Armidale Events

The Brilliance of Brunel: The man who built the modern world - Ian Swankie (UK) Isambard Kingdom Brunel changed the face of the British landscape with his ground-breaking projects. These included railways, bridges, tunnels, ships and grand buildings such as the magnificent Paddington Station. Brunel merged art with engineering and science and was both pioneer and a revolutionary. A Londoner with a contagious enthusiasm for art and architecture, Ian Swankie, is an official guide at Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Guildhall […]

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Getting to the Heart of the Truth Respected Armidale cardiologist Dr Hadi Nojoumian will deliver a sweeping historical analysis showing how the concept of Truth has changed in the past century to the perilous Post-Truth place where we now are – and which could be costing people their lives. Hear his compelling presentation The Practice of Medicine in the Post-Truth era. Doors open at 5.30pm to order drinks and gourmet pizza.

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.