Events in Armidale

TIMES: 10.00am-4.00pm -  Wednesday, 11 May, Friday, 13 May and Sunday, 15 May. The Mary White Saumarez Collection is made up of a newly discovered array of stunning art deco travel posters and original documents collected by Mary White throughout her voyages from 1939-1947 which were found inside a set of attaché cases, now on show for the first time. Redeem your NSW Discover voucher when you purchase your ticket on arrival.

Following the dawn service there will be the usual cricket match between Wollomombi and Hillgrove at the Hillgrove Reserve from around 8.30am. The Wollomombi Stores' annual BBQ, 2UP and entertainment, provided by local legend AJ Williams will commence around 10.00am. Everyone is welcome.

The service will be followed by morning tea at the Hillgrove Museum, Scouler Street, Hillgrove. Discover ANZACs from Hillgrove, Jeogla and Wollomombi at the museum. Tea, coffee, ANZAC biscuits and BBQ egg and bacon sandwiches will be available at Museum immediately following the service. Everyone welcome.

2-up will be at the Wollomombi General Store (110 Wollomombi Village Road) commencing at completion of cricket (approximately 3.00pm). All profits to Chandler Primary School - come and enjoy a fabulous fun day out.

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Josh Kreusler Quintet showcases a series of compositions inspired by the local landscape. The band features Joshua Kreusler (guitar), Pat Harris (bass), Dave Van Tongeran (kit), Steve Harris (percussion) and Jhana Allen (violin). Fusing Cuban-infused drumming cycles with jazz and folk sensibilities, this group sits in expansive improvisation. Music washes away the dust of everyday life - Art Blakey

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

UNE is pleased to announce the resumption of Graduation ceremonies. Invitations are currently going out to graduating students who have completed their degree since December 2021. It is especially exciting to also offer additional ceremonies to our alumni who had to sadly miss out on their 2019, 2020, or 2021 graduation ceremonies. In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Campbell Hall at Sport UNE due to the damage Lazenby Hall sustained during the October storm.

5.30pm - Dinner at the Top Pub (23-27 Bridge Street). Dancing commences at 7.00pm. A great social night with dances by request. Dances requested so far are Bluebird, Serenade, Blue Wren Cha Cha, Animation Saunter, Shamrock Schottische, La Bomba, Fascination Waltz, Engagement Waltz, Trinity Waltz, Presentation Waltz, Firefly Tango, Emmerdale.

Breath Transformed: Grand Master Riley Lee (Shakuhachi) and Alana Blackburn (Recorders) will be performing works arranged for shakuhachi and recorder from the medieval period through to the 21st century, including a selection of works from Riley's new 3CD release of Hildegard music. Come, sit back, relax and clear your mind of any pressures. Allow the sweet, zen-like sounds take you to another moment in time.

Come along for the screening of Opera New England's celebrated productions sung in English. Ticket price includes drink from the bar. All proceeds to the Armidale Playhouse.

TIMES: 10.00am-4.00pm Wednesday, 4 May, Friday, 6 May and Sunday, 8 May only. The Mary White Saumarez Collection is made up of a newly discovered array of stunning art deco travel posters and original documents collected by Mary White throughout her voyages from 1939-1947 which were found inside a set of attaché cases, now on show for the first time. Redeem your NSW Discover voucher when you purchase your ticket on arrival.

For those of you yet to experience the delight of group singing - in harmony - with your mates - at a pub - here's the dealio. No experience needed, no commitment required - just you, some mates, some classic tunes and a cheeky bevie or three. Grab a meal if you are peckish and a bevie, pick up a lyric sheet and we will fill you up on solid gold classics and send you home before bedtime with a […]

Tickets also available at door. Please note: You are welcome to use the Discover voucher from Service NSW, however, it cannot be processed with an online purchase at this time. Please present your voucher (printed or digitally on a device of your choice) on arrival and your ticket will be discounted. After viewing the Travels with Mary exhibition, join our ‘What we know about Mary’ tour set to delve into Mary White’s interests, works and deeds through various works and […]

This lecture will examine the harrowing story of an outstanding portraitist caught in the deadly divisions of Revolution.  Copley, born in 1783 to poor Irish parents in Boston, became a highly sought after painter of the professional and mercantile elite of this small colonial port.  Increasing friction between Britain and her American colonies after 1763 polarised this elite into warring camps.  Copley found himself caught between old friends and family and by 1774 had to make a choice which would […]

Come and enjoy jazz at one of Armidale's grooviest venues. Buddy Knox - Born into an Aboriginal family of country rock performers, Tamworth-based musician, Buddy Knox, is a sensational funky blues artist. From Bridgetown to Bluesfest, Buddy has been carving up the Blues scene around Australia. Armed with his signature 335 Gibson, his devotion to the artform is genuine, playing with an authentic, effortless style of the old masters, though without losing his own unique identity.

What screams winter wonderland more than an ice-skating rink? The Armidale region will be able to experience the magic of skating on ice and gliding under festoon lighting for two weeks in May, with a 25m ice-skating rink being installed at Armidale’s Curtis Park from 13 - 29 May. Grab your family and friends to share the winter wonderland experience which also includes a snow machine!. All ages and abilities are catered for including ‘quiet’ sessions and disability access. Sessions […]

Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration. The Big Chill Festival is coming - celebrating all that is beautiful and unique to our region; sampling local craft beers, boutique wines as you enjoy a succulent gourmet steak burger made with locally sourced beef. Come and spend the weekend with family and friends from near and far, around glowing fire-pits, enjoying the aromas of slow cooked BBQ and being entertained by a range of national and local artists. If that […]

TIMES: 10.00am-4.00pm -  Wednesday, 18 May, Friday, 20 May and Sunday, 22 May. The Mary White Saumarez Collection is made up of a newly discovered array of stunning art deco travel posters and original documents collected by Mary White throughout her voyages from 1939-1947 which were found inside a set of attaché cases, now on show for the first time. Redeem your NSW Discover voucher when you purchase your ticket on arrival.