Armidale Events

Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event.

Discover the shared adventure of bushwalking this Women's Week! Join Armidale Bushwalking Club for a pleasant walk. Explore the Wollomombi area with this in-and-out scenic walk around the rim of Wollomombi Gorge on a well-maintained path. Keep an eye out for eagles and wallabies as we pass the top of Wollomobi and Chandlers falls. The walk starts and ends in Armidale, with a 40 min drive out to Wollomombi (carpooling encouraged). Walk length: 4km; Walk duration: 3-4 hours; Walk grade: Grade 3 […]

Featuring visiting pianist Dr Yi-Yang Chen. Program World Premiere of an original work by Matthew Minter     In Memoriam: Sendai, Japan, Yi-Yang Chen performing his own original composition     Piano Quartet, Joaquín Turina (Yi-Yang Chen, Robert Manley, Robert van Gend, and James Chen) Interval: Q&A session with Dr Yi-Yang Chen, offering rare insights into his music and inspiration.     Trio – Primavera, Piazzolla (Yi-Yang Chen, Jennifer Sung, and Jay Gates) Piano & Guitar Duets (Yi-Yang Chen, Peter Doublinszki)       […]

Come on down to the Brewery and enjoy the local talent or get up on stage and belt out a tune yourself. Should be fun!!

Are you looking for a great day out that celebrates our local seniors? Discover over 25 local stalls offering expert advice on planning ahead, home care and wellbeing, and much more! Be sure to come along, connect with your community, and celebrate this year’s theme - Live Life in Colour. Exhibitors include Australian Unity, Armidale Regional Council, Carers NSW, Amplifon Hearing, Spec Savers, Nurse Next Door, Alison Cairns- Decluttering, Rural Fit, Terri Coleman Solicitor, and many more.

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.