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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Get ready to kick up your heels at Boot Scootin’ Night! Join in an evening of fun, featuring an experienced line dance teacher KT, who will guide you through classic and modern country moves - no experience needed. Whether you are a seasoned dancer or a total beginner, you will have a blast on the dance floor. Enjoy great food, delicious cocktails, and a lively atmosphere that will have you two-stepping all night long! Doors open from 5.00pm for drinks […]
Warm up those vocal cords and grab your friends for a night of music, laughter, and unforgettable performances! Bring your favourite songs, your best stage presence, and your cheering squad.
Characters from Russian Folklore come alive with surprising similarities to contemporary events. Adaptation and lyrics by Gordon Cope; Original music by Benjamin Thorn.
Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event. Ribbons for all classes.
A monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables.
Fun for kids, parents, grandparents and everyone in between, Musical Bingo is a fun twist on traditional bingo with songs instead of numbers! Come down and get your boogie on while taking your chance to win some prizes! With free entry and $150 worth of prizes to be given away, this is the perfect opportunity to spice up the start of your week!
A regular old-time jam for string players held on the second Thursday of every month. Kids and learners are welcome! Feel free to just listen or join in.
NECOM presents violist Robert Harris and pianist Robert Manley in an evening recital: Bouquets, Blessings & Benedictions – A Journey through the Borrowed B's. Just as the viola shares its name with a flower, each composer in the programme shares the same initial – and there are rather more of them than the familiar Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. The programme unfolds through the romantic warmth of Bruch and the introspective depth of Bloch, expands into the rich colours of Bantock […]
Come make music, sing, recite poetry and meet others. All genres welcome.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
New England’s biggest arts festival is back! Get ready for three weeks of creativity, culture and community across the Armidale Region as the Creative Streets Festival returns from 17 October to 8 November 2026. The festival kicks off with a spectacular free Opening Night Street Festival on Saturday 17 October, when Armidale’s streets come alive with live music, theatre, dance, food, art and cultural experiences. Expect free family-friendly activities, vibrant performances, markets, interactive art installations and plenty of opportunities to […]
Join us for a walk that changes lives: the Sixth Annual 19 for 19 Challenge! Be part of something extraordinary. Walk 19km or 7.5km across a spectacular New England private property and help transform the future for young people diagnosed with osteosarcoma. Why Join Us? Make History: In just five years, our community has raised an incredible $1,098,267 for groundbreaking osteosarcoma research at the Children's Cancer Institute. Help us reach our goal of $2,000,000 by 2027. Experience Beauty: Journey through […]
An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Full canteen available. Spectators welcome.
Wind up another weekend and wind down in the tranquility of the Hinton Gallery. The team from our first classical concert are back, with James McKay swapping his flute for the clarinet. The group will be performing clarinet trios by Mozart (k.498) and Beethoven (op.38) with Keith Power on forte piano, James McKay on clarinet, and Caleb Murray on ‘cello. Drinks will be available by donation.
Lee Miller's War: The photojournalism of a combat war photographer through Lee Miller's own words - Antony Penrose (UK) The lecture presents Lee Miller's war photojournalism across Europe. The story is told through extensive use of Lee Miller's own words, et to her own photographs. Antony, who is Lee's son, is the co-director of The Lee Miller Archives and The Penrose Collection at Farley Farm House in Sussex. The movie titled Lee starring Kate Winslet is based on his book The […]
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Be there for the ringing of the bell and the official opening of the 2026 Packsaddle Exhibition. Now in its 41st year, this much-loved fundraising exhibition showcases an outstanding collection of contemporary paintings, prints and sculptures by established and emerging Australian artists. Enjoy the excitement of opening night, be among the first to view and purchase original artworks and support both Australian artists and the future of the New England Regional Art Museum.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
