from guest speakers, Leonie Pascua (Conservation Keeper of Taronga Western Plains Zoo) and Dr David Watson (ecologist and mistletoe specialist from Charles Sturt University). Find out […]
Four housemates on the verge of eviction trawl Sydney's dire rental market in search of a new place to call home. How hard could it be? The award winning film is a fresh and topical Aussie comedy that follows four millennial housemates on the verge of eviction. It takes a satirical look at today’s housing and job market and the hilarious trials and tribulations that come along with it. It's a relatable film for so many, but specifically speaks to […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Celebrate the makers, creators and producers of New England. Eat, Drink, Shop, Relax! Over 100 exhibitors, fun for kids, shady seating, fabulous food, sensational shopping, live music, full bar.
What a line up! The Seasons Expo this year features 120 New England based artisans, ready to show you all the incredible things they make. AND - to make sure we have just the right atmosphere for this very New England day, we have 13 hours of fabulous music. It is incredibly special to have our own much loved New England musicians lining up with some Australian music legends and we are pretty excited to have them all heading our […]
Visit the Emerald Isle in style with André Rieu in Dublin, the maestro’s first filmed concert in the delightful Irish capital in over 20 years – exclusive to cinemas. Join André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and guests for a whimsical celebration, with romantic melodies, popular classics, party tunes and beloved waltzes. Bring your loved ones to your local cinema for an incomparable experience of music and dance filmed in the land of a hundred thousand welcomes. Céad […]
St John Passion performed by Fiori Musicali Chamber Choir and Orchestra - Elias Wilson (Evangelist), Aidan O'Donnell (Christ), Ziggy Harris (Pilate), Sarah Adeney (soprano), Rowena Moon (alto), Leanne Roobol (alto) with Bruce Menzies (conductor).
Street food, full bar, BYO chair welcome. The Badloves with special guest King Canyon, supported by the musicians of New England. Free for kids 14 years and under.
First race at 1.16pm. Seven-race TAB race meeting, tote and local bookmakers, full bar and catering facilities. Fillies frock up, colts buck up, Fashion in the Field sponsored by Hunter Hermitage Hampers. Courtesy buses will run into town from Racecourse after last race.
Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
