No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
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St Patrick's Day is right around the corner! Join us for some St Patty's Day Specials! There is a meal for everyone. Lunch: 12.00-2.00pm; Dinner: 5.30-9.00pm Menu: Corned silverside with colcannon, butter cabbage and mustard cream sauce ($25); Dublin schnitzel topped with crispy bacon, butter cabbage, cheddar and Guinness and onion gravy ($28); Classic beef and Guinness pie with fries and mushy peas.
Getting to the Heart of the Truth Respected Armidale cardiologist Dr Hadi Nojoumian will deliver a sweeping historical analysis showing how the concept of Truth has changed in the past century to the perilous Post-Truth place where we now are – and which could be costing people their lives. Hear his compelling presentation The Practice of Medicine in the Post-Truth era. Doors open at 5.30pm to order drinks and gourmet pizza.
Jemimah and James from OhMaSoul are back for a Thursday night session. They will be outing some new original songs about bonfires and bones, plus a bit of Butterfly and Badu. Chilled groovy harmonic souly jazzy stuff.
Making Home: A Short history of houses, interiors and gardens in NSW Museums of History NSW Collections on Tour series heads to Armidale with an expert-led presentation, Q&A session and a collection display. Booking essential.
Seeing the world is easier than you think with the right support. Tour operators will also be available for one-on-one chats throughout. So some along and meet the professionals who make travelling exceptional. Seating at the presentations will be limited so RSVP for your spot. Presentation Times - 2.30pm - PONANT; 3.00pm - Journey Beyond; 4.00pm - Bench Africa; 4.30pm - Globus and Avalon Waterways; 5.00pm - Collette; 5.30pm - Chimu Adventures. Lucky door prize: $1,000 travel voucher with Travel 195.
Join us for an evening of crafting, connecting, and creative chaos. We're providing everything - papers, ephemera, stickers, supplies, and all the treasures you need. Just bring yourself and your besties! Food and drinks will be available for purchase on the night. Whether you are a seasoned paper hoarder or just getting started, all skill levels welcome. This is about the joy of creating together. What to bring: Yourself + your besties; What we provide: All the supplies! Let's prove that […]
BANJO will sweep you into the ache and awe of pre-Federation Australia. Through his hardships in 1880s rural Australia, his time as a writer and lawyer in the dusty, dirty streets of Sydney, and his bitter return to the country, BANJO follows Paterson’s dreams of a wilder Australia. The masterful weaving of Paterson’s verse, Coldplay’s music, and contemporary dance creates a raw and honest journey of love, connection, and sacrifice. BANJO invites you to be transported back to a breathtaking […]
Enjoy a pizza while you listen to the smooth grooves of James and Jemima.
Unleash your creativity, no art skills needed! In one fun, hands-on workshop, you will learn resin techniques and create your own serving board to gift (or keep ). There are two workshop options, so you can choose the resin style that suits the look you want for your board: Resin POUR Class ($125pp) - Our most popular beginner option, learn foundational resin techniques in a relaxed, guided session. Resin CAST Class ($185pp) - Designed for a deeper “river-style” look and includes a […]
Hosted by the New England Quarter Horse Association - a three-day action-packed Versatility Ranch program including Ranch Cutting & Ranch Boxing. With $4000 prize money on offer, and High Point award buckles, it is going to be a great show. Program Friday, 20 March: Ranch Cutting, Ranch Boxing, Ranch Prospect Lunge Line, Ranch Prospect Trail, Ranch Prospect Conformation. Saturday, 21 March: Ranch Trail (continued), Ranch Pleasure. Sunday, 22 March: Ranch on the Rail,quarter Ranch Reining, Ranch Conformation.
MotoCyc is a three-day charity ride that brings motorcyclists together to share their love of riding and raise money for Camp Quality to bring fun, positivity and laughter to kids facing cancer. Over the past nine years, MotoCyc has raised over $1 million to make life brighter for thousands of kids facing cancer. Join us on our 10th anniversary ride and help us pass the $1.3 million mark! More than 100 riders will take part in this special event. They’ll […]
Yeehaw energy. Zero dignity required. Boots on. Hats questionable. Denim encouraged but not enforced. If you have ever said "I could totally be a cowboy if I wanted to", this is your night to prove absolutely nothing. Nate Marks live. Drink specials.
The much-loved Armidale Antique Fair returns this year with a carefully curated collection of antique furniture, jewellery, ceramics, taxidermy and collectables sourced from quality dealers along Australia’s eastern coast. Whether you are an established collector or simply enjoy beautiful old pieces, experienced dealers and specialists will be available throughout the day to offer advice, valuations, and opportunities to buy and sell. Whilst In Armidale you may like to visit Jolly Good Emporium (168-170 Beardy Street Mall), Blackbird Old Wares (291 […]
Viewing from 6.30pm for official opening at 7.30pm. Guests will enjoy complimentary drink and delicious food prepared by Uralla Central School hospitality students, and live music from acclaimed guitarist Ian Willington. This year's Guest Artist is award-winning painter, Amelia Wilmer of Armidale. Amelia, a Griffith University Queensland College of Art graduate, has received numerous accolades, including the University Award for Academic Excellence and a shortlist in the national Gallipoli Art Prize. Amelia has prepared a fun presentation for school student […]
A series of short plays, poems and monologues from original scripts. Many are from local authors. Presented as moved readings, although some directors and actors may choose to learn their lines. Pieces that are not suitable for children will be marked as PG15+.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
SOLD OUT Rory's race to end Duchenne! Come join us in a very special trivia and auction night to raise awareness and funds for Rory and Save our Sons Duchenne Foundation. Trivia - 6.00pm; Auction 7.30pm; DJ Spice - 9.00pm.
The Armidale Autumn Festival returns for a vibrant, community‑wide celebration of colour, creativity and local culture. From dawn to dusk, Civic Park and the Armidale CBD will come alive with immersive experiences, entertainment, heritage demonstrations and family activities. Start your day with a sunrise spectacle: from 5.30am, Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhales rise over the CBD as part of their national tour. Then keep the momentum rolling: 7.00am — Breakfast with the Band; Morning — Campus to City Canter from UNE to […]
Join us for a beloved tradition at the Autumn Festival - Breakfast with the Armidale City Band! Start your day early with delicious food and fantastic music. Raffle tickets $2 each. Menu: Pancakes with maple syrup or blueberry sauce; Bacon and eggs; tea, coffee or orange juice. In the event of inclement weather, breakfast will be in the Band Room on Dumaresq Street, opposite Civic Park).
One night only! He’s naughty, he’s nice, he’s hypnotist Mark Anthony and he’s back after his last sell out show! Don’t miss out on this show! If you’ve seen him before, see him again, if you haven’t seen him before, see him, all shows are different, due to different volunteers who have different personalities! This will be a night that you won’t forget, with no filth, no stripping, just a night of good, clean, adult fun. Real volunteers really hypnotised…you will be amazed […]
