Armidale Events

Thursday, 12 March - St Kilda Hotel - Armidale Cup Calcutta  The Cup will feature quality country racing that will transform the local racecourse into a vibrant hub of regional connection and rural identity. What experiences will be on offer: TAB meeting, first race at 1.20pm and last race 5.40pm; VIP Marquee ticket (includes entry, sumptuous smorgasbord luncheon, drinks, and exclusive relaxing area; Reserved Lawn Gazebos to suit 10 people; pre-ordered food platters available; Oak Tree Retirement Villages' Fashions on […]

Board games night is back baby! Blackheart Games and Hobbies is coming back in for round 2. Bring your own game our try out a new one! Blackheart will be bringing down a whole collection of games to choose from. Gather some mates and book your table. Free entry; bookings essential.

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

A bit of Ireland in Uralla! What to expect: live Irish music from 1.00pm; Guinness on tap; chef and drink special; prizes for best dressed. Round up your crew and wear your green.

Come join the fun at this swap shop, buy, sell or trade - clothes, books, home decor, toys, fresh produce, home-made treats, plants etc. Please NO live animals. Exciting table tennis and dart competitions, plus fun-filled kids' activities. Enjoy delicious BBQ hosted by Chandler Public School P&C. Don't forget to bring your own drinks.

We have a heartfelt treat for you! Pack your picnic, grab your blanket, and get ready for a FREE family event. Enjoy live music, fun-filled activities, and delicious food vendors. When the sun sets, settle in with free popcorn and fall in love with Roz and Brightbill in the delightfully charming The Wild Robot (2024, PG).

The Urban Chiefs is a Psyche–Blues–Rock two-piece from Tamworth, NSW, who have been tearing up stages since 2009. Blake Saban (guitars and vox) runs an arsenal of custom guitars through multiple amps and a bass rig, building a sound so massive it shakes the floor. His gravel-soaked vocals cut through the chaos while Glendon Finlay’s tribal, hard-hitting drumcussion drives it all like a freight train.

Come along and see a spectacular array of gems, rocks, crystals, jewellery, crafts, beads and lapidary equipment and much more! All on sale at the show. You'll find a gift for that special someone in your life! Raffle tickets $1.00 each with great prizes. Kids activities include a treasure hunt, face-painting and fossicking for gems. BBQ breakfast and lunch, coffee, icecream and light refreshments available all weekend.

Featuring visiting pianist Dr Yi-Yang Chen. Booking essential. Program World Première of an original work by Matthew Minter (piano Yi-Yang Chen) Then Robert van Gend conducts the Armidale Symphony Orchestra and invited members of the Armidale Youth Orchestra - Symphony No. 104 (London), Joseph Haydn. Interval (30 mins) - refreshments available at the Bistro Bar.     Piano Concerto No. 2, Sergei Rachmaninoff (soloist Yi-Yang Chen). This concert will be followed by a Soirée ($5) at the University of New […]

Good music, good company.

Making Home: A Short history of houses, interiors and gardens in NSW Museums of History NSW Collections on Tour series heads to Armidale with an expert-led presentation, Q&A session and a collection display. Booking essential.

Seeing the world is easier than you think with the right support. Tour operators will also be available for one-on-one chats throughout. So some along and meet the professionals who make travelling exceptional. Seating at the presentations will be limited so RSVP for your spot. Presentation Times - 2.30pm - PONANT; 3.00pm - Journey Beyond; 4.00pm - Bench Africa; 4.30pm - Globus and Avalon Waterways; 5.00pm - Collette; 5.30pm - Chimu Adventures. Lucky door prize: $1,000 travel voucher with Travel 195.

BANJO will sweep you into the ache and awe of pre-Federation Australia. Through his hardships in 1880s rural Australia, his time as a writer and lawyer in the dusty, dirty streets of Sydney, and his bitter return to the country, BANJO follows Paterson’s dreams of a wilder Australia. The masterful weaving of Paterson’s verse, Coldplay’s music, and contemporary dance creates a raw and honest journey of love, connection, and sacrifice. BANJO invites you to be transported back to a breathtaking […]

Enjoy a pizza while you listen to the smooth grooves of James and Jemima.

Unleash your creativity, no art skills needed! In one fun, hands-on workshop, you will learn resin techniques and create your own serving board to gift (or keep ). There are two workshop options, so you can choose the resin style that suits the look you want for your board: Resin POUR Class ($125pp) - Our most popular beginner option, learn foundational resin techniques in a relaxed, guided session. Resin CAST Class ($185pp) - Designed for a deeper “river-style” look and includes a […]