Armidale Events

Building Unity through Hope: Creating a more Compassionate Society - Elijah Buol OAM, MAICD, CEO Act for Peace Elijah Buol OAM, was appointed CEO of Act for Peace in January 2024. Act for Peace is an organization, now in its 75th yea, that works to empower people displaced  by conflict and disasters across the globe. Elijah brings a deep understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing displacement. After losing his parents to conflict when he was a child, he spent many […]

The House of Jazz Collective is a marvellous group of world-class musicians staging glamorous, fun-filled concerts on a monthly basis in regional areas. Based in Tamworth, the House of Jazz features local and touring talent, inviting guest artists to showcase their musical prowess each month. The concerts are vibrant, dynamic and ever-evolving - a feast for the senses for jazz lovers of every persuasion. We will be welcoming back virtuoso gypsy jazz master Ian Date (guitar), as well as our eternally brilliant House Band - Anthony Walmsley (guitar), […]

8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), 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.

ARIA award winning artist, Gyan, sings for one night only accompanied by multi-instrumentalist, Simon Greaves, and special guest, Kez Watson, on the violin. It is 30 years since ARIA recipient ,Gyan, sang her hit Wait from the cliffs of Kiama on Countdown. Since then her career has followed an international trajectory working with the likes of Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin and LeAnn Rimes before returning to Byron as part of The Museagency, scooping a Sydney Theatre Award for her collaboration […]

Come along for a short intro to the movie About Time from Clinical Psychologists Amanda and Anna, then stay afterwards for an insightful dissection of the movie from a mental health perspective with a roaming mic Q&A! Psyc-Flicks explores psychology through the world of cinema. Hear about the psychological concepts in each film with a short talk before the screening and an audience Q+A afterwards from UNE’s leading researchers, educators and local mental health professionals.

Celebrate First Nations artists and see their works in the galleries. Live music at the opening and Arts North West Aboriginal Artisan, Gather and Trade markets. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase, catered by Warialda Rotary Club.

The critically acclaimed Live  Baby Live: The INXS Tribute show is THE ultimate live INXS concert experience! Across Australia far and wide, live music lovers are consistently floored and captivated by Live  Baby Live who are recognized as the most authentic and electrifying INXS tribute on the market with an uncanny resemblance to the energy and excitement that once took the whole entire world by storm. You will be simply floored and captivated by the performance delivered from six of […]

Colin Buchanan’s 10,9,8…God is Great National Tour is ready for blast off! Colin Buchanan’s kid’s Christian music has forged a unique place in the lives of generations of Aussie kids and families. With a heart for biblical truth and catchy, memorable lyrics, “Colin songs” are treasured amongst families, churches and schools across Australia and across the globe. Over two decades ago, Colin’s space-themed banger, 10, 9, 8…God is Great! joined the likes of Who’s The King Of The Jungle, The […]

Jumpin Jack Jordan (JJJ) (aka Tim Thornton) is a regular on Melbourne’s live music scene, playing a heady mix of rock, pop, jazz, blues, and funk. You get the ‘whole enchilada’ with the JJJ & Friends experience and this homecoming show will certainly be no exception – it will be a complete avalanche of good-time, genre hopping covers and originals. What’s more, there will be a stellar parade of cameos throughout the evening! It’s all so exciting we better switch […]

Joy Hester:  Love, Loss and Redemption - Kendrah Morgan (AUS) From the late 1930s to the end of the 1950s Joy Hester forged a body of work that was distinctly her own, groundbreaking in its conception and assertions. Working almost exclusively with ink and gouache on paper she broke with convention and used drawing as a tool to grasp the essence of being human. She portrayed life in all its complexity, tackling subjects that were highly provocative during her lifetime: […]

All proceeds will go towards supporting the Hutton family's son, Tyson, who has an ultra rare disease (MNGIE) and will need treatment in Sydney for 6 to 12 months. Classic, muscle and custom cars, hot rods, bikes, machinery and trucks. Trophies, raffles, food and drink, kids' amusements, auction Saturday night.