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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Speed event (more use of skidpan), quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available Saturday at the canteen with full BBQ available for purchase. Spectators welcome.
The Ruby Rose Trio presents an eclectic set of feel-good music ranging from pop jazz to rock 'n' roll that will get your foot tapping. The trio features Sherona Rose on lead vocals, bass and keys, Brendan Mooney on guitar, sax, keys and vocals, and Gary Daly on drums. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
TIME: 4.00-5.30pm (Sunday only) and 7.30-9.00pm (Friday, Saturday). An updated version of this ancient tale, but still with the same intent - to keep children safe. For both adults and children. The play contains strong ecological themes and runs for just over an hour. There are some scary bits - lots of smoke, haze and loud noises but not enough to trouble most children (no strobe lighting). Written and Directed by Gordon Cope with original music and musical direction by […]
Live Show!!! Limited show tickets, Let's talk with your loved ones in spirit...the ones you have lost...your future Lovers and your future babies!!! They are absolutely busting to talk to you! I usually chat with 10 or more members of my audience. We have a lot of laughs, a few tears... It's so much fun, we never die...and they want you to know that! I’m bringing my crystals and will be giving recommendations for healing during the break. Your loved ones […]
The O'Donnell Brothers (Pat and Andy) bring their highly acclaimed Simon and Garfunkel Essentials concert to the Playhouse. The concert is special two-hour performance with brothers performing the timeless song book of the 1960's super duo Simon and Garfunkel. Featuring songs from their folk era classics such as; Homeward Bound, I am a Rock, Feelin' Groovy to the classic timeless songs Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Boxer and Sound of Silence. This concert is a magical evening with the O'Donnell Brothers who bring […]
Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
Join NERAM's education officer for a guided tour of the iconic Howard Hinton Collection. HINTON: Treasures of Australian Art displays 132 works selected from the Howard Hinton Collection and provides an overview of Hinton's aesthetic sensibility and the quantity and quality of his collection. To follow the guided tour participants are welcome to morning tea and, if inspired, a hands on still-life drawing activity.
The Bobcatz is Carol Elder (potent vocals), Steve Thorneycroft (archival guitars), Sarah Thorneycroft (humming bass) and Steve Harris (righteous drums), who together will bring the wild word of hip bop song, with a dash of swamp gothic, mudcountry blues and voodoo groove, to the Welder's Dog. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Do you have what it takes to track down a killer? Or will the escapee slip through your fingers? Take off in pursuit into the night and darkness, armed only with a torch, your wits, and the people around you. The state's most ruthless killer has escaped the local prison. The undermanned and overstretched authorities need volunteers to search the local bushland nature reserve and uncover this criminals' whereabouts. Can you successfully flush him out in time? Learn what it […]
VENUE: Armidale City Bowling Club, 92-96 Dumaresq Street. TIME: 7.30-10.30pm. COST: $35 (at door), $30 (presale - available at https://events.humanitix.com/disco-revolution/tickets - $2.19 booking fee applies). For more information, phone 02 6772 5666. Disco Revolution’s seven-piece band is set to reignite the flame for passionate disco and dance loves of all ages. Slip on your flares, step into your platforms and get ready to enjoy all the disco classics that have become anthems in their own right. Favourites from Tina turner, […]
Dirty Dicks 50th anniversary Stage Show Come and enjoy a brilliant night of Medieval mirth and merriment featuring a spectacular ALL NEW 50th Anniversary stage show with side-splitting comedy, witty and wacky songs, madcap parlour games and hilarious audience involvement PLUS a most magnificent 3 course sumptuous feast; hearty homemade vegetable soup with crusty bread, plate served prime roast beef with jus, roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables, & sticky date pudding with tasty sauce.
Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
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MC & The Squares - From a little sort of country to something approaching folk-pop and other grooves, MC & The Squares play original songs of post-adolescent life, love and living in a small town. The songs of Mark Cooper (guitar and vocals) will get a rare outing under the supervision of The Squares' glorious playing. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
Song and Dance Man was a national hit over 40 years ago and voted Song of The Year. His new album Behind Every Mask enhances his reputation as one of Australia's finest singers and songwriters and earned him an honoured place within Australian music history. Don't miss out on experiencing a night with Mike McClellan, you won't regret it!
The T20 World Cup Regional Roadshow, an awesome free event, is coming to Armidale as part of the Armidale Spring Games celebrations. Some of the activities include: Biggest Hit in NSW Virtual Reality Experience The Big Bat Spin and Win Face Painting Kids Cricket Activities
Come along for a wonderful Sunday afternoon of live music, good company at a great venue.
Whiskey Business is here to play some good ol'-fashioned country music to get those feet tapping and tears jerkin'. Featuring Liam Kelleher on banjo, Matt Debreceny on mandolin, Hugh Brown on guitar, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Gary Jenkins on drums, there will be plenty of pickin' and a hollarin'. So come ready for a great old time! Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey
