No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.
Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.
Have an event to add to the calendar?
CANCELLED Granny Fi's Toy Cupboard and Fairy Simone are bringing you a fabulous event - market stalls, face painting, balloon art and more. Don your autumn costumes/finery and join the fun. SORRY EVERYONE!
Join Sydney Youth Orchestras and 300 of NSW's finest young orchestral musicians at a showcase concert. The concert features the Sydney Youth Orchestras’ Richard Gill Chamber Orchestra (RGCO), Western Sydney Youth Orchestra (WSYO), Peter Seymour Orchestra (PSO), Symphonic Wind Orchestra (SWO) and 80 regional guest musicians for an exciting showcase concert. Led by John Ockwell, Kate Morgan, Aija Draguns, Tyler Wilkinson, James Pensini; the musicians will be performing a range of classical bangers ranging Mozart, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky.
TIME: 12.00pm (Saturday, Sunday), 3.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 7.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Featuring the death defying Wheel of Steel, spectacular Globe of Death, stunning aerialists and, of course, our hilarious clowns! There will be something the whole family will enjoy. Don't miss out. Bookings essential!
Seating is tables of four. Pick-up tickets at Hanna's Arcade (first High Tea - Friday, 5 April 11.00am-1.30pm; second High Tea - Tuesday, 23 April and 26 April 11.00am-1.30pm). Raffle and lucky door prizes. For more information, phone Annette on 0418 688 728.
If your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along an join in. Join the Group Page! The Grand Verandah - Song List Rollin' in My Sweet Babies Arms; Cornbread & Butterbeans; Sittin' on Top of the World; Keep on the Sunnyside; Worried Man Blues; Will the Circle be Unbroken; Cripple Creek; Nellie Kane; Boil Them Cabbage Down; Little Maggie; Rocky […]
Bring a plate of goodies to share, enjoy a short film (or two or three) on the theme of living sustainably/regeneratively in a changing world and a quiet evening with engaged company.. This month’s films are about Limestone Permaculture Farm exploring solutions to current global crises. Donations will go towards Hillgrove Rural Community Hall upgrade projects. NOTE: The film maker has directly given us royalty-free unlocked access to show them in public screenings at Hillgrove Hall as a gift to the […]
Artistry for Twenty Fingers The Neeman Piano Duo has been widely acclaimed for impeccable musicianship and unique onstage chemistry in performances across America, Australia, and Asia. Their wide-ranging repertoire encompasses classical masterpieces and duets by the composers of today, as well as original arrangements of popular tunes and Broadway hits. Program Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Piano Four Hands FP8; I. Prelude; II. Rustique; III. Final Frédéric Chopin: Ballade No.1 in G minor Op.23 Edvard Grieg: Ballade in the Form of […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
TIME: 12.00pm (Saturday, Sunday), 3.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 7.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Featuring the death defying Wheel of Steel, spectacular Globe of Death, stunning aerialists and, of course, our hilarious clowns! There will be something the whole family will enjoy. Don't miss out. Bookings essential!
Join in for a friendly game with popular host Cheryl.
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
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. Programme - Armidale 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 7.00am Breakfast for […]
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). 9.00am – Service at the Multi-purpose Service (44-45 Sole Street, Guyra) 10.00am – Form up at Four Ways for the march 10.30am – March down Bradley Street 11.00am – Main service at the Soldiers Memorial Hall 12.30pm – Lunch at the Bowling Club (everyone is welcome to join the veterans. Discount lunch vouchers for […]
There will be a morning tea following the service - all welcome. If anyone wishes to lay a wreath please feel most welcome to do so.
Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course
Make sure to stretch and get the correct footwear on, Dr Philthy is here to give you the best therapy session ya’ll have ever had. Featuring Steve Harris on percussion, Dave Van Tongeren on drums, and Pat Harris is doing… well he’s kind of doing guitar, bass and looping all at once. No nonsense, no rambling, just cyclic, pulsing, rhythm-based healing for the soul. If you still have problems with your loved ones after we’re done with you, god bless.
Join in a game of Go!. Beginners welcome.
Come and join a wonderful evening of Armchair Theatre - The Two Executioners by Fernando Arrabal.
Join us for karaoke, a meal if you wish, Happy Hour from 6.00-7.00pm. Great night!
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
