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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Registrations closed for participants. Presented by the Northern NSW Square Dance Association, this three-day gala event, features international caller Joachim Rühenbeck from the Triangle Club in Germany, with round dances cued by Ed Coleman from Sydney.
Simple, elegant and beautiful. Or as Tina Turner would say “Simply the Best”. This artwork (King Protea) is loved by many, a crowd favourite and perfect for groups of all sizes and painting abilities. Word has it there'll be live music in the afternoon!
King Leontes, tortured with jealous imaginings about his loving wife, Hermione, destroys his family in crazed nihilistic violence. But after winter comes the spring, and 16 years later, the lost Princess is found and in Shakespeare’s most extraordinary coup de théâtre, an enthralling moment of magical realism will leave audiences profoundly affected. Empty Space Productions' bold re-imagining of The Winter’s Tale, will envelop the audience in a visceral experience of soundscape, immersive audio-visual, live music and stunning image-making. Some of […]
Minor Gold are the new Americana/Folk duo featuring ARIA nominated, award-winning songwriters Tracy McNeil & Dan Parsons. Living in a van whilst touring as solo artists in early 2020, Parsons and McNeil hightailed it out of Melbourne Victoria up to sunny Queensland, narrowly avoiding the winter as the first lockdown occurred. Holed up in the land of palm trees and perfect weather, the duo subsequently wrote their debut album ‘Minor Gold’ – released August 11, 2023. Weaving masterful harmonies around stripped-back, […]
Sold Out NECOM's Homestead Series offers a rare chance to immerse yourself in a magical combination of fine chamber music and local history. As these homesteads are not open to the public, the series offers an exclusive glimpse into the architectural history of the area. Seating is limited so get in early to secure your tickets - details to come.
Jesus and Secular Culture - Professor Graham Maddox Graham Maddox is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at UNE and a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. He taught Politics at UNE for many years and was for twelve years Dean of the Faculty of Arts. He is a life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge, and the Center of Theological Inquiry at Princeton University. Some of the greatest writing on the idea of democracy emerged as Europe […]
Do you hate spiders? Do you really hate spiders? Well, they don't like you either. In a rural mining town, a disastrous chemical spill has transformed innocent spiders into colossal SUV-sized monsters! Now, it's up to mining engineer Chris McCormack and Sheriff Sam Parker to rally a motley crew of townsfolk, including the Sheriff's brave young son, Mike, her daughter, Ashley, and the paranoid radio announcer Harlan, to face off against these bloodthirsty eight-legged beasts. A short intro at 6.00pm […]
The Altones is back with original sound of self-penned tunes commenting on the state of the planet, big business and government, not to mention the war. Sometimes Beatlesque, Pink Floydish or Sydney beaches surf rock the Altones is sure to please with harmonious melodies and driving rhythm section. Featuring Al Heeney on vox/guitar, Tony Elder on guitar/vox, Mick Houlahan on bass/vox and Ian Mitchell on drums. Not to be missed. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Event is 18+ Ticket includes: event entry: live DJ set; Treats: grazing boards by Six Counties (all dessert). Prizes for best costumes. It’s that time of year to put on a costume, indulge in some treats and celebrate the changing of the seasons and the thinning of the veil between this world…and the spirit plane. During the Middle Ages, as the Christian Roman holiday of All Saints’ Day spread to other Christianized areas, Hallowtide traditions merged with local cultures. In […]
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home cause confusion.
Many bargains to be had including: plants, secondhand clothing in all sizes, book, DVD's and CD's, kitchenware and electrical goods, children's toys and jigsaw puzzles, downsizing goods and pre-loved treasures. Total purchases can be paid by EFTPOS which is available as you leave the garage sale.
Thirteen events, canteen available, spectators welcome.
The Freedom of Entry March will commence at Curtis Park and conclude at Central Park and will be followed by a BBQ lunch. An opportunity for the community to meet with the soldiers of the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers.
*Please note this is an adults-only event. Depart Armidale Town Hall, 127 Rusden Street on the Wonka Wonderland Express. 🍭Step into a world of whimsy and wonder and embark on a mysterious cocktail adventure: the Willy Wonka way! 🚌Climb aboard the Wonka Wonderland Express, our exclusive mystery bus trip to the 2023 PLC Armidale Signature Event and enjoy cocktails and canapes inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 🍤Get ready to sip, savour, and explore a realm of fantastical flavours […]
Support Ovarian Cancer research. Fellas - are you man enough to frock-up? Ladies pick the most fun frock. Prizes for best frocked fella and lady; also raffles.
Step into a World of Pure Imagination! Gather your family and friends, and join in an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, excitement, and the sweetest of memories! Based on the novel by Roald Dahl. Songs from the motion picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, music by Marc Shaiman, book by David Greig.
Black Comedy is a one-act farce by Peter Shaffer, first performed in 1965. The premise of the piece is that light and dark are transposed, so that when the stage is lit the cast are supposed to be in darkness and only when the stage is dark are they supposed to be able to see each other and their surroundings. A young sculptor and his fiancée have borrowed some expensive antique furniture from a neighbour's flat without his permission to […]
At dusk (7.30pm) the magical Lantern Parade by Uralla Arts will enchant you. An adventure not to be missed. Kick on with live music at The Top Pub.
There will be wonderful tea and lunch options available as well as sculptures, artworks, pottery, plants and a raffle. So grab a friend and come along for a great day out in two large gardens in Bona Vista Road.
