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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7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea - enjoy in the Clifton-Everest's garden which is located right beside Racecourse Lagoon), 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. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our leader, Dr Stephen Debus […]
Featuring Dilruk Jayasinha and Dave Thornton. They are coming to your door. Dilruk Jayasinha is one of the most beloved and in demand comedians in Australia. His style of personal, up-beat and effervescent stand-up is renowned for providing audiences with glimpses into his life. Highly relatable and introspective, his ability to charm a crowd is second to none. On top of Australian’s selling out his stand-up shows around the country, he is a staple on TV and radio. Regularly appearing […]
Get Active. Beat Dementia Choose either the 2.5km or 5km course and help us beat dementia to the finish line.
A monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables.
Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event. Ribbons for all classes.
Art Deco in Sydney - A persistent presence (Claudia Chan) Claudia Chan Shaw, well known Australian designer and presenter will provide an exploration of Art Deco Sydney, a visual culture defined not only through architecture, but also through graphic and interior design, the decorative arts and photography.
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Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Bring the whole family for a night of dancing, supper and fun! Live music by Country Dance Revival.
It is sure to be a great weekend out with everything from trucks, tractors, motorcycles, engines and any other type of antique machinery you could think of, plus Street Parade. Over 80 stalls are predicted, jumping castle and face painting for the children, so come along. There will be a tractor pull (Friday, 14 February) and a major swap meet (Sunday, 16 February). Gold coin entry on Sunday, 16 February.
An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Full canteen available. Spectators welcome.
Friday, 21 February - Official Opening; Prime Lamb show and sale Saturday, 22 February - Bull ride
Celebrate the 116th Annual Guyra Show with an unforgettable Long Lunch in the marquee. Enjoy a delicious two-course meal by Relish Catering, premium drinks from Josephine’s Drinks, and a sweet treat to top it off. Gather your family and friends for a relaxed afternoon of great food, drinks, and good company—all while supporting the Guyra Show Society. Tickets are limited, so book now to secure your spot.
This inter-generational concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of the New England Ensemble’s debut, honours NECOM’s current teacher, performers, and spotlights our young rising stars. Robert Harris, founding violist of the New England Ensemble, will perform with current staff and students of the New England Conservatorium of Music. Robert will also present the 2025 Marian Barford Awards during the event. Do not miss this landmark celebration of fine music, heritage, and community!
Gwyn Ashton is doing his annual Australian tour in 2025 and coming to the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame in Guyra. From acoustic roots, blues and world music to electric swamp rockin’ boogie, a funky one-man band rock'n'roll show, Make a night of it, food and drinks will be available at the show.
Could you be the next Elvis Presley? Could you be the next Adelle? Could your band be the next AC/DC? Uralla Arts is keen to uncover talent in the New England, so is having a talent quest until the number of contestants runs out. Open to all ages and cash prizes on offer. Can you dance, tell jokes or have some other extraordinary talent, do not be bashful. Come along and have some fun.
7.55am for 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. For more information and register to join group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our leader, Dr Stephen Debus (sdebus@une.edu.au) preferably a […]
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Experience two masterpieces - Tchaikovsky's String Quartet No. 1 and Borodin's String Quartet No. 2 - alongside an exciting new Australian work Entering the Palaces, by Lyle Chan. Do not miss this blend of classics and innovation, performed by the acclaimed Acacia Quartet! Artists: Doreen Cumming (violin); Lisa Stewart (violin); Stefan Duwe (viola); Anna Martin-Scrase (cello).
