Armidale Events

Armidale Jockey Club's Spring racing season continues with a family Sunday race day at the picturesque and historic Armidale Racecourse. A variety of pre-purchased hospitality packages available for the full race day experience. Lock in the date, book your tickets and we will see you trackside!

Fiori Musicali presents Misa a Buenos Aires, the Tango Mass, by Argentinian composer and conductor, Martín Palmeri. Misa Tango is a choral mass using Tango sounds and the same movements as a mass in classical Latin, in which the harmonics and syncopated rhythms of tango are mixed. The performance includes Leanne Roobol as soloist, and an ensemble featuring James Chen, India Smith, Alma Kanety, Stephen Tafra, Arlene Fletcher and Robyn Bradley.

Armidale’s Stephen O’Neill is guest speaker, presenting: “The Migration Paradox – The Five Key Myths of Migration.” Stephen is a retired Chief Operations Officer for Settlement Services International, (SSI), an influential and effective not-for-profit agency which, last year, via 59 specialised programs, helped 56,000 people across Australia, including in Armidale. No bookings required.

A cinematic journey about a young man with brain cancer in search of community and the hospice doctor who gives up everything to honour his dying wish. Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer, sits alone in his hospital room. When he starts livestreaming his death journey on social media, thousands of people around the world join to celebrate his courage. Still, Ethan envisions more – to teach the world how to die without fear. To do that, […]

A fabulous night of steampunk, rock and opera.

His Life, Ladies and Lovers This spellbinding Leonard Cohen biographical cabaret about his life, ladies and lovers is written and performed by the "simply brilliant" Jonathan Anstock. This exceptional show, where Cohen's presence is truly palpable, features many of his iconic songs punctuated by stories of his life, ladies and lovers. His poetry-writing, song-writing, drug use, sex life, spiritual searching, depressive episodes, political thought and eventual peace are also exposed. Cohen's "Hallelujah" has being recorded by 300 artists. He was […]

His Life, Ladies and Lovers This spellbinding Leonard Cohen biographical cabaret about his life, ladies and lovers is written and performed by the "simply brilliant" Jonathan Anstock. This exceptional show, where Cohen's presence is truly palpable, features many of his iconic songs punctuated by stories of his life, ladies and lovers. His poetry-writing, song-writing, drug use, sex life, spiritual searching, depressive episodes, political thought and eventual peace are also exposed. Cohen's "Hallelujah" has being recorded by 300 artists. He was […]

Experience an unforgettable evening of music as Julian Belbachir, the acclaimed Australian-Moroccan musician and producer, returns to Australia after an inspiring five months of recording and performing across North Africa and North America. Julian is set to bring a taste of Morocco and Mali's rich musical traditions to Australian audiences, sharing the sacred sounds of traditional trance music from Northern Africa. The concert features an all-star lineup, including Malian master guitarist Moussa Diakite and Qvln from California, USA. A multi-instrumentalist, […]

Programme Thursday, 3 October - Art Expo (10.00am-4.00pm) Lamb & Potato Pavillion, New England Highway; Rotary Club Book Fair (10.00am-4.00pm) RSL Hall, Bradley Street, Guyra; Window displays, Bradley Street. Friday, 4 October - Art Expo (10.00am-4.00pm) Lamb & Potato Pavillion, New England Highway; Rotary Club Book Fair (10.00am-4.00pm) RSL Hall, Bradley Street, Guyra; Window displays, Bradley Street; Botanical Art Workshop (9.30am-3.30pm) Lamb & Potato Pavillion, New England Highway; Metal to Masterpiece Exhibition (9.30am-4.00pm) Burgess' Garage, Bradley Street, Guyra; Tasties & […]

Join Four Book Trilogy from 7:30pm on Thursday 3 October for their first appearance at The Welder's Dog Armidale. Enjoy a 5-piece band with the return of Craig Johnson. Three guitars + piano + harmonica + drums + bass + four vocalists and much more!

Live music (Oom-pan, playing all your favourite sing-alongs), German Weissbeir (wheat beer) and Imported Lager on Tap! Pork Knuckle, Leberkase Pretzels and more!

Free for juniors. Donations to OzFish Unlimited. Presentation, with nibbles, will start at 4.00pm (Sunday) at Guyra Bowling Club (192 Bradley Street). Everyone welcome. Age Categories: Juniors - up to 16 yrs; Seniors - 16 yrs +. Prize Categories: Largest Impounded Trout; Largest Creek Trout; Mystery Length.  Each individual is required to enter to be in the running for the competition - one entry per person.

Celebrate headspace Day in style! Come along for a cinema experience under the stars, with kid's activities, fun food and drink and an evening like no other.

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.