Armidale Events

Spooky season has arrived! We have two separate social events on today! The afternoon is all about the kiddos with Halloween-themed crafts and trick or treating in café. The evening is for the grown-ups! We have spooky specials on offer for dinner and drinks along with Halloween-themed trivia! Gather your mates and book a table. Prize for the best costume! Get amongst it. 3.00-5.00pm Kids crafts and trick or treating. 6.00-8.30pm Dinner, drinks and trivia. For trivia register your spot […]

Jypsi Bennett will be launching her novel with this event on Halloween night in her hometown of Guyra. All are welcome to enjoying complimentary refreshments  and support Jypsi's release of her first novel. Copies will be available for purchase and Jypsi will be signing.

Dust off your boots and get ready for a rollicking good time! Join us for an "Aussie Bushdance & Line Dance Night" featuring the lively sounds of Swamp Dawkins. This all-ages event promises an evening of traditional Australian bush dances and energetic line dancing that will have everyone on their feet, no experience necessary! Dinner will be available, making it a perfect night out for the whole family. Come and enjoy a fantastic blend of music, dancing, and community spirit […]

CANCELLED Friday Night Kick-Off: The Aether Soirée When the sun sets and the gears wind down…the party winds up. Come along for an exclusive opening night dance party under the gaslight glow of the main pavilion. The Aether Soirée is the first step into the world of Steampunk New England - a soft landing before the storm of imagination begins. Whether you’re a local curious about what all the top hats are about, a traveller setting up camp, or a […]

An evening of adventure in sound, word and image with the multi-award-winning and world-renowned composer and artist, Edward Cowie. During the evening, Edward will not only share the intimate and often astounding passage of his life and imagination, but also a time journey of creation stretching- back 2 billion years from the moment life on earth began to ‘sing’ and sound. He believes that all artistic creation is born from Nature itself and feels that the evolution of his Art […]

CANCELLED FOR ONE WEEKEND, REALITY IS SUSPENDED. What Is Steampunk? Steampunk is what happens when Victorian elegance collides with mad science, airship daydreams, and a refusal to obey the laws of physics (or fashion). It is a world where goggles are formal wear, top hats have built-in telescopes, and cupboards might hide time machines. Inspired by the likes of Jules Verne and HG Wells, steampunk re-imagines history with a twist - fusing the aesthetics of the 1800s with the inventions […]

Elias Bartholomeo is an award-winning international touring Fingerstyle Guitar Player hailing from Sydney, Australia. On many occasions, Elias has been named the Best Guitarist residing in Australia, and his playing has been described as "Walking a tightrope between many genres all at once!" with a fearless and energetic approach to his live performances. Elias embarked on his musical journey at the tender age of 4 under the guidance of his grandfather. Immersed in the sounds of The Beach Boys, Jerry […]

7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. There will also be a visit to Stockyard Ponds if there has been sufficient rain. Bring food (morning tea and 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. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our […]

Songs of Hope and Freedom Save the date

Songs of Hope and Freedom Conductors: Inga Brasche and Phil Oxley; Piano: Sheila Guymer.

This Trail, organized by the New England Garden Festival, will travel across the beautiful New England region in six days, opening approximately 18 cold-climate gardens. Each town will open three gardens. Visitors are encouraged to stay in each town the night before to make most use of the gardens' opening hours. When the gardens close, visitors are encouraged to visit the locally recommended hot spots from each town before moving on to the next town. Specific details will be published […]

Join us for Cup Day! $2, $5 and $10 sweeps available from the main bar. All-day drink specials: $5 Morgan's Bay Sparkling Champagne; $5 Hahn 3.5 Schooner

A presentation by violist Robert Harris with pianist Robyn Bradley in spoken commentary and interludes of music by six great composers who served in and yet survived the Great War.

No stranger to TV, Tom Ballard has appeared as a guest on every network in Australia and even hosted his own (very naughty) late-night show Tonightly with Tom Ballard on the ABC. On top of that, the former Triple J host found the time to release his debut book I, Millennial: One Snowflake’s Screed Against Boomers, Billionaires & Everything Else. Appearing as the loveable but incompetent cop Constable Sven Alderman in the hit Prime Video series Deadloch sealed Tom’s fate […]

Join us for an enchanting evening! Immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere filled with lively entertainment, delicious food stalls, and unique artisan vendors. Enjoy activities for all ages, from games and crafts to live performances that will spark your imagination. Gather with friends and family as we celebrate community spirit under the twinkling twilight. Don’t miss this unforgettable event!

BBQ Battalion is throwing a Meat & Greet like no other – and you're invited! We’re firing up the pits and pouring the pints at Great Hops Brewery for a night of BBQ, Beers & Badassery – and guess who’s rolling into town? The legends from The Meat Game Podcast! This is your chance to rub shoulders with the boys behind the mic, talk meat, banter, and butcher tales, all while smashing a spit-roasted lamb roll and a beer for […]

Come along for a fabulous day of golf and camaraderie. Tee-off times: 6.30-8.30am and 11.30am-1.30pm. Ticket includes lunch. Cart hire: $45.