Armidale Events

Described as an exhilarating performer with faultless technique and fearless command of the piano, Australian based pianist Konstantin Shamray enjoys performing on an international level with the world’s leading orchestras and concert presenters. In 2008, Konstantin burst onto the concert scene when he won First Prize at the Sydney International Piano Competition. He is the first and only competitor to date in the 40 years of the competition to win both First and People’s Choice Prizes, in addition to six […]

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Cat Trousers - For the puuurfect evening out, Cat Trousers presents for your listening pleasure, an eclectic selection of cross genre (blues, funk, rock, cat) songs. Featuring songwriter Gary Jenkins on vocals and backed by Michael Capital D Dreilsma (guitar) and the Carfarellas: Lucas (guitar) minor, Adam (bass) major, and Saul (drums), they present songs of love, lust, loss and other dilemmas of the human condition. Music washes away the […]

Choral works from across the centuries performed by Armidale Choral Society: Works by Praetorius, Byrd, Cherubini, Mozart, Kodaly, Whitacre, Sting and others. Conductor: Inge Southcott; Accompanist: Sheila Guymer. Afternoon tea, by donation, available after the concert.

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.

Choral works from across the centuries performed by Armidale Choral Society: Works by Praetorius, Byrd, Cherubini, Mozart, Kodaly, Whitacre, Sting and others. Conductor: Inge Southcott; Accompanist: Sheila Guymer.

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Dumaresq Drum - Pat Harris, Josh Kreusler and Dave van Tongeren play in completely improvised rhythm cycles. With a grab-bag of synths, sequencers and other toys, the group sits in pockets looking to nod some heads. If you have pipes of bars, you are welcome to sit in for a tune. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

A great night of music and fun.

5.30pm - Vegetarian supper (please bring plate of goodies to share)  6.30pm - Film  7.30pm - Coffee/tea for those wishing to stay and chat. A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity is a feature-length documentary that follows a community in Australia that came together to explore and demonstrate a simpler way to live in response to global crises. Throughout the year the group built tiny houses, planted veggie gardens, practiced simple living and discovered the challenges of living in a community. […]

Join the UNE Discovery team during National Science Week for some hand-on science play. 9.00am-1.00pm - Science for All Discover animal specimens from the UNE Natural History Museum, rocks, fossils, microscopes, models of the natural world and more! There will be some magical tricks with some physics fun. 9.30am and-10.30am - Science Craft For the very young there will be science craft sessions with hands-on maker-space area for kids to be creative and make a take-home science craft. 11.30am and […]

Departs Werris Creek 8.30am, departs Tamworth 9.30am, arrives Armidale 1.20pm. Enjoy a one-way steam train experience behind historic former NSW Government steam locomotives 3265 and 3526, from Werris Creek or Tamworth for the journey to Armidale. Please note: this is a one-way transfer service and does not include return travel or special fares for classes of travel. Seating will be in either open saloon or compartment car. See ticket for seat allocation.

Join local artist, Jypsi Bennett, for a two-hour session of painting, sipping and fun. When life gives you lemons, display them beautifully on your table for that little pop of colour. Or, make a gin & tonic I guess! Our Lemoncello artwork will be the perfect addition to your home, bringing a zesty citrus to all interiors. This is a non-BYO event as the bar will be open and serving up your favourites. Why not book in for dinner and […]

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. The Cary Bennett Trio performs classic popular tunes from the 1930s to the 1970s, songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr, Diana Krall, Michael Bublé and others. The band features the musical talents of Sharny Russell on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on drums and vocals. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - […]

Gourmet food trucks, food stalls, dedicated dessert section, boutique retail and craft stalls, kids' rides jumping castles and games, snow machine. Free on-site parking available.

Join us in celebrating our youth, elders, and everyone in between at our fabulous Queer Prom! If you didn’t get to go to your high school formal as your true self (for whatever reason) now is your time to shine. Nibbles and cash bar available. DJ Betty Bilby will be in charge of the music, and bring your best outfits for the photobooth! You can also pre-order food from the Six Counties. Queer Prom is 16yrs+ event.

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Katy Haselwood Quartet - Glen Innes chanteuse, Katy Haselwood, excites audiences wherever she goes. Tonight Katy is joined by Ash Hall on trumpet, Warwick Dunham on keyboards and Cary Bennett on drums for a night of jazz, R&B, and pop standards with a kick. Katy and the band guarantee to put the right grooves on your face. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

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

With assistance from local businesses and sponsorship from the New England Writers' Centre this Festival will include workshops during the week. There will be stalls, food and music and a Book Week Parade - for everybody!

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. Parson and the Peas with Celtic Music The music this Market Sunday Concert features the Parson and the Peas playing traditional Celtic music and original compositions by Paul Brown. Paul (the Parson) is joined by three Peas: Sharon Brown, Fiona McDonald and Nikki Murcell. This is a great opportunity to hear how Celtic folk music has inspired a living creative tradition among Armidale-based musicians using a range of instruments: tin whistles (big and small), Irish flute, […]

National Science Week, is taking the Palaeo Jam podcast on the road, and you're invited! Join us for a free and fascinating evening of palaeontology in the awesome brand new surrounds of Armidale's very own brewery, A night of palaeontology as we explore what prehistoric creatures once walked, swam, slithered, flew and crawled right here in Armidale! And while there wee some pretty awesome dinosaurs that have walked this way there is a whole collection of other remarkable beasts that […]

Progressive Cinema and the Armidale National Parks Association are co-hosting this screening to raise awareness of the threats to the Styx River and Forest which is home to lyrebirds. The screening will be followed by a community dinner. The Message of the Lyrebird is a film about the relationship between people and birds, set in a natural wonderland where an exquisite forest faery has been performing his astonishing song and dance routines for millions of years. It is a timeless […]

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. MC & The Squares brings to life songs written and sung by Mark Cooper, songs that offer a diverse musical experience from country to pop to other grooves with observations of post-adolescent life living in a small town on a mountain. The band features Sujata Allan on violin, Craig Johnson on bass and Gary Daly on drums, along with mark on the guitar and harmonica. Music washes away the dust […]

Lunch - 12.00-2.00pm , Dinner - 5.30-8.30pm. Bring dad along for lunch or dinner or both and he will receive a complimentary schooner of beer and a chance to win a Weber BBQ valued at $389.

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.