Armidale Events

An evening of sumptuous song. Schumann's Dichterliebe is truly a jewel of the genre. Dichterliebe ("A Poet's Love") consists of sixteen short songs that take the audience (and performer) on a vivid journey through love and loss - its exhilarating highs and crushing lows. Schumann masterfully sets the stunning poetry of Heinrich Heine, creating songs that are arrestingly beautiful in their word painting, vivid in their imagery, and sublime in their musicality. Artists: Stacey Yang (pianist, Melba Opera Trust) and […]

Celebrate everything Aussie! Family friendly. Bistro open 11.30-2.00pm and 5.30-8.00pm.

Aussie Family Steakhouse BBQ Australian Open (tennis) Live & Loud. Helium balloons and lolly bags. Specials ($20-25): Aussie BBQ Platter (feeds 4); Aussie Works Burger; Peach Melba and $10 frozen cocktail, plus daily specials board.

See the Rumble Roadshow when they put on a show! Check out the best trick jams and skate demos. Win prizes and get tips on how to skate with a bunch of the Pro Tour skateboarders and special guests. Skateboarders are everywhere, and as part of our pledge to keep supporting community, we are going to be heading out to more community skateparks at each BMD Rumble pro tour stop. We’ll be taking some of our best skateboarders to 4 […]

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

7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea - enjoy in the Clifton-Everest's garden which is located right beside Racecourse Lagoon), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our leader, Dr Stephen Debus […]

Featuring Dilruk Jayasinha and Dave Thornton. They are coming to your door. Dilruk Jayasinha is one of the most beloved and in demand comedians in Australia. His style of personal, up-beat and effervescent stand-up is renowned for providing audiences with glimpses into his life. Highly relatable and introspective, his ability to charm a crowd is second to none. On top of Australian’s selling out his stand-up shows around the country, he is a staple on TV and radio. Regularly appearing […]

Get Active. Beat Dementia Choose either the 2.5km or 5km course and help us beat dementia to the finish line.

Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event. Ribbons for all classes.

Art Deco in Sydney - A persistent presence (Claudia Chan) Claudia Chan Shaw, well known Australian designer and presenter will provide an exploration of Art Deco Sydney, a visual culture defined not only through architecture, but also through graphic and interior design, the decorative arts and photography.

This inter-generational concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of the New England Ensemble’s debut, honours NECOM’s current teacher, performers, and spotlights our young rising stars. Robert Harris, founding violist of the New England Ensemble, will perform with current staff and students of the New England Conservatorium of Music. Robert will also present the 2025 Marian Barford Awards during the event. Do not miss this landmark celebration of fine music, heritage, and community!

Gwyn Ashton is doing his annual Australian tour in 2025 and coming to the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame in Guyra. From acoustic roots, blues and world music to electric swamp rockin’ boogie, a funky one-man band rock'n'roll show, Make a night of it, food and drinks will be available at the show.

Could you be the next Elvis Presley? Could you be the next Adelle? Could your band be the next AC/DC? Uralla Arts is keen to uncover talent in the New England, so is having a talent quest until the number of contestants runs out. Open to all ages and cash prizes on offer. Can you dance, tell jokes or have some other extraordinary talent, do not be bashful. Come along and have some fun.

7.55am for departure at 8.00am from the Visitor Information Centre carpark, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. 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. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our leader, Dr Stephen Debus (sdebus@une.edu.au) preferably a […]