Armidale Events

Please bring a plate of goodies to share. Tea and coffee will be provided - please supply your own cup. Just a reminder that Masonic Hall is an Aged Care Facility, so if feeling unwell, please do not attend. Dance Programme Alpine Stroll, Dynasty Blues, Gypsy Tap; 2. Alpha Waltz, Jacqueline Cha Cha, Carousel; 3. Mayfair Quickstep, Killarney Vale, Eugene Tango; 4. Merrilyn, Rosalie Rumba, Waltz Catherine; 5. Chicago Swing, Red Rose Saunter, Helena Quickstep; 6. Tracey Leigh Waltz, Idaho […]

7.55am for departure at 8.00am from the Visitor Information Centre carpark, 82 Marsh Street. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS 3.00am - put clocks BACK one hour. 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. For more information and register to join group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but […]

The first race meeting of the Armidale Jockey Club's 2025 Autumn Racing Carnival with three race meetings in three weeks. St Alberts College will sponsor this fun and exciting event. Come and party with the Albies students - they know how to have a good time! Even better 50% of all admission ticket sales will be donated to St Alberts College for charitable purposes.

This event is open to everyone so if you are curious about archery and would like to give it a try, come along and see what it is all about. Look forward to seeing you there!

Program of Events9.30am Opening of our new footbridge in the Mike O’Keeffe Woodland; a walk in the Mike O’Keeffe Woodland; tree plantings; guided nursery tours Workshops in the Nursery10.30am - Diversity in the Woodland (Peter Metcalfe)11.30am - Seed Propagation (Sam Arandale-Bioletti)12.30pm - Plants for birds (Peter Metcalfe)1.30pm - Propagation from Cuttings (Kim Kneebone) Talks in the Woodland Centre10.30am - Pollen (Dr Andrew Thornhill)11.30am - Lomandra and its uses in Aboriginal culture (Steve Ahoy)12.30pm - Conserving the Bell’s Turtle (Dr Louise Streeting)1.30pm […]

Be enchanted by these accomplished performers. Anna Weatherup is perhaps best known for turning all four chairs on The Voice in its second season and her audition generated over 1.2 million views on YouTube. Since that time, Anna has shaped a truly unique and engaging creative identity, gathering a loyal community of followers. Her album Crossing the Sea has hit top 40 chart positions on iTunes and over 100,000 streams on Spotify. Joining Anna is Amy Vee an award-winning songwriter […]

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

St Matthew Passion J S Bach’s monumental St Matthew Passion is considered a pinnacle of western sacred music. Scored for three choirs, two orchestras and six soloists it is very rarely performed outside our capital cities and is a rare treat for a regional area such as Armidale. The Passion (meaning ‘suffering' or ‘endurance’ in the context of the crucifixion story) tells of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, judgement and crucifixion in highly dramatic and musical language. It will be sung in […]

A showdown of the greatest. Heart-stopping action. It’s man versus beast, where every second matters. The biggest names in Australian bull riding go head-to-head in a new season of Professional Bull Riders, delivering a competition like no other. Come along for an unmatched entertainment experience at the PBR. Buckle up for the toughest eight seconds in sports— IT'S BULL TIME. Children 3 years and under are free of charge. The following items are prohibited at the event: DSLR cameras; outside food […]

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A dynamic 10-piece R&B band from Armidale that is guaranteed to have you dancing all night long! Doors open from 4.30pm, the kitchen will be also open from 4.30pm so you can grab some dinner and relax pre-gig.

Enjoy a day filled with inspiration and a celebration of all things weddings! Some of the best wedding vendors in the region will be gathered in one place. Come and explore the best vendors, get expert tips & exclusive discounts and find everything you need. Exclusive Showcase discounts and awesome raffle prizes, all while raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

St Matthew Passion J S Bach’s monumental St Matthew Passion is considered a pinnacle of western sacred music. Scored for three choirs, two orchestras and six soloists it is very rarely performed outside our capital cities and is a rare treat for a regional area such as Armidale. The Passion (meaning ‘suffering' or ‘endurance’ in the context of the crucifixion story) tells of Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, judgement and crucifixion in highly dramatic and musical language. It will be sung in […]

Six extraordinary pianists take the stage for the Autumn Piano School 2025 Showcase Concert. Each artist will perform a 10- to 15-minute solo, bringing to life a stunning program of classical masterpieces. Featuring: Grace Kim (Mozart’s Sonata in C major K 330); Konstantin Shamray (Chopin’s Nocturne in G major & Scriabin’s Sonata No. 4); Samuel Dharma (Schubert’s Impromptu in Bb major); Coady Green (Rubinstein’s Études in F major); Clemens Leske (Scriabin’s Three Etudes Op.65); Jerry Wong (Liszt’s Funérailles). With a […]