Armidale Events

Guyra Cup Day is now the traditional lead up to the Armidale Cup in December. A preview of the fun, fashion and excitement that will be on offer on Cup Day. Various pre-purchased hospitality packages available for the full race day experience. Lock in the date, book your tickets and we look forward to seeing you trackside!

Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.

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. Cressbrook, Enmore Road, Enmore The final concert in the series takes us to Cressbrook Woolshed, built in 2001, replacing the former […]

Frente! is absolutely delighted to be setting out again to the sunrise side of life for an east coast feast of shows (say that three times fast)! Expect your favourite tunes, a test run of a new song or two and a ridiculous obscurity thrown in for good measure.

The 100th Birthday of the Barraba Memorial Clock falls on Remembrance Day, 11th November 2024. Community members are asked to help celebrate by participating in several activities being organised. There will be music by the town band, the Poppy Project with knitting patterns available, along with mailbox, property entrances, and storefront displays, a poem competition, and historic stories and photos for display. The commemorative ceremony will take place at the clock on Remembrance Day, starting at 10.00am. Additionally, a “Back […]

Free event, register to reserve your seat - 18+ age restricted due to sensitive content Love, peace and freedom - these ideals drew young people to Nova's music festival in Israel. But, as the sun rose on October 7th, the dancing stopped. Rockets sliced through the sky and gunfire erupted. Violence in its rawest form was unleashed on the unsuspecting attendees. We Will Dance Again is a stark portrayal of the experiences of those who survived and those who did […]

Building a Collection - Leigh Capel (AUS) This lecture will explain the processes of acquiring art, building a collection and navigating the art world. Find out the basic principles to consider as well as what types of art or situations to avoid.  There will be insights into condition and restoration and how it affects value, and ways to detect fakes and forgeries. Cycles and changing tastes over time will also be covered. Leigh Capel has been working in the art […]

Soundshed Music presents mid-north coast musician and storyteller, SNEZ, and Armidale local folk singer, Jhanna Allan, for an intimate night of storytelling and music. Coming from a Macedonian working-class family, where stories about hardship, romance and work ethic have been passed down through generations, Snez subtly weaves these influences into her own stories and songs, featuring traditional Macedonian songs from her parents’ mother country. Featuring Bouzouki, acoustic guitar, Bodhran drum and vocals. Jhana Allan is a progressive country folk singer […]

Come along for a fun-filled night. Snacks, tea/coffee, water provided; bar service available at your cost; raffle drawn on night ($2 per ticket); lots of vouchers, prizes to be won. Limited seats available - get in early to secure seat by 1 November - maximum 10 per table.

NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Jackson and Laura Tiong (a classical and contemporary/pop mix, cello and piano) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite […]

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Everyone is warmly invited to our school for our Annual Spring Fair Fundraiser. The fair is one of the most joyful days of the year, filled with yummy food, hands-on crafts and family friendly activities. Made through the power of volunteers, this is a special day where we raise money to support the school and provide the children with a magical day filled with laughter and fun. This is a free event open to the public and we look forward to […]