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.
Have an event to add to the calendar?
A recital celebrating 100 Years of Disney and Selected Items. Over 136 performers, aged two years to 18 years, performing in a variety of dance styles - ballet, jazz, tap, modern and contemporary dance.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbours for an unforgettable movie night experience while supporting our local Scout troop's participation in the Into Our Future 23 Aotearoa NZ Scout Jamboree in 2023-2024. Each ticket includes a delightful treat of your choice from a special treat table. Fun games and activities, chocolate toss (gold coin donation), lollipop trees, 100's club raffle ($2 per entry), $15 cheese boxes, cans/water: $3 + a popcorn discount voucher.
Come along for lunch in the garden - it's party time! Turkey, ham, pudding, the works as well as Christmas hampers and toys.
Come for an evening of glorious music as the story of the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems. Seating is limited, so to ensure a seat inside St Peter's Cathedral, please book. Depending on demand, the event may also be live-streamed outside for those who are unable to sit inside.
Pantry items for the Uralla Food Bank gratefully accepted. BYO blanket, picnic and your voice. Local choirs and musicians and an appearance by Santa.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Tell Tale Hearts features Vince Redal (guitars/vocals), Steve Jackson (guitars/vocals), Mick Houlahan (bass/vocals) and Steve Harris (drums/assorted rhythmic shapes). With both original and new songs, Tell Tale Hearts renovates the power in pop, realigns the Alt in rock and rewires the blues in groove, to give listeners a night of wide-skied sound and deep-valleyed song. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Armidale author, Bridget Van der Eyk, is celebrating the release of her second contemporary romance book 3000 Words with a book signing event at the Armidale War Memorial Library. Copies will be available for purchase on the day for $25 (cash and EFTPOS payments available), or you are welcome to bring your own copy. Paperback copies of 10 Dates (the first book in the series) will also be available for purchase.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Ticket also available at the door. Sunny, serious and silly songs for a hot Australian Christmas performed by the Armidale Choral Society with Conductor Inge Southcott and Accompanist Sheila Guymer, and guest artists Sharon Davidge (flute) and David Rowe (oboe) Afternoon tea available by generous donation after the concert.
Join the Errol Russell Sinfonia as they perform a tribute to movie magic - from Silver Screen to Studio Ghibli, movie themes that will transport you straight to Hollywood!
Jamie is a multi-instrumentalist doing a set of his original works. There will be Blackboard open mic prior to Jamie, so if you are interested in playing/singing etc., please put your name on the Studio Folk Club list on the outside wall.
Become a child again and experience the Christmas spirit by visiting our display and Santa. Window viewing - from 10 December; Visit Santa - Price includes lolly bag - photograph with Santa may be taken with own camera - no videos) 11.00am-2.00pm (16 December); 11.00am-2.00pm (17 December); 2.00-4.00pm (18 December); time not confirmed (20-22 December); 11.00am-2.00pm (23 December)
Get your Christmas gifts for family and friends. Fabulous handmade, unique pieces from local artists.
Come and be merry with our FREE Christmas-themed Family Funday Sunday! This fun-filled day kicks off the silly season with a FREE photobooth, FREE playground, FREE face painting as well as FREE gifts and lollies for the kiddies! Plus, plenty of games and Christmassy activities, including a Candy Cane Toss Competition and visit from Santa Claus himself!
Ticket also available at the door. Sunny, serious and silly songs for a hot Australian Christmas performed by the Armidale Choral Society with Conductor Inge Southcott and Accompanist Sheila Guymer, and guest artists Sharon Davidge (flute) and David Rowe (oboe)
Borromini and Bernini: The Challenge for Perfection is the story of an architectural revolution carried out by a solitary genius who changed the appearance of Rome forever, by taking up a personal challenge against convention and prejudice, by having the humility to learn from the past in order to invent the future, and the courage to pursue an idea by paying the price to the full.
Candles and BBQ available for purchase. Santa will drop in around 8.00pm.
