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?
Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam - Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun.
The British Blues experience. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. Happy Hour 5.00-6.00pm. Reservations required.
NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Manley and April Kelson (piano and violin improvisations) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.
Trivia is here again and as good as ever and curry to fill your bellies! Groups of eight or less welcome to compete at the chance to win awesome prizes. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. Book your team a spot! Reservations required.
If you like the atmosphere warm and the music cool, come and dig “The heppest cats in town”. The Cary Bennett Trio features the musical artistry of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass. Cary Bennett on drums and vocals, performing classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s, tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr, Michael Buble’ and others.
NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Jackson Duo (pop and jazz on two electric cellos) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.
Come along and enjoy a fabulous four-course menu to say farewell to winter. Reservation would be appreciated.
Come along and enjoy some of our delicious food and a fabulous night of music and good company.
A night of fun and good company. Reservations appreciated.
Cocktails, dinner and live music.
Cocktails, dinner and fabulous live music. Reservations appreciated.
Cocktails, dinner and fabulous live music. Reservations appreciated.
Come and join Cary, Wendy and James for some fabulous music, food and drink. Hope to see you there.
Cocktails, dinner, live music.
New dinner menu! Cocktails, live music and dinner.
Cocktails, live music and dinner.
Four-course meal featuring local producers and customized drinks menu highlighting the beautiful flavours and producers of the New England. Please book prior to 15 March.
Cocktails, live music and dinner.
Cocktails, live music and dinner.
Cocktails, live music and dinner. Friends playing the music they like best…jazz, pop, blues, soul and samba - plus original songs. Featuring Maria Rummery (vocals), Al Hardaker (lead guitar), Mick Houlahan (bass, guitar and vocals) and Dick Kaehler (drums, percussion and vocals). Come and enjoy some laid-back musical fun and song.
