Armidale Events

Plague and the Moonflower An 80-voice adult choir, 44-voice children's choir, 56-piece orchestra with didgeridoo, 24 dancers, 3 jugglers, 3 actors, a narrator, 5 soloists (2 sopranos, boy soprano, violin and guitar). The Gypsy Hot Club 5-piece band, fire eater, 5 tonne tip truck, a crew of 35 and 100 extra family and friends, 40 microphones, 4 cameras, a gigantic mixer; 3 huge props including a 6m-high Plague Demon built from 3,00 plastic shopping  bugs. Bill Hauritz: Armidale's Plague and […]

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.

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Jessie May is an Armidale gal who has recently returned from four years of teaching music in the Red Centre and three months living in Nashville, Tennessee. Hear Jessie share songs of the New England, Northern Territory and American travels. She has picked up some new skills and tunes and cannot wait to share them with a home crowd.

NECOM's Homestead Series offers a rare chance to immerse yourself in a magical combination of fine chamber music and local history. An outstanding example of a contemporary homestead built in 2016 by the Evans family on the original house site of the Rampsbeck homestead in Wongwibinda. Designed by regional architect Alexandra Murray the house was built to capture the sun in winter through its passive solar design and the views to the north west. In keeping with the contemporary setting […]

Catch the race live on the big screen. MENU: Canapés - Pork Arancini with beetroot mayo and pecorino; Polenta Crisp topped with slow cooked beef and truffle mayo; Crostini with butter caponata and lemon pesto; Vol-au-Vent with cream cheese, salmon gravlax and lump fish caviar; Savory Tart with burrata cream, confit cherry tomatoes and basil pesto; Pickled Octopus and Olive Salad. Dessert Canapés - Shortcrust Tart with Lemon Curd topped with Italian meringue; Traditional Tiramisu Cups.

Lunch 12.30pm. Please come along for a delicious two-course lunch, Fleece to Fashion parade and race day fun. All funds will go to supporting local people living with MS.

Age: 7+ - Anh Do’s bestselling book The Happiest Refugee has made readers laugh and cry, and was described by Russell Crowe as 'the most surprising and inspiring read I have had in years.' Anh’s stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story. When one of Australia’s most talented comedians delves deep into his own life’s joys and sorrows, the result is an unforgettable night […]

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Organismics features the artistry of Warwick Durham on organ, Steve Thorneycroft on guitar and Cary Bennett on drums, who together reboot some of the classic soul jazz, R&B, funk and LA lounge grooves of the 1960s and 70s for a marvellous night of music. This is classic organ-based trio at its best. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

A wreath laying will be part of the service. Guest Speaker will be the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers. Should the weather be inclement, the service will be held in the Town Hall, 127 Rusden Street. 10.30am   Memorial Fountain, Central Park, Dangar Street - Remembrance service 11.00am   Silence for the fallen - bells toll 11 times.

Sophie Beaumont (Masson) and Ultimo Press, in collaboration with Reader's Companion Bookshop, warmly invite you to attend the launch of Sophie's book, The Paris Cooking School. Refreshments will be provided, including French-style finger food, sweet and savory. Reader's Companion will sell books on the day, but books can be purchased beforehand from the bookshop and brought to the launch for signing. Please RSVP prior to 9 November.

Come, sit back, relax and be taken on a journey through baroque curiosities and gems. Works by Bach, Baron and Weiss; some you may find familiar arranged in new ways, and some rarely heard, all framed by pertinent narratives. Sarah Lawrence – Narration; Alana Blackburn – Recorders; Steve Thorneycroft – Guitar; Sofia Debus - Cello

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Rhodeshow Groove shared love for tone and vibe has drawn together Matt Mulready on piano, Denis dos Santos on guitar, Callum Dowling on bass and Sam Jacometti on drums to explore the space between cool modal jazz and driving funk groove. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

Cars and collectables.

Please RSVP prior to Saturday, 4 November. The communities and residents of Wollomombi are invited to a community recovery event with the Rural Fire Service. Trivia for both children and adults. Grab'n'Go bag to assist households prepare in case of bushfire. BBQ dinner and soft drinks provided. Rural Fire Service will be providing valuable bushfire preparedness information and encouraging new volunteer recruits.

For further information, email lucy.mair.124@gmail.com or phone 0467 005 330 The Taylor Swift Tribute Concert Armidale is a community event for all the local Taylor Swift fans to attend in lieu of the difficulty in getting tickets to her international tour. The night will feature live music, a local dance company, Taylor Swift sing-a-longs, a photo booth, photowall and friendship bracelet swaps. Dress up for a night of friendship, fun, laughter and memories. The talents of local young people will be showcased […]

Come and enjoy the many cultural presentations. Supported by St Marks UNE Church. Please note time-frames area estimates. Programme 5.30pm – Open stage: Richard Stanley (for early arrivals); 6.00pm – Welcome by MC: Tom Melbourne (Safety and respect…); 6.05pm – Aunty Hazel Vale (Welcome to Country); 6.10pm – Harlequin Tribal Dancers; 6.20pm – Fillipino Dancers; 6.25pm – Our Music (Pete Stanley); 6.30pm – Meryl Zuill and Lisa Kennedy Singers; 6.35pm – Anabelle Arkit (solo dance); 6.40pm – We Will Worship […]