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?
A mid-winter Ball in Guyra - it's guaranteed to be a freezingly fabulous night out! Ticket includes a beautiful three-course meal and fabulous music by Terra Ferma. A fully licensed bar will be operating for drink purchases (cash only - no BYO). Dress: black tie. Individual tickets or tables of 10.
$1 raffle tickets. Please bring plate of goodies to share for supper. Tea and coffee will be provided. Programme Margo Waltz, Eugene Tango, Mayfair Quickstep; 2. Emmerdale Waltz, Gypsy Tap, Idaho Foxtrot; 3. Alpine Stroll, Sally Anne, Shamrock Schottische; 4. Red Rose Saunter, Oxford Waltz, Maxina; 5. Sindy Swing, Lucille Waltz, Tangoette; 6. Queen of Hearts Rumba, Carousel, June Waltz - SUPPER 7. Dynasty Blues, Charmaine Schottische, Festival Glide; 8. Harlequin Swing, Killarney Vale, Merrilyn; 9. Lucille Waltz, domino Blues, […]
Departure at 8.00am from the Visitor Information Centre carpark, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.
Choral works from across the centuries performed by Armidale Choral Society: Works by Praetorius, Byrd, Cherubini, Mozart, Kodaly, Whitacre, Sting and others. Conductor: Inge Southcott; Accompanist: Sheila Guymer.
Get ready to experience an unforgettable musical journey with The Organismics as they bring their unique jazz-fusion sound to the iconic music of The Beatles. Featuring Warwick Dunham on Hammond Organ, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar, and Cary Bennett on drums and vocals. You love great music and can’t wait to "Get Back" to the magic of the '60s with some of The Beatles greatest songs, reimagined with passion and finesse by The Organismics! "With A Little Help From My Friends" […]
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. 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
A great night of music and fun.
5.30pm - Vegetarian supper (please bring plate of goodies to share) 6.30pm - Film 7.30pm - Coffee/tea for those wishing to stay and chat. A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity is a feature-length documentary that follows a community in Australia that came together to explore and demonstrate a simpler way to live in response to global crises. Throughout the year the group built tiny houses, planted veggie gardens, practiced simple living and discovered the challenges of living in a community. […]
Ellis Bell plays her repertoire of original songs, bringing her dark, folk melodies back home to the highland winter.
A recital for cello and piano by well-known local musicians Robert Jackson (cello) and Keith Power (piano).
Music will be with the Country Dance Revival band. Supper will be provided
Join the UNE Discovery team during National Science Week for some hand-on science play. 9.00am-1.00pm - Science for All Discover animal specimens from the UNE Natural History Museum, rocks, fossils, microscopes, models of the natural world and more! There will be some magical tricks with some physics fun. 9.30am and-10.30am - Science Craft For the very young there will be science craft sessions with hands-on maker-space area for kids to be creative and make a take-home science craft. 11.30am and […]
Departs Werris Creek 8.30am, departs Tamworth 9.30am, arrives Armidale 1.20pm. Enjoy a one-way steam train experience behind historic former NSW Government steam locomotives 3265 and 3526, from Werris Creek or Tamworth for the journey to Armidale. Please note: this is a one-way transfer service and does not include return travel or special fares for classes of travel. Seating will be in either open saloon or compartment car. See ticket for seat allocation.
Join local artist, Jypsi Bennett, for a two-hour session of painting, sipping and fun. When life gives you lemons, display them beautifully on your table for that little pop of colour. Or, make a gin & tonic I guess! Our Lemoncello artwork will be the perfect addition to your home, bringing a zesty citrus to all interiors. This is a non-BYO event as the bar will be open and serving up your favourites. Why not book in for dinner and […]
Ticket includes choice of snack food package - hot food available - bar open.. The Matilda's have pulled through! This is an event you simply cannot afford to miss! Join us as we come together to show our unwavering support for our incredible team.
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Cary Bennett Trio performs classic popular tunes from the 1930s to the 1970s, songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Michael Bublé and others. The band features the musical talents of Sharny Russell on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on drums and vocals. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - […]
Gourmet food trucks, food stalls, dedicated dessert section, boutique retail and craft stalls, kids' rides jumping castles and games, snow machine. Free on-site parking available.
Join us in celebrating our youth, elders, and everyone in between at our fabulous Queer Prom! If you didn’t get to go to your high school formal as your true self (for whatever reason) now is your time to shine. Nibbles and cash bar available. DJ Betty Bilby will be in charge of the music, and bring your best outfits for the photobooth! You can also pre-order food from the Six Counties. Queer Prom is 16yrs+ event.
Great night of live music amongst great company.
Join the UNE Discovery team during National Science Week for some hand-on science play. 10.00am-4.00pm - Science for All Discover animal specimens from the UNE Natural History Museum, rocks, fossils, microscopes, models of the natural world and more! There will be some magical tricks with some physics fun. 10.30am and 11.30am - Science Craft For the very young there will be science craft sessions with hands-on maker-space area for kids to be creative and make a take-home science craft. 1.30pm, […]
