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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An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.
Coach travel will be provided from Armidale Visitor Information Centre (please arrive prior to departure time). Walk Blue Hole Threlfall Track Loop A ranger, a botanist and an ecologist wander in the New England . . . . . . . and you’re invited join them. For National Science Week 2024, UNE Discovery, in partnership with the local National Parks & Wildlife Services (NPWS) team and UNE academics, have arranged two visitor walks in the New England area to observe, […]
If it is 60's pop you like then come along and dance to your favourite hits (and some misses) you might remember (or not) from the swinging 60s!
Rick Cuthel has a passionate outlook on music, and it shines through, with years of experience playing live in venues around New South Wales and southern Queensland. Playing a stripped back acoustic performance you will enjoy familiar classics and sing along songs. There is something for everyone and is sure to take you down memory lane. From classic 60s to recent hits, including country, some personal favourites, and arrangements.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Calling all families and culture enthusiasts! Get ready for a night of excitement, inspiration, and creativity at the Armidale Light Festival - an outdoor free event for all our community. On this special night, Central Park will come alive with a diverse range of performances, sustainability inspired installations to captivate your senses and set your soul on fire. Experience something new with the amazing line up of activities: Immersive Light Shows – New England Event Services @sla Indigenous Digital Art […]
Come along and enjoy some of our delicious food and a fabulous night of music and good company.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. New Recorder Quartet The music this Market Sunday will feature four recorder quartets by Benjamin Thorn including a world premiere of a piece for four bass recorders, Four bass in a pond. The other works will be Mirror, Through a glass darkly and Celtic Materials. They will be performed by Fiona MacDonald, Nikki Murcell, Benjamin Thorn and Lena Schmalz. Benjamin Thorn has an international reputation as a composer for the recorder and this is […]
The Armidale Youth Orchestras invite the community to its annual concert. Featuring groups from the AYO. These include a full orchestra, string percussion/wind and brass ensembles, plus guest musicians from the Armidale music community – this is a great and inexpensive opportunity to introduce children to the absolute joy of music-making with friends and to celebrate the talented young musicians of our region. Recommended for ages 0 to 100!
Doors open 4.00pm. It's with much excitement that we will be welcoming our old friend Darren Hanlon + band to the Big Dog. Off the back of the 20-year anniversary and sold-out tour of his acclaimed album Hello Stranger, Darren will play a selection of his earlier ballads along with his equally captivating and lyrically lush newer tunes. True to Darren's love for us country folk who live in old bushranger territory, Darren's ticket prices have maintained early 2000s prices and […]
Another blast from the past night! This time it is all about the 90s. Dust off that denim jacket, don your bucket hats and chockers - get your grunge on and get to the Grand. 1st prize $100 cash; 2nd $50 Grand voucher; 2rd $25 Grand voucher. Prize for best dressed team, best dressed individual and best 90s-themed team name. Register from 6.00pm. All teams that book ahead will get a reward.
Featuring Mini Singers, Cantilena Singers, New England Singers, Side-by-Side, The Good Notes, Rusty Singers, Jazz Vocal Project.
Indie-psych Americana for the romantic-at-heart. This trio of friends has shared the stage with the likes of Megan Washington, Tim Rogers and Dustin Tebbutt.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Come along and enjoy a fabulous four-course menu to say farewell to winter. Reservation would be appreciated.
Armidale's finest local line-up featuring Yesh, Doogz, Skout, JRums, Spewy, Conz and Disarray.
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.
Come along to see hundreds of keen Rugby players from six to twelve years representing clubs across the region. Grab a bacon and egg brekky roll, a steak sandwich or some other home-baked goodies. Rugby Gala Days bring together a great community from the coast out to Moree and down to Scone, and the Armidale Gala Day culminates the 2024 season.
