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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A Kentucky Public School P&C Fundraiser Bring the whole family for a night of dancing, food and fun! Live music by The Big Hairy Bush Dance Band. Sausage sizzle and drinks for sale. Prizes awarded on the night.
Austral Harmony presents a Bach Soirée of music composed for the Weimar Palace chapel featuring florid obbligatos, intricately ornamented melody and the enchanting sonorities of historical instruments. Performed in the prevailing European manner from the 'loft' of the tonally colourful Allen organ. A programme of extraordinary musical imagery showcasing Bach’s prodigious gift at setting popular chorales, and where vocal lines are substituted by instruments, a practice adopted by Bach himself. Sarah Meagher (recorder); Margaret Caley (baroque violin and viola); Jane […]
Bring a plate of finger food to share, enjoy a short film (or two or three) on the theme of living sustainably/ regeneratively in a changing world and a quiet evening with engaged company. Any donations received will go to Hillgrove Progress Association towards Hillgrove Rural Community Hall upgrade projects. NOTE: The film maker has directly given us royalty-free unlocked access to show them in public screenings at Hillgrove Hall as a gift to the Hillgrove Community.
Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam - Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun.
A sport unlike any other. A battle of the greatest. A competition of man versus beast where every second counts. The best in bull riding battle it out in a new Professional Bull Riders season like no other. Come along for a premier entertainment experience at the PBR. Buckle up for the toughest eight seconds in sports and find out what it means to be a cowboy. Children 3 years and under are free of charge.
Free entry - karaoke - happy hour - let's party!
Saturday, 21 September: Bib collection at Great Hops Brewery Sunday, 22 September: Start/Finish at Dumaresq Dam near Armidale, NSW. The dam is located approximately 12km west from the Armidale CBD. Follow Boorolong Road past the University of New England (UNE), turning right into Dumaresq Dam Road. Follow Dumaresq Dam Road for approximately 5km to the Dumaresq Dam picnic area. Distances: 3km, 8km, 16 km, 32km and 50km ultra-marathon
Armidale Jockey Club's Spring racing season continues with a family Sunday race day at the picturesque and historic Armidale Racecourse. A variety of pre-purchased hospitality packages available for the full race day experience. Lock in the date, book your tickets and we will see you trackside!
Fiori Musicali presents Misa a Buenos Aires, the Tango Mass, by Argentinian composer and conductor, Martín Palmeri. Misa Tango is a choral mass using Tango sounds and the same movements as a mass in classical Latin, in which the harmonics and syncopated rhythms of tango are mixed. The performance includes Leanne Roobol as soloist, and an ensemble featuring James Chen, India Smith, Alma Kanety, Stephen Tafra, Arlene Fletcher and Robyn Bradley.
Armidale’s Stephen O’Neill is guest speaker, presenting: “The Migration Paradox – The Five Key Myths of Migration.” Stephen is a retired Chief Operations Officer for Settlement Services International, (SSI), an influential and effective not-for-profit agency which, last year, via 59 specialised programs, helped 56,000 people across Australia, including in Armidale. No bookings required.
A cinematic journey about a young man with brain cancer in search of community and the hospice doctor who gives up everything to honour his dying wish. Ethan Sisser, a young man with terminal brain cancer, sits alone in his hospital room. When he starts livestreaming his death journey on social media, thousands of people around the world join to celebrate his courage. Still, Ethan envisions more – to teach the world how to die without fear. To do that, […]
A fabulous night of steampunk, rock and opera.
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 […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Seven events, nine days, four arenas! The Anaiwan and Kamilaroi people are the traditional owners of the country that encompasses current day Armidale and Uralla, and the local Indigenous population is still more than double that of the Australian average. The Anaiwan people settled the New England Ranges around Uralla and Armidale whilst the Kamilaroi headed west to the Inverell region. Welcome to the land of The Granite Belt which runs along the Great Dividing Range crossing state borders. The Granite belt […]
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 […]
Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.
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 & […]
To celebrate a new trout fishing season, the Guyra Trout Fest is coming. The Rotary Club of Guyra will be hosting a book fair with second-hand books for all to enjoy so it can raise money for projects in the community. The genre of books which have been kindly donated range from: Animals and kids; biographies and history; CDs DVDs and tapes; cooking and crafts; farming and gardening; fiction and non-fiction; magazines and travel; medical and reference; sports, cars and thrillers, […]
