Armidale Events

Legendary Celtic Guitarist Tony McManus has extended and transcended the parameters of contemporary Celtic music. Ranked alongside the guitar world’s all-time greats, his fiendishly dexterous, dazzlingly original playing draws on traditions from the entire Celtic diaspora – Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, Cape Breton, Quebec – along with flavours, such as jazz and east European music. His has an uncanny ability to transpose the delicate, complex ornamentation of traditional bagpipe or fiddle tunes – even the phrasing of a Gaelic […]

Come along for live music, good beer and relaxed vibes.

Special lunch menu available.

The art form of dance permeates music of the Baroque era. Early music specialists Jane Downer (baroque oboe/oboe d’amore), Margaret Caley (baroque violin) and Camilla Tafra (baroque cello) perform selections from JS Bach’s iconic suites and partitas for solo instruments, alongside Bach’s Trio Pastorale & Organ Trio BWV 529. Ticket also available at door.

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

There will be baked goods, craft items, plants, woodwork, produce, collectables, lots of other pretty and practical things. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Bring $8 cash for a lovely morning tea. Other purchases may be paid for at the door by either EFTPOS or cash.

7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Regent Honeyeater survey week. Bring food (morning tea/lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. For more information and to register to join the group, phone Shirley on 0458 260 937 or email shrlycook@gmail.com. Newcomers are […]

Sections: Canary (Feature Variety, Young Border); Zebra Finch (Feature Variety, Young Grey); Parrot (Feature Variety, Neophema); Budgie (Feature Variety, Opaline).

Come and explore all Walcha has to offer...on a Sunday. Shop, indulge and explore at local shops and cafés. Shop for clothing, art, craft and bric-a-brac, indulge in morning tea or lunch, explore some of Walcha's nature, history and art. Then enjoy NECOM Homestead and Woolshed Concert Series @ Langford, 14598 Thunderbolts Way, Walcha at 3.00pm - intimate concert experience in beautiful historical setting, three exceptional artists. Ticket available via www.trybooking.com/DIADP. Tour of Homestead following concert $15 cash.

Langford Homestead Situated 1 Km south of the township of Walcha in NSW, on the original location of explorer John Oxley's 1818 camp site. Langford is a grand two-story building constructed of locally produced red brick, featuring 22 rooms and a five-story central tower overlooking the circular entrance driveway and extensive surrounding gardens. New England Conservatorium of Music's Woolshed & Homestead concerts presents spectacular concerts in iconic locations to celebrate the New England's unique identity and rich cultural heritage, past […]

Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks - 50 Years of Hits Tour The legend has finally made it to Armidale and touches down for a concert for the ages. Join us as Ross winds his way through six decades of music with songs from Daddy Cool, Mondo Rock and Ross Wilson solo. He is part of the musical landscape of Australia, has endured all the musical fads and changes , yet still thrives and delivers and now Armidale gets to see […]

Science and Agriculture awards only In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.

Business Law and Law Awards only In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.

Respected for his original thinking and willingness to question old approaches, The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG retired from the High Court of Australia in 2009 as Australia's longest serving judge. He was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW in 1962, was called to the Bar in 1967, and entered the judiciary in 1975. He is attending UNE's Law Graduation to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Letters and is looking forward to meeting and talking with […]

Medicine and Psychology awards only In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.

Health Awards only In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.