Armidale Events

The Expo Eve Dinner is a great way to begin your Expo weekend. Featuring New England produce, a New England themed drinks menu and lots of local personality, it is just the ticket to getting your weekend off to the perfect start. Celebrated local chef Michael Welbourn is putting together a 3 course meal, starting with canapes and followed by an alternate drop main and dessert. Sourcing exceptional local ingredients as always, this will be a wonderful way to start […]

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

CANCELLED Locals are encouraged to watch the Ulysses Motorcycle Club Grand Parade. The ride will leave Bellevue Park at UNE under police escort, to arrive at Rugby League Park at approx. 9.45-10am, with 350-400 bikes expected.

Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam – Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun. Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Flickerfest returns with this annual one-off chance to see the Best of International Shorts & Best of Australian Shorts programmes officially selected for Flickerfest National Tour, before these films continue their journey around the world. Celebrating its 34th year, Flickerfest, Australia’s only Academy® Award and BAFTA qualifying short film festival, and the country’s largest Australian & International short film competition, screens the best of shorts from Australia and the world, selected from a record 3,500 entries; ensuring the presentation of […]

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Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. Young Wind Players The music this Market Sunday Concert features two ensembles from the New England Conservatorium of Music: the Armidale Youth Wind Ensemble and JazzLab directed by Louisa Sindel-Marshall and Paul Marshall. This is an opportunity to hear and support some great young musicians in two fantastic ensembles. They will be performing some well-known melodies and some new repertoire.

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. Enjoy a delightful afternoon of music with musicians from the New England Conservatorium of Music, Armidale. Performed in the stables of "Rosecroft" Homestead, the program includes […]

In 2023, Sydney Bluesman Frank Sultana competed in and won the solo duo section of the prestigious Memphis International Blues Challenge, becoming only the third artist outside of north America to do so in the events 40 year history. While in Memphis Frank met Canadian singer songwriter Jon Hines, who has been releasing his original blues music for several years and touring from his base on the east coast of Canada In March 2025 Frank has invited Jon to Australia to join […]

To Paint World War I - Richard Travers The Australian artists of World War 1 approached their subject personally in ways that reflected their experience of the war.  Australian historian Richard Travers will follow them as they leave Australia in search of inspiration and fame in London and Paris and respond to the international crisis.  

NECOM kicks off the Armidale Autumn Festival with an outdoor celebration of live music and local talent! Enjoy performances from New England Brass Collective, JAZZ LAB!, Armidale Youth Winds, New England Singers, Armidale Youth Orchestra, and more. Great music, great food, and a great community atmosphere. In event of rain, the venue will be the Town Hall (127 Rusden Street).