Historical Hunt @ Hillgrove
Hillgrove Museum Scouler Street, HILLGROVE, NSW, AustraliaPrizes and free tea, coffee and juice. Lots of fun and educational for the whole family.
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Armidale Events
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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Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWKaty Haselwood Quartet - Glen Innes chanteuse, Katy Haselwood, excites audiences wherever she goes. Katy is jointed by Steve Thorneycroft on guitar, James Haselwood on bass and Cary Bennett on drums for a night of jazz, R&B and pop standards with a kick. Katy and the band guarantee to put the right grooves on your face. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Opening Night @ NERAM
New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCelebrate the launch of NERAM's 2023 Exhibition Program and the museum's 40th Anniversary year with the opening of six new exhibitions: Wonders of HINTON; NERAM's Imaginarium; Coventry Noir; Illustrating Armidale; Picturing the New England, and Fifty/50.
Hinton Speakeasy
New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA night of art after dark to celebrate the launch of NERAM's 2023 program and the opening of Wonders of Hinton. Put on your best 1920s-inspired outfit and explore new exhibitiions, grab a cocktail at the pop-up bar and be delighted by the sultry cabaret show! It will be an evening to stimulate your senses. Ticket includes: drink on arrival; access to all NERAM exhibitions; nibbles provided by Six Counties Restaurant; cabaret performance directed by Melissa Killen; prize for best […]
$70 – $77
Mother of Ducks Lagoon Nature Reserve 50th Anniversary
Mother of Ducks Lagoon Lagoon Road, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaMother of Ducks Lagoon Nature Reserve is turning 50 and to celebrate we are holding an anniversary event in conjunction with World Wetland Day. Come celebrate with us and experience the reserve first hand in a unique and special way! Mother of Ducks is an important place for local Anaiwan and Banbai people and is a rare breeding place for many freshwater wetland bird species and a resting place for numerous migratory birds. Visit nswparks.info/motherofducks50 for more information.
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWThe Dan Hopkins Experience - Australian Blues/Roots/Gospel artist, Dan Hopkins, plays a punchy brand of modern roots that has a distinct delta flavour with soul and gospel overtones. With his music partner, Eddie Fisher, on drums, Dan creates an experience that could be described as Ash Grunwald, Eric Bibb and Paul Kelly meeting down at the crossroads. This culminates in an emotionally driven journey down a sweetly plucked, but often, dirty slide guitar-borne road across the Southern blues idiom. Music […]
Peter Raymond @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA great night of music and good company.
Armidale Farmers’ Market
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA 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.
Armidale Farmers’ Market
Curtis Park 75 Faulkner Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaA 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.
Guided Tour @ NERAM
New England Regional Art Museum 106-114 Kentucky Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaWonders of Hinton NERAM will be running guided tours of the new Wonders of Hinton exhibition throughout the month of February as part of the Seniors Festival. Guided through the new exhibition, NERAM’s curator Belinda Hungerford will share insight and inspiration with participants as they view many works that have not been on display for some time. Guided tour dates are below and we invite participants to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee to conclude the tour.
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWSwansea Hit & Run - gigging mainly in Sydney's Inner West, Central Coast, Melbourne for last six years - is coming to the New England region for the first time. Their ambient, trippy, Jazz-influenced electronica is the perfect soundtrack for an Arthouse film that is waiting to be made. Featuring Phil Stallard on vocals, bass guitar and beats and John the bat Cobbin on guitar. Sit back and close the eyes…think about open space and distance. Music washes away the […]
115th Guyra Show
Guyra Showground 27 Marne Street, GUYRA, AustraliaFriday, 17 February - Official Opening; Harrington Circus Show; Jackos Dukebox; Speed Shearing; Men's Cake Competition; Guyra's Young Women Showgirl; Guyra's Best Pin-up Male 2023 (7.30pm); Saturday, 18 February - Long Lunch (12.00 for 1.00pm - $130 - www.trybooking.com/CFEUF); Harrington Circus Show; Fireworks; Demolition Derby; Wood Chop; Lolly Cannon; Yard Dog Trials (and Sunday, 19 February - 8.00am - Margo on 0428 324 124).
Chilli Jam @ the Bowlo
Armidale City Bowling Club 92-96 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaCome along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Guyra Show Long Lunch
Stud Show Ring Marquee, Guyra Showgrounds 27 Marne Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaIncludes three-course lunch and complimentary drink on arrival. Celebrate the 115th Annual Show and support the show society. Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by "Relish Catering" with drinks available for purchase.
$130
Walcha Truck and Machinery Show
Walcha Showground 159N Derby Street, WALCHA, NSW, AustraliaStreet parade (including best decorated pushbike), vintage trucks, bikes, cars and engines, vintage chainsaws, late model trucks and forestry machinery, market stalls, food stalls. Tractor parade (2.00pm Saturday, 18 and 10.00am Sunday, 19); Live entertainment Saturday night; Tractor trek (Friday, 17 - approximately 65 km). Proceeds going to charities.
$5 – $20
Armidale Harness Racing
Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale, NSW, Australia
NECOM Shigeru Piano Launch Concert
Auditorium (2nd floor), Armidale Teachers' College Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaOver the holidays NECOM took delivery of our new concert grand piano, a Shigeru Kawai SK7, proudly funded by the NSW Government through the Creative Capital Funding Program. The new piano will be launched on Sunday 19 February at 3:00pm, in a concert featuring the NECOM piano staff and advanced students. The concert will showcase the new piano in its full capacity: as a solo instrument, a duet and accompaniment instrument, plus a work for 8 hands (4 pianists)! During […]
$10 – $25
There’s No Business Like Show Business @ the Playhouse
The Armidale Playhouse 309 Beardy Street (cnr Ohio Street), ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaAfter the successes of the last two year's variety concerts, the ADMS once again presents a concert of hits from our previous shows as well as some from shows we are yet to present. Featuring solos, duets, and ensemble numbers presented by the cream of Armidale musical talent. Created by and directed/musically directed by Neil Horton and Bruce Menzies. A show not to be missed. Once weekend only. The Playhouse 309 Beardy Street, (cnr Ohio Street) ARMIDALE, NSW
$25 – $35
Jazz, Blues & Alt. Grooves @ the Dog
Welder's Dog Bar cnr Marsh and Rusden Streets, ARMIDALE, NSWThe Altones is Al Heeney on guitar and vocals, Tony Elder on guitar and vocals, Mick Houlahan on bass and vocals and Ian Mitchell on drums. The Altones has a brand new-self-titled album out and will be delighting you with unique alternative post Britpop style compositions. Close harmonies with a tight rhythm section are the order of the night! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Sip Paint Laugh @ Tattersalls
Tattersalls Hotel 174 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaWhen life gives you lemons, display them beautifully on your table for that little pop of colour. Or, make a gin & tonic I guess! Our Lemoncello artwork will be the perfect addition to your home, bringing a zesty citrus to all interiors. A three-hour guided session – no experience needed. Tickets include a glass of bubbles of arrival! and bar will be open for you to purchase your favourite beverages. No BYO event.
$79
