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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Wicked - The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz Awe-inspiring and spectacular, and long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. Wicked tells the enthralling story of two unlikely friends and how they became the wicked witch of the west and Glinda the Good.
A showcase of the creative works of our visual arts, music, dance, design and technology and drama students. All moneys raised will go towards the PLC Armidale Performing Arts Department.
A black-tie event to celebrate a milestone in the history of the college featuring live music, a delicious three-course meal and a bar. A fashion parade featuring uniforms from the past, displays of memorabilia through the decades and an art auction.
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.
Come for an evening of glorious music as the story of the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems. Seating is limited, so to ensure a seat inside St Peter's Cathedral, please book. Depending on demand, the event may also be live-streamed outside for those who are unable to sit inside.
