Armidale Events

Five-course set menu and drinks specials. Book now to go into draw to win A Date Night valued at $250. Menu: Starter - Oysters 3 Ways (natural, mango chilly & balsamic strawberry oysters served on a bed of rock salt); Entrée - Octopus Salad (pickled & grilled octopus salad served with julienne vegetables & pomegranate molasses); Primi - Lobster & Prawn Spaghetti (spaghetti served with sous vide prawn tails, lobster broth & parsley oil); Main - Swordfish Loin (pan-seared swordfish loin encased in a potato […]

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Bring the whole family for a night of dancing, supper and fun! Live music by Country Dance Revival.

Celebrate the 116th Annual Guyra Show with an unforgettable Long Lunch in the marquee. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal by Relish Catering, premium drinks from Josephine’s Drinks, and a sweet treat to top it off. Gather your family and friends for a relaxed afternoon of great food, drinks, and good company—all while supporting the Guyra Show Society. Tickets are limited, so book now to secure your spot.

This inter-generational concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of the New England Ensemble’s debut, honours NECOM’s current teacher, performers, and spotlights our young rising stars. Robert Harris, founding violist of the New England Ensemble, will perform with current staff and students of the New England Conservatorium of Music. Robert will also present the 2025 Marian Barford Awards during the event. Do not miss this landmark celebration of fine music, heritage, and community!

Gwyn Ashton is doing his annual Australian tour in 2025 and coming to the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame in Guyra. From acoustic roots, blues and world music to electric swamp rockin’ boogie, a funky one-man band rock'n'roll show, Make a night of it, food and drinks will be available at the show.

Could you be the next Elvis Presley? Could you be the next Adelle? Could your band be the next AC/DC? Uralla Arts is keen to uncover talent in the New England, so is having a talent quest until the number of contestants runs out. Open to all ages and cash prizes on offer. Can you dance, tell jokes or have some other extraordinary talent, do not be bashful. Come along and have some fun.

7.55am for departure at 8.00am from the Visitor Information Centre carpark, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and register to join group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our leader, Dr Stephen Debus (sdebus@une.edu.au) preferably a […]

Experience two masterpieces - Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 1 and Borodin's String Quartet No. 2 - alongside an exciting new Australian work Entering the Palaces, by Lyle Chan. Do not miss this blend of classics and innovation, performed by the acclaimed Acacia Quartet! Artists: Doreen Cumming (violin); Lisa Stewart (violin); Stefan Duwe (viola); Anna Martin-Scrase (cello).

For the first time in nearly nine years, Australian music icon & ARIA award winning artist, Wendy Matthews, comes to Armidale for a special intimate performance. Born in Canada, she came to Australia in 1982 and has made this country her home adding to the immense music tapestry of Australia with a swag of successful and critically acclaimed albums that have seen her rise to the very top of the industry. With a legacy of hits that have been played […]

Petra and the Nabateans: The Arabs Before Islam - Sue Rollin (UK) United Kingdom archaeologist and tour guide, Sue Rollin will trace the history of the enigmatic Nabateans, desert dwellers of Arabian origin, who grew fabulously rich on trade in incense and aromatics from South Arabia and established their capital city at Petra, hidden away in the mountains south of the Dead Sea.

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One of the most beloved community events on the calendar is making a triumphant return to Armidale, with Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars bringing a jam-packed evening of family-friendly fun. The free event includes live music, free popcorn, children’s activities and roving acts, with the feature film, Wonka (PG, 2023), to begin at sundown. Local food vendors will be in attendance. Pet and alcohol free event.

Join award-winning saxophonist Nick Russoniello for a concert experience like no other. In Air Mass, Nick combines virtuosic saxophone performance with audience-generated sounds, live looping, and body percussion to create an interactive and immersive musical journey. Expect an exciting blend of lyricism and rhythm as the program moves seamlessly from baroque elegance to beatbox energy—and everything in between. Whether you’re a lover of classical music or intrigued by modern innovation, Air Mass promises to surprise and inspire. Program: Edwards Chorale and Ecstatic Dance; […]

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