Armidale Events

His Life, Ladies and Lovers This spellbinding Leonard Cohen biographical cabaret about his life, ladies and lovers is written and performed by the "simply brilliant" Jonathan Anstock. This exceptional show, where Cohen's presence is truly palpable, features many of his iconic songs punctuated by stories of his life, ladies and lovers. His poetry-writing, song-writing, drug use, sex life, spiritual searching, depressive episodes, political thought and eventual peace are also exposed. Cohen's "Hallelujah" has being recorded by 300 artists. He was […]

Experience an unforgettable evening of music as Julian Belbachir, the acclaimed Australian-Moroccan musician and producer, returns to Australia after an inspiring five months of recording and performing across North Africa and North America. Julian is set to bring a taste of Morocco and Mali's rich musical traditions to Australian audiences, sharing the sacred sounds of traditional trance music from Northern Africa. The concert features an all-star lineup, including Malian master guitarist Moussa Diakite and Qvln from California, USA. A multi-instrumentalist, […]

Programme Thursday, 3 October - Art Expo (10.00am-4.00pm) Lamb & Potato Pavillion, New England Highway; Rotary Club Book Fair (10.00am-4.00pm) RSL Hall, Bradley Street, Guyra; Window displays, Bradley Street. Friday, 4 October - Art Expo (10.00am-4.00pm) Lamb & Potato Pavillion, New England Highway; Rotary Club Book Fair (10.00am-4.00pm) RSL Hall, Bradley Street, Guyra; Window displays, Bradley Street; Botanical Art Workshop (9.30am-3.30pm) Lamb & Potato Pavillion, New England Highway; Metal to Masterpiece Exhibition (9.30am-4.00pm) Burgess' Garage, Bradley Street, Guyra; Tasties & […]

Join Four Book Trilogy from 7:30pm on Thursday 3 October for their first appearance at The Welder's Dog Armidale. Enjoy a 5-piece band with the return of Craig Johnson. Three guitars + piano + harmonica + drums + bass + four vocalists and much more!

Live music (Oom-pan, playing all your favourite sing-alongs), German Weissbeir (wheat beer) and Imported Lager on Tap! Pork Knuckle, Leberkase Pretzels and more!

Free for juniors. Donations to OzFish Unlimited. Presentation, with nibbles, will start at 4.00pm (Sunday) at Guyra Bowling Club (192 Bradley Street). Everyone welcome. Age Categories: Juniors - up to 16 yrs; Seniors - 16 yrs +. Prize Categories: Largest Impounded Trout; Largest Creek Trout; Mystery Length.  Each individual is required to enter to be in the running for the competition - one entry per person.

Celebrate headspace Day in style! Come along for a cinema experience under the stars, with kid's activities, fun food and drink and an evening like no other.

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Red Hot Summer Tour - special guests: Cruel Sea, Birds of Tokyo, The Superjesus and Karen Lee Andrews Cold Chisel is back to celebrate its 50th birthday in style. The band is marking a golden anniversary with a national tour, kicking off in Armidale where it was based back in 1974. The Big Five-O will be a night like no other. This time the band is not touring to promote a new album, it is touring for the best possible reason...because we […]

$1 raffle tickets. Please bring plate of goodies to share for supper and your own cup. Tea and coffee will be provided. Just a reminder that Masonic Hall is an Aged Care Facility, so if feeling unwell, please do not attend. Save the Date: Charity Dance at Glen Innes Town Hall (265 Grey Street, Glen Innes), Saturday, 26 October and a practice dance on the Friday night with Phil’s Music. At each of our dances there will be a featured […]

DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINS - put clock FORWARD one hour. 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.

Ohmasoul will be bringing some soul to the  Bar. Listen in as they cook up an eclectic mix of soul, jazz, blues and shoegaze. Featuring Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys, they put their own laid-back spin on well known, unknown and new songs from the 60s to yesterday.

Bring your camp chair or picnic blanket! Conclude the day with a sensational evening concert featuring acclaimed artist James Blundell, supported by Tate Cole!  Join us to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Association and the 24th Anniversary of the devastating aerial cull. An event to celebrate these magnificent horses and reflect on the remarkable achievements of our association in preserving this unique breed over the past two decades. Come together at the Ebor Sportsgrounds for […]