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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Jimeoin: Who's your man? Ever wondered why dogs get so excited around 6.00pm? Or what the point of the little toe is? Or what to do when you forget someone’s name? Come along and see Jimeoin and you will find out all the answers to the world's big questions. With more facial expressions than a baby eating a lemon, do not miss Jimeoin as he takes you on a journey that will have you none the wiser by the time […]
Catch all the action and excitement of State Origin games live & loud. Enjoy $5 schooners of XXXX Gold and Tooheys New, participate in our pass the footy competition to win a $100 venue voucher, and buy any Tooheys product for a chance to win the best seats in the house.
Come celebrate and enjoy fresh new songs from the Dorrigo Squash Club album and some old favourites too.
Come and experience the Firebirds Community Choir. This choir, which has been meeting regularly for over 25 years, is expertly and generously led by Chris Purcell
Armidale Secondary College is pleased to present Disney's High School Musical on stage! You won't want to miss it! Five performances to choose from!
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Along with drummer Cary Bennett, vocalist Sharny, pianist Steve, and double bassist Helen, will play an exciting arrangements of songs from the great American songbook, as well as some stunning originals from all three. The show will also feature some cappella vocals. APRA Award winning, ABC recording artist Sharny Russell, pianist/vocalist, is becoming more familiar with Armidale audiences since moving here two years ago. She is known for her engaging stage presence and virtuosic scat ability. Steve Russell is one […]
Come and enjoy an afternoon of live music with local legends. Gary, Mick, Keith and Pete will reunite after 30 years to perform oldies you know and love!
Try your hand at our Open Mic event, it's not just for singers but also comedians, poets and musicians. Happy hour 2.00-3.00pm. Come check out the local talent for an awesome afternoon. People’s choice of best performance will win a $50 food and drinks voucher.
Come along and enjoy a warm, stripped back and intimate program of favourite jazz songs. If you have a favourite jazz standard you would love to hear, email Sharny at sharny@sharnyrussell.com and we will try to play it for you. APRA Award winning, ABC recording artist Sharny Russell (pianist/vocalist), is becoming more familiar with Armidale audiences since moving here two years ago. She is known for her engaging stage presence and virtuosic scat ability. Steve Russell is one of Australia’s […]
Donation includes afternoon tea. A varied selection of delightful songs from composers including Saint-Saens, Mozart, Byrd and Mendelssohn. Conductor: Laurie Pulley.
SOLD OUT Tim Freedman and Ollie Thorpe’s acclaimed piano and pedal steel duo is the perfect vehicle to strip back Whitlams repertoire and deliver classics like No Aphrodisiac and Blow Up the Pokies with poignant atmospherics. This intimate show will also serve to present new material, as the pair play songs from the debut album of Freedman’s new Americana group - The Whitlams Black Stump. The Whitlams Black Stump’s recent singles, The Day John Sattler Broke His Jaw and No […]
Melbourne-based trio, Koi Kingdom, is set to perform as part of its east-coast album launch. Renowned for its boundary-defying compositions and instrumental virtuosity, Koi Kingdom’s third and most ambitious self-titled album is a tale of transformation and resilience. This latest release delves into themes of friendship, loss, grief, rebirth and joy, showcasing the special musical connection and shared creative vision that guitarist Marcos Villalta, bassist Stephen Hornby and saxophonist Cheryl Durongpisitkul have nurtured over years of collaboration. Koi Kingdom will […]
Fovndlings is a five-piece band based in Uralla. Hugh Cook (drums and vocals), Brendan Passey (guitar and vocals), Steve Tafra (accordion, resonator and guitar), Adrian Walsh (guitar and vocals) and Heath Forsyth (bass) have been entertaining the region for seven years with their own idiosyncratic variety of cowpunk. Check out their self-titled 2019 album on Spotify, or more recent videos of their songs One Road In and Her Son the Arsonist. A new single, Talking Like a Coin, will be […]
Monthly bike and car meet with music and food/coffee van, trophies for best bike and car. Great spot to meet other people. Family friendly event.
Paint your Pet! There is no better way to appreciate your furry, feathery or scaly best friend than with their very own portrait! Come along for a fabulous afternoon of sipping and painting your bestie. This session welcomes pet portraits of all kinds and ticket price includes a personalised sketch. Please send a clear photo of your pet to tamworth@pinotandpicasso.com.au and lovely local artist, Jypsi Bennett will pre-sketch your canvas ready for you. This is a non-BYO session as the […]
A night to remember with seated, catered two-course meal (traditional roast dinner and sides with selection of desserts), full band, Chilli Jam playing a selection of music from Latin to Jazz, major raffles with big prizes, BYO drinks (tea and coffee provided). Proceeds to fund future social events - the more made, the more fun in the future. First in best dressed - no bookings or tickets and cash only.
Cocktails, dinner and live music.
Competitions: Aerobatic Gymnastics (Level 1-10 and Masters); Aerobic Gymnastics (Level 2 - Aerobics, AeroDance and Open); Men's Gymnastics (Level 1-10 and Masters); Women's Gymnastics (Level 1-10, SO and Masters); Rhythmic Gymnastics (Level 1-10 and Multiples); Trampoline Gymnastics (Trampoline, Tumbling and single/double mini Level 1-7); Gymnastics for All (Team Gym, FreeG). Spectator Entry - Tuesday, 9 July: 11.30am (Session 1), 3.15pm (Session 2); Wednesday, 10 July - 8.45am (Session 3), 12.45pm (Session 4), 4.45pm (Session 5); Thursday, 11 July - 8.45am (Session 6), 12.45pm […]
It is a double album launch from two of Victoria's finest folk duos. Join Mickey & Michelle and Broken Creek for an evening of Celtic-infused chamber folk and reimagined Australiana. Descending from the mountains are harp and fiddle extravaganza Mickey & Michelle, whose energetic and virtuosic performances have captured hearts throughout Australia and New Zealand. Celebrated for their artistry and virtuosic skill, Mickey & Michelle weave a gorgeous ‘chamber-folk’ tapestry of original Celtic music infused with vocal harmony and fiery […]
