Open Mic Poetry Night
Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA, NSW, AustraliaNew poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
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.
Have an event to add to the calendar?
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
Win 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
Come and enjoy a meal, good company and increase your knowledge.
The Scent Bottle: Jewels in the Glass Crown - Andy McConnell (UK) Despite their mini sizes, the design attention lavished on scent bottles has seen them ranked amongst the most prestigious and expensive items. Small glass flasks for scents and oils have been made for over 3,500 years. This lecture will trace the stylistic and technological advances that have marked the history of glassmaking and the scent bottle from the days of the Ancients and Rome to the present day. […]
Bach to Bozza and Beyond Enjoy a kaleidoscopic program spanning 300 years, taking you on a captivating journey from Bach to Bossa and beyond with four of Australia’s leading guitarists as your tour guide. This concert promises to be an unforgettable experience with something for everyone. Be transported by these four master instrumentalists – their remarkable musicianship and virtuosic playing will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime! ARTISTS: Vladimir Gorbach Guitar; Leonard Grigoryan Guitar; Slava Grigoryan Guitar; […]
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Join in a game of Go!. Beginners welcome.
A festival of rehearsed short play readings from original scripts (produced by Margaret Sims and Benjamin Thorn) with a different program each week. The scripts are mostly original and from local authors and there will be Audience Choice Awards. Favourite Shorts is a community event with all actors/readers who express an interest, guaranteed a part. 2024 is the biggest year yet with 44 actors/readers participating. Ticket also available at door.
Free event with games, a cup of soup (vegetarians catered for) and fruit. Tell you friends young, old and in-between
Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films across 3 days! 10 May, 5.30pm - Opening Night (optional drinks in the foyer) 10 May, 6.30pm - Bonnard, Pierre & Marthe - Vincent Macaigne and Cecile de France enrapture in Bonnard, Pierre & Marthe, the beautiful and transporting new historical drama from multi award-winning director Martin Provost (Séraphine, The Midwife) about the turbulent love story between the famous post-Impressionist painter and […]
Purchase ticket prior to 1 May The Armidale Bowlo will be celebrating with: entertainment from comedian Darren Carr; live music from AJ Williams; and a two-course chef-curated premium dining menu. Dress: smart casual. >> Winner of the Maza CX-3 will be announced!>> We look forward to seeing you and celebrating this wonderful occasion!
BBQ, cake/book/plant stalls, gifts, face painting, raffles, upcycled fashion and so much more.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Backgammon and coffee. For all ages and stages. Lapsed players and complete beginners welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one from the bookshop. Feel free to approach any players you see and ask to join. For more information, visit armidale-backgammon-fanciers.mailchimpsites.com.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Regent Honeyeater survey week. 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion.
A fabulous display of Classic and Specialist cars - have a chat to the owners and/or compare notes.