Armidale Events

Brett Blake – Grip It & Rip It Comedy Tour G'day legends! Get ready for a night of laughs as Brett Blake (Australia's second wildest comedian with a mullet) hits the road for his regional tour. If you are keen for a ripper night of laughs, beers, and a good time, then this is the show for you! Brett is no stranger to the stage, tearing up venues across the country for years now. You may have seen him on […]

Jhana with Anousha Victoire and Strung Uralla-based, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Jhana Allan, will release her sophomore album Fake Paradise, a labour of love for over three years. She recorded the album in Nashville in 2023, working closely with her mentor and producer, Rachel Baiman, and multi-Grammy award-winning engineer, Sean Sullivan. Drawing inspiration from musicians like The Weather Station, Sam Amidon, PJ Harvey, and Lucy Thorne, the album moves through folk, jazz, and rock soundscapes, retaining a throughline of Allan’s visceral and […]

This week live music will be with Chilli Jam. Chilli Jam is a local Armidale band dedicated to performing a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection and cover an excellent variety of songs to suit a wider audience. Never the same experience twice!

This engaging feature documentary sheds light on a disturbing truth; the very entities entrusted with safeguarding our cultural treasures are contributing to the demise of these emblematic creates. The Koalas embraces a spirit of hope with insights from those on the frontline of wildlife rescue and ecology. It challenges viewers to become aware of wildlife, support wildlife carers and preserve native habitat in their local areas. The special screening will be followed by a Q&A panel with John Lemon (JML […]

Tinderella & the eight unique uses of Tinder is a one human, comedy, cabaret, created and performed by Alyce Fisher. It explores real-life tales of her very own Tinder escapades, investigates contemporary app dating culture, and aims to empower people to take control of their own app dating experience. Strongly influenced by Disney characters, it features a bespoke mockumentary film, an informative Ted Talk (or as we call it TIT Talk), audience interaction/participation, a magic wand, two life size condom costumes […]

The Armidale International Film Festival is an annual celebration of international cinema, bringing the best of global film to our local community. Friday, 23 August 5:30pm – Opening Night Drinks and Canapés - included with Season Pass (Optional Separate Purchase: $38.50 for Non-Season Pass Holders  - Preorder Only) 6:30pm - Opening Feature - Blind at Heart (CTC - 136 minutes – Drama - Germany) Based on Julia Franck's novel which retraces the journey of a woman who, after the WWII, is ready to […]

$10 BBQ dinner, raffles and prizes, Finish the lyrics for extra points, free to play, a huge range of decades.

Regent Honeyeater survey week. 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.

What Have the Huguenots Ever Done for Us?  Mass Migration and the Arts in Britain - Vivienne Lawes (UK) The mass migration of the French Protestant Huguenots in the 16th and 17th centuries impacted the arts, the military and finance sectors of the countries to which they fled after suffering Catholic persecution in their homeland. It is estimated that upwards of 50,000 Huguenots settled in the British Isles alone and this lecture looks at how the artistic works of the Huguenots changed […]

Eternal Sunshine of the spotless mind (2004) Guest Speakers: Alycia Messing, PhD Candidate, School of Psychology, University of New England. Annette Stevenson, Psychologist, Armidale Adult Community Mental Health Service Is ignorance really bliss? In this Oscar-winning film, timid Joel Barish (Jim Carrey) is shocked to discover that after their painful breakup, eccentric free-thinking Clementine (Kate Winslet) has had him erased from her memory by undergoing a painless but intricate medical procedure. Hurt and angry, Joel does the same and slowly […]

A night of fun and good company. Reservations appreciated.

Coach travel will be provided from Armidale Visitor Information Centre (please arrive prior to departure time). Walk to McDirty’s Lookout 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, question and […]

A Fun-Filled Family Trivia Night! Gather your family and friends, and join the 2nd Armidale Scouts, for an evening of laughter, competition and community spirit. Challenging Trivia: Test your knowledge across a variety of fun and engaging categories. Lucky Door Prizes: Everyone has a chance to win fantastic prizes just for attending! Key Raffle: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win big with our exciting key raffle. Support the Venue: Please show your support for the Railway Hotel by […]

Reimagined is a quintet from Bellingen (Gumbaynggirr country), presenting original “re-imaginings” of well-loved songs by The Beatles in an exciting format featuring improvising musicians. The idea to rework selections from the The Beatles’ extensive discography was inspired by a desire to place the masterful lyricism and songwriting of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison in a totally new context. By incorporating explorations of complex rhythms, elements of jazz harmony, and plenty of space for improvisation, Reimagined invites audiences to appreciate the beauty […]