Armidale Events

The Architecture of Mughal India:  Palaces, Mosques, Gardens and Mausoleums - Dr John Stevens (UK) Before the British arrived in India, the Indian subcontinent was ruled by the Mughal Emperors. The stunning buildings and gardens they constructed have left an indelible stamp on India’s architectural and cultural landscape. Mughal architecture and the colourful personalities involved in their construction fused elements from Islamic, Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural traditions, and gave rise to some of the most beautiful and iconic buildings […]

Maddie Warden fresh off her Big Chill set with the Halfway Down Band playing at the bar live.

We are super excited to share our first album with you! We have been in the studio working hard, having photo-shoots and generally being fabulous, and now the album is ready to be launched into the big wide world! Our album Dorrigo Squash Club is recorded by the local sound guru, Al Heeney, on Anaiwan land. Come celebrate with us and we will play you fresh new songs from the album and some old favourites too.

SOLD OUT This July school holidays, hands will be clapping and toes tapping with Dorothy’s mega mix of dance hits! Get ready to Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp with everyone's favourite dinosaur in this extravaganza of show-stopping songs, including all The Wiggles' greatest hits like Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Hot Potato & Do The Propeller! The fun does not stop there! Joined on stage by all her Wiggly friends you will be ‘Shaking your Hips’ with Wags the Dog, ‘Move your Arms’ like Henry the […]

Come along for a free community music festival event, with great live music, from local and travelling, emerging and established music, celebrating first nations music and art. Headspace Armidale is looking to hold community markets, of First Nations artists and creatives to run alongside the music, food vans and community entertainment. Line-up: Terra Firma; Insipuous; Shane Garrett; MG; Roxlavi; Benny; YO; DJ Skage and Sachém.

Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event. Ribbons for all classes. Programme: 1. Preparatory 2; 2. Preparatory 3; 3. Preliminary 1.2; 4. Preliminary 1.3; 5. Novice 2.2; 6. Novice 2.3; 7. Elementary 3.2; 8. Elementary 3.3; 9. Medium 4.2; 10. Medium 4.3; 11. Advanced 5.2; 12. Advanced 5.3; 13. Prix St Georges;  14. Intermediate 1; 15. Intermediate A; 16. Intermediate B; 17. Intermediate II; 18. Grand Prix; 19. Preliminary/Novice […]

Age 18+  Not just a drag show: Illegally Blonde is a sensation. The evening will feature two 20-minute   production shows with the three showgirls, hilarious games, topped off with a Dance Party to finish the night. Illegally Blonde serves up the sass of blonde boujie LA girls, with performances to hit songs by Cyndi Lauper, Sam Smith, Megan Three Stallions, Kim Petras, Vengaboys & more! You will be entertained by outrageous fashion, side-splitting jokes and unforgettable performances by the blonde […]

Live on two screens, meal deals: Pasta deal ($46pp) - choose any pasta from the menu plus a glass of any tap beer, wine or soft drink; Pizza deal ($38 per board) - mixed pizza board for two people. Bookings encouraged.

Doors open 6.45pm, Pre-show 7.00pm, Kickoff 8.00pm. Join the crowd for the ultimate rugby showdown as NSW takes on QLD in the decider game of the State of Origin series. Experience the electrifying atmosphere live on the big screen. Bring your friends, wear your team colours and cheer on your team in style.

Listen in as OhMaSoul 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.

Join Armidale Blues Rugby & Netball Club for the Michael Fussell Memorial Weekend of activities. Today is a long, two-course, lunch raising funds for Soldier On. Guest Speaker will be Gemma Noller (Etheridge), Australian 7s Women's Gold Medal Team, Rio Olympics. A framed Soldier On Jumper will be auctioned during the lunch.

Join Armidale Blues Rugby & Netball Club for the Michael Fussell Memorial Weekend football match. Preliminary game 11.40am; Main game 3.15pm - Main game will be Armidale Blues versus Robb College. A jumper auction will be held at the White Bull Hotel at 6.00pm. All fund raised will be donated to Soldier On.

Bookings essential, limited seating. An evening of fine wine and an indulgent four-course meal.

Progressive Cinema presentation. Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed […]

Children's options and prices available. Enjoy a delicious Italian Christmas Milano-style with mulled wine and Italian eggnog. Manny's is beautifully renovated and decorated to create a relaxed but sophisticated dining experience. Manny's specialises in modern Italian cuisine using beautiful local ingredients cooked in our charcoal Mibrasa Oven. The Head Chef is dedicated to creating freshly made classics with a twist. Manny’s also offers a selection of Italian style wines and cocktails.

This may well be the final dinner at Kinship Kitchen, so come and enjoy the extravagant, vibrant, exotic flavours from the woman who has contributed so much to the way we enjoy food. Menu - Baked Brie Mustard Pears, Apricot Stuffed Spatchcock, Caramelised Parsnips, Stuffed Red Onions, Croissant Pudding, Prunes and Almonds