Armidale Events

Jesus and Secular Culture - Professor Graham Maddox Graham Maddox is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at UNE and a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia. He taught Politics at UNE for many years and was for twelve years Dean of the Faculty of Arts. He is a life member of Clare Hall, Cambridge, and the Center of Theological Inquiry at Princeton University. Some of the greatest writing on the idea of democracy emerged as Europe […]

Do you hate spiders? Do you really hate spiders? Well, they don't like you either. In a rural mining town, a disastrous chemical spill has transformed innocent spiders into colossal SUV-sized monsters! Now, it's up to mining engineer Chris McCormack and Sheriff Sam Parker to rally a motley crew of townsfolk, including the Sheriff's brave young son, Mike, her daughter, Ashley, and the paranoid radio announcer Harlan, to face off against these bloodthirsty eight-legged beasts. A short intro at 6.00pm […]

The Altones is back with original sound of self-penned tunes commenting on the state of the planet, big business and government, not to mention the war. Sometimes Beatlesque, Pink Floydish or Sydney beaches surf rock the Altones is sure to please with harmonious melodies and driving rhythm section. Featuring Al Heeney on vox/guitar, Tony Elder on guitar/vox, Mick Houlahan on bass/vox and Ian Mitchell on drums. Not to be missed. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art […]

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

Event is 18+ Ticket includes: event entry: live DJ set; Treats: grazing boards by Six Counties (all dessert). Prizes for best costumes. It’s that time of year to put on a costume, indulge in some treats and celebrate the changing of the seasons and the thinning of the veil between this world…and the spirit plane. During the Middle Ages, as the Christian Roman holiday of All Saints’ Day spread to other Christianized areas, Hallowtide traditions merged with local cultures. In […]

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home cause confusion.

Thirteen events, canteen available, spectators welcome.

The Freedom of Entry March will commence at Curtis Park and conclude at Central Park and will be followed by a BBQ lunch. An opportunity for the community to meet with the soldiers of the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers.

*Please note this is an adults-only event. Depart Armidale Town Hall, 127 Rusden Street on the Wonka Wonderland Express. 🍭Step into a world of whimsy and wonder and embark on a mysterious cocktail adventure: the Willy Wonka way! 🚌Climb aboard the Wonka Wonderland Express, our exclusive mystery bus trip to the 2023 PLC Armidale Signature Event and enjoy cocktails and canapes inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 🍤Get ready to sip, savour, and explore a realm of fantastical flavours […]

Support Ovarian Cancer research. Fellas - are you man enough to frock-up? Ladies pick the most fun frock. Prizes for best frocked fella and lady; also raffles.

At dusk (7.30pm) the magical Lantern Parade by Uralla Arts will enchant you. An adventure not to be missed. Kick on with live music at The Top Pub.

Immerse yourself in an evening of distinctive melodies and rhythms with The Vampires, an instrumental ensemble celebrated for what the Guardian UK calls their “genre-hopping creativity”. Having captivated audiences from the UK to Europe and their native Australia, The Vampires have received critical acclaim, an ARIA nomination, and stand out as the first instrumental act to be shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize, boasting a lineup of some of the most acclaimed and sought-after musicians of this generation. Nightjar, their […]

Originally formed by brothers, Laurence and Sam Frangos-Rhodes, You, Me, Everybody pushes the boundaries of what New Zealand knows of a genre that was formed on tradition and rules to create progressive bluegrass. While upbeat bangers are part of their repertoire, this is no pub band, but rather a collection of the best of New Zealand’s acoustic instrumentalists that are searching for a new, dynamic sound that showcases the best of Americana in Aotearoa.

Come down, watch a movie and be part of changing a Syrian family’s life. A fundraiser for Armidale Sanctuary's ISSA Family appeal. Donations welcomed. Wine and snacks available from 5.30pm. A documentary about two Syrian refugees living in Jordan's Za'atari camp, who dream of becoming professional football players.