Armidale Events

Remembering with Art Discussion and Art Making The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Based on the National Gallery of Australia’s Art and Dementia program, we invite those experiencing dementia, their carers or anyone impacted by this disease to come along to a relaxed and light-hearted session of looking at and talking about art, followed by an artmaking exercise. This is a free event which hopes to build relationships within our community […]

An epic program of campdrafting with the Open, Infinity and Epic campdrafts as well as the inaugural Stallion draft. Thursday, 21 March - 2.00pm - Round 1 Open Campdraft (Draw 1-125); Round 1 Epic Campdraft; Round 1 Stallion Campdraft Friday, 22 March - 7.00am - Sale Horse Classifications - Exhibition Centre; Round 1 Open Campdraft (completion); Round 1 Infinity Campdraft; Round 2 Epic Campdraft; Round 2 Stallion Campdraft; Pre-works @ 3.00pm followed by stable viewing Saturday, 23 March - 7.00am […]

Zone out to the lost sounds of a familiar face. Delve too the ethereal edge of dream pop and come on a journey right through to the soft shoreline of Americano country classics. Be perplexed by the unclear contradictions of Arnold Aelskar.

Come along, bring your money, view the fabulous bikes, maybe have a word with the riders, but above all, please DONATE - every dollar helps. Riders will be departing 8.30am. A THREE-DAY MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE WITH A MISSION TO HELP KIDS FACING CANCER Looking for a great excuse to explore the rugged beauty of Australia on a motorbike?  Set off from Newcastle with around 70 other riders through historic regional towns and grazing lands, to the stunning landscapes of Armidale and Port […]

A Darkly Funny Performance with U3A's Armchair Theatre Group The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Join U3A’s Armchair Theatre Group in a creative performance of a pensioner’s untimely demise brought to life by the character’s parrot. Sit back and relax and help yourself to some popcorn to really set the scene.

Four-course meal featuring local producers and customized drinks menu highlighting the beautiful flavours and producers of the New England. Please book prior to 15 March.

Everyone's invited! Celebrate the most innovative, proactive and wildly entertaining short films the world has to offer. Watch this space for program.

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

Also known as New England Makers, Creators and Producers Expo Visit a great line up of over 100 exhibitors showcasing some of the New England's finest local produce; wine, food, art and hand-made products. Experience a free kids' tent, shady seating, live local musicians, fabulous food, sensational shopping and a full bar. From 5.00-6.00pm the stallholders head home and the focus is on wonderful local musicians while enjoying a range of dining options from New England food vendors and the […]

Cocktails, live music and dinner.

Adults only Try your hand, with step-by-step assistance, to paint Buttercup Baby - textured acrylic painting on canvas. BYO drinks.

Assemble at the Uralla Showground, where the chicken auctions are being held. From 7.15pm head down King Street to the entrance of Hampden Park - the parade will continue around Hampden Park. Following the parade there will be live music from Thor Phillips and his band and food and drinks on sale.