Armidale Events

This film is an uplifting ride through cities embracing cycling as a liberating, convenient and healthy way to get where you want to go.

Ant Walmsley & The Articulate Mutes - Anthony Walmsley is a highly respected Tamworth guitarist, musical director and arranger in the industry, known for his versatility and professionalism. Along with ant, the articulate Mutes include Sydney-based producer/musician, Sean Rudd on bass and local musician, Cary Bennett on drums. This genre-defying trio will leave you in ecstasy. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Are you interested in history and heritage? Involved in museums, research groups, living history? Presentations and networking about collecting, researching and presenting history.

10.00am-4.00pm - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Discover the early history of health-care in New South Wales and the individuals who persevered in often harsh and unfamiliar environments to care for those in need.

Photo sensitivity risk - under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult Social Media numbers don't lie, nobody's listening! Don't lose hope though; Van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime, so it could be possible that there is a chance for success after life! Dreams of the Ghost is a multimedia live performance featuring experimental rock guitar, generative music software and interactive visuals created by the popular game engine Unity3d. It tells a story by portraying a virtual […]

Come along and wave off the 65 riders as they head off on a 1,000 km journey, raising money for the Variety Children's Charity. The riders will be returning to Curtis Park on Friday, 4 November at approximately 12.30pm. The Variety Postie Bike Dash is a six-day ride throughout NSW on Postie Bikes. Together we go off the beaten track, travelling through the gorgeous Australian bush and countryside, stopping in at rural towns and schools along the way for a […]

The music this Market Sunday Concert will feature Australian guitar music performed by Stephen Tafra.  Stephen Tafra is one of Armidale’s leading musicians, well known for his performances with EphenStephen, Tri and other groups, and as a soloist. This is a great opportunity to hear him explore some Australian repertoire.  Entry to the concert is free, though donations are encouraged.  While no restrictions apply the audience is encouraged  to use Covid-safe practices and social distancing.

Get the celebrations flowing with a champagne breakfast from 7.00am or enjoy lunch packages from 12.00pm. Fashions on the field competition. All races shown live and loud!

Mark Howell's MELU is a power blues trio 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

Come along and welcome back the 65 riders as they return from a 1,000 km journey, raising money for the Variety Children's Charity. The Variety Postie Bike Dash is a six-day ride throughout NSW on Postie Bikes. Together we go off the beaten track, travelling through the gorgeous Australian bush and countryside, stopping in at rural towns and schools along the way for a tasty feast and entertainment.

UNE Life 12 Hour is back on the 5 November 2022!! This year we are going back to the "Classic" feel, the 2022 UNE Life 12 Hours in the Piney will be held as a 12 hour, 9am to 9pm. The UNE Life 12 Hours At The Piney will roll back to the 12 hour race format for 2022 bringing back some of those cool night laps for the masses. The last lap must be started before Saturday 7:45pm. The […]

CANCELLED VENUES: Stonehenge Station and Blairmore, New England Highway (80km north from Armidale and 13km south from Glen Innes - well signed on day). TIME: 10.00am-5.00pm (both days). Tickets available at both gardens on day and include brochure containing garden information and demonstration times). For more information, like Guyra Country Garden facebook page. An initiative of the Guyra Campdraft Club. Proceeds contributing to the restoration of the Guyra Showground ring surface, to ensure safety for livestock and competitors. Morning, afternoon […]

A student at New England Girls' School for seven years, Apple Gidley returns to Armidale to discuss her nomadic life, and her latest book, Have you Eaten Rice Today?

Smith & Jones is a Bathurst based duo, made up of keyboard player/vocalist Abby Smith, and guitarist/vocalist Sophie Jones. Abby and Sophie's work is centred around the intersection of womanhood and identity within regional areas, with a dedication to artistic leadership, community engagement and creative integrity. Over the past eight years throughout out the central west, predominantly on Wiradjuri Country, they have worked as educators, community choir leaders, mentors to young artists, and conducted workshops within the disability sector, and […]

$197,500 in prizemoney, TAB 7 big races, on-course tote and local bookmakers, Canteen and full bar in operation

Sold Out Cost of ticket includes refreshments. The 1840’s Ohio Homestead outside Walcha will host the final concert in the series, blending music of the High Baroque with readings from Mark Twain’s The Innocents Abroad. Enjoy Twain’s inimitable style as he takes us on a Grand Tour of the cultural capitals of Europe with Sarah Adeney (voice), Leanne Roobol (voice), Robert Jackson (cello) and Sheila Guymer (piano) with narrator Gareth Rickards. Built in the early 1840s by Scottish farmer, Abraham […]