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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A community family event with $10 light meals, tea/coffee, music and BYO alcohol for a great evening of catching up with friends and neighbours. Any proceeds to projects within Hillgrove community.
I’m hitting the road this summer on my biggest solo tour yet. I’m going to be playing a bunch of new songs from the Love Takes Care EP.
7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea - enjoy in the Clifton-Everest garden which is located right beside Racecourse Lagoon), water, binoculars, sunscreen (UV rays reflected off water can effectively double your exposure to skin damage) 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 […]
Join Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys for an evening of hearty music to stir the spirit. OhMaSoul will be mixing their originals with a fresh look at some folk, soul, and jazz favourites, and perhaps a carol or two. Come and be part of the vibe at Boobooks Wine Bar!
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
CANCELLED Get Active. Beat Dementia Choose either the 2.5km or 5km course and help us beat dementia to the finish line.
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.
Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event. Ribbons for all classes.
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.
Four great Jazz musicians on an east coast tour. We are so lucky to have them in Armidale. Here is a bit about Ben: Ben Lerner is an outstanding young artist who has quickly established himself as one of the emerging voices in Jazz and on the Alto Saxophone in Australia. Since moving to Sydney from Auckland in 2020, Ben has received the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Scholarship, the Henderson Global Mobility Scholarship, the Ernest Heine Family Foundation Scholarship, and […]
Thursdays are tabletop night! Come along for drinks, snack-boards and a tabletop game - anything from Scrabble to DnD! A selection of boardgames will be available to choose from, and you are welcome to bring your own if you wish! Bring your friends and bring your enthusiasm! If games are not your style, treat yourself to a wine and some evening book-shopping!
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.
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than to join the UNE Museum of Antiquities as it opens its doors for the first time since 2020! Enjoy free parking on campus. Bring your Valentine and explore Australia's first regional museum of antiquities. Having undergone major refurbishment over the last four years, the museum now showcases hundreds of never-before-seen objects. Come to the opening and check out the classical antiquities collections, like the Stewart collection of Cypriot ceramics, and popular items like […]
Celebrate love with an exquisite five-course set menu and drinks specials. Book now to go into draw to win A Date Night valued at $250. Menu: Starter - Oysters 3 Ways (natural, mango chilly & balsamic strawberry oysters served on a bed of rock salt); Entrée - Octopus Salad (pickled & grilled octopus salad served with julienne vegetables & pomegranate molasses); Primi - Lobster & Prawn Spaghetti (spaghetti served with sous vide prawn tails, lobster broth & parsley oil); Main - Swordfish Loin (pan-seared […]
Boobooks takes pride in live music Friday! So do our customers. Every Friday there will be a local band or solo artist, or the mic will be open to customers for a monthly Bookstore karaoke. Check out the website and socials for the latest information on what's playing. See you on Friday!
Book your table now. Menu coming soon.
Love is in the air! Book your romantic dinner and get a free bottle of sparkling wine. Romantic food specials.
Three-course set menu, go into the draw to win a Date Night valued at $250. Cocktail special $15. Set Menu Entrée - Dynamite Spring Rolls (with jalapeños, cheese and sweet chilli sauce); Main - choice of House-made Chicken Kiev (with chargrilled vegetables and truffle mash) or Crispy Pork Belly (with chargrilled vegetables, truffle mash and apple jus); Dessert - Chocolate Mousse Tart (with chocolate mousse, strawberries and roasted pistachios).
The lady of the night sassily presents Drag Bingo with Timberlina. Get ready for an evening of glitz, glamour, and giggles at Timberlina’s Drag Bingo Extravaganza! Timberlina’s over-the-top style and dazzling repertoire, coupled with her naughty quick wit, will keep you fabulously entertained for hours. Sip on your favorite cocktail and get ready for three rounds of bingo like you’ve never experienced before. Timberlina’s cheeky commentary and sparkling presence will have you in stitches as you play. Whether you’re a seasoned […]
Come along and watch some fabulous horses and riders in action. Program Saturday, 15 February: Versatility Ranch Pleasure, Versatility Ranch Working Rail, Versatility Ranch Reining, Ranch Prospect Lungeline, Ranch Prospect Trail, Ranch Prospect Conformation. Sunday, 16 February: PHAA Halter, PHAA Paint Bred Halter, AQHA Halter, Any other Registered Breed, Supreme Champion Halter Horse, Showmanship at Halter, Lungeline, Trail, Western Horsemanship, Ranch Riding, Reining, Western Pleasure, Led Mack/Show Hunter, Hunter in Hand, Ridden Hack, Ridden Show Hunter, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt […]
