Armidale Events

This April, Mem Davis beings her Sweet Road Tour for a special show full of heart. With a reputation for intimate, emotionally resonant performances, Mem blends heartfelt songwriting with warmth, humour and honesty. Audiences can expect an afternoon of unmistakable vocals sharing stripped back ballads, thoughtful lyrics, and the special energy that can only come from live performances. Step inside, take a seat and be part of something that pulls on your heartstrings. The Sweet Road Tour celebrates the upcoming […]

This year’s judges are well-known artists Lucy and Barry McCann. They showcase a cross-section of diverse artists from across our region. The annual Prize has become a highlight of the Armidale art scene and has a range of prizes for painting, photography, sculpture/craft art, the Daphne Young Works on Paper, the David Davies Impressionist Painting Prize and a People’s Choice Award. Image: Oil painting by Lillian Wissink – The Wanderers of Charleston Willows

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Coffs Coast Fly Fishing Club initiative. Places are limited. Led by internationally qualified casting instructor and experienced fly fishers. Workshop Presentations: rod, reel and line setup; what flies to use; Trout handling and rules; basics of fly casting; playing and landing a Trout; finish with a fishing session on the water. Tour of the hatchery; morning tea and lunch provided. Rods, reels and lines provided or bring your own.

This is going to be a very fun afternoon of music that will make you want to dance, feel a range of emotion celebrating the highs and lows of life. If you like great guitar playing, heartfelt song writing then come and join the party for the ultimate Sunday Session. Playing songs of Thor's previous releases and new album, this will be a special event ! Uralla Arts will be running a Bar.

Whether you are a seasoned strategist or just keen for a casual game and a chat, everyone’s welcome. BYO your favourite game along or find something new to try from our board game library - there is something for every play style and experience level. Coffee, drinks and refreshments (delicious cakes, slices etc.) available from the Boobooks bar to keep you fuelled while you play.

**SPECIAL SCREENING** 1 NIGHT ONLY A tale of human connection, hope and resilience in the face of great tragedy, Under a Bamboo Sky, uses new technology to bring to life the unbelievable story of Australian soldiers held prisoner by the Japanese in WWII. Using their own words, their own voices, Under a Bamboo Sky weaves the recollections (oral testimony) of more than 60 former POWs together with newly colourised archival material and new location footage to deliver a moving, intimate […]

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

The Guyra RSL Sub-branch will hold the following services to commemorate ANZAC Day: 5.45am – Dawn Service, followed by a light breakfast at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall (163 Bradley Street, Guyra) 9.00am – Service at the Multi-purpose Service (44 Sole Street, Guyr) 10.00am – Form up at Four Ways for the march 10.30am – March down Bradley Street 10.45am – Main Service at the Soldiers Memorial Hall 11.00am – F/A 18F Super Hornets fly-past 12.30pm – Lunch at the Bowling […]

ANZAC Day is the time for the community to come together and pay tribute to the first ANZACs and to all the brave servicemen and women who have since followed in their footsteps. 4.45am               Gunfire refreshments at Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club, 137 Dumaresq Street 5.25am               Remembrance service for past members of Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 5.45am              Dawn service at Central Park, Armidale 6.30am               Fellowship for veterans and service personnel at Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club (address by Ron Pickress, a 101 […]

Local community events: 5.30am - Dawn Service at St John's Presbyterian Church (78 Wollomombi Village Road, Wollomombi), followed by free bacon and egg rolls, tea/coffee at Wollomombi Hall 10.00am -  Wollomombi versus Hillgrove cricket match, Wollomombi Oval (BBQ and soft drinks available - BYO, bring a chair, 100 Club raffle, CASH only) Cricket presentation at Wollomombi shop followed by 2UP  

8.00am - Commemoration Service at the Hillgrove Recreation Ground (265 Wood Street, Hillgrove) 10.00am -  Wollomombi versus Hillgrove cricket match, Wollomombi Oval (BBQ and soft drinks available for purchase - BYO, bring a chair, 100 Club raffle, CASH only) Cricket presentation at Wollomombi shop followed by 2UP

Come and enjoy the competitive racing action in the club's comfortable facilities with friendly and welcoming service. Lock in the date and look forward to seeing you trackside!

Armidale Jockey Club's final race day of their Autumn Racing Carnival is on a Saturday this year. Supported by the business houses of West Armidale, ANZAC Day races is always a fun and an exciting day for the whole family. There is something special about ANZAC Day falling on a Saturday. It is the ultimate double header: a morning of tradition followed by the best punting day of the week, featuring local thrills on the track and metropolitan action across […]

The Arcadia Theatre is an historic building in Guyra, New South Wales, that has been given a new life. Opened in 1929, the theatre once hosted films, boxing matches, and other events. Today, it is home to the Australian Poetry Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established in 2020 and aims to preserve and celebrate Australian poetry and its poets. The venue now features a large auditorium for events, a bookshop, an art gallery, and a cafe. From Your […]

Treat mum to a free glass of bubbles, cocktail and food specials and live music with Nate Marks from 12.00pm. Kids under 5 eat free. Hamper giveaway to two tables.

My Story, My Songs Tour Forty years of music. seven million albums sold. A true national treasure. Join Aled Jones for an intimate, sit-down evening as he shares his story in his own words, alongside the beloved songs that have touched generations. Enjoy treasured memories, untold stories, and the warmth of his voice in cozy venues across regional Australia and New Zealand — a truly personal celebration of a remarkable 40-year career. A witty raconteur, Aled also performs the hits […]

Legendary Celtic Guitarist Tony McManus has extended and transcended the parameters of contemporary Celtic music. Ranked alongside the guitar world’s all-time greats, his fiendishly dexterous, dazzlingly original playing draws on traditions from the entire Celtic diaspora – Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Galicia, Asturias, Cape Breton, Quebec – along with flavours, such as jazz and east European music. His has an uncanny ability to transpose the delicate, complex ornamentation of traditional bagpipe or fiddle tunes – even the phrasing of a Gaelic […]