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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Monthly bike and car meet with music and food/coffee van, trophies for best bike and car. Great spot to meet other people. Family friendly event.
Fundraise for our vital not-for-profit youth mental health organisation. With prizes and more from local businesses, the night is sure to be a hit! Phone of pop in to office to purchase tickets!
Hold onto your hats, folks! We have Grace Bowman, debuting local singer songwriter, stepping up to the mic! You may know her from her musical theatre roles on our Armidale stages, and this Live Music Friday you will be treated to hearing her own songs and even some great covers! Our bar is open from 5pm, serving all the best treats and tipples, and our books are ready to bop along with us while we enjoy Grace's beautiful music! See […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
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.
A fabulous display of Classic and Specialist cars - have a chat to the owners and/or compare notes.
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.
Experience two masterpieces - Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 1 and Borodin's String Quartet No. 2 - alongside an exciting new Australian work Entering the Palaces, by Lyle Chan. Do not miss this blend of classics and innovation, performed by the acclaimed Acacia Quartet! Artists: Doreen Cumming (violin); Lisa Stewart (violin); Stefan Duwe (viola); Anna Martin-Scrase (cello).
A fundraising dinner is being held for the School of St Jude in Tanzania and its founder, Gemma Sisia, and her alumni, will speak about this amazing school whose motto is 'Fighting Poverty through Education'. After opening the school over 23 years ago, the enrolment is now 1800 sponsored students and many students in higher education. Come and hear Gemma's amazing story of developments, successes, challenges and personal stories. A feature of this fundraiser is a silent art auction of […]
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival. The festival will include talks, wellness, guided tours and, for the first time, Art Bingo. Programs include both free and paid events, but it is requested that a booking be made. 11.am-12.00pm - Chair Yoga (stretch and flex) + U3A Information Session 2.00-3.30pm - Silver Swans - Silver Swans classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s, but whatever your age, if you are looking for a new way to […]
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival. The festival will include talks, wellness, guided tours and, for the first time, Art Bingo. Programs include both free and paid events, but it is requested that a booking be made. Art Bingo Join NERAM Director, Rachael Parsons, and Curator, Belinda Hungerford, for a game of bingo with an arty twist. Instead of numbers it will be drawing out artworks from the NERAM collections – it will be part […]
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival. The festival will include talks, wellness, guided tours and, for the first time, Art Bingo. Programs include both free and paid events, but it is requested that a booking be made. 10.00-11.00am ($5.50) – Artist talk (Barbara McKay in conversation with Rachael Parsons – includes back-of-house storeroom tour); 2.00-3.00pm (free) – Chair Yoga (stretch and flex) + U3A Information Session
Petra and the Nabateans: The Arabs Before Islam - Sue Rollin (UK) United Kingdom archaeologist and tour guide, Sue Rollin will trace the history of the enigmatic Nabateans, desert dwellers of Arabian origin, who grew fabulously rich on trade in incense and aromatics from South Arabia and established their capital city at Petra, hidden away in the mountains south of the Dead Sea.
This event is 16+. Adult themes and language used. Unleash your creativity, the ultimate rhinestoning experience with the fabulous Terry Daktyl! Known for her dazzling performances and expert makeup skills, Terry will guide you through the art of rhinestoning to transform your garment into a sparkling masterpiece. Bring an item of your choice—be it a jacket, hat, dress, bag, the possibilities are endless! —and learn how to make it sparkle under the queen’s expert instruction. While you craft, enjoy a […]
Thursday gig alert! We are excited to be bringing you internationally acclaimed Sydney-sider song-writer, Blake Cateris. He brings the best of punk and song-writing together in his music, and is sure to entertain! Join us for opening act Koivu Band from 5.30pm, with Blake kicking off at 6:30pm. Thursday is going to be big!
Watch this space!
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival. The festival will include talks, wellness, guided tours and, for the first time, Art Bingo. Programs include both free and paid events, but it is requested that a booking be made. Silver Swans Silver Swans classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s, but whatever your age, if you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, these ballet classes will put a spring in your […]
Spelling never seemed so cut-throat as in this Tony Award-winning musical about six wacky tweens edging closer to the coveted championship title. The Spelling Bee is the one place they can both stand out and fit in. Overseen by three equally quirky adults, six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. This hilarious show is a must see, featuring some of Armidale's most captivating performers, there is even an opportunity for four […]
Spend time with Aussie medium, Simon Hay, and he will amaze and entertain you with messages and accurate information from spirit. Simon is a psychic medium, medical intuitive and healer. He travels throughout Australia doing private sessions and events.
