Armidale Events

Armidale local and emerging country music star, Charlie Fittler is playing @ Big Dog. There is a saying that you have to live it to sell it, and if that is true, then Charlie Fittler, an emerging country singer-songwriter with deep ties to the land, is the real deal. He has lived his entire 18 years on his family's fifth-generation Merino sheep property in the New South Wales Northern Tablelands outside of Armidale. This is the heartland, and country life […]

POSTPONED TO 7 DECEMBER An exceptional day of trail running in the New England! The Duval Dam Buster (DDB) Trail Run returns  in the beautiful Mt Duval and Dumaresq Dam areas of the New England High Country.  There are five distances to choose from, catering for people of all ages and abilities: 3km (kids/families), 8km, 16km, 32km and 50km. The start/finish line and event hub is located at the Dumaresq Dam Reserve, approximately 12km west from Armidale, Australia’s highest city. […]

Family Christmas celebrations with a visit from Santa giving away lollies and a chance for photos, a vintage car display by members of the Classic & Specialist Car Club Armidale and free face painting. Free admission for all children. Hospitality Package: from $31.00; Catering: from $66.

Join the Fiori Musicali chamber choir for a program of music for the Festive Season. Special guest: Steven Thorneycroft (guitar).

Sip, savour, and celebrate the season with us as we welcome the return of spring in the most delicious way — with Dobson’s Gin and a bespoke tapas pairing menu. Join us for an evening of botanical delights as Steven from Dobson’s guides you through a curated tasting of six crafted gins, perfectly paired with seasonal bites designed to complement every pour. This evening is all about slow sips, good company, and that Highlands sense of comfort. Good company, great […]

Presenting Carols in St Peter’s Cathedral with choir, organ and instruments, including a variety of styles of music from traditional to jazz

There will be a special pre-Christmas book sale at the Book Depot with thousands of quality kids' books that will make ideal Christmas presents or just a great addition to your children's home library. Also on sale will be a big selection of novels for grown-ups and other books that will keep you entertained over the Christmas holidays. Plus, a great selection of DVDs, CDs and games for young and old. Put the date on your calendar. Prices start at just […]

Armidale Archers will be hosting an open day for anyone who' would like to give archery a try, get a feel for the club and check out its facilities. Archery is suitable for (almost) all ages, and the club will provide all of the equipment participants will need to get a feel for the sport at no cost.

Errol Russell Sinfonia is a project-based ensemble in association with NECOM, bringing together professional string players, alumni, and current high-level students from the Armidale community. Directed by Joanna Fairs-Wu, the ensemble upholds the legacy of the original New England Sinfonia, which was renamed in 2017 to honor the esteemed violin teacher Errol Russell, who dedicated many years to the community as both an exceptional educator and performer. Progamme includes Holst's St Paul's Suite and works by Telemann, Purcell, Svendsen and […]

Come on down for a evening of family-friendly festivities and merriment on wheels. There will be Christmas music, games, prizes, best-dressed competition and, maybe, even a visit from the Man in Red himself! Skate hire is $4 or feel free to bring your own.

Occasionally an artist stops you in your tracks and belts you right in the feels, and singer-songwriter James Bennett is certainly in the business of crafting tracks that get stuck in your head without overstaying their welcome. There's an effortless charm to Bennett's songs that carries over into real life when he talks about his music - a self-taught guitarist, a silver-tongued lyricist and a voice coated in rasping honey, it's no surprise or coincidence that a boy who grew […]

Christmas with snow, Santa, a little bit of sparkle and lots of stalls; Christmas markets; local boutique shops open for Christmas shopping between 10.00am and 2.00pm. Come along and grab all you need for Christmas.

Have a fun-filled day amongst art and sculpture at Lucy and Barry McCann's gorgeous gallery. Plants and gifts also available.

Balancing respected traditions with carefully considered new work, the program will include a performance of Yma, a composition by Steve Thorneycroft. This piece thoughtfully sets music to the words of four local writers - Catherine Emerson, Steve Harris, Sarah Lawrence, and Katy Haselwood - highlighting the strength and continuity of our region’s creative voices. This unique program includes pieces by local composers and some baroque favourites, all tied within a carefully constructive narrative which connects music with our community. Alana Blackburn (recorders); Steve Thorneycroft […]

There will be food and fun from 5.00pm, with carols starting a little bit later. All are welcome, bring your friends and family!