Armidale Events

This is truly the best of the best of the Eisteddfod with $1000 prize money up for grabs.

Morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm) and evening (from 7.00pm):  Vocal

Timetable:  Venues: ATC (Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Armidale Teachers' College, cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets), Lazenby Hall (University of New England) - Major items in red Wednesday, 13 May, commencing 6.00pm: ATC and G31 - Music Composition Presentation & Workshop Friday, 15 May to Saturday, 16 May, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm) and evening (from 7.00pm):  ATC - Keyboard Sunday, 17 May to Tuesday, 19 May, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm), evening (from 6.30pm): ATC – Speech and Drama Tuesday, 19 May, afternoon […]

Live and free music every Thursday. Settle in for a beverage, a plate of antipasto, and a fantastic array of local and touring music talent. Get in early to grab the best vantage point.

Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films! 29 May, 6.45pm - Opening Night (optional drinks in the foyer included in ticket price) 29 May, 6.45pm; 3 June, 10.00am; 6 June, 10.00am; 9 June, 6.30pm - Jean Valjean (M - mature themes and violence), 1hr 39 mins, Drama) - Jean Valjean is released from prison after nineteen years of hard labor, violence, and suffering. Filled with anger and a deep […]

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

Potluck Dinner - please bring something delicious to share. Tea, coffee, juice, cutlery, plates, sauces etc. provided. Hall is heated! Trivia (easy level, local area knowledge included); Photographic competition (prizes for First and Second, 12 years and under, 13-17 years 18 years-open - Peoples' Choice judging; Lucky Door prizes.

Armidale to Coffs All money raised will go to Endometriosis Australia. Here we go again so let's get our pride and joys out of the shed, cleaned up and ready for a great day out with likeminded people. As we head into another year we all need to help those that are doing it rough so that's why these events exist. Heading to Coffs Harbour to meet at the Jetty Foreshore for photographs etc. before having lunch. Raffle prizes and […]

Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films! 10.00am - The Richest Woman in the World (M - mature themes, coarse language, nudity and sexual references), 2hrs 1 min, Comedy) - An elderly billionaire woman gives hundreds of millions of euros to a younger gay artist she is close to. Her daughter files a complaint for abuse of a vulnerable person and a scandal erupts. Loosely based on Liliane Bettencourt, the […]

Attention car and motorbike lovers. Get ready for an epic Show & Shine event. Cars, bikes, 4WDs, Classics, family day. Prizes for Best Car, Best Motorbike and Best 4X4 judged on presentation, cleanliness and overall impact. Free pink slip voucher for all attendees. Bring your pride and joy!

Coming from a Macedonian working-class family who emigrated to Australia in the 1970's and raised in the shadow of Port Kembla steelworks, Australian folk singer and storyteller, SNEZ subtly weaves these stories into her own songs. Yarns about romance, hardship, work ethic, poverty of Macedonia and her family's aching transition into working class Australian life. In 2009 SNEZ released her debut album Gypsy Soul. and there began her journey as a travelling storyteller, with guitar in hand. SNEZ has spent the […]

Boot Scootin’ at the Brewery! Dust off your boots and get ready to line dance the night away! We are turning the brewery floor into a full-blown honky-tonk with guided line dancing tutorials, cold drinks flowing and pizzas coming out non-stop. Whether you are a seasoned two-stepper or have two left feet, this night is all about laughs, good beer, and even better moves. Tickets are limited, so don’t muck about — grab yours and let’s dance! Ticket includes: • […]

Major items in red Sunday, 31 May to Monday, 1 June, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.00pm), evening (from 6.30pm): Woodwind and Brass Sunday, 31 May, evening (from 6.30pm) - Championships

Armidale’s 15th annual Reconciliation Bridge Walk is being co-hosted this year by ANTaR Armidale and the Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place. Come and join Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people walking together across Stephen’s Bridge, doing a circuit of the park and then gathering to listen to short speeches and enjoy Aboriginal entertainment. The event will include a smoking ceremony, and cultural performances by Bob Blair and Lyāmbay Aboriginal Dance Group from Armidale Secondary College. Everyone is welcome to come along […]

Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. Barney Street Band The music this Market Sunday Concert features the Barney Street Band. The music of Barney Street Band and friends is all original. They are influenced by rhythms from Africa, the Middle East and Europe, with a touch of jazz and a bit of Celtic. Their instruments are fiddle, ukuleles, guitars, djembe, darabuka, tongue drums and assorted bells and shakers. The band will be playing a selection of eight or nine of […]

Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films! 4.30pm - Nun in the City (PG - mild violence and coarse language), 1hr 26 mins, Comedy) - Sister Lucie, a dedicated nun, decides to flee her convent after 20 years to find her love of youth. It is for her the beginning of an extraordinary adventure. 6.00pm - A Dash of Love (M - mature themes, coarse language and sexual references), […]

On my Natural Beauty Tour, I’ll be performing intimate, solo versions of songs from across my five-album catalogue, including favourites from my new album GEM. Every performance is different, improvised in the moment and shaped by the energy in the room. It is intimate, raw, and beautifully unpredictable. Doors open 4.00pm. Show starts at 5.30pm with special guest support. Full bar facilities and food options on site. Seating is general admission and available on a first-come basis. Please note under 18 […]

Presented by Alliance Française of Armidale Inc. Experience the best of French cinema with a selection of films! 10.00amm - Nun in the City (PG - mild violence and coarse language), 1hr 26 mins, Comedy) - Sister Lucie, a dedicated nun, decides to flee her convent after 20 years to find her love of youth. It is for her the beginning of an extraordinary adventure.