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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CANCELLED VENUE: Imperial Hotel, 103 Faulkner Street (cnr Beardy Street). TIME: 9.00pm till late. Electronic music, live DJS - Deepwater Horizon, Tranceplant, Scruff and Crystalline. $5 house spirits 8.00-10.00pm. For more information, phone 02 6772 2405.
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Lois & June is comprised of local sister duo Sujata, on banjo and fiddle, and Jhana, on mandolin and fiddle. These two dynamic performers play a mixture of old-time tunes and their own folk-inspired originals. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Visionaries & Trailblazers: Women in Australian Film - Karen Pearlman is an experienced film editor and educator In the first 120 years of filmmaking in Australia, women have played powerful and influential roles behind and in front of the camera. This lively lecture, illustrated with an array of clips and images, reveals the work of women in defining film form and creating the images of ourselves that we export to the world. The lecture demonstrates the evolution and powerful creative […]
VENUE: New England Regional Art Museum, 106=114 Kentucky Street. TIME: 5.30-7.00pm. COST: $10 (member), $15 (non-member) - available from www.trybooking.com/events/landing/859620 (50₵ booking fee applies) - booking essential. For more information, phone 02 6772 5255. The award of the Archibald Prize in 1944 to William Dobell for his “modernist” portrait of Joshua Smith provoked what one newspaper described at the time as “the biggest legal smash hit since Ned Kelly”. The controversy convulsed Sydney’s art world, knocked the Pacific War off […]
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Hester Frazer - Through the House of Jazz Collective project, the effervescent Hester Fraser has been wowing people all over the New England North West. Hester joins us in her Dog Debut, accompanied by one of Tamworth's most in demand guitarists, Anthony Walmsley, bassist James Haselwood, just back from a national tour with Tim Minchin, and the swinging Cary Bennett on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life […]
12 February - Official Opening Spaces Make Lace (The Janice Jones Collection) Gala Weekend sponsored by Arts North West. Uralla will burst into life with street and shop-window installations, music at the Mill … and lots of surprises! For more information, phone Rosemary Shepherd on 02 6778 3550 or Vicki Taylor on 02 6778 7231 or visit InterLace on Facebook.
Curtis Park is adjacent to Armidale Visitor Information Centre carpark (behind Hungry Jacks). A monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! Please BYO bags and re-useables.
Join us for an afternoon of chamber music presented by the talented staff of the New England Conservatorium. Works by Cohen, Geiss, Monteverdi, Puccini, Strauss, Mozart and Wolf. The concert will also launch the new Marian Barford Award in recognition of the legacy of NECOM string teacher Marian Barford from 2005-2015. Tickets include a post-concert glass of champagne or OJ. All proceeds will go towards the Marian Barford Award Important Venue Information The Auditorium is located on the second floor […]
Alternate drop for meals. For more information or to reserve table, please phone 02 6772 2247. Calling All Romantics! The Cary Bennett Trio will be performing for diners. Come for a night of romantic music, superb food, and delicious drinks. Three drinks, five courses and one long-stemmed red rose (one rose per booking). Your choice of wine, sparkling or beer upon arrival. Link to Valentine's night Menu: https://www.tattersallsarmidale.com.au/valentines-day
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. 2/3 of Tri - highlights the wonderful musical talents of Kez Watson on fiddle and Steve Tafra on banjo, accordion and guitars (with Dave being off with the Leprechauns somewhere). Interweaving traditional tunes from Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Andalusia, the Balkans and beyond, with original tunes and arrangement, these two speak with a unique voice whilst respecting tradition. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
TIME: 4.00-7.00pm (Friday), 10.00am-5.00pm (Saturday), 10.00am-4.00pm (Sunday). COST: $10 (adult), $16 (2-day pass), $20 (3-day pass), children free if accompanied by adult - EFTPOS available. Thirteen shops in attendance, lucky door prizes (one $100 door prize will be drawn on Friday evening), COVID-safe plan in operation.
VENUE: Stud Show Ring Marquee, Showgrounds, 27 Marne Street, Guyra. TIME: 12.00pm for seating by 12.30pm. $88pp - includes lunch and complimentary glass of champagne (tickets available until Thursday, 10 February through "Gala", phone 02 6779 2132 or admin@gala.org.au). Celebrate the 114th Annual Show and support the show society. Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by "Relish Catering" with drinks available for purchase from local favourites including "Toppers Mountain" and Glengowrie Gin Distillery.
Booking essential. Fathom (4.15-5.00pm) Drum and trumpet: two instruments sharing a long musical companionship, most commonly found together in larger ensembles; less often heard as a duet. It is a pairing that offers challenge and possibility in equal measure; a way of testing the wisdom of the old adage, “less is more”. Fathom – Ash Hall (trumpet/sound effects) and Steve Harris (drums/percussion) – have been playing together for many years in a variety of combinations and across a range of musical genres; […]
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Mark Howell Trio is a blues/rock/power band from Glen Innes featuring Mikey Williams on bass, Steve Merta on drums and Mark Howell on guitar and vocals. The unique fusion trio presents new and old blues songs inspired by greats such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Scott Henderson. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
VENUE: Playhouse, 309 Beardy Street. TIME: 8.00-9.45pm (24, 25 and 26 February), 3.00-4.45pm (26 and 27 February). COST: $30 (adult), $25 (concession) - available at www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=853783 (50₵ booking fee applies). For more information, visit www.adms.org.au. After the amazing success of last year's Gala Concert, ADMS once again presents another concert of hits from previous shows. Featuring solos, duets, and ensemble numbers presented by the cream of Armidale musical talent. Created by and directed/musically directed by Neil Horton and Bruce Menzies. […]
CANCELLED Newcastle Permanent's Cinema Under the Stars is Australia's largest free outdoor cinema program and it’s returning to Armidale! The event kicks off at 5.30pm with a fantastic line-up of family friendly entertainment and activities before the blockbuster movie Tom and Jerry (2021) screens at sundown. So pack your picnic, gather your tribe and join us for a FREE and fun evening under the stars! Don’t miss out on the most up to date event information by visiting www.newcastlepermanent.com.au/cinema or […]
Festival of Small Halls has announced that Karen Lee Andrews and Juzzie Smith will feature on its upcoming Summer Tour 2022. Presented by veteran festival producers Woodfordia Inc, the 25th edition of the much-loved not-for-profit music tour is taking on a packed tour schedule with the finest of Australia's home-grown talent to 20 community halls in New South Wales. These icons of community life have been drawn from across the rich and diverse landscapes of New South Wales
The toppling and vandalising of prominent statues around the world has been an all-too-frequent news item in recent times. Citing the alleged moral failure or criminal culpability of the toppled subjects, the wrath of outraged crowds has focused on grand sculptural representations of kings, presidents, dictators and celebrated historical identities including Christopher Columbus, Captain James Cook, assorted Confederate generals and Cecil Rhodes. But this is hardly a modern-day phenomenon. The Problematic Statue takes a look at the surprisingly long tradition […]
Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Sharny Russell Trio - Award-winning Australian jazz pianist/vocalist, Sharny Russell, has just moved to Armidale! She is known for her improvisatory prowess, joyful stage presence and audience rapport. She has recorded several albums including an original CD in 2017. Sharny is looking forward to playing with Bruce Steven on bass and Cary Bennett on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
It's the Country Superstars Show - a salute to the most talented performers to ever grace the Country stage: Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Shania Twain, Dolly Parton, Glen Campbell. In one great show, Country Superstars brings you all of these artists and a whole lot more! If you are a fan of Country music then this is a must-see show. Country Superstars will resonate with anyone who enjoys professional production and engaging performers. Be a part of this […]
