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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Church, private cemetery and buggy sheds open to explore. Morning and afternoon teas and light lunch available. Proceeds to the Guyra & Community Progress Association to support beautification projects in the Guyra community. Cash on the day only - no EFTPOS facilities available.
Rohan de Korte & Friends Charismatic Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cellist and pedagogue, Rohan de Korte, performs with outstanding local musicians Caleb Murray, Sofia Debus and Disa Smart. They are joined by rising Heart Strings Academy star students Andrew Clark, Jay Gates and Rebecca Sung playing solo and ensemble works by Bach, Dvořák, Ravel, Bloch, Kodály and more. A concert for the whole family. Tickets also available at the door.
On his tenth tour of Australia, Canadian troubadour Scott Cook is making his first visit to Uralla! Magic or your money back. Scott Cook sings sturdy, straight-talking songs that see the good in you. Born in West Virginia and raised on the Canadian prairies, in 2007 he quit his job teaching kindergarten in Taiwan to move into a minivan and embark on the life of a full-time troubadour. Since then he has toured almost incessantly across Canada, the US, Europe, […]
Julian James has established a prominent presence in the Australian live music scene over numerous years. His shows combine authentic energy with sincere storytelling, delivering an engaging experience. Julian James embodies a fusion of high-energy Americana Hill Country, blues, showcasing a mix of blues fervor, country allure, and contemporary style.
CANCELLED Italian tenor, Raffaele Pierno, will delight audiences with the greatest tenor solos of all time by artists such as Caruso, Pavarotti, Bocelli, Groban, Mario Lanza and more. He will be joined by associate artist, Melissa Buchholz, on piano.
Programme: Friday, 3 May - 7.00pm - Bashu, the little stranger by Bahram Beyzai; Saturday, 4 May - 2.00pm - The Runner by Amir Naderi; Saturday, 4 May - 7.00pm - Where is the friend's house by Abbas Kiarostami; Sunday, 5 May - 2.00pm - Breath by Narges Abyar. The inaugural edition of Persian Arthouse Festival, is themed around Childhood. Each film will be introduced by Dr Hadi Nojoumian and will conclude with a discussion featuring distinguished local personalities. Delicious traditional Iranian snacks will be […]
You are invited to celebrate this significant infrastructure project and experience the reserve first-hand in a unique and special way! Ebor Falls has recently been upgraded with new visitor infrastructure including accessible pathways and lookouts. What's On? Smoking ceremony; speeches by National Parks and Wildlife Services staff and special guests; tours running from the upper to lower falls along the newly-built walking track; free sausage sizzle at 12.30pm at the lower falls; free drinks provided throughout the event. Please note: […]
Come and join Cary, Wendy and James for some fabulous music, food and drink. Hope to see you there.
Join 2x ARIA and 8x Golden Guitar Winner, Fanny Lumsden, and her band the Prawn Stars as they bring their infamous Country Halls Tour to Bundarra. So what is it? An all-in community night out, where you can come together with kids and all, share live music, a dance, and a feel-good time. Fanny and her band have been bringing their harmony-filled, high energy, joyous shows to over 200 halls all over regional Australia for 13 years now and it is […]
Armidale’s High Country Theatre is proud to present a work-in-progress – previewing a one woman show in development by locally based storyteller, singer and songwriter, Fay June Ball. It is a powerful and entertaining collection of yarns from a life that has been far from ordinary. A natural storyteller and entertainer, Fay will take you on a journey that starts with her family history as a woman with Wiradjuri, Irish and English heritage. The theatre is small, so advance booking […]
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Want to learn how to fish your local waters? Come along to a hands-on, free fishing workshop. The day includes sessions on how to rig up, cast and have a go fishing. It will also include great tips on how to be a responsible fisher and you will get a chance to ask local experts all the information you need to get started fishing in your local area. All equipment is supplied. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Each […]
Free event with games, a cup of soup (vegetarians catered for) and fruit. Tell you friends young, old and in-between
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 […]
