No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
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Celebrate your Friday 13th with a relaxed evening of semi-spooky tunes at Boobooks! Join Alan Hardaker (guitar), Maria Rummery (vocals), Alisa Perks (drum and vocals) and Dave "Coop" Cooper (bass), as they play through the evening while you enjoy refreshments and the company of friends.
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.
Discover a spectacular array of gems and crystals, rocks and fossils, jewellery and crafts, beads, lapidary books, supplies and equipment and much more! All on sale at the show. You'll find a gift for that special someone in your life! Perfect for collectors, creators, families and anyone who loves beautiful, unique pieces. Mark your calendar and tell your friends - see you there! Raffle tickets $1.00 each with great prizes. Kids activities include a treasure hunt, face-painting and fossicking for […]
Fundraising event Hosted by the Friends of NERAM, Art in the Garden returns to the beautiful grounds of Auchinlea. Enjoy a relaxed weekend of art, gardens and community with sculpture, watercolour and oil paintings, pottery, silversmith works, plants, autumn harvest stalls and unique treasures to discover — plus Devonshire teas and a raffle. Directions - On the New England Highway Bypass at Armidale take the UNE exit. At the roundabout take first exit onto Queen Elizabth Drive (towards UNE). Continue straight – past […]
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.
Drinks Specials - Serving a selection of local stouts and dark beers. Menu Special: Beef cheek braised in Guinness, herbed polenta., steamed broccolini and glazed carrots Up for Something Different? - Grab a green beer if you’re feeling adventurous. Leprechaun Treasure Hunt - We are running a fun little treasure hunt around the venue with prizes for the lucky winners. Give it a go — you never know what you might stumble on. Throw on something green, bring your mates, […]
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 […]
St Patrick's Day is right around the corner! Join us for some St Patty's Day Specials! There is a meal for everyone. Lunch: 12.00-2.00pm; Dinner: 5.30-9.00pm Menu: Corned silverside with colcannon, butter cabbage and mustard cream sauce ($25); Dublin schnitzel topped with crispy bacon, butter cabbage, cheddar and Guinness and onion gravy ($28); Classic beef and Guinness pie with fries and mushy peas.
Jemimah and James from OhMaSoul are back for a Thursday night session. They will be outing some new original songs about bonfires and bones, plus a bit of Butterfly and Badu. Chilled groovy harmonic souly jazzy stuff.
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.
Join us for an evening of crafting, connecting, and creative chaos. We're providing everything - papers, ephemera, stickers, supplies, and all the treasures you need. Just bring yourself and your besties! Food and drinks will be available for purchase on the night. Whether you are a seasoned paper hoarder or just getting started, all skill levels welcome. This is about the joy of creating together. What to bring: Yourself + your besties; What we provide: All the supplies! Let's prove that […]
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 […]
Hosted by the New England Quarter Horse Association - a three-day action-packed Versatility Ranch program including Ranch Cutting & Ranch Boxing. With $4000 prize money on offer, and High Point award buckles, it is going to be a great show. Program Friday, 20 March: Ranch Cutting, Ranch Boxing, Ranch Prospect Lunge Line, Ranch Prospect Trail, Ranch Prospect Conformation. Saturday, 21 March: Ranch Trail (continued), Ranch Pleasure. Sunday, 22 March: Ranch on the Rail,quarter Ranch Reining, Ranch Conformation.
MotoCyc is a three-day charity ride that brings motorcyclists together to share their love of riding and raise money for Camp Quality to bring fun, positivity and laughter to kids facing cancer. Over the past nine years, MotoCyc has raised over $1 million to make life brighter for thousands of kids facing cancer. Join us on our 10th anniversary ride and help us pass the $1.3 million mark! More than 100 riders will take part in this special event. They’ll […]
