Armidale Events

Event includes six gardens in and out of town:  Fairview - Amy and Ben Layton, 16 Bakers Creek Road, Bundarra; Box Moor - Margie and Bill Doak, 1938 Gwydir River Road, Camerons Creek; Abingdale - Tania and Darren Swan, 1202 Bakers Creek Road, Bundarra; Bundarra Preschool - 9 Court Street, Bundarra; Among the Willows - Angela Iskov, 41-43 Dawkins Street, Bundarra; Sandown - Hannah and Les Parry, 33 Target Hill Road, Bundarra. Seekers Garden and Nursery open plus CWA Café […]

This concert program is as follows: Mozart (Overture to the Magic Flute); Mozart (Piano Concerto No. 23 - soloist Matthew Ardern); Minter (Solidarity for oboe, violin and strings); Mozart (Symphony No. 36 Linz). Conductor: Matthew Minter.

Remembrance Day will be commemorated at the War Memorial Fountain. Captain Cameron Moore, RAN will be guest speaker. Order of Service: Welcome (President, RSL Sub-branch); Prayer of Remembrance; Commemorative Address (Captain Cameron Moore); laying of wreaths; The Piper's Lament; Prayer for Hope; The Ode; Last Post; one-minute silence; Rouse; final prayer; National Anthem, ringing of 33 Battalion bells.

Tuesday, 11 November - 12.05pm: Gianni Versace - Emperor of Dreams (70 mins) - The growth and success of Gianni Versace: his childhood and adolescence in Reggio Calabria in the 60s, his first steps in the world of fashion. The docufilm collects a series of interviews with friends and colleagues as well as archival images of fashion shows and interviews. Director: Mimmo Calopresti; Cast: Leonardo Maltese, Vera Dragone, Antonio Oppedisano. 2.30pm: The Illusion (131 mins) - 1860. Giuseppe Garibaldi began from Quarto the adventure of the Thousand surrounded […]

The Armidale Youth Orchestras invite the community to its annual Extravaganza Gala Concert featuring groups from the Armidale Youth Orchestras. These include a full orchestra, string/percussion/wind and brass ensembles plus guest musicians from the Armidale music community. This is a great and inexpensive opportunity to introduce your children to the absolute joy of music making with friends and to celebrate the talented young musicians of our region! Recommended for ages 0 to 100!

Wednesday, 12 November - 2.30pm: Siblings (95 mins) - Irene lives in Rome. When her mother asked, she went back to Rimini, her hometown, to take care of her autistic brother, Omar. She soon discovered that Omar knows very well what to expect from the future, but in order to achieve his dreams, he needs to be independent, which is why Irene begins a tender crash-course to teach him adult life. Director: Greta Scarano; Producer: Matteo Rovere; Cast: Matilda De Angelis, Yuri Tuci, Maria Amelia Monti. 4.45pm: […]

Goddess of the Sky: The Art of Everest and the Himalayas - John Williamson Historian and tour guide John Williamson examines the development of the British Great Trigonometrical Survey of India and the art of both the early efforts to ascend Mt. Everest as well as the art of modern climbing on the world’s highest mountain.

Topper's Mountain Wines wine tasting with the winemaker Jan Taborsky This is your chance to taste exciting alternative varietals from an up-and-coming wine region. Don't miss out! High altitude, unique soil and focus on rare varieties. Topper's Mountain Vineyard is one of the most interesting terroirs in Australia. The winemaking is straightforward with minimal intervention fully respecting the uniqueness of the place. Wines will be presented by winemaker Jan Taborsky.

Get ready, Armidale – the glitz, the glamour, and the giggles are coming your way! Join the fabulous Timberlina and her dazzling line-up of drag superstars and cabaret artists for a night of outrageous fun, live entertainment, and cheeky surprises. Expect powerhouse performances, glitter-soaked costumes, camp comedy, and a whole lot of sass – all served up with a cocktail (or two). Whether you are a seasoned cabaret lover or brand new to the magic of drag, this one-of-a-kind show […]

Pre-1995 cars, trucks and tractors; tractor tour; stationary engines; threshing machine; steam-powered sawmill; heavy horse demonstrations and more! Lions Club BBQ and drinks available for purchase.

Celebrate 40 years of Steiner education in Armidale at The Waldorf School Fair! This much-loved community event is open to everyone and offers a day of joyful connection, creativity, and discovery. 🎶Enjoy free entertainment, explore open classrooms, and experience the warmth of our school community. There is plenty of fun for all ages! 🏓Including our much loved crate climbing, games alley, crafts, henna, face-painting, a 🐇petting area with pony rides for the young ones, handmade goods, secondhand treasures, 🥕organic produce, […]

Great family day out! Come and join in the fun with camel rides, food stalls, music, wishing tree and much more!

A truly spectacular night celebrating the remarkable journey of Australian Merino wool from fleece to fashion. Cocktail reception, parade and presentations. Afterwards at Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre (101 Beardy Street).

Pre-1995 cars, trucks and tractors; tractor tour; stationary engines; threshing machine; steam-powered sawmill; heavy horse demonstrations and more! Lions Club BBQ and drinks available for purchase.

Santa's toy workshop; gingerbread decorating; ferris wheel rides; Christmas portraits; reading (Night Before Christmas); North Pole Post Office; yarnbombing; craft and lace displays; selfies with Santa; wreath making; live Christmas tree stall; live Nativity; petting zoo; DJ Drummer Guy; Armidale Pipe Band.

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Ensemble Apsley is a new project-based, touring professional chamber orchestra in the New England featuring professional and emerging artists from Armidale and Brisbane, including several members of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Programme Corelli - Concerto Grosso Op.6, No.4; Mozart - Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat major; Haydn - Symphony No.45 in F-sharp minor, 'Farewell' Violin 1 - Johnny van Gend,  Mia Stanton, James Chen Violin 2 - Eliza Scott, India Smith, Scarlett Gallery Viola - Julian Duthoit, Robert van […]