Armidale Events

Hosted by Kristy Reading, breakfast presenter at ABC New England North West.

Described as an exhilarating performer with faultless technique and fearless command of the piano, Australian based pianist Konstantin Shamray enjoys performing on an international level with the world’s leading orchestras and concert presenters. In 2008, Konstantin burst onto the concert scene when he won First Prize at the Sydney International Piano Competition. He is the first and only competitor to date in the 40 years of the competition to win both First and People’s Choice Prizes, in addition to six […]

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Cat Trousers - For the puuurfect evening out, Cat Trousers presents for your listening pleasure, an eclectic selection of cross genre (blues, funk, rock, cat) songs. Featuring songwriter Gary Jenkins on vocals and backed by Michael Capital D Dreilsma (guitar) and the Carfarellas: Lucas (guitar) minor, Adam (bass) major, and Saul (drums), they present songs of love, lust, loss and other dilemmas of the human condition. Music washes away the […]

Choral works from across the centuries performed by Armidale Choral Society: Works by Praetorius, Byrd, Cherubini, Mozart, Kodaly, Whitacre, Sting and others. Conductor: Inge Southcott; Accompanist: Sheila Guymer. Afternoon tea, by donation, available after the concert.

Gold coin entry. Join in an epic Trivia Night filled with challenging questions, laughs and locals. Raffles with fabulous prizes (ute load of wood, swag, $100 gift vouchers). - fundraising proceeds to Chandler School. Dinner: Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket - $15 (adult), $10 (child). BYO drinks.

A mid-winter Ball in Guyra - it's guaranteed to be a freezingly fabulous night out! Ticket includes a beautiful three-course meal and fabulous music by Terra Ferma. A fully licensed bar will be operating for drink purchases (cash only - no BYO). Dress: black tie. Individual tickets or tables of 10. 

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.

Choral works from across the centuries performed by Armidale Choral Society: Works by Praetorius, Byrd, Cherubini, Mozart, Kodaly, Whitacre, Sting and others. Conductor: Inge Southcott; Accompanist: Sheila Guymer.

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Dumaresq Drum - Pat Harris, Josh Kreusler and Dave van Tongeren play in completely improvised rhythm cycles. With a grab-bag of synths, sequencers and other toys, the group sits in pockets looking to nod some heads. If you have pipes of bars, you are welcome to sit in for a tune. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

A great night of music and fun.

5.30pm - Vegetarian supper (please bring plate of goodies to share)  6.30pm - Film  7.30pm - Coffee/tea for those wishing to stay and chat. A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity is a feature-length documentary that follows a community in Australia that came together to explore and demonstrate a simpler way to live in response to global crises. Throughout the year the group built tiny houses, planted veggie gardens, practiced simple living and discovered the challenges of living in a community. […]

Ellis Bell plays her repertoire of original songs, bringing her dark, folk melodies back home to the highland winter.

A recital for cello and piano by well-known local musicians Robert Jackson (cello) and Keith Power (piano).

Join the UNE Discovery team during National Science Week for some hand-on science play. 9.00am-1.00pm - Science for All Discover animal specimens from the UNE Natural History Museum, rocks, fossils, microscopes, models of the natural world and more! There will be some magical tricks with some physics fun. 9.30am and-10.30am - Science Craft For the very young there will be science craft sessions with hands-on maker-space area for kids to be creative and make a take-home science craft. 11.30am and […]

Departs Werris Creek 8.30am, departs Tamworth 9.30am, arrives Armidale 1.20pm. Enjoy a one-way steam train experience behind historic former NSW Government steam locomotives 3265 and 3526, from Werris Creek or Tamworth for the journey to Armidale. Please note: this is a one-way transfer service and does not include return travel or special fares for classes of travel. Seating will be in either open saloon or compartment car. See ticket for seat allocation.

Join local artist, Jypsi Bennett, for a two-hour session of painting, sipping and fun. When 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. This is a non-BYO event as the bar will be open and serving up your favourites. Why not book in for dinner and […]