No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.
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Registrations closed for participants. Presented by the Northern NSW Square Dance Association, this three-day gala event, features international caller Joachim Rühenbeck from the Triangle Club in Germany, with round dances cued by Ed Coleman from Sydney.
Black Comedy is a one-act farce by Peter Shaffer, first performed in 1965. The premise of the piece is that light and dark are transposed, so that when the stage is lit the cast are supposed to be in darkness and only when the stage is dark are they supposed to be able to see each other and their surroundings. A young sculptor and his fiancée have borrowed some expensive antique furniture from a neighbour's flat without his permission to […]
School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.
King Leontes, tortured with jealous imaginings about his loving wife, Hermione, destroys his family in crazed nihilistic violence. But after winter comes the spring, and 16 years later, the lost Princess is found and in Shakespeare’s most extraordinary coup de théâtre, an enthralling moment of magical realism will leave audiences profoundly affected. Empty Space Productions' bold re-imagining of The Winter’s Tale, will envelop the audience in a visceral experience of soundscape, immersive audio-visual, live music and stunning image-making. Some of […]
Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.
With fresh local produce and craft for sale, the market also features live music and poetry performances throughout the morning.
Armidale Youth Futures Fundraiser - Providing Christian SRE in Armidale’s public schools. Collectables, furniture, toys, books, BBQ, cakes, electricals, knick-knacks, kitchenware, manchester and much more.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
To celebrate Armidale Tree Group's 40th anniversary, two members’ farms that have had thousands of trees planted over the years, will be opened to the public. Tours will be self-guided with the opportunity to speak to the landholders and to see before and after pictures of their land. Refreshments will be available and plants on sale. Saturday, 21 October: Selwyn's Wood, 303 Castledoyle Road (6,000 trees and shrubs were planted in 2017 and 2021). Sunday, 22 October: Liberty Plains, 300 […]
Note: restricted show 18+. Sign in and ID checks are a condition of entry. The Queens are back! Bluji Entertainment is back! Shushu Funtanna and Scarlett Fever will be bringing a Drag Triva spectacular Drag-O-Ween PLUS DJ Dance party Come along for a night of music cocktails, drag shows, prizes, trivia and much more! Prizes for best dressed. Tickets are limited so book fast!
Calling all ghosts and ghouls, vampires and witches...and everything else in between. Come to the St Kilda for a frightful night of music, fun and some spooky drinks. Prizes for best dressed. DJ from 9.00pm.
Simple, elegant and beautiful. Or as Tina Turner would say “Simply the Best”. This artwork (King Protea) is loved by many, a crowd favourite and perfect for groups of all sizes and painting abilities. Word has it there'll be live music in the afternoon!
Minor Gold are the new Americana/Folk duo featuring ARIA nominated, award-winning songwriters Tracy McNeil & Dan Parsons. Living in a van whilst touring as solo artists in early 2020, Parsons and McNeil hightailed it out of Melbourne Victoria up to sunny Queensland, narrowly avoiding the winter as the first lockdown occurred. Holed up in the land of palm trees and perfect weather, the duo subsequently wrote their debut album ‘Minor Gold’ – released August 11, 2023. Weaving masterful harmonies around stripped-back, […]
Sold Out NECOM's Homestead Series offers a rare chance to immerse yourself in a magical combination of fine chamber music and local history. As these homesteads are not open to the public, the series offers an exclusive glimpse into the architectural history of the area. Seating is limited so get in early to secure your tickets - details to come.
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 […]
Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting tale of Jeanne as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery in Everybody Loves Jeanne. French (subtitled). Everybody has always loved Jeanne. These days, she hates herself. Up to her ears in debt, she has to go to Lisbon and sell her mother’s apartment, who passed away one year ago. At the airport, she runs into Jean, a whimsical and somewhat intrusive former high school classmate. Get ready for a heartwarming story of […]
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 […]
Step into a World of Pure Imagination! Gather your family and friends, and join in an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, excitement, and the sweetest of memories! Based on the novel by Roald Dahl. Songs from the motion picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, music by Marc Shaiman, book by David Greig.
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 […]
Many bargains to be had including: plants, secondhand clothing in all sizes, book, DVD's and CD's, kitchenware and electrical goods, children's toys and jigsaw puzzles, downsizing goods and pre-loved treasures. Total purchases can be paid by EFTPOS which is available as you leave the garage sale.
