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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First race at 1.16pm. Seven-race TAB race meeting, tote and local bookmakers, full bar and catering facilities. Fillies frock up, colts buck up, Fashion in the Field sponsored by Hunter Hermitage Hampers. Courtesy buses will run into town from Racecourse after last race.
Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. Music of Archie Todd The music this Market Sunday Concert features young Armidale singer/songwriter Archie Todd. Archie has a growing reputation as singer/songwriter of attractive and occasionally whimsical songs and ballads. This is a great opportunity to hear one of Armidale’s emerging creative stars. While there are no Covid restrictions please do practice social distancing.
Visit the Emerald Isle in style with André Rieu in Dublin, the maestro’s first filmed concert in the delightful Irish capital in over 20 years – exclusive to cinemas. Join André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, sopranos, tenors and guests for a whimsical celebration, with romantic melodies, popular classics, party tunes and beloved waltzes. Bring your loved ones to your local cinema for an incomparable experience of music and dance filmed in the land of a hundred thousand welcomes. Céad […]
St John Passion performed by Fiori Musicali Chamber Choir and Orchestra - Elias Wilson (Evangelist), Aidan O'Donnell (Christ), Ziggy Harris (Pilate), Sarah Adeney (soprano), Rowena Moon (alto), Leanne Roobol (alto) with Bruce Menzies (conductor).
5.30pm (drinks and nibbles), 6.00pm (film and panel discussion). Reservation must be made via website or QR code. ROLA is the Anaiwan word for “stone”. This film explores the inseparable connection between geology, landscapes and culture on Anaiwan Country (Northern Tablelands, NSW). All places have parallel narratives—the scientific and spiritual, that govern our relationship with them. Woven together, these perspectives invite us to rethink the ways we understand the deep and recent past, present and future of the world around […]
Times Two - Inspired by a mutual admiration for great melodies past and present, and a love for creative music making, Times Two features the combined talents of nationally known jazz vocalist and pianist, Sharny Russell, and the eclectic guitar of Steve Thorneycroft. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Let's Kick Cancer Together! Game 1 will kick off at 1.00pm; Game 2 will kick off at 2.00pm. There will be a sausage sizzle, canteen and bar and face painting for the kiddos. At the end of game 2 there will be an auction, raffle, 100 club drawn and guessing competition announced to finish off the afternoon. If your keen to kick on there will be a retro night at the top pub in Guyra with a DJ! The theme […]
Tickets also available from Australian Poetry Hall of Fame Music supplied by The Big Hairy Bush Dance Band. Food available on the night.
Depart Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS - put clock BACK one hour. 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.
This event, run over three days, will see about 25 teams from regional hockey associations competing for the title of State champions, and many players will be vying for selection into the NSW Over 50, 55, 60, 65 and Over 70 State teams to play in the national Masters Hockey Championships in Perth in October. Canteen, bar-b-que, bar, coffee van etc. will be operating.
A morning of music from the Armidale Youth Orchestra groups in the beautiful gardens of PLC Armidale. This event is held in memory of the wonderful Rosemary Leitch. Lunch is provided, including a glass of champagne upon arrival. Catering by Little Cocos.
- 2/4 VENUE: The Playhouse, 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street). TIME: 7.00-10.00pm COST: $25pp - tickets available at www.events.humanitix.com ($2.17 booking fee applies). For more information, visit www.adms.org.au. The Three Seas - A musical marriage that sent the room into ecstasy (5 Stars) - Oz Asia Festival This international, cross-cultural ensemble fuses West Bengal and Himalayan folk song with contemporary sounds from Sydney and Kolkata. West Bengali meets Australian jazz - an exciting and unique cross-cultural musical experience. Drawn […]
Thrown in the Deep End - Rick Cuthel and Paul Longley are two very experienced and dynamic performers who play songs you know and songs you won't! With Rick on lead guitar and vocals and Paul on keys, vocals and a range of other instruments, these two will make it a fun and spontaneous evening! You won't be able to stay on your seat!!! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
A monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables.
Conserving Beauty: Technical Insights of Australian Impressionist Paintings – Michael Varcoe-Cocks (Australia - NGV, Melbourne) Technical art history is the examination of artworks using scientific equipment to reveal layers of information that offers unique insights into the artistic methods and materials found in each work. This evidence-based approach has yielded some of the most remarkable stories in Australian art. This lecture will discuss the examination and conservation of iconic works from the Australian Impressionist movement by Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton […]
Future Shock, draws inspiration from the early jazz/funk greats of the 70s. With an impressive line-up of Sydney's most accomplished players - Simon Ashton (drums/vox), Peter Gray (bass), Felix Latanne (guitar), Karl Laskowski (sax), Gavin Ahearn (keys) and Olivia Ashton (guest vox) - their aim is to bring the funk with unique originals and inispiring improvisation to your favourite venue. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Prepare to be delighted as SYO and their regional guest musicians harness the energy of a week at camp! Join The Sydney Youth Orchestras’ Richard Gill Chamber Orchestra (RGCO), Western Sydney Youth Orchestra (WSYO), Peter Seymour Orchestra (PSO), Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) and 80 regional guest musicians for an exciting showcase concert. Led by John Ockwell, Kate Morgan, Aija Draguns, Tyler Wilkinson, James Pensini; our musicians will be performing a range of classical bangers ranging Mozart, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky.
