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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All welcome! Free BBQ and salads, auction and party games. BYO drinks, cash for raffles and auction and a plate of dessert to share. Please bring cash for raffles. Parents please provide gifts for children.
NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Manley and April Kelson (piano and violin improvisations) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is an hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Mrs White, Mr Green, Mrs Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the […]
Get your Christmas gifts for family and friends. Fabulous handmade, unique pieces from local artists.
A fabulous display of Classic and Specialist cars - have a chat to the owners and/or compare notes.
Come along to the 2024 Open Day at the club's target and field range. Visitors are encouraged to: try archery (under the supervision of accredited instructors); tour sections of the 24-target field archery course; get a feel for the club and the opportunities it presents to archers in the region. There will be a sausage sizzle running throughout the day, and a novelty shoot where participants could win free beginners coaching, to kick off in early 2025. No experience is […]
Come and be merry with our free Christmas-themed 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!
Honouring resilience, empowering recovery. The Australian Tennis Foundation and Tennis NSW are hitting the road across Northern NSW and will be hosting a number of community events. The Rally as One initiative aims to build a strong community connection in bushfire and flood-affected communities, whilst reducing any associated barriers to ongoing participation. This is an invitation for all locals to attend these free events and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of on-court and off-court activities with lots of prizes to be […]
Get ready for an unforgettable day of racing thrills and elegant fun. Come along for a spectacular celebration to experience the electric atmosphere of live racing action. Whether a racing expert or a first time visitor there is something for everyone. Grab tickets now and be part of the action - where excitement meets country elegance. Don't miss out on a day of thrills, fashion and fun. Racing is better trackside! Various exclusive race day hospitality packages available - perfect […]
Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. The music this ”Market” Sunday series (not actually a Market Sunday) features the Armidale Cello Choir. They will be playing music by Bach, Sarabande and Bourrée, Mozart’s Ave Verum, Tchaikovsky, Hymn to the Cherubim; some shorter folk pieces and a couple of jazz versions of Tchaikovsky ballet pieces. The Armidale Cello Choir brings together cellists of all standards and backgrounds to explore all things cello and to enjoy and share the wonderful sounds of […]
Sing Alleluia! Join Fiori Musicali chamber choir for a program of Christmas music from across the ages, by Henry Purcell, Rosephanye Powell, Bob Chilcott and more. Conducted by Hester Wright.
Come along and celebrate the Christmas season with the annual Carols by Candlelight in Central Park. Candles, hymn books, BBQ and drinks will be available to purchase and Santa will drop in for a visit around 8.00pm. If raining, will be postponed to the following Wednesday, 18 December.
Come and enjoy a meal, good company and increase your knowledge.
Food van (Ed’s Tucker Box) and the Herd Bar available for the hungry ones. Armidale Friday, 13 December AM – Toys; Terriers; Gundogs; Hounds; Working Dogs; Utility; Non-sporting; General Specials; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes. Saturday, 14 December AM – Toys; Terriers; Gundogs; Hounds; Working Dogs; Utility; Non-sporting; General Specials; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes. Sunday, 15 December – Toys; Terriers; Gundogs; Hounds; Working Dogs; Utility; Non-sporting; General Specials; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes. Uralla Friday PM, 13 […]
Don't miss out on a spectacular night of live music. This summer series continues with a top-tier lineup of Country and Blues: 5.00-6.00pm: Buddy Knox Band 6.30-7.30pm: Charlie Fittler Food sorted, thanks to Menulog and will be delivered on-site during the show. Menulog: Pick up order from the table to the side of the stage after receiving a text from Menulog.
The British Blues experience. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. Happy Hour 5.00-6.00pm. Reservations required.
Join Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys for an evening of hearty music to stir the spirit. OhMaSoul will be mixing their originals with a fresh look at some folk, soul, and jazz favourites, and perhaps a carol or two. Come and be part of the vibe at Boobooks Wine Bar!
An improvisation recital by Duo Menurida: Kaura Chislett (flutes) and Edward Cowie (piano). Music inspired by Australian birds, landscape and paintings by famous artists. These two world-class musicians invite you on a sound journey extraordinaire.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Carols with choir, organ, brass and woodwind.
